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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-18

things slide. The constable maltreated me, the justice of the peace abused me, and the jailer half starved and put me at the most menial work. The Jail was little better than a pigpen and the food hardly fit for hogs. ..-.-
 "When had served my time and been kicked out. posted myself as to the law, and my next arrest resulted in n surprise party. I refused to do any work, and the law upheld me. re- fused to eat the fare furnished. and the law compelled the jailer to better it. I demanded bedding and heat, and enough to see the last of me, but had scarcely tramped into the next county before was picked up again. This was in Ohio, just over the Michigan line. and. although it was five years ago, I have no doubt they are talking about me yet. " rl .
 1T was plodding along the highway about sundown, when farmer jumped over the fence and pitched into me He had got in three or four blows be- fore landed him one that knocked him down. Three other men came to his rescue, and was handcuffed and kept in barn all night. Next morning I was arraigned before county justice, and without even asking me to plead and refusing to let me consult a law yer he sent me up for six months. The charge was vagrancy, resisting arrest and felonious assault on an officer all rolled into one, and a happy combina- tion. Only one of the men who aided in my arrest testified against me.
 1I was bundled off to the county jail sn hurry, and upon my arrival was placed in dark cell and fed on bread and water, and it was two weeks be- fore had the run of the ward. Then 1t so transpired that a young lawyer who happened to run for the legisla- ture visited the jail on business and I got speech with him. The result was that he took up my case, and the end astonished several people.
 'Tn the first place, while the man who assaulted me was constable, he did not seek to arrest me in the regu- lar way, but only after the assault. Under the law, therefore, I had right to resist The charge against me was Uagrancy. and yet had S15 in my
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-18
now. Most every one else that knew is

now Most every one else that knew is dead, too"
 When asked about her health, Aunt Lovicia said, sitting bolt-upright and smiling at the reporter: Healthy? Lor' bless yer. yes! I don't feel much If any different now than I did 25 years ago. can eat a good, big slice of beefsteak and then go to bed and sleep sound, and like good, strong cup of tea. ,.-. ...-e
 I've smoked since I was 30, and I've done my share and more of hard work, all the way from dru6ging about the house to helping my husband in the moving field, besides working out for neighbors. I'd do more now, only Eliza Ann won't let me scarcely stir. She watches me as a cat watches mice. Says she's afraid I'll fall and break my bones Still, can chop wood when she isn't around. and I often bring in bucket Of wster from that we'll out at the door Yes. sir, I've seen the cars, and rid in them. and steamboats, too, and I've seen the lectric lights over at Machias. There's one thing, though, that I've never seen yet, and want to see, and that's the Bangor fair, like good horse, and they have better horses up there than you ever see down this way"
 Aunt" Lovicia is 21 years older than the state of Maine, which was admitted to union in 1920; two years older than the town of Harrington, where she lives, and lacks but three years of be- ing as old as her native town, Colomb mbia. As an illustration of her great vitality, local physician relates that once about two years ago, he was called to attend a man who had been injured on the road near Mrs. Shaw's house, and when he arrived, at midnight, he found Aunt" Lovicia, then 103 years old, up and bust ling, keeping hot fire going and warm ing blankets for the patient.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-18
STOPPING THE cULPRIT.
Passenger Who Gave Pointers to Cone duct0r Had to Pay for the Dis-
 play of His Wisdom.

Three times the conductor went through the car calling for fares. When he returned to the platform the third time, says the New York Times, he ap- peared to distrust his qualifications for a conductor.
 There is one woman in there," he said, "who hasn't paid her fare, but I can't for the life of me make out which one it is."
 Then you will have to use tact, " said the man at the window. There are various ways whereby you can spot a fare jumper. I'm not a conductor, but know that much. I have seen my wife do it lots of times. and have come. to know the signs pretty well. When she is up to trick of that kind she gets so nervous that it makes you feel creepy to watch her. She tucks her feet back un-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-18
What Would You Dor

What would you do if a girl you knew should look in your eyes and say, Tt must be awfully hard to proposeT' Do you think y6u would turn away And make some remark about the rain, the snow or the price of tea2 Perhaps you would,
 And perhaps you should;
 But, my, what a chump you'd be! What would you do if a man you knew should say, Here's million cash To spend as you 1ike?" Would you shake your head or answer: "Now. don't be rash.
 You'n need 1t yourself some day, perhaps. Pray, don't give 1t all to me-" Perhaps you would,
 And perhaps you should;
 But, my, what a chump you'd be! What would you do if the world you knew should say to you: "Now, my boy, You weren't put here to growl and com plain This life was made to enjoy. So smile when you can and hum tune! Then you'H be happy with me" Would you scowl in reply?
 Perhaps you woEsld:
 But, my, what a chump you'd be!
 Cincinnati Til tes-Star.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-18
New Style Church Decoration.

