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Morgan at once sent his vice admiral,
Brodely, to attack the fort at the mouth
of the Chagres river. and so clear the
way to Panama. But again the pirates
had more on their hands than they ex-
pected. The Chagres fort was defended
so valiantly that ii might never nave
been captured had it not been for pi-
rates luck One of the buccaneers had
been wounded in the back by an arrow.
the dart coming out of his side. He
pulled the arrow out, and then, wrapping
a bit of cotton around it. he put it in his
musket and shot 1t back to the fort. The
cotton was ignited by the powder. and
the arrow falling on the palm-thatched
roof of one of the buildings within the
fort, set it afire. The blaze spread and
got to one of the magazines. There was
an explosion that wrecked part OF the
fort. Even after that the defenders
fought heroically. When the pirates final
iy captured the fort only thirty OF The
garrison of 314 were living. The pirates
lost 10 killed and wounded.
With the garrisoning Of st. Catherine
and Chagres and the loss by death,
wounds and disease, Morgans force was
reduced to 1000 when he set out from
Chagres. early in January. 1871, for Pan
anna. That march across the isthmXs
was one of the most remarkable In his
tory The path the pirates had to follow
had been stripped by the Spaniards and
the Indians of everything in the way OF
foodstuffs Day after day the pirates
toiled along maddened by hunger. but
unable to find grain or meat. Several
times the men were on the point of
mutiny. They became so reduced that
they ate leather bags they found in
storehouse up the mountain side. For
six days they were without any FOOD
whatever After nine days of such SUI
fering as they never had known before
and after being so reduced in bodily
strength that a comparatively small body
of troops might have overcome them.
they came within sight of the Pacific.
What was more important to them, they
also came in sight of a valley where
cattle were grazing. They lost no time
in slaughtering enough beeves to satisfy
their hunger.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-31

GREAT command
er and a great
criminal was Henry
Morgan. He lifted
piracy to a height
II never reached
before or since. and
he became such q
power that an Eng
lish king made him
a knig h t. But
knighthood I'D not
satisfy his ambi-
- ba plapned to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-31

was joy and all a man had to do whel
he needed money was to got to sea ant
rob ship.
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merchandise worth a great sum. The Gov
ernor Of Panama was so aStonlshed at
Morean's success that he asked for pat
tern of the arms the pirate used. Morgan
sent a pistol and few bullets, and SAID
IL the governor would keep them one year
Morgan would go to Panama ana Jake
them away.
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out bullets He sent some of his lieuten-
ants to be held as hostages to insure gooo
faith on his part. Morgan carried ors MS
were surrendered. together with 10000
pounds OF powder and an immense num-
Der of guns. .--.
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Any other man than Morgan might
have considered the game ended, but he
did not. With magnificent effrontery he
sent a peremptory demand to the admiral
for a ransom for Maracaibo. If 1T was
The Detroit times., 1909-02-10
From Another Point of View

Warner have also the brOwntan moth
trapping Address,
A A., Mich
celebrate
10
private ownership of railways has
now a "sapd transit
This of
small
whe vocabulary considered
to waited until satisfied that he is enough dead
bartender neither
We
the the Office with the present incumbent it
Senator TO n q hat
William
umbrella
will
the rules
a
I the touch S really needed
A s weeks
to
The Detroit times., 1909-02-10
WOULD SEGREGATE
SEXES IN UNIVERSITY

ST. PAUL, Feb. 10.-The gradual
segregation OF the sexes at the Uni
versity OF Minnesota Is contemplated
by the university regents In their plan
for greater campus. Before the SEN
ate committee of finance former Gov.
John Lind advocated the passage OF
bills apprpriating $350.000 for the ex-
tension Of the campus. He said that
the acquisition of property was nec-
sary To carry out the regents plan.
Il am not opposed TO co-education."
said Mr. Lind. 1t has its advantages
and its drawbacks. but We believe 1t
would be good thing for the univer-
sity 10 segregate the sexes as they
should be segregated.
This can be accomplished by put
ting the professional colleges on the
side of the campus and reserving the
other side for the academic college.
The women outnumber the men I'm the
academic college, and the percentage
OF women in the college will increase
just as the percentage OF men Will de-
crease"
The Detroit times., 1909-02-10

