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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-15
HUGHES Is JUBILANT.
Thinks He Can Figure Out Big Thing
for Judge Parker.

Bath, Me, Sept. H.-George E.
Hughes, the Maine member Of the
Democratic national committee. ex-
pressed great satisfaction, tonight over
the result Of Mondays election. In
statement given out. tonight, MI
Hughes said:
"Unlike our opponents, / have been
waiting the election returns before ex-
pressing my Views as 70 the meaning OF
this election and now, with the figures
nearly complete, / am proud to assert
that ~ the other states do as well as the
Pine Tree State, the election OF Judge
Parker Is assured. Just look at the
vote. Where, four years ago. we were
able to poll 10000. this year we nave
polled -, 900, a gain OF 80 per cent,
while our opponents, after campaign,
the like of which, for efforts ana Tor the
food OF national speakers, / have never
seen e1ualed by the Republicans. nave
been able to lift their vote only 5000 or
1000. or only per cent.
1--WE have secured the largest repre-
sentation In the State Legislature
which we have had In years, four sena-
tors in place of one and 26 members or
the House. Maine has attained "A Dem
ocratic victory and set the pace for 9TH
or rtates to follow. The unanimity with
which the Democrats support the ma
tional ticket will mean the election Of
Parker and Davis
Mr.. Hughes. tonight, sent the follow
ing telegram:
Judge Alton r. Parker,
"F.sopus, n. Y:
"Maine election returns are now near
ly complete and show that you have in
creased the Democratic vote by 80 per
cent and cut the Republican plurality
from 81, 600 to &c. 600 I congratulate you
and the country for II means victory.
"GEORGE +. HUGHES,
Member from national committee from
Maine"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-15
CONNECTICUT REPUBLICANS
Nominate Henry Roberts for Governor
President Endorsed.

Hartford, ct, Sept. 1.-THE Republi-
can state ticket placed in nomination
by the state convention in this city, to-
day, was as follows:
For governor, Henry Roberts: for
lieutenant governor, Rollins Woodruff
of New Haven; secretary of state,
Theodore Bodenwein of New London:
state treasurer, James f. Welsh Of
Greenwich: foT comptroller, Asahel w.
Mitchell of Woodbury.; for congress-
man-at-larse, George L. Lilly of Wa
terbury: for Presidential electors-at-
large, Francis T. Maxwell of Vernon,
RUthfOrd TrOwhridge of New Haven,
Harvey l.. Roberts
Fly misunderstanding Corbin of New
Britain; Frank II. Weeks of Middle
town; Lloyd G. Ranska of PlainfieId.
The platform adopted was short ana
was an endorsement Of the party's pol
icies in the state and nation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-15
THE DAMocRAT!o CAMPAIGN.
Details Are Discussed at Conference
Of National Committee.

New York, Sept. 14.-Details of the
national Democratic campaign, includ-
ing pending matters, We're the subject
of protracted conference, today, at
the headquarters of the national COM
mittee. Those participating were Chair
man Taggart of the national commit
tee, Treasurer Peabody, Chairman
Sheehan of the executive committee
and August Belmont. The conference
lasted more than two hoursr and at it's
conclusion Mr.. Taggart went to the
fifth Avenue hotel to call on Senator
Copman of Maryland. Mr.. Taggart said
the matters discussed related only to
the conduct of the campaign during his
absence in the West. He said that he
knew nothing of the proposed trip of
Judge Parker to New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-15
THE PRESIDENT
Receives Ambassador Storer-Theo
dore, Jr., Is Hunting Moose.

