davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-02
had been touring the eastern part of the country in a play entitled "Gran, fly" written expressly for her.

E . f r
 Mrs Gilbert was in Waterbury two weeks ago Wednesday night and was given an ovation that did her heart good. It was observed, however, that she was growing more feeble, having failed considerably since her last visit a year or two ago. After her last visit among other things the Democrat dramatic critic had the following to say:
 Delightful and pleasing old Mrs Gilbert, S4 years of age. yet still grac ing the dramatic stage, to which she has brought so much honor, was with us in Waterbury last evening, bidding her last farewell. Tears and applause. and very generous applause at that, commingled in perfect harmony. The tears would come i'll the midst of the applause as the audience realized that this was the last time they would see this graceful old lady speak to them from the dramatic stage As Mrs Gill bert said i'll her epilogue, she would like to be a granny to the whole lot Of item. It evidently struck those pres ent that they were her grandsons ana granddaughters It was like one of those family gatherings on Thanksgiv. ing or Christmas times and the granny ot them all was speaking to them for the last tinle.e
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-02
HAD GAS PLANT IN CELLAR.
The Thing Exploded and Set Fire to Building Couple Were Burned to Death-Others Had Narrow
 Escape from Wrecked Building.

. Rumford, Falls, Me. Dec 2-Mat- thlas Haines, an aged resident of Mexico, small town a few miles north of Rumford Falls, and his wife were burned to death early to-day in fire which destroyed their home stead and other buildings. The fire was caused by an explosion of iilum- mating gas and several other persons in the house had narrow escapes. Haines and his wife were each about 80 years of age. The property loss was several thousand dollars.
 The explosion was in a private gas
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-02
COMES PRETTY HIGH.
Philippine Rxhib't at St. Louis Cost
 Nearly a EiiIlon.

Washington, Dec 2.-Accordiag to statement prepared at the bureau of insuIar affairs, the net cost of the Philippine exhibit at the, St Louis exposition 10 the Philippine govern ment up to the night of November 26 was S7l6, 6,633 Total disbursements to that date were S1, ,419,02A. and receipts S5l2 967, making the net cost $006, 057, of which $189, ,423 is covered by an allotment from the Louisiana. Pur- chase exposition funds, reducing the cost to the Philippines to the figures named.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-02
DRoYR THEM OFT

St Petersburg, Dec 9 Dispatches received from Mukden today say that General Rennenkampff's forces November 30 drove the Japanese out of 2 new position southward of Tsin- khetchen, (near Da pass). The fight ing was short and sharp. The Japan ese burned their supply depots in three villages and retreated pursued by Cossacks so far as the Taitse riv- CT. The Japanese losses were about 90 killed and 100 wounded. The Cos sacks destroyed Japanese telegraph line and occupied the village of Sul- dun (about seven and one-half miles southeast of Tsinkhetchen).
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-02
President to visit Jeky1 Island,

BRUNSWICK, Ga, Dec. 2.-At the regular weekly meeting of the Bruns- wick board of trade resolutions were unanimously adopted inviting Presi- dent Roosevelt to visit this city on his southern tour. It is said here that the president will spend few days on JekyI island, the winter home of many wealthy men, few miles from this city. and the board hopes that he will stop in Brunswick one day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-02

she was overcome by the burning gas. Her body was found two hours after the fire, horribly disfigured
 MT Haines, it is thought was in- stantly killed. When the body was extricated the beard had been burned off, the jaw and one leg was broken and piece of wood pierced the other leg.
 The house was story and half one and besides the Haines family was occupied by Mr and Mrs H. J. Mcdowell and five children, all of whom escaped injuries.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-02

plant in the cellar of the Haines house. Mr and Mrs Haines were iu the cellar at the time and Mrs Haines was regulating the gas apparatus. The force of the explosion wrecked the house. causing the lower walls partly to fall in and the timbers from the lower floor to drop. During the few minutes before the building be- came roaring furnace, neighbors reached the cellar and found MT and
 Mrs Haines pinned down by the wall and timbers. Mrs Haines was alive but before rescuers could reach her
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-02
DIED oF APoPLExY.