OF such actions upon the mind and
heart
So this me mortal shall be inspiring
and instructive To those who make
their pilsrimages to Plymouth TO view
the historic spot where New England
began. and about which clusters Its
most hallowed associations. II will
revive their recollections OF the story
OF the Pilgrims. IL Is an old, old
story. Ii is read In childhood. II II
reread with interest in maturity and
age. Historians have many times mar
rated II: orators have made II tho
frequent theme of their eloQuence:
artists have illustrated 1t; poets have
embalmed IL in song. Familiar as the
narrative Is. our attention cannot be-
too often directed To il. Ii should not
lie suffered To remain stored away ia Z
the silent chambers OF forgetfulness,
covered with the dust Of years. And
by repeatedly contemplating II We
shall learn Its many lessons and feel
the thrill OF its grand inspirations.
AT the celebration OF the commence
ment Of this now completed work. the
Grafton was delivered by the then gov
erpor OF Massachusetts. IL was In the
highest degree fitting that. as Ply
mouth rock was the cornerstone OF the
commonwealth. the cornerstone OF tho
monument should be laid with cere-
monies in which the chief magistrate
OF the state took "A leading part. Massa-
chusetts was then, as ever before and
since. In practical accord with the
principles OF liberty OF which the PHI.
grims were the early expounders. The
same could not then be said truly or
the nation al large. 1t was well that
the progress OF the work should Do
stayed until those principles should
ever, where be incorporated into the
laws of the land.
The grand result has been reached.
Fulfilled nave become the prophetic
words OF the Pilgrim governor. who
said. LAS one small candle may light
thousand so the light kindled here
may in some sort shine even to the
whole nation" The Pilgrim light and
| liberty has al length irradiated every
nook and corner OF the land. Freedom
now, Is national. Its blessings are not
confined TO any state or any section
/ or denied 10 any race. Ii Is the birth
right OF all who dwell on American
soil
The Detroit times., 1909-02-10
Just a Few Assorted Jokes

kerchief over one eye)-I have come.
sir. to make application for the amount
due me on my accident insurance pol
icy. | fell down a long flight OF stairs
the other evening and sustained dam.
ages that will disable me for a month
TO come.
Manager OF Company-Young man.
/ have taken the trouble to investl-
gate your case. and | find that you
are not entitled TO anything. You Ger.
tainly knew the young lady's father
was at home.-Short Stories.
so you stole this mans ax," said
the Judge
"Yessah. 1reckons>lar amt no use
tryin' ter spute de facts"
What did you do that for? He
said he would have been perfectly
willing to lend you the ak"
Yes. but you see. Judge. dat mans
on'y jes' moved in de neighborhood
doesn't know him well enough ter
go roun' ter his house borryin'."-
Washington Star.
The Detroit times., 1909-02-10

Massachusetts welcomes this grand
addition TO the monuments with which
its soil Is studded and which minister
10 the patriotic sentiments or It's peo'
pie. But Massachusetts Is itself the
best monument TO the Pilgrims. what
ever is most glorious IN It's history,
whatever is noblest In its laws. its In
its character. whatever has
contributed In the most abundant
measure 10 its greatness. Whatever
affords the strongest basis OF hope for
its future, may be traced 10 the mold
ing influence OF the heroic men anu
women To whom We pay our tribute.
They were the architects 10 whon
Is due the credit for the beauty and
grandeur and utility OF the political
structure which has been built In ac-
cofdance with their designs. They
furnished the chart showing the course
which the ship OF state should take
and from which its pilots since have
aimed 10 keep IL from deyiating. when
We review the history Of Massa'
chusetts. when we contemplate It's
growth and development from the
/ humble beginning Ut Plymouth, wheu
We glance at the events which are re
corded In its annals and the names
! of the men whose careers have en-
riched them, the mental eye rests frs;
upon the example or the Pilgrim fath'
ers towering above all other examples
and shedding golden light whose
radiance illumines the commonwealth
end cheers the hearts OF all lovers OF
! liberty everywhere.
The monument is not needed 10
perpetua,e the fame OF the Pilgrims;
that is as safe from the waves ol
oblivion as is Plymouth rock from the
/ pillows Of the sea. more permanent
than any granite shaft can be. Inc
function OF this memorial Is rather 10
uroye The flial reverence OF the de-
scendants for the virtues or their an
cestors and 10 keep their memory
fresh In the minds of men FOR their
emulation and guidance. Monuments
serve as admontions for the present
as we'll as membranes or the past
Built OF durable material and resting
on solid foundations. they are emblems
OF the enduring nature and erect Oh
noble actions. and pointing upward
they symbolic the elevating ihnuehce
The Detroit times., 1909-02-10

