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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-09-07

You take a swim,
And say you've swum;
Your nails you trim,
But they're not trum;
And milk you skim,
Is never skum.
When words you speak.
Those words are spoken;
But nose you sweak
Is never twoken;
Nor can you seek
And say you've soken.
A top you spin,
The top is spun;
A hare you skin,
Yet 'tis not skun;
Nor can grin
Be ever grun.
If we forget
Then we've forgotten;
But If we bet
We haven't botten;
No house we let
Is ever lOtten;
What we upset
Is not upsotten
Now don't these prove
Our language rotten?
Boston Transcript.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-09-07

A VISITOR of noble birth was ex-
pected to arrive at a large country
house in the north Of England, and
the daughter of the house, aged seven.
was receiving final instructions from
her mother.
"And now, DEAR" she said, when
the duke speaks to you do not forget
always to say your grace. ,"
Presently the great man arrived,
and after greeting his host and host
ess ne said to the child, "Well, my
dear, and what is your name"
The little girl solemuly closed her
eyesand, with clasped hands, exclaim-
ed: "For what we are about to re-
ceive may we be truly fankful.
Amen"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-09-07

WHEN lady in San Francisco en-
gagged Chinese cook she asked him
his name. my name," said the Chi
naman, els Wang Hang Ho." ooh,
l can't remember all that" said the
lady. 81 will call you john" "What
your nance" 7" asked John. my
name is Mrs. Melville Landen. +"
"Chinaman he no savey Mrs. Mem
bull London. 1 call you Tommy"
GA MAN is the most sensible of all
animals, is he notl"
Certainly"
"Then l wonder why he doesn't
wear a loose, comfortable collar like
a dogs"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-09-07

"YEs sHE's married, but she isn't
happy" i,
"Why, 1 understand her husband
had money to burr"
80 he had and still has. He
hasn't given her the slightest incen-
diary opportunity"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-09-07

WHEN YOU have them they are
opinions when other people have
them they are delusions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-04
Thief to Catch a Thief

THE Chinese Government is held responsible for all
these amazing and daring outrages; yet they
have enough to do to protect their native craft
Time and again redoubtabe pirate like koshnga
rises up to atflct the Picking Government and
them enormous losses in ndemnties to shipping,
both domestic and foreign To such extent did
koshinga harry the defenseless and lay
the seas that the Chinese Government approached
him with large brides of rank and wealth. as to
deCoy him into the imperial service.
If ever there of setting thief to catch
thief, it that of koshinga in his role Nor
did any petty scruples of honor memory stand in
his way. AS bloody atonement for his crimes,
he destroyed whole squadrons of his former
rades with pitess mpartiality During fight a
horde of koshlngas former comrades eaped into
the like savages and strove desperately reach
the great ex-pirates vessel with knives and firearms
in their mouths. They actually did succeed in cutting
out several junks from the imperial fleet. On
other occasion of Koshinga's lieutenants was
visited with terrible vengeance; for he was lying
quietly at anchor among the islands, over one hun
dred pirate craft slipped round headand and
bounced upon him with such fury that in spite of his
heroic Defense he ovepowered and cut to pieces
with circumstances of horrible cruelty.
To-day the villages lining the harbors and rivers
of South China alive with spies disguised
peddlers in the bazaar BARRIERS and traders. 1t
their business to find out of possible prey and
convey the same to the local pirate chief. These
buccaneers will stop at nothing. They have been
known to send small fotla of blazing junks among
ing confusion and terror they could work their will
Even to-day, Notwithstanding the organized eff
forts and strict patrol maintained by the gunboats
of the Powers, the of Hongkong and the Devil
dering estuary of the Canton River vertabe hot
bed of pirates.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-04
An American Vessel Looted