Oyster Bay. n. V, Sept. 14-Bcllamy
Storer, ambassador to Austria. arrived
here. this evening. end Was a guest OF
the President and Mrs Roosevelt, to-
night. He is in the United States on
leave of absence from his post He
said his visit to the President was of
a personal nature and practically de-
void of Significance He will leave,
tomorrow morning, for New York. and
go to his home in Cincinnati. He will
remain in this country until after the
November election.
1t developed. today. that pending his
return to Groton school, Theodore
Roosevelt. Jr.. with DR.. Alexander
Lambert Of New York. has gone to
C2radd t. hunt moose. They expect to
pass d week in the wilds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-15
KIscasset, Wateri1s & Pennington
RAIlRnAn

,ATgangenents a trains IN erect Nov.
SS ! T. 1 |ssxs sw,essGs ,; ;es N. ys:
% W. sss.s.ss;ss us$Es ';;,s! sm
saissa 1s.zs %ss'q III # !. N c yss
i tlaea$ @n Ra6c D snfv'ns Weeks Mills
- 'saifs S'9GsI syE f ts A. yf Exc.
c Us i fsssLa $S1Iss's Ma S IN. ",sam@'
md weefs Miils JGa e TOT and way a sta-
W WIZ: arTr yX 4 MMinslow $50 A NJ. and
got Alma Centre, Head Tide. Whifodeld
rrrmes. y Whiteheld, Coopers Mills,
8 Chtna China Lake, Ciarks. n. Vassai,
p9rof Ma Vaseaibord arriving wInslow $40
ierao. e~ . sa5lSls M' A SsHnst s
-, :, Sunday Trains.
yssslsors vsssa Mans la1 s s SS;as
Laa5 3 p : G Gn'Pl Paw ". w Mns JSnet: ,
st 5 China, chiafR s kkse. tA! seao''RR
E s,asR O. y vassasDoro. striving win
Cmnsrtions.
AT Xfseasset ana Wfnsiow with Maine
Transfer carriagSe win leavo CIV ry.u
square. WateryeGe tfafiT excent Syy,d ~
at S;o A. - a N, 4.o5 F. H., ana VII
si 1aad II Hipsdow at $50 A. N, III
sat s b on|y leave at $50 P. M. and
g sundAW VI; n5 leave ely Hall SQUARE q.
- Z. n and meet train at WInSnv &
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-15
STILL SILENT
Continued from page ~

or loss public knowledge. particularly
in the foreign settlement in China and
Japan. The more serious of these al
legations connected the consul gcn-
erals name with the improper issu-
ance of certificates to Chinese bound
for the Philippines or the United
States. Thrr.' WIS also talk of ex-
ceSsiIe fees.
Mr.. McWaie was one of the most
widely 'krown newspaper .1e.. il
Washington and Philadelphia befor"
his appointment to the consular SER
vice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-15
A SEA DEATH
Continued from page ID

ed. which were forwarded to oyster
Bay and San Francisco for the Suio-
ance of the officials at the latter poliit.
Acting Secretary Adee deems IL lheA-
pedient to make a pubic stateilieii'
touching this matter until maj decl-
sion has been reached as to the course
to be pursued.
The inspector Of hulls and boilers at
san Francisco has submitted TO the IT.
rartment of commerce ana lapoi d r.
port regarding the condition Oh the
Russian transport Lena III when ne
confirms the statement OF Lieut.. CONF
mander Herbert of the navy, that the
ship is badly in need of repairs ana that
it will take some time to complete
them. The report has been transmitted
to Acting Secretary of State Adee. The
report is substantially as follows:
The boilers and engines are poth pad
ly in nee0 of repairs. To put IN new
boilers win require from four TO SIX
months. The tubes of the boilers are
badly pitted, but the Lena has on board
200 additional tubes which could be put
in in a short time and the inspector
says that the vessel can be put in q
seaworthy condition in from 20 to 80
days and repaired 50 that she would be
able to make about eight knots. This is
regarded by officials Of the nevy depart
ment as entirely within the term 'rea-
sonable time used in the Presidents
proclamation. The state department is
now awaiting the detailed report Of Adj
miral Goodrich before taking further
action.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-15
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Fifty Against Two.