You know how hopeless they are"
Both the able and Charlotte protest
ed, but Jacqueline went on cheerfully:
Yes, you know even more about
them than | do | wouldn't have mind
ed being a priest myself II 1t weren
for seeing pious people all the time.
| couldn't stand that"
Then there's no chance OF getting
the bell" said Charlotte.
Yes. there is Jacqueline asserted
I've new idea. FIR. Merlin. We're
going to pay a call, you and |.
Upon whom" the able asked
"Ill tell YOU as we go along" JAG
by the arm. Let me look at you
Yes. you have on your best cassock
a clean white tie, and you've just been
shaved"
She busted him vigorously
The Odor Of Worldliness.
Now you're irresistible" she said
oh wait minute"
She ran out OF the room.
Isn't she delightful" Charlotte
said to the amused old able. Don't
you wish she were one OF your flock p
"Of course. but even then | could
not care more for her"
Jacqueline ran in again with her
hands behind her.
Father Merlin. look at me- she
commanded.
The able looked at her. and she
suddenly produced vaporizer and
sprayed him with perfume. He threw
up his hands 10 ward off the stream
and spluttered.
What Is this diabolical dew he
cried. stop il. Ii is scandal"
Not at ALL it's violet JacqueIine
said calmly. as Charlotte took the va
porizer from her. Now. come along
We must hurry before it evaporates. "
The able shifted himself suspi
ciously.
II seem to be carrying about all
odor OF worldiness." he said. 1t is
shocking, but not altogether disagree
able"
He prepared TO follow Jacqueline
upon her mission Of getting money foT
the bell. She paused 10 ask Charlotte
the shortest way TO NillerVllle. d
ncighboring village Ernest Augarde
entered at the moment and the ques
ton was put TO him
Across the fields or by the roadV
asked Jacqueline.
Il should take the road Augarde
assured her.
Across the fields. then for us. FIR
Merlin" cried Jacqueline. Come
along, were on"
! The able followed her out. his stout
body shaking with laughter. Char
! lotte was indignant.
How unkind she is to you" she
said 10 Ernest.
oh, no: she's quite right" Ernest
said resignedly. People should al
WAYS DO the opposite OF what | advise
because I'm always wrong. It's beer
that way all my lite. my absurd life
I've been pursued by bad luck ever
since | came into the world"
"Oh. Mr. Augarde." Charlotte pro
/ tested. WHY. what have you To com
plain OF with your name. your position
yoar future?"
Ernest sat down and held his head
I'm his hands.
tTo he Continued-l
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and spank him soundly. Ii Is advisa-
bic when doing this 10 be on the watch
for Cd the boys friends with more
snow balls. 60 his father. and CD his
pet bull terrier.
On receiving a bill In the mall.
Tear IL up.
On being asked TO eat 'possum.
(a) IL you hold or expect TO hold
public office. accept the invitation.
(b) II you are private citizen. say
you are a vegetarian
On being asked 10 have drink.
Have It
On going TO ask some one TO have q
drink.
Don't.
On getting into an argument about
the unwritten law.
Get out
On finding yourself on board a sink
ing ship In mid-ocean.
Send wireless message for taxi
cab.
On eating apple pie over which has
been poured a Welsh rabbit.
Make decker for an inclusive sum
for medical treatment
The Detroit times., 1909-02-10
WHAT TO DO IN
EMERGENCIES
with acknowledgements TO Puncn)
By c. 3. QUINCY.


BY c. 8. QUINCY.
Not every one has sufficient pres
ence OF mind to do the right thing III
cases OF emergency. BY memorizihs
the following rules. presence OF nina
will he rendered quite unnecessary, as
any situation may be properly met oy
imply recalling the advice presented
under The proper heading:
ON waking suddenly and seeing an
armed burglar In your room.
(a) Go 10 sleep again. or
(b) Quickly extract feather from
the pillow and Unexpectedly tickle the
burglars nose until he sneezes himself
unconscious. Bind and turn over TO
police.
On being Unexpectedly confronted
Ly your wife when You go upstairs IL
$3.50 a. m. -,
Turn and descend the stairs with all
uossible exnedition. Open the outer
door and then begin TO parley.
On seeing the jersey or any other
devil.
Switch 10 buttermilk.
On slipping and falling on an icy
pavement
Look as pleasant as possible and
try TO join In the hearty laughter of
the onlookers. If you have broken any
bones. smile genially and make some
such remark as That leg never was
much good ANYWAY. or | can get along
lust as we'll with one arm as two
On having your hat blown on.
Stand perfectly still and some
Chump will chase II for you.
on being struck on the ear with a
hard SNOWFALL
(a) II there are any grown-up per-
sons about you. smile and say. Boys
will be boys: manv q time I've done
the same thing myself. Then hurry
home and hold your ear to the steam
Tipes for ten minutes.
(b) II there are no adults In sight
and the boy is close enough, grab him
suddenly, duck his nose in the snow
The Detroit times., 1909-02-10
CHAPTER u.
What the Cards Told.

