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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-03
FOUR OLD WIDOWS
 DIE SAME DEATH.
All Were More Than Seventy Years
 old and All of Them Fall Dead.

New York.-In the sudden death of Mrs Sarah Sullivan a story of some i what singular interest is developed. Mrs. Sullivan, who was TO years old and lived at 567 East Fifteenth street, dropped dead, and, according to the ianitress, she is the fourth aged wom- an who has occupied the same rooms in that house and has died in the same circumstances
 All four women were widows ard l more than 10 years old. All of them had a comfortable income and were i depesitors in savings banks. Not one of them died in bed, and in every in stance bank Look was found in their possession.
 Mrs. Sullivan received $100 in pay meilt of an oldsdebt. She went to the Broadway Savings institution at 237 1 Broadway to deposit the money. She
 was returning home when, ih front of a drug store at 182 First avenue, ishe ! was seen to stagger and drop to the sidewalk unconsc.ous.
 When Dr. Richards, from Bellevue hospital, arrived, the woman was dead. Heart disease was said to be the cause. In her hand she clutched bank book. l At the house in East Fifteenth street, l which was formerly private mansion,
 but which long ago was changed into
 a flat building, little was known of the aged woman She is said to have lived very quietly and was believed to have considerable means.
 Fifteen years ago Mrs. Annie Ban
 nan. a widow. 72 years old, who lived
 in the same rooms that Mrs. Sullivan l had, dropped dead while performing
 her household duties. A few years
 later Mrs. Margaret Casey, also wid- 1 ow and 76 years old, was taken sud denly i'll arS. died within few hours l in the same rooms
 Mrs. Katie Guerin occupied the two
 rooms for nearly ten years. She was
 widow and nearly 80 years old. She disappeared suddenly one day and i.
 was afterward learned she had dropped dead in the street. When found she had bank book with her. l While an old resident in the neigh
 borhood, Mrs. Sullivan had lived in l the Fifteenth street house for only a year. She had few friends Neighbors
 said the aged woman asked to have
 Mrs. O'Dea, whose address is not
 known, notified in case of an accident i to her.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-03
To Avoid Pain.

Two men of different nationalities lay side by side in the ward for rheu- matic patients in a downtown hospital. One of them, an Irishman. was twit- ting the other on the lack of fortitude in bearing pain.
 After time an attendant came in and began to massage the patients. When it came the Irishman's turn he grunted and swore softly to himself Then he turned on his side, with a twinkle in his eyes, to watch the other man. To his surprise the other seemed rather to enjoy the operation. It was too much for the Irishman's curiosity.
 How in thunder did you stand it so well?" he demanded.
 "You don't think that I was fool enough to give him the sick leg to work on, do your" was the answer N. Y. Sun.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-03
GENERAL GR|PENBERG
TO COMMAND SECOND OF RUS 4 sIA's MANCHURIAN ARMIES. 5
He Is Soldier of Proved Ability and Should Increase the Czar's Chances of Success in, ', !:
 the East.

Tn this column appears portrait Of the Russian Gen. Gripenberg, to whom it is said. has been assigned by the tsar the onerous task of commanding the Second Manchurian army now be- ing organized with the view. of CO., operating with that under Gen. Kuro- patkin, which at present is being so hard pressed in it's terrific struggle with the Japanese land forces in the far east
 This distinguished officer, though we'll advanced in years being over 67--is still active, standing erect over six feet in height 1.-the in figure, of determined aspect, and at the same time pleasant and courteous in manner and of strong religious principles; whilst he has the reputation of being keen soldier and a daring leader of men
 By birth a Finn of noble descent, after rising to the rank of lieutenant general , in the Russian army he was appointed governor of the important department of Viborg, in his native land, which was secured to Peter the Great in 1721 by the treaty of Uystadt. Tn this posi- tions he was destined to be one of the first to suffer for his country when the present tsar, regardless of his oath to maintain the rights and liberties of the Fin1anders, determined to merge their nationality into that of Holy Russia. 3 even to the suppression of their Ian- 2 guage for all official purposes, whether of debate in their Legislative assemblies or of pleading in their courts of law, Con. Gripenberg having, in his capacity of governor. refused to carry out an arbitrary order given by the governor < general of Finland on his own initiative, which was directly contrary to the Fin nish constitution as guaranteed by suc- cessiye emperors of Russia, was sum- marily dismissed from his post and sent into exile; and consequently had lately been travelling about Italy and Switzer- land with his family pending the per- mission of the tsar to return to his own home and end his days in peace.
 With little knowledge of the Eng slishslanguage, the general is most kindly disposed to all English speaking people. He himself is believed to have always been a persona grata to the tsar, of whom he never speaks but with the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-03

si fs,g E al showers of stinging rain into my face, as started northward through the Corbin big game preserve. Dark rain clouds were drifting across Croy- don mountain, and speeding away to the west, and there was every indica- tion that we should get, heavy down pour before evening.
 The frosty nights of the past two weeks had wrought change in the ap- pearance of the landscape The great stretches of ferns were no longer green; some of the fronds were shriv- eled and black, and others were in beautiful shades of yellow, red or brown. The apple trees were brave sight, laden, as they were, with their red or golden fruit, which dotted every twig and weighed the outer branches to the ground. These apples are not designed to be picked by men, but not one of them will be wasted, for they are favorite food of buffalo and boar, of elk and white-tailed deer, and of many another smaller creature. to whose welfare we seldom give 8 thought.
 Soon left the open country. and en- tered a spruce wood. where there was comparative shelter from the wind which sang through the tree tops. drowning all other sounds. Now and then there came a Hull, and then could be hear another, fainter sound, the steady tinkling of spruce needles upon the floor of the forest, and upon the dead and resonant twigs which every where projected from the trunks of the trees 9 et
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-03

the quarter is from which it comes; an he has, if rumor be credited, communi Scated with Gripenberg welcoming hin to his side.
 Some of the troops which are to form the Second Manchurian army are al present under Kuropatkin's command al Mukden.
 The grand dukes who are credited with the inception and encouragement of the war are evidently not anxious to as The supreme command in Manchuria has been declined by the Grand Duke Nicholas Nicholaeyitch, to whom it had been offered.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-03

With the exception of a snow-shoe rabbit, which