TT is not long since the Celestial from Boston,
peaCeably vending her way to Hongkong, was
fired upon by these daring Chinese rovers. The
sci escaped and complained to the sloop of Sara
toga. But usual the marauders escaped; and no
sooner had the Saratoga put back to Macao for
foreyard than her Captain beheld of the river
steamers towing immense junk that had been
rlfied of a most precious cargo of silks and grapes
almost within hearing of the soop's guns.
Not long before, Captain Massie, of the British
gunboat Cleopatra, had sent expedition among
the nnumerable isets, and after exciting fight of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-04

wrenched out, and buwarks torn off Her ex-
hausted crew would not forsake her, however; they
kept her afoat with the pumps and rugged sail on
spite of all their previous sufferings a new enemy
awaited them here in the form of the pirates of
Southern China who know mercy where possible
nondescript vessels, both ordinary and suspicious
crowded round, and their crews commented freely
the condition of the cripple. Soon the mask
alongside and poured a swarm of Celestial cut
threats on board the battered bark. Before the
Captain and mate could fire a shot, two hundred
to the spntered decks Master and mate fought
desperately for their ship and tried to blow her
up, for she carried nearly ton of gunpowder. But
they in turn overwhelmed, bound, and thrown
blood and in grave danger of drowning inside their
ship.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-04

five hours his men captured
three piratical lorchas of eigh-
teen guns each. The prisoners
were tried and beheaded with
every circumstance of pub
licity; yet a couple of months
later the big sailing ship
Brillante was cut off by free
hooters, plundered of all her
treasure, her crew massacred,
and the ship scuttled and
sunk.
Again was this outrage
avenged by the British sloop
Hermes, which came upon a
small fleet of pirates a little
way up the coast. They
turned savagely and gave
battle; but were no match
for the British guns and mod
ern steam. Four of the junks
were sent to the bottom, with
some hundreds of the pirates;
and three more large craft
were hauled back to Hong
kong as prizes.
1t was only last June that
the bark Troughton came
limping into Hongkong from
Singapore, a pitiful wreck
from enemies of many kinds.
First, she had been overtaken
BY a tYphoon. her maStS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-04

tain's cabin and shot him down in the doorway
The man at the wheel was felled, and pirates took
the helm. The were covered with firearms
and reduced to obedience under threat of instant
DEATH also the engineers below. Among
the unarmed and helpless passengers several
American women, and in due time the pirates
turned their attention upon them plundering their
state rooms and baggage. Finally the terrified
women were tightly bound and thrown into the
Flenam hold, where there chance of escape.
Not content with this daring haul, however, the
pirate chief sighted another and still larger steam
ship, the Chanfook And with marvellous skill
and audacity they Unanswered their latest capture
alongside and then leaped board to loot their
second prize. The Chanfook was bigger and faster
ship than the Fienam; so the marauders transferred
all their prisoners wrecked the engines of the smaller
vessel, and then turned her adrlft.
In the gathering dusk they sighted third victim,
the Chanfook alongside, and leaped on board.
This hornets nest, however; for the rutfians
met by terrible fusillade. They had boarded
the cutter OF revenue commissioner, and eight
soldiers on board armed with repeating rifles;
Tor there valuable cargo to protect. A really
bloody and determined battle ensued. The pirates
sought to storm the ship, thinking that with the
gathering gloom the troops would not be able to aim
accurately But the soldiers, steadily intrenched
behind sacks of grain swept the decks with hail of
Lead and at length, when quite dark, the pirates
were forced back upon the Chanfook, leaving
seventeen dead and wounded behind them.
At four in the morning their chief came upon the
steamer Saiyik, and boarded her usual Naturally
the crew were unprepared, and fell easy victims.
They were beaten and bound all their property and
cash seized, and after that the Saiyiks machinery
crippled and the vessel turned loose. Finally
the Chanfook was run aground on beach near
Fong-cha and the pirates made their escape
an ordinary mat sailed junk, which waiting
for them as if by Encouragement. These buccaneers
of the China we'll know there is little chance of
running pirate steamship for any length of time,
when the ocean is pol1ced by fast WarShips. For
this they spend most of their time in native
junks, one of which is hardly distnguishable from
another in a white man eyes. And from such bases
they execute a swift and daring piratcal coup,
and then return to their native seclusion.
An American Vessel Looted
TT is not long since the Celestial from Boston,
peaCeably vending her way to Hong kong,
fired upon by these daring Chinese rovers The YES
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-04