Ridgef1eld, Dec 2-Dr William R. Cushman, retired practitioner who was one of the towns best known res idents. died of apoplexy during last night. He spent the evening playing whist with friends retiring about 10 o'clock. An hour later Mrs Cushman noticed that her husband was breath ing heavily. and she saw that he had had a stroke of apoplexy. Medical aid gave no relief and Dr Cushman died. He formerly practiced in New York city retiring a few years ago with a competence He had a winter home at Lakewood, N. J.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-02

Tokio, Dec 2.--It is reported here that the Russians have attempted to retake 203-Meter hill. They assembled strong force and assaulted the posi-, ton, but were repulsed with heavy loss.
 The Japanese, finding sailors among the Russian dead, believe that if men lIom the fleet are being employed ih making sorties the complement of the force must be failing short
 The fact that the Russians are forti- flying the positions available between Liaoti and Manual mountains increases the belief that they will make their last stand there.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-02
OUT OF WORK
 MAN SHOT HIMSELF

New York, Dec 2.-Oscar Hass, formerly one of Sam Parks lieuten- ants il0 the Structural Iron Workers. union, shot and killed himself to-day. He left note to his wife asking her to forgive him and adding, 'It is a cold world for an old man who cam not secure employment !"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-02
FIGHT TO FINISH.
Unions and Manufacturers Lock Horns al Fall
 River.

Fall River. Dec 2.-In connection with. the attempt of the manufacturers to break the strike of the cotton mill operatives, the Iaboring unions are pushing investigations Or complaints that children under the age prescribed by law are at work. The Merchants Manufacturing Go has ordered tenants to eyacuate the corpora ton houses by December and the laboring unions have told those tenants to stay ana they will take the responsibility or
 providing them with homes.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-02
RUNNING WILD.
Engine Struck a Man Near Putnam and Killed
 Him Instantly.

Putnam, Dec 2.-Thomas Lannon, farmer living on the Pomfret road, was killed instantly to-day while driving across the Norwich & Wor- cester tracks at Dayville, three miles south of here. An engine running wild from Norwich struck Mr. Lan- non's team at the crossing near the Dayville grain store. The blow frac- tured Lannon's skull He was 80 years old and unmarried.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-02
GETTING INTO BOSTON.

Boston. Dec Members of the New York stock exchange are acquiring membership on the Boston exchange. Jacob Calm and J. s. Bache have pur. chased seats and it Is said others win follow their action. Another New York broker. Adolph Lewissohn, has become a director in the United States Mining Go. q local concern. and It is understood several of the leading local copper companies are being gradually absorbed Inv New York interests.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-02
ENGLISH WRITER ATTACKED,

Tangier! Morocco, Dec 2.-The Beni-AI 'Suar tribesmen made a deter mined attack on the residence of Walter B. Harris, the English writer, last night, with the avoWed intention of capturing him. The mountaineers surrounded the house, stabbed a guard who attempted to raise an alarm. secured others, but finally af- ter some footing the tribesmen left without finding MT Harris.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-02
CARRIED MANY PASSENGERS.

CARRIED MANY PASSENGERS.
 Boston, Dec 2.The annual report of the Boston Elevated system. the second part Of which was made pub lie to-day. shows that during the lis. cal year which ended September 3U, 241.6S1, ,945 passengers were carried, an increase Of 3.4 per cent over the figures for the previous dsell year This is the smallest percentage of in- crease in passengers carried since 1897. The average rate of increase in the last ten years has been about 5 per cent
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-02
CANADA WITHDRAWs.

Portland. Ore. Dec Following closely upon the announcement that Russia has decided actively to par ticipate in the Lewis x Clark exposl- tion, Canada, too, has withdrawn ner former decision against officially talk ing part in the 1905 fair Canada will not only be represented here by an adequate exhibit, but will erect a Ca nadian pavilion, thus taking the lead ership among the exhibitors.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-02
SHOT TO DEATH.
 MAN IlERIEn PnI ICE

New York. Dec 2--After driving his employers and. others from can. dy store in Brooklyn to-day Carabad Krikoriam, an Armenian, barricaded himself in the place and armed with a cutlass and revolver resisted ar rest, until shot to death by officers. Krikoriam fired several times at the police. but missed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-02
WE'RE IDENTIFIED TO- -DAY.