A new style of church decoration hae been adopted by the Grace Baptist church in Philadelphia. A dado of en- caustic tiles is run around the walls of the main auditorium and members can have inscribed thereon their names by making slight contribution towards defraying the debt of the church. The simple signature, on small brick, costs one dollar. Larger spaces cost five dol lars. Still larger squares cost from $2o upwards. A double row of colored mar ble squares in front of the pulpit plat form, with a suitable carved inscription, costs $500 each.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-18
Girl Teaches ,aFrming to Boys.

Miss Hirrel Stevens. St. Louis girl scarcely out of her teens. has been training 70 boys in the way they should go to become model farscers. Miss Stevens is a shining member of the Civic Improvement league. Miss Stevens was granted five-acre tract of land in the heart of the city, which she has laid out in little rlots, to be planted by her pupils Here in the summer she taught ambitious young farmers how to farm.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-18
Lacks. Three sensess a.,- !

A starfish can neither see nor hear. Neither has it the sense of smell. In spite of those. seeming impediments. nevertheless, it seeks and devours it's prey as neatly as an ordinary fish. The starfish lies upon it's prey and folds it's arms" or rays completely about it. Then it pushes it's stomach out through it's mouth and will wrap even large oyster and shell within the folds of She stomach The mouth of the star fish is in the center of it's rays. t.i
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-18
1n the Interest. of Science.

Some great ships are to-day em- ployed almost wholly in seeking for starfish specimens in deep seas, and there are hundreds of men who spend portion of their time in collecting starf1sh in the interests of science. Many of the specimens collected by ships are taken from depths of one and even two miles. The pressure which this fish withstands at this depth is of course very great. t,' 7
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-18
Mixed.

What is that old adage about Truth crushed to earth?'"
 s'Let me see. think it's Truth crushed to earth lies at the bottom of a well. '1"-Philadelphla Ledger.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-18
The C. 0. D. Man
Ne Relates Some Incidents of Life In
 the County Jail

SH N my wanderings to and fro"
 said the c. O. D. man as he
 pocketed the quarter extended
 to him and bowed his thanks, s.it has happened that have seen the inside of several county jails.. In each and every case was sentenced as a tramp, and the time was for various periods. In some states they have given up trying to grapple with the tramp problem; in others they are alert to lay hands on him and try to cure him with dose of jail life.
 $ T took in the county Jail as part of the programme" continued the wan derer with smile, land I got it all. The first time I was arrested let
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-18
Monument to 8 Duel.

Many as are the places in England which have been the scenes of duels, only one is marked. This is part of all that now remains of Cawnton Heath, in Nor- folk, on which stands small pillar to Sir Henry Hobart, Bart, who was killed on the spot in a duel with swords.-Ths Car.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-18
Spots on si1k.

To remove rain spots from your silk dress, iron on the wrong side with a moderately hot iron. A piece of muslin laid over the silk as it is ironed will prevent any possibility of it's acquiring a shiny look.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-18
Nutrition in Oysters.

same amount of nutrition as quart of milk, three quarters of pound of lean beef two pounds of fresh cod or pound of bread ~
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-18
Of Coarse She Was Jealous.

Tess-George told me how much he paid for my ring. How much do you think it was?
 Jess-I don't know, but it doesn't look to be worth it.
 Tess--Worth what?
 Jess-What he told you he paid for it.-Philadelphia Press
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-18
A Jolly Little Fireman,

The smallest active member of a fire company in the United States, is Daniel A. Sell of Gettysburg. He is only three feet eight inches in height, but 1t is be- lieved he has attained his full growth as his age is 62.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-18
Get DfacouraSea.