BECAUSE the powerful
II nations have parceled
~ out the remaining waste
places of the earth into colo
MES, protectorates, and
spheres of influence, we are
likely to think the old Adam
quite dead in the semisavage.
Yet in point of fact the United
States, Great Britain, Ger
many, France, Italy, and
Holland are obliged to main
tam gunboats in many out of
the way seas to put down
piracy as determined as any
that preyed upon shipping
in the stirring days of the
Barbary Corsairs.
1t seems only the other day
the huge P. & 0. liner China
was in trouble in the Red Sea.
Down swooped a flight of
Arab dhows upon the helpless
monster, like gulls on a
stranded whale. Long before
a gunboat could be summoned
from Alden, the rich prize was
stripped of her Indian silks,
of opium, tobacco, tea, coffee,
and spices, with gold and sill
yer, and passengers baggage
worth tens of thousands of
dollars The Mira teS were even
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-04

stripping the Dig lndlrlan OF her copper httngS,
and sCudding under mat sails to the Arabian
coast; when the destroyer Vixen came tearing
along to open fire with her primary battery, sink
ing and Gripping practically all the buccaneers.
1t is the same in Malay Seas The French too have
pirates to fight in IndoC Chinese waters The Germans
have their work cut out for them with the pirates
and slavers of the East African coast; the Dutch
are kept busy in Sunatra and Java; the Italians off
Tripol; and all nations along the Riff coast of
Morocco.
True, the once dreaded Sallee rovers no longer
roam the sea, and the maritime blackmail paid for
immunity to the Beys of Agiers and the Deys of
Tunis is thing of the past; yet it is only few
months since heavily laden tramp broke her
propeller shaft between Gibraltar and Tanger and
drfted helplessly ashore the foot of the Anera
Hills at point barely twenty miles from Britain's
stupendous fortress in Southern Spain. The Riff
pirates saw her coming. Boats manned and
armed and put off, and up the sides of the helpless
steamer swarmed the yelling savages.
By the merest accident the lookout Gibraltar
the vessels plight and heard the crack of rifles.
sharp alarm sounded; and in few minutes
a thirty knot torpedo boat unleashed from the
dockyard Within hour the black low hulled
only pistol shot away from the wreck;
yet by that time the pirates had looted her from
to stern, had beaten and bound the master with all
his officers and crew. Nor redress possible; for,
strange it may sound, here within sight of South
Spain is territory absolutely plored, peo
pied by fierce tribes who live by loot and pay heed
to their titular Sultan in Fee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-04
The Pirates Paradise

Put after all, what has been for ages-and will be
- for generations-the paradise of pirates, is the
southern coast of China. Here indeed is work for the
gunboats of the China station of every nations fleet
Edged with capes, dotted with islands of every size
and shape, and pierced with estuaries made up of
countless winding channels, this region opens to the
desperate lmitess choice of coves and
tortuous labyrinths for hiding lying in wait tor
victims. Indeed, here is group of islands of
such tragic fame that they have well earned their
sinister name of the Ladrones, Islands of
Thieves. The increasing boldness of Chinese
pirates in the Hongkong region civilized this is
supposed to be, reached climax only few months
ago in series of astonishing outrages on steamers
containing European and American passengers.
The capture of the British steamer Fienam just
below Wu-chau lends point indeed to the doings of
these buccaneers of to-day. big junk containing
horde of savage and muscular pirates drew along
side the steamer which they knew in need of
hands for unloading. Thinking the pirates
laborers, the Captain took them on board where
upon they disposed themselves straegicallv all
the vessel, and a given signal from their leader
flashed revovers and knives from beneath their
blouses and revealed themselves in their true char
acter as pirates Their leader made for the Cap
The Carlisle independent., 1907-10-10
Lonoke County Farmers Unicn.

The Lonoke County Union con- vened at Walters Chapel October
 3rd and and 4th, with twenty locals present. The Union was
 called to order by Pres. NJ. A. Corbett- Union began business
 in regular form promptly and a iine spirit of Unionism prevailed. We had open session at night to d large and interesting audience. Friday a report of Bro. Lewis, County Lecturer. showed that he had visited and leetured several locals of the locals of the county and reported d great improved spirit of Unionism throughout the county. A resolution by P. c. Newton to petition Congress through our Senators and Repre- sentatives to pass bill known as Parcell Post Bill carried unani- mously. The Union also passed a resolution asking an amend
 ment to our constitution for the right of the Initiative and Re ferendum. A good spirit of
 unionism and brotherly love pre- vailed during the entire session. The Union people will long re member the kindness and hospi- tallty of the people of Walters Chapel.
 JOHN c. NAYLoR, H. B. BOWERS, Committee.
The Carlisle independent., 1907-10-10
DIEp-At the family home South
GRACE BOOB.