Bridgeport, Dec 2.-The bodies Of the two men who were killed on, the railroad Wednesday night were identl, fled as those of two Poles who had been working in Southport and were intending to. make their way to Massa- chusetts on the railroad. 1t is thought they were track walking when struck.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-02
wATsnN IN ROME.

Rome, Dec 2.-Rear Admiral John C. watson. U. S. N.. (retireD has ar rived here from Paris and is studying the instruction, physical and moral, gwen in Italy to recruits for the army and navy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-02
Grent strike at Buenos Ayre..

BUENOS AIRES, Dec. 2-The frs day of the general strike developed nc serious features All the leading retai stores were closed and labor on tht docks was suspended. Troops and DO licemen were stationed at all the i'm portant centers. The railway anC street car services were running with out interruption.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-02
A Hohenrol1ern Dying.

MUNICH, Dec. ?. The death of Prince Frederick of Hohenzoliern. a member of the nonreigning ,Sigmar- ingen branch of the family and younger brother of King Charles of Roumania, is momentarily awaited.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-02
Central Gets New Rond.

OTTAWA, Dec Negotiations have been closed for the transfer of the Ot- tawa and New York railway to the New York CeItral, and all that re- mains is tile formal transfer of the bonds of the company
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-02
Robhed to vin,t Rnaain.

NEW YORK, Dec. 2.-It will prob ably be five years before Herman Fromkes. a clerk in a branch post office, can visit his white haired par ents in Russia. With that purpose in view he has during the last month been saving money which he extracted from the mail He was arrested by detectives who had laid a trap for him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-02
s1s.5o0 VERDICT AGAINST PRIEST

New York. Dec 2.--In the supreme court, Brooklyn, yesterday, Miss Iillie Smith obtained verdict of $13,500 against the Rev Dr Bugene J. Don nelly. rector of St MichaeI's Roman Catholic church of Flushing, L. l., for injuries received while cleaning the windows of a house owned by the de fendant. No Catholic was allowed on the jury.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-02
STATEMENT TOMORROW.

New York, Dec ?. Edmund Powers. counsel fey Mrs Chadwick, said to-day that he did not expect the promised statement from Mrs Chadwick would be made public before tomorrow. He said she would remain in New York until the affair was settled and would tllen depart. Just when the settlement with Hei'hert D. Newton would be ef, fected Mr Powers was unable to say.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-02
YOUNG WHEAT DAMAGED.

Columbus, O., Dec 2.-Reports from all over the state show that the young wheat is badly damaged by the drought. With winter at hand, the farmers and grain dealers say the outlook is the most discouraging for. years. Tn Licking county farm CTS are compelled to drive stock miles to streams of running water, as hundreds of wells have gone dry.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-02
ssNTra. Hobarf,, HeId.

NEW YORK. Dec. 2.-=Despite ap- peals in her behalf, Magistrate Whit man held society woman giving the name Of Mrs. Caroline Hobart" q confessed shoplifter. for trial.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-02
EIrNnS SElc.IIREn

London, Dec 2.-As result of u meeting held to-day if was announced that the necessary funds have been. secured for the London and Paris ex change, which suspended November 50, to resume business December 5,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-02
Henrik rhnen Better.

COPENHAGEN. Dec Contrary to the report published in London that he Is paralyzed, Henrik Ibsen contin- ues to improve. and his condition is now regarded as satisfactory
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-02
GnNR r0 RosrnN

New York, Dec 2 Prince Fushiml of Japan. after a stay of one day in this city, left for Boston by train at 10 a. m. to-day. He will be absent fsom New York until Monday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-02
ExoNERATEp. BuT HELD.

New York, Dec 2.-stewart A. Fei- ton, who shot Guy Roche. was exon erated to-day by the coroner's jury. He is under indictment, however, charged with murder in the first de- gree.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-02
SNOW AT cHIcAGn

Chicago. Dec 2.-Snow fell here to- day. the first of the season, and coin cident with it a very cold snap is re ported from the northwest
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-02
BANK CASHIER ARRESTED.

Wapello, Iowa Dec 2.-W. A. Col Con, cashier or the Wapello Stare bank, has been arrested charged with ernbezzIement of $25,O00. Colton was released on bond. The amount of the loss was made up by the stockholders of the bank.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-02
PULLING THENt DOWN.