Some men," said Uncle Eben, talks so much bout whut dey's .gwine to do dat dey gifts discouraged over de mount of work dey's piled up ahead of 'em an don do muffin. '."-Washington Star
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-18
Little Johnny Knew.

Teacher-Jo ohnny, write on the blackboard the sentence, Two heads are better than one" Now. Johnny, do you believe that?
 Johnny-Yes' m. Cause then you kin get a job in dime museum and make lots O. money Press.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-18
How to "smarten" nm old Waist

How to "'smartenn am old Waist
 An old fashioned waist may be made to look exceedingly smart if pair of angel sleeves are inserted at the el- bows. The latter@ can Be pur.cha u..htaasd sed ready made in all colors and rif1 all nla- terials. including chiffons and nous SoIiy,oe,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-18
rhange Enough.

Gimme plenty O ten-dollar bills te change" said Uncle Eben, "an' I ism gwinter worry bout whether de leopard kin change his spots or not. Wash ington Star
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-18
The Piano.

Bartolommeo Cristofell, of Padna, Italy, invented the piano about I'll; the upright piano was introduced by Roller & Blanchet, French firm.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-18
self-1.tghttng Bunsen Burner.

The self-lighting Busen burner of German chemist depends upon the ignit- ing effect of a pellet of palladium sponge, which is passed over the escaping gas as the tap Is opened.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-18
Remarkable Statue.

Only one marble statue of the human figure with eyelashes is known. It is the Sleeping Ariadne," one ofthe gems of the vatican, and it was found in 1503
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-18
Roll Them in Flour.

To clean raisins and entrants roll in flour and then pick off all large stalks. If entrants are washed they must be dried before being added to cakes.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-18
Cremation i'm Germ

In all the crematories of Germany there was increased activity last year. Gotha led with 274 cases.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-18
Tn Make InxaIida, Tea,

Make tea for an invalid with boiling ruilk instead of boiling water It is much nicer and much more digestible if the milk really boils.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-18
abbR&@.
In London HoanitaI,

Boiled cabbage is much sweeter when the water is changed in boiling.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-18

More than 10000 people are treated In the hospitals of London each year.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-18

It pays to advertise in the Demo- crat's sPenny-a-Word' column.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-18

There is no use beating about the bush, but advertise in the Democrat for what you want.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-11
Effect of Kuroki's Advance.
WIRELESS TELEGRAPH CONTROL
Consideration Of the Question Post
poned Until Fall

The joint army and navy board has post
poned until next fall the consideration Of
the question of the control of wireless tele-
graph systems operat ation on the coasts Of
the United States. The proposition came
up in a request of the navy for the coop
Grafton of the army for the control OF wire
less systems to be under the direct supervi-
sion and management of the navy. While
the army officers of the joint board did not
submit any reports, Gen. Greedy, chief Sig
nal officer, advises against any interfer
ence wherever with commercial systems Of
wireless telegraph maintaining that in case
of war the government would take control
of such systems, 1t would of telegraph
and cable lines operating in or to and from
the United States. Gen. Greedy also points
out that the signal corps is now introducing
and operating a satisfactory system of
wireless telegraph at different points, and
which 1t was proposed to use a part OF
the signal corps regular work. While no
official expression has been made by the
army officers there has been an indication
that the army was in no hurry to aecede
to the request of the navy In the matter OF
wireless telegraph control
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-11
REPORTED SALE OF SUBMARINE.
This Government Knows Nothing
About the Protector"

The United States government knows moth
Ing Of the reported sale to the government
of Japan Of the Lake submarine boat Pro-
tector and the matter has not been
brought to it's attention in any way. The
boat was understood to be preparing to
CON pete with the Holland boat Fulton for
endurance, speed, and availability as a
torpedo boat under water and awash. The
Navy Department officials had made ready
for the test upon which depended the ex-
penditure OF $4,000, appropriated by Con-
gress at the recent session for the purchase
of the best type Of a submarine boat. The
Fulton has had its trials, but the Protector
has not yet appeared on the course and the
naval trial board does not know where
she Is or whether she will be presented at
all, although the Lake people have not noti-
fed the department of her withdrawal from
the contest. So the naval officers do not
know whether she is aboard the Norwegian
tramp steamer as reported, or Is quietly
practicing in some secluded Long Island
cove preparatory for test.
But 1t makes little difference from an in
ternational point of view what has become
Of this boat in the opinion Of the State
Department, since an opinion laid down by
was to the effect that a torpedo boat cap
able of being carried on the deck Of a ship
might properly be regarded as an article
of merchandise and SO might be sold to a
belligerent, just as any other contraband
of war, without violation of neutrality, but
subject to the risk of seizure on the high
seas.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-11
ABNER MCKINLEY DEAD
BROTHER OF LATE PRESIDENT
DIES AT SOMERSET, PA.
Passed Away in a Chair at His Home
This Morning-Death Dis
covered by Wife.