Jacqueline played with the cards be-
cause they were usually good TO her.
When they were not she threw them
aside and declare their predictions
empty. This time she wanted them
TO tell her that Andre was In love with
her, but they would not. She shufiied
them impatiently as Charlotte enter
ed.
Good afternoon, my dear Jacque-
line said the companion.
Hello, Charlotte"
You didn't come for the piano les
son | was to give you." Charlotte said
reprovingly.
Il couldn't" Jacqueline said impa-
tiently. II was out begging suoscrip'
lions for Err Merlin's church"
That was sweet OF you. especially
since you don't belong to his church.
That doesn't matter He's the best
man In the world. next TO my uncle,
and | love him almost as much.
Jacqueline adored the good able
and he was plaything In her hands
He was like a pet Newfoundland III
leash when she chose TO drag him
around.
The thoughts OF Charlotte. however
were conferred on the Bullelcss EThSS'
Augarde. He did not dream that he
had ever Inspired love In the heart
of any woman. lie was In love with
.Jacauelinc merely because his aunt
the marquise, had told him she dc
sired the match.
He had never paid any heed to
Charlotte except as she had been IN
the same household. and he had Ell
countered her occasionally, almost
without consciousness OF her presence
But she had bought the learned
books OF history that he had written
she had read them, and she worship
ped at the shrine of his genius.
Two Opinions Of Augsrde.
"Jacqueline. while you were out. did
YOU happen TO meet Mr.. Augardeg
she asked.
Ernie? | don't think | met him,
The Detroit times., 1909-02-10
CHAPTER l.-(continued.)

q ClR. AUGARDE? He has just
IM gone out. He was asking for
II III you, Miss Jacqueline.'
Was he? Well, | didn't
mean him. Tell me. German
-is not Mr.. Andre expected this ait
ernoon?"
Yes, Miss Jacqueline."
HAS he come yet?' she asked, Gag
ery.
Not yet" said German.
1T is twenty past two" German an
swered.
And what time will Mr.. Andre DC
here?"
He will be here at four, Miss.
Very well: Will wait here for the
marquise," Jacqueline." German SAID
Withdrawing and leaving her alone IN
the room.
She went over to table and spread
out a deck Of cards.
-Four o'clock" she exclaimed.
"Ah, Andre doesn't bother his head
about me Will he ever. | wonder! !
wonder? Perhaps the cards Will tel
me"
She spread the cards out on the
sble before her as Charlotte Bernier
entered the room.
The Detroit times., 1909-02-10

| Jacqueline answered, shutting the
cards. But won't be sure, for Ernie
is one OF those people you can see and
never know It."
That's not kind OF you. Jacque-
line" Charlotte said. with spirit, raj
, lying To the defense OF her idol. MI.
Augarde is u charming man. He Is
eminently superior Every one agrees
that he will be a member Of the Acad-
envy OF Science before he Is forty.
Serve him right" JacQuellne said,
laughing
Then she saw that she had offended
/ Charlotte
There; I'm only joking" she said,
In apology. Il like him very much.
! Why. he's a friend Of Andre, college
friend"
She turned the cards up again. and
they revealed a disappointment.
"Oh, dear" she said, despairingy.
"Oh. dear. A fair woman between
me and the dark young man. There 8
no hope"
Andre was the dark young man and
Jacqueline had tried yainly 10 make
the cards tell her that their destiny
was united
Charlotte had a mind superior to
the lightness of the chances OF fate.
do you believe in card fortunes"
she asked. scornfully.
oh, no, never; unless they are
good" Jacqueline replied.
There can't be anything in them"
Charlotte said, looking doubtfully at
the pack.
You're right" Jacquelne said.
jumping up from the table. Where
our music? / remember. left ii In
my room"
She gan out and Charlotte sat down
in her place. cycling the cards doubt
fully The temptation was too strong
for her and she too. spread them out
before her.
Ernest" she said. when she turned
up the Knave OF Spades. Next comes
three kings It's hopeless; lost in .ad-
vance He doesn't love me"
She was busy shutting the cards
when the benevolent Able Merlin
entered
Good afternoon, Miss Charlotte. -
he said. What, telling your own
fortune? You, a really sensible per.
son? I'm astonished."
Charlotte blushed and pushed the
i
Not at all; | was just trying TO
pass the time away" she said
The Zeal Of Jsequeline.
. That's right. Avoid all childish
: superstitions," said the able.
Il will. father" Charlotte promis
ed. laughing with the able at the
: game of telling fortunes. And how is
your church bell subscription getting
along?"
The Able threw up his hands.
Badly; very badly. in spite OF the
: touching zeal OF Jacqueline," be said
II fear | shall never get my bell"
.Jacquellne came back with heI
music roll Just in time TO hear the
abbes lament.
yes. YOU shall" she assured him
why do you say That. my child?'
Did you get any subscriptions to-
day?" Charlotte asked.
No: wasted my mornings work, "
Jacuueline replied. Il didn't get a
cent But then. | only went to pious
people" she added. more hopefully.
The Detroit times., 1909-02-10