St Louis, Dec 2.-The work of dis mantling the worlds fair grounds proceeded Sbriskly today It will take three months to pull down the buildings.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-02
GRANNY
 GILBERT Oldest Woman on
 Stage Dead. Aged Actress Was Stricken in Chicago Stroke of Apoplexy Was Followed By Death.

Chicago, Dec 2.-Mrs George Henry Gilbert. the oldest actress on the American stage, died at her rooms at the Sherman house to-day, after she had suffered stroke of apoplexy. She
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-02
wARsHIPs PAssED PERIAT.

Island of Perrin, Strait of Bab-Ei Nandeb. Dec Four Russian war ships passed Perrin ait o'clock this morning going southW9rd
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-02
WON THE
 GL.EN WOOD
Hrs. Katie Hill. Of es North
 Elm Street


 The handsome Glenwood Range and High Shelf that has been in the Demo crat window as 1 prize to those count ing Gienwoods in this space was awarded last night to Mfrs Katie Hill' ss North Elm street. who gave the cor rect number of 272. Charles D. Eve. president of the Waterbury Business Mems association. assisted by MT 1a cob Kaiser of the Driggs s Smitn Company. made the awgrd. Upwards of seven hundred answers were seuf in, varying from 41 to S52. Mrs Hill'e envelope was the seventeenth one opened up before the correct one wan received. The contest was run for two months and 1t was q test of perse verance to keep the count correct For the benefit of those who wonder how they were mistaken the TWO months are given as follows October 147, November 125, total PIP.
 The Morris Chair Prize
 is for the correct number of tines he word "Christmas' Is mentioned from the first issue of December (ThuFsdayJ up to and including Saturday. Deem ber 24. Read this advertisement evef night carefully and see how many times you can count "Christnas and send in the answer 10 the Hampson Sellew Company by mail or mess et so as to reach their store before 6 .. m. Tuesday, December 27. The an swers will be mixed up in good shape and the first correct answer will get the prize. Be sure you are correct
 About Your Christmas GifE
 Gan anything be more appreciated than useful and pretty piece of fur niture? You know how the favo1ite rocker that all like to sit in is in con stant demand. Why not have more comfortable rockers? Make presenG of one to those you would like to re- member and see what q satisfactory present it is. Maybe your wife would like a iChiffoniera place to put the ever increasing supply of linens, etc You can get very good ChiffonieF from the Hampson-SeIlew Furniture Company, priced from $6.60 to $75.00 so great is the variety offered.
 A Handsome sidebOard is an addition to any home. One sent up from the Hampson Sellew stora will be handsome of course. You ger the best there and the prices the low est. Many styles are shown that can not be duplicated elsewhere in the state. Ever alert to their customers demands for the best, the Hampson- Sellew Company's buyers search Tho markets most thoroughly for the cnolc- est productions. That's one of the ren- sons for the immense business this up- to-date furniture company enjoys Try them for your next want
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-02
AMBASSADOR sTRIcKRN.

Vienna, Dec 2.-The Russian am- bassador, Count Peter Kapnist, is suffering from an apoplectic stroke. His condition is. said to be serious.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-02
CoALING AT TANGIER.

Tangier, Morocco, Dec 2.-The Rus sian auxiliary cruiser Rion, formerly the Smolensk, and two torpedo boat destroyers have arrived here and are coaling.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-02
APPEAL TAKEN TO-DAY.

Famous Building Line Case Will Go
 to the Courts.
 An appeal has been taken in the building line established on Hillside avenue, north side, Fairview ana North Willow streets. The appeal bae been taken by John Tato, through ais attorney, Edward L Seery. The ease will be tried in the superior court the first Tuesday in January.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-02
wEATHER PoR EcAsr

Forecast for Connecticut; Fair to- night and Saturday; colder tonight; light northerly winds
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-02
RUSSIANS TRIED TO
 GET BACK THE HILL

Had Strong Attacking Force But Were RepuIsed With Heavy LOss-Nany Japanese OfRcers Killed in inc Engagements of the Past Few WeeKs-StOry of the Attack With Swords.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-07-29
CAUGHT AT GARDEN CITY.