SOMERSET, Pa, June 11.-Abner Mckin-
ley, brother of the late President was found
dead In chi,fr at his home at 8 O'Clock this
morning. His death came without warning
to his family. HIS cOiored servant who
slept in his room, was up with him at
clock, and Il is not known at what time
Mr. Mckinley got up again, as he did not
waken his servant.
Mrs. Mckinley walked into his room at
o'clock and found him sitting In a chair,
cold and apparently dead. A physician was
summoned, who said death had probably
occurred two or three hours before.
To Be Buried in Canton.
CANTON. Ohio, June 1.-THE body OF
Abner Mckinley will be brought to Canton
for burial beside his mother and father in
West Lawn cemetery. The widow and other
members Of the family accompanying the
body will leave Somerset Sunday evening
for Canton and while here will be enter
tanned at the home of Mrs. Ida s. Mckin-
ley, widow Of the late President.
The funeral services, 1t Is expected, Will
be held at o'clock Monday afternoon.
Abner Mckinley was engaged in the prac-
tice of law in Canton until about five years
ago, when he removed to New York.
He had a country house at Somerset, Pa,
and spent much time there. A widow and
survive.
Mrs. Ida Mckinley received the news OF
the death of her brother-in-law today on
returning from a drive She Immediately
telegraphed her condolences, and rendered
her home to members of the funeral party.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-11
Interest in Wounded.
LUCKY MIDsHIPMEN.
Reward offered for Recovery of Sea
man Hopkins Body.

b. AAAoA hOPA1uS 6OQy.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
ANNAPOLIS, Md, June 1.-THE follow
Ing additional midshipmen have been ad-
mitted into the Naval Academy: ]. c. Tott-
ham, Mississippi w. O. Rawles. Alabama
P. c. Saufiey, Kentucky; F. J. Willie Ne
braska; j. c. Hilliard, South CAROLINA; J. H.
Everson. New York; d. H. Melvin Illinois;
E. W. Putney. Connecticut; W. r. Clark,
New York. Midshipm4h Putney IL substi-
tuted for Midshipmant Baldwin. who was
drowned.
Lieutenant Commander G.. NJ. Stoney. U.
s. NJ, has received orders to appear before
the naval examining koard at washington
on June 10, for examtsa ia ton preliminary to
promotion to the ranasof Commander.
Carpenter T. c. cee1ey, u g. n. has re-
Pa, on June 2S, for exa an,fnation for nro.
motion to the grade Of chief earnenter
Lieut.. M. E. Trench has been detached
from the Naval Academy to proceed tn the
navy yard, New York for duty on board
the Kentucky. in charge of the engineering
department Of that vessel :
Mr.. Thomas A. Gray of Pittsburx has been
appointed clerk in the s,1nerfD tepdent,S G
once Naval Academy to succeed Mr.. M.
Lieut. q. E. Gelm has reported at the Ma
val Academy for duty.
"A reward OF $lo has been offered by the
colnlllalioef OF the coast squadron for the
lecoVeIy OF the body of j. F. Hopkins sea
iah attacheo TO the United States steamer
June l. " i'Ho iisht VI
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-11
PANAMA's CURRENCY SYSTEM.
Inclination Evinced to Adopt That of
This Country.