1t is not reasonable to expect two
weeks OF outing to overcome the effects
OF fifty weeks of confinement
Take a bottle of Hoods Sarsaparilla
along with you. Three doses daily. Of
this great tonic will do more than any,
thing else to refresh your blood. over
come your tired feeling, improve your
appetite. and make your sleep easy and
restful
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-15
Cobb, the next Governor of Maine, today,

Cobb. the next Governor of Maine today
received the following telegram from Sen
ator Charles w. Fairbanks. the Republl-
can nominee for Vice President:
"Poughkeepsie y. Y, Sept. H. 1904
Accept my heartiest CONGRATULATIONS upon
your magnificent and well-deserved VIC
tory"
Mr. Cobb has received hundreds Of tele-
grams and letters Of congratulation With
Mrs. Cobb he will leave, Monday, for the
ST. Louis Exposition. where ne Will p
the guest of his brother, Charles ". s.
Cobb, one Of the Exposition officials.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-15
AFTER NECESSARY REPAIRS
The Lena Must Leave Frisco or Go on
Retired List.

Oyster Bay L. T.. Sept. 1i.-Thcro have
been no developments IN the casa If the
Russian auxiliary cruiser at San Francis
co. 50 far as can he ascertained here, to-
day. II seems reasonably certain that the
vessel will he dismantled and ordered to
sion Of the Russo-JapaneSe war though
z possibility exists that she may be or
dered to depart after making urgent re-
pairS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-15
THE DITTCN AGROUND.
British Ship Meets With Trouble Of
San Francisco.

San Francisco Cal. Sept 1.-THE Brit
fsh ship piron. Capt. Davis. is ashore
about five miles south of the Cliff House
She is a days ont from New Castle. Aus
traia. with 4 cargo Of coal. The Dittor.
Is A steel shin Of 26a9 tons and belongs to
The Ii yland Shipping Co. of Liverpool. \
heavy fog prevailed at the time that the
vessel went ashore
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-15
Cured Of Lame Back After IS Years ~
SUFFERING.

I had been troubled with lame back
for fifteen years and found comn,ate
recovery in the use of Chamber,ai ms
Pain Balm says John G. Fisher Gil
lam. Ind. This Imminent is also w;+hou+
an equal for sprains and bruises II IL
for sale by John Coughlin, Augusta G,
H. Beane, Gardiner, N''"' =
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-15

Travel was very heavy, "Wednesday,
on train No 102. the afternoon express
for Boston. The train did not run IN
two sections as il has for several days
and all of them were well filled.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-15
To Open the Maryland Campaign.

i3tional headquarters it was an
nouncei, today. that Senator Dilling-
ator Fairbanks at the opening rally Of
the Mar. land campaign at Baltimore
Sept. %.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-15

Harold S. BoartIman Of Bangor. pro-
fessor Of civil engineering at the UNI
Fersity of Maine, was i'll the city,
Wednesday, OH his way home after
having passed the summer in survey
ing in tie Dead hiver region.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-15
He Had a Narrow Margin.

Skowhegan, Ne, Sept. 14.-Later
and more correct returns from Somer-
set reduce the plurality Of Clyde H.
Smith, Republican nominee for sher-
If, to 20, with all the towns and PLAN
tations IN except Bigelow, which cast
but seven or eight votes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-15

Miss Maud DeChaa and niece, who
have been visiting Miss Deehan's
brother, John Deehan, on Elm Terrace,
returned, "Wednesday, to their nome in
Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-15

Mrs. George Mari and son, Stanley
left. Wednesday, for Groton, Mass,
where Master Mari will enter Lewrence
Academy, large fitting school. Mrs.
Mari will visit in Boston for some time
before returning home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-15

Clarence Z. Beedy. formerly MANAGE
of the Waterville branch Of the Armour
Beef 60. and now manager of the Ban.
Sor branch of the S. & 5. Packing Co,
was in the city, Wednesday, on bust.
ness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-15

Mrs. I. S. Bangs and Dennis Bangs
went to Portland, "Wednesday, Tor
short stay. Mr. Bangs attended the
meeting of the Maine Commandery oil
the Military Order of the Loyal Legion
held at Riverton Casino, last evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-15

The work being done by the steam
road roller ION the crushed rock coat
ing on Temple street is making great
Improvement i'll that roadway. and one
which will be greatly appreciated by
the travelling public.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-15

Hundreds Of worRingmen are focking
to La Brisca mining camp, in Sonora
Mexico. AS Il reSHlt, labor is becoming
very scarce i'll other districts of the
state. and wages are going up by leaps
and bounds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-15

JOURNAL TELEPHoN9, 117.a
oFFiCe-so Main 81.