DlEp-At the family home South of town on Tuesday evening, Charlie, Son of Mr, and Mrs. C.L, Blessing, He was a young man yf sterling worth and it seems so sad to give him up just as he was blooming into manhood. But He swho doeth all things we'll saw fit to remove him from earth to Heaven and we nus submit to His will. May the hearthroken parents and other relatives seek solace in il divine power and pre- pare to meet their precious son and brother in that beautiful home the Bible tells us about.
The Carlisle independent., 1907-10-10
OMtuary

Little Myrtle James, aged three years ten months and ten days. died at her home near Walters Chapel Friday Sept. P. Myrtle was sick only five days with that dreadful disease, diptheria. All was done for her that loving hands could do but twas all in yain. This bright and beautiful little darling filled home and hearts like blooming rose with delight. Too fair for earth she basked while in it's soft sunshine and was gathered up as d tender plant for the Fathers use.
 It must be sweet in childhood fo give back the spirit to it's maker ere the heart has grown familiar with the paths of sin. ;
 For an innocent child to grow up into the inconceivable splen- t.ors Of an arch-anglelic intellect is better far than to watch for the car of fire as did the old prophet in tie valley of the Jor dan. Prolonged life on earth has no glory like the death of little children. They never die too young to make heaven brighter and bring it near They leave the home they blessed and the skies through which they passed sweet with the lingering fragra nee of their memory.
 The Lord gave and the Lord hath taken away, blessed be the name of the Lord May this be the spirit of faith and resigna- tion of the mother and grand parents who have passed under this great sorrow. Little Myrtle was laid to rest in Walters Chapel cemetery by the side of her father. 1 would say to the loved ones be faithful to God and in his own good time he will ad- init you into his presence there to remain forever and ever.
 A friend,
 GRACE BOOE.
The Carlisle independent., 1907-10-10
JOHN c. NAYLoR, H. B. BOWERS,
 Committee.
Calvin B. Seaton.

The Independent this week carries the announcement of Calvin B. Seaton, of Prairie township, as a candidate for Tax Assessor of Lonoke county. Mr. Seaton was born in Mississippi, but came to Arkansas when only a small boy. He has lived in Lonoke county for 24 years and has friends wherever he is known
 MT. Seaton is a farmer by oc- cupation, having never engaged in any other business. He is a hightone Christian gentleman and d very prominent figure in religious circles in that section of the county. He has never been candidate for office and is making the race strictly on his own merits. He is thoroughly competent and if elected will make the county an excellent Assessor. \ vote for 'CaF'
 Seaton will never be regretted.
The Carlisle independent., 1907-10-10

James M. Swain.

In this issue of the Independ- ent will be found the announce ment of James M. Swain, Of Lonole township, as d candid ate for County Treasurer, to sue ceed s. V. Austin, the present incumbent.
 Mr. Swain was born and rear ed on farm in Eagle township and followed the pursuit of a farmer until five years ago when he accepted position as clerk in a plantation store, where he re mained for three years, when he was employed as clerk by the Dave Gates Mercantile Go, of LOnOke. He has served them faithfully and made many warm friends throughout the county. He is a bright industrious en- ergetic young man, is thorough ly competent, and if elected will make the county good officer. Kindly consider his candidacy before casting your vote.
The Carlisle independent., 1907-10-10

Will Chaney. of Flora, Ill. is visiting relatives and friends in and near town this week.
 Keep working up to better things. Go to the Carlisle Fair next week and buy a few well bred Jersey Cattle,
 Among the interesting features of our fair will be a solid car load of the famous Jersy Cattle. They were bred from cattle imported from Jersey Island and will be worth coming miles to see.
 N AEaafa Springer and little soakR Mineral Wells, Texas have been in town for. several days, Mrs. Springer is looking for Q location and will likely move tc our little city in the near future
The Carlisle independent., 1907-10-10