The Panama joint commission met In
Secretary Tafts Office today and spent
two hours discussing the currency ques-
ton. The Panaman commissioners pre-
sented their views at length and pro-
duced a copy of the bill pending before
their legislature providing for the estab-
lishment of a gold standard in Panama
on the same basis as In the United States
except a provision for subsidiary coin in
silver at the ratio of 80 to 1 (the same
as that obtaining in the Philippines).
Secretary Taft Insisted that adequate pro-
vision be made for a sufficient reserve
fund to maintain the silver on a gold basis
if the silver coin was to be used in the
canal zone.
The Panama representatives stated that
their government had already given study
to that question and had provided for
deposit of ST, 100000 for the benefit of pos
terity. allowing the remaining $4O0O,OOO of
the $40, ,GOO,900 received from the United
States to be employed in public works
They expressed the belief that their gov
ernment would adopt a plan satisfactory
to the United States. but they wanted time
to redraft the pending bill and to con-
suit their principals. so the commission ad-
journed to meet here next Saturday.
1t was made evident from the views ex-
pressed by the Panaman representatives
that they were inclined to adhere strictly
to the currency system used In the United
States.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-11
Joins Canal Commission Force.

Mr.. Nat S. Faucet has resigned the office
Of chief clerk of the bureau of supplies and
accounts, Navy Department, in order to ac-
cept position under the sthman canal
commission in connection with the keeping
OF accounts of the commission. which work
is under the direct supervision of Rear Ad-
miral A. S. Kenny, L. S. NJ, retired, for
merly paymaster general of the navy The
Vacancy in the Navy Department has not
vet been filed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-11
NOVEL HEADQUARTERS
PLAN OF RUSSIAN CAMPAIGN
DIRECTED FROM RAILWAY CAR.
Kuropatkin Passes Most Of His Time
in This Carriage-Details
of Daily Life,

LAO YANG, June 1.-THE entire Rus
sian plan of campaign is directed from a
railway carriage here In which Gen. Kuro-
patkin works, eats and sleeps. The car is
divided into saloon, study and a bed
room. The commander in-chiefs passes most
of his time In the study at work, surround
ed by his aids.
Although small of stature, Kuropatkin is
at once distinguishable anoffg This sentour-
age, however brilliant may he their uni
FORMS by his determined > gestures and
sturdy figure. He has the reputa lion of be-
Ing severe, but just. and his word is law.
His officers express the fullest confidence
in him, and he is the idol OF the common
soldiers and the foreign attaches find him
most pleasant.
He takes little or no rest, except half
hours siesta after lunch, when the heat is
excessive, and he occasionally INDUCES In
the distraction of reading literary work.
Accessible Any Hour.
The dispatches from the scene Of opera
tions are brought to him any hour Of the
day or night. The general eats well, Of
simple dishes, but hurried,y. seldom remain
ing at table more than a half hour. He
drinks wine sreringly, smokes a cigar or
two after breakfast and sets q general ex-
ample Of abstemiousness to mis- officers. He
rises at ! clock and retires at midnight.
After drawing up a daily dispatch to the
emperor, summarizing the situation, his
mornings are engaged in the consideration
Of correspondence and tactical questions.
He often mounts horse and makes a tour
of inspection of the camps and military
works around Liao Yang, sees visitors dur
ing the afternoon and subsequently receives
the reports of the generals at the theater
OF operations.
Interest in Wounded.
Kuropatkin is much Interested in the Red
Cross work, visits the hospitals and speaks
encouragngly to the patients. He never
misses going to the station to meet trains
bringing wounded men, and out Of the
funds sent from st. Petersburg gives them
money according to their rank-$1 80 to an
unmarried, $3.50 to a married man and as
much as $3.50 to officers He also distributes
medals to the wounded who have perform
ed acts of special bravery
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-11
To Establish Wireless at sankatv.

NANTUCKET, Mass. June 1i-Repre-
sentatives OF the Navy Department are
here arranging for the establishment Of a
government wireless telegraph station at
sankaty Head. Phe contract for:the erec-
ton OF mast 1@ feet high has been
placed II is understood that the govern
ment viii install its own system on the
Nantoeket ngntship and order the discon-
tmnance of the private stations now MAIN
tanned upon IL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-11
Removal of Soldiers Remains.

Assistant Controller Mitchell has sent to
the War Department a decision reversing
a ruling OF the auditor Of the department
regarding the removal Of the remains OF
officers and soldiers who may die in mill
tary camps or at other places in the United
States while on duty. The decision holds
that the removal Of the remains to the
homes of the men is to be done at govern
ment expense the same If the death
should occur in the Philippines or Alaska.