Caller Con crutches and with hand
The Detroit times., 1909-02-10
Famous Gems of Prose
THE PILGRIM MONUMENT.
By J.. a. 4. BHACkETT.


pilgrims at ohh. /.
The Detroit times., 1909-02-10
district ATTORNEY HENEY
OF San Francisco. short
time after his wounding, dis
j cussed with a reporter at his
hadside one OF his statements


about the San Francisco boodlers.
They expect me to retract that
statement. do they?" he said grimly.
"well, II l did retract 1t my retrac-
ton would be like the Tombstone ed
itor's.
He, you know, printed a story to
the effect that a rival editors father
had served 81 years in jail. Pressure
was brought to bear on him and final
ly he agreed to retract that statement.
In his retraction he said.
1--WE find that We were mistaken
when we said in last weeks issue that
the Clarion editors papa had passed
81 summers In the penitentiary. All
ollorts OF friends 10 have his sentence
oommnted TO life Imprisonment failed
md the old man. as a matter OF fact,
Vas hung. Minneapolis Journal
Caller Ton crutches and with hand
The Detroit times., 1909-02-10
The Trufb No Mate,
Wbom IL Hsip5 or Hurt.

Here is the spectacle presented
in Michigan just now.
Warden Armstrong. of the
states prison in Jackson. is
charged with accepting bride
money from an employer OF
prison labor. 'N
He has been arrested and is at
present out on bail.
Deputy Warden Wenger has
been placed in charge of the
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1909-09-02
ALL AROUND THE FARM.

The garden is seldom enriched as
much as it should be to get the best
results from it.
Rotation Of crops is destructive to
predatory insects.
Gentleness in cows is very desirable
ana should be bred for.
The nervous COW is not at home on
the ordinary American farm.
4 well of pure wafer is necessary
for the success of the dairy farm.
The 200-egga-year hen is a reality.
but not many of them are found in
flock. Ten dozen eggs "A year for
hen is a good yield and at that she
Will pay 100 per cent. dividends.
\ high up reputation has been made
with the low-down wagon. Give it a
respectful hearing as TO its merits.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1909-09-02
litiqious South Africans.

The diamond Fields Advertiser
referring to the litigious nature of the
natives of South Africa. gives the fol-
lowing as an instance: A native had
fought and lost an action IN the mag
istrate's court In one of the small
towns in Griqualand East, the articles
In dispute being a slate and an alpha
betical primer of the total value of
slxpence. He, Immediately after the
judgment WIS given against him. start
ed on journey on foot TO the chief
town, about thirty miles distant in or
der to instruct an attorney there TO APP
peal from the judgment given. The
attorney laughed at the man and told
him he should deSiSt. as he would only
be wasting his money over a trivial
matter, but he rendered the costs Of
the appeal to the attorney and insist
ed; otherwise he would consult another
lawyer After a long consultation and
endcavOr to advise his client to act as
was thought best the attorney com
piled with the natives wishes The
native won his appeal"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1909-09-02
NEW ERA FOR BOWSER
Works Complete Change In Him
For TWenty-four Hours.
THEN He HAS A RELAPSE.
Cook Suspicious All Along - There
Are No Kicks Fer Whole Day,
and He Takes Wifey to the Theate-.
Supper Afterward.

Copyright 1905 by T. c. McCIurel
Ninety-nine times out of a hundred
Mr.. Bowser follows a regular pro-
rramme when called to get up in the
morning He hunts for his day shirt;
he hunts for his socks: he hunts for his
collar and tie. lie finds one of his
shoes in the upper hail and the other
under the dresser. and his watch is as
apt to be found under the bed as else
where. Mrs. Bowser expects it and
goes through with it and looks for her
reward beyond the skies.
The other morning. to her unbuunded
surprise. there were no kicks Mr.
BowSer even forgot TO throw out a
hint about wives getting up IN the
night to rob their husbands Of small
change. Ninety-nine times cut Of a
hundred he kicks at breakfast. hut on
this morning he actually praised the
chops and coffee The cook overheard
him, but instead Of flushing with rleaS-