Watervifie citizens will esnf..
favor by leaving or teIephonins t.,.
OF news interest 70 ~ Jour,.y.
WaterviiIe editor. Tho offios u s...
during the Day. n case n. -.
should chance 10 be out at any -.
during the evening, news hsn, INV !.
LEFT in the s1sa box On he door md -
DO found BY him In season for n. nav.
mornings tusus.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-15
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

SalE- Raunheim, well-known mining
engineer, is dead at his home at Now
York. He was identified with the open-
ing and development Of many import-
ant copper properties in the Montana
field.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-15

Hon. William T. Haines and Miss
Gertrude Haines left, Wednesday for
Newton, Mass, where Miss Haines will
enter Wheaton Seminary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-15

Bert Osborne. an employee at the
Maine Central Car shops, lost a part
OF one finger on his right hand,
Wednesday morning, by its being
caught in the machinery about which
ne was working.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-15

CHARLES Baldwin of Wilimansett, and
Afnardee LaJoie Of Holyoke. Mass. who
We're scalded, Tuesday night. while at
work in the Riverside mill of the
american Paper Co, died. Wednesday.
me accident was caused by the burst
ing 81 a steampipe. Both men leave
families.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-15
Claremont. N. H., Mills Resume.

Claremont, ~ H.. Sept 1.-THE
M3nadnock cotton mills here. which
We're shut down. last month, after a
period "f Partial curtailment. have re-
sumed operations. They are running
on full time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-15

Jack Phelan went to August
Wednesday, to play with the Augusta
nine against Winthrop, in the Trolley
League game.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-15

The annual meeting of the Sorosi,
will be held in the Ware parIors a,
80 o'clock, this evening. 1t is desired
that every member be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-15

President Charles l.. White of Colby,
left, Wednesday, for Cape Neddick,
whore he addressed the York County
Baptist Association, last evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-15

Miss Mary Coyne and Miss Theresa
Coyne left, Wednesday, for a weeks
visit with friends in Lancaster n. H.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-15

Llewellyn II. Powers Of Houton.
returned to the city. "Wednesday. to
resume his studies in the sophomors
class at Colby.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-15
Political Notes.

J. P. Fuller has been nominated by
the Democrats for congressman in the
Sixth district of South Carolina.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-15
Lawrence Sullivan, Aged 104 Years.

Boston. Sept. 14.-Lawrence Sull-
van of South Boston. aged 104. died.
today. He was born in Danalish, CAL
way, Ireland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-15
illegal Voting Not Proven.

Lowell. Mass, Sept 14.-The jury in the
case of Thomas j. Gallagher, charged
with illegal voting in the caucus held in
Ward 6, today, returned a verdict OF not
guilty ard Mr.. Gallagher was discharged
by Judge Dec0urcy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-15

Miss Lena Frazer returned to IN.
city. Wednesday. after passing the
summer in HOulton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Roland Stinneford went
to Augusta, Wednesday, for a short
visit With friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-15
Vote for Governor.

The following are the figures of the
official returns Of the vote for Gov
rruor received to- date at the secre-
tary of states office:
ANDROSCOGGIN COUNTY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-15

Considerable interest Is being h'a'h-
Tested in the educational meeting
which will be held in the City opei"
house, Saturday afternoon. The SPEAK
ers, Governor c. Il. Aycock and Juoso
Frank w. Winston Of North Carolina
are two OF the most eloquent speakers
in the South. and no doubt a great
number Of people will take advantages
of the opportunity to hear them speak
on the subject Of educatiop>. 4
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-15

Much interest is being anifestl "a
the educational mass meeting Il
neld in the Watervile Opera H1
Saturday afternoon, at $50 ocfol
Governor Aycock am Judge Winsto
of North Carolina Yio will addreaa
meeting are among the most q
and interesting speakers or thl
and their message win be a sou
only of value, but of entertaining
pleasure as well. The Maine
Railroad will offer redtHe
this meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-15