] Buechley's.
 You can get your fall suit at the Mercantile, Co.
 The base ball boys concert on Friday, Oct. 18th.
 All the fall styles of Mccall patterns at Nichols
 John Lyde has been visiting in Little Rock this week.
 Grandma's Borax Powdered Soap for sale at Muzzy's.
 D. E Hackney will pay the highest price for Veal.
 You can get the very best work gloves at the Mercan .ile Co. See J. 0. Smiths line of Cook Stoves. They are beauties.
 When you have veal to sell it will pay you to see DE. Hackney
 Boys ready-to wear waists and knee pants. Carlisle Mercantile Ce.
 Choctaw is moving out fast at Buechley.s? Because it is good ] flour.
 Ladies Gloves, best, Neck wear Yelling &c in abundance Nichols.
 R. A. Perkins is selling roof and smoke stack paint at a re duced price.
 Ladies petty coats ill plaids and solid color at the Carlisle Mercan- tile Go,
 Now is the time to get busy if you want the pick of the goods at Buechley,s.
 BrilIiantine in all colors 50 and D cents per yard. Carlisle Mer- cantile Go.
 Judge Geo. NJ. Chaplin of Lonoke had legal business in town yesterday.
 Don't forget the Carlisle Mer cantile Go. have fresh full line of groceries.
 Mrs. R. J. Scott, living Tn the eastern part. of town, was quite sick last week. l The Shoes that give satisfaction, 1 Selz-Godman and Fairfield, for sale by w. H. Nichols.
 E. A. Brainard's gin in the southeast part of town is run ming overtime these days.
 If you are ill need of a cook stove come and get our prlee< be- fore buying L. B. Krshka.
 MT. and Mrs. Jim Carter, of Cross Roads visited relatives and friends in town Sunday.
 We have complete line of Keen i Kutter axes, the best on the market. l.. B. KrShka. |
 Fred Heman, living in tie Northwest part of town. has been very sick for several days.
 LosT-A gold watch pin. Fin deF will please return same to Miss Irene King and be reward, ed.
 c. W. Beebe, living southeast of town, is home from pleasant visit to the State Fair at Hot Springs.
 Mrs Lula Wilkerson and little daughter, of Argenta were visit ing among friends here the first of the week. Dent fail to. see Mrs. Harvey Glass for bargains ill Millinels goods. She has an up to date line to select from.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-04-05
Another Company Quits.

La Crosse, April Announcement
was made that the Wisconsin Light
and Power company, the competitive
lighting company organized here two
years ago, had sold it's properties to
the La Crosse Gas and Electric com
pany, which will take possession at
once During the past five years two
independent lighting companies have
been formed here for the purpose of
competing with the older concern in
business in La Crosse, and each has,
after about two years experience,
been compelled to retire from the field.
The last company invested $35, 900, but
failed to do the business it expected.
1t is considered established that COM
petition in the lighting field OF La
Crosse is impracticable and it is the
opinion of business men that there
will be no further lighting franchises
granted here but that the lighting
business will be operated under direc-
ton of the railway commission as
provided in bills now before the legis-
lature
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-04-05
CUTS OUT $50 MORE OIL COUNTS
Judge Lands Rules Company Must
Stand Trial on 1917 Charges.

Chicago, April 5.-Judge Lands has
struck from the Standard Oil case rec
ord $50 of the 1908 counts in the in
dictment for rebating against the oil
trust He refused a demand for the
elimination of OFT more counts. The
ceed, urging the attorneys to hasten
through the trial that the jury, already
held prisoners for six weeks, may be
released. 1t is expected the oil trusts
defense will be outlined in an opening
statement by Attorney John S
Miller.
There was little active fighting over
the $50 counts stricken from the in.
dictment The government attorneys
admitted when the 10 motions by
which the counts were rejected were
offered, that there had been either
mistakes in the indictment or deficien.
cies in the proof as to the $50 cars OF
Oil involved
1t is asserted that the Standard Oil
company will defend the charge
against it on the ground that in ac.
cepting rate of six cents per 10C
pounds on petroleum products between
Whiting, Ind, and East ST. Louis, H.
when the published rate was Is cents
there was no intent to violate the
law. Leading railroad officials, it is
said, will appear as witnesses for the
defense