The second nine ball team played and
defeated Lake Crystal on their own
grounds Saturday afternoon; score to
7. Earl Osgood umpired the game.
Miss Louie Wakefield of Mankato is
visiting her uncle, Chas. Scott.
Mrs. George Wolverton who has been
visiting here has gone to Amboy to visit
her mother, Mrs. Perry.
The first nine ball team played Rapi-
dan Sunday; score, IL to l, in favor of
Garden City.
An ice cream social was given at the
home of Rev. Black and wife Friday
evening. There was large attendance.
Mrs. Static and baby of Gilmore are
visiting her husband at the Commercial
House at this place.
DIR. Kelly's wife and daughter have
Joined him at this place.
Sam Musser of Kansett, Iowa, is
visiting Eugene Bunce. Mr.. Musser will
depart tomorrow morning accompanied
by little Lois Bunce.
Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Wolverton and Mr..
and Mrs. George Wolverton drove last
week Saturday to visit the latter's
mothers Mrs. Perry. On their way home
they visited Fred Fleming at Vernon.
Neil Bixby is visiting his cousin, Callie
Bixby, of this place.
Lois Bunce had birthday party last
Saturday and little boys and girls were
there. They served dinner and supper.
All had very pleasant time.
The third birthday of Robert Norton's
baby, Kenneth, was celebrated Monday
afternoon.
The storm, Monday afternoon, did a
great deal of damage to the ripened
grain, rye and barley, and cut the corn
somewhat by the hail that fell in some
localities. The wind knocked down the
oats and wheat badly.
Mr.. Clapper, brother of Lon Clapper,
has started a meat market in the old
Terry shop.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-07-29
OLD MAPLETON NEWS.

Clair Cornell and Elmer Phelps were
visiting friends at Good Thunder Sunday.
There was a large crowd at the ice
cream social at G. Phelps Saturday eve
ming. They cleared $l6.35.
Mrs. Pratt and daughter, Hazel, from
Mapleton were visiting in the neighbor-
hood the first of the week.
Mrs. Tom Taylor, Mrs. Morrow and
daughter called at B. F. Taylor's Sun
day.
Charley Mclaughlin was visiting with
his brother, John, Sunday.
Miss Boyd returned to her home at
Pennington Monday.
Mrs. Victor Golf was visiting at the
home of G.. Phelps Sunday.
Chas. W. Cornell returned from Bone
steel, South Dakota, Friday evening.
Harvest will soon be here.
Chas. Cornell took in the ball game at
Good Thunder Sunday.
L. A. Phelps has rented the Chase
farm.
Nmer Phelps has hired out to Ed.
Sanbern through harvest.
The stone masons have commenced on
the cellar OF j. L. Stevens new house.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-07-29
MAY BE "FORGER QUEEN. "
Chief Ccnroy Suspects That Mrs. vii.
son Is Anna Lee, an Ex-convict.
From Thursdays Daily.

Chief Ccnroy Suspects That Mrs. Will
son Is Anna Lee, an Ex-convict.
From thursdays Daily.
Chief Donahue has received the follow
ing letter from Ed ]. Conroy, superin-
tendent of the Minneapolis police force,
dated yesterday:
"Will you kindly send me photograph
of woman arrested by the Sioux Falls
police for forgery and turned over to
you recently. From the press dispatches
1 am inclined to think that the woman
is Anna Lee, 'forger queen, who was
recently released from Saltwater after
serving a six months term for the same
offense in this CITY,"
Sheriff Williams has found a tin type
of the woman among her effects, and will
probably have some copies taken of this.
He has thought all along that she is
older in the ways of crime than she
has been willing to admit.
Last evenings Minneapolis Journal
says:
John Wilson, who aided Clearance Prick
and Annabelle Lee pass several hun
bred dollars worth of forged checks here
last winter, is thought to have been un-
der arrest at Sioux Falls. A man giving
his name as ]. H. Wilson was arrested
there Monday after passing himself for
several days as promoter. He was ar
rested in the act of passing a worthless
check. He was locked in a room on the
fourth floor of the Cataract hotel. He
contrived to reach the ground and es-
capped. The valise he left behind was fill
ed with checks forged on nearly every
firm in Sioux Falls.
The Minneapolis police are now in a
position to prosecute Wilson for for
geries, although they were unable to
hold him last winter. If the Sioux Falls
man is the John Wilson they want, the
Minneapolis police will aid in the hunt.