Carl Green went to kent's Hin
"Wednesday, for a short visit with
school friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-15

Stephen G.. Bear. Colby '0j. Returned
Wednesday. to resume his studies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-15

John II. McCore Went to Aurust,
Wednesday afternoon, on business
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-15
WATERVILLE

Miss Ida p. Keen is visiting friends
i'll DdmdrisCotta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-15

Ernest +. Decker went to August,
Wednesday, on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-15
COLLECTIONS A SPECIALLY

All collections are promptly ac-
counted for 70 my clients with an item
lied statement Of charges on the same.
Jan.11dtf
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-09-03
TELEPHONE ROUTE
ESTABLISHED
sURVEf MADE FROM POINT LAW
RENEE TO ANDREWS BAY
beginning OF "a New Era of Progress
for san Juan County-Death OF
Mrs, Frances B Sitter at Chehals
August 60.

The surveyors of the International
Telephone. Company have been at
work oncthis Island this weak, locat-
ing the line from Point Caution to
Andrews bay. The party consists of
F. Shapland, Ct Victoria, personal
representative of the company, c. c.
Donovan, engineer in charge, and X.
j. Gloster, Roy G. Rogers, John
Prout and H., D.. Hubbard, all of
Bellingham The survey across Shaw
island was completed Monday morn
Ing and it is expected that the San
Juan survey will be finished today.
Stakes are set where the poles are
to be erected 1872 feet apart, making
forty poles to the mile. The line will
follow the main valley road north
ward to The foot Of the Lawson hill,
thence crossing the Lawson and
Gross places to Andrews bay. Mr..
Shapland reports that he and his
party have been most courtcousiy
received 10y the people Of the county
whom they have met and that with
few exceptions right. of,way over
private property that il y necessary
to cross has been readily and cheer
fully granted 1t IS to be regretted
that they have met with amy ditii-
'culty whatever in this respect, for
Sthe great enterprise marks the be
ginning of new era for this county
and it ought to receive the most cor
dial support of the public authorities
and people ge9arally. No one should
chang on to the coat-tails Of progress
and holler whoa ," whom an oppor-
tunity is offered to secure the incaI-
culable advantages Of great project
of this kind, and upon conditions that
do not call for the expenditure of
single dollar of public money or for a
bonus of any kind from private indi-
viduals.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-09-03
Death OF Mrs. A, u. Sitter

Mrs. Frances b. Sitter, widow OF
the late Albert Fl. Sitter, for four
years auditor of this county and later
cashier of the San Juan County Bank,
has gone to her rest. After a long
and painful illness, borne with true
Christian fortitude and patience, she
passed away the morning of August
26th at the home of her sister, Mrs.
VIM. J. Dickson, at Chehalis, with
whom she had resided since the death
of her husband, who died here Janu-
ary 26, 1901
Mrs. Sitter was in the broadest
sense q true Christian, woman, Only
those who knew her well could fully
appreciate the noble Qualities of mind
and heart which made her one Of the
gentlest, kindest and truest friends.
The high regard in which sine was
held by the people among whom she
died and who had known her but a
little while was well attested by in
Vulnerable little acts of Kindness and
sympathy during her long illness.
She was ,aid to rest in a. beautiful
cemetery at Claeuato, near ChehaliSs,
last Sunday afternoon, August -,
the funeral services being conducted
by Rt. Rev. Bishop Keator, of Ia
coma, and Rev. DR.. Nevens. AS 1t
was her wish to be buried beside her
husband and father, their bodies are
TO be removed from the San Juan
valley cemetery to rest beside her at
Claqtato
Mrs. Sitter was born in Providence,
lR l., where her father, Gideon Cur
nett, was for many years a prominent
merchant. From therc she went to
Albany, n. Y, where he was mar
ried to Albert II, Slit6r, then a'drug-
gist in Troy After residing at Troy
End Albany for a number of years
thew moved to Seattle about fifteen
wears ago. They lived there
four years and then came to this
county, living for time on Shaw
island. When Mr.. Sitter was elected
auditor they moved to Friday Har-
bor and continued to reside here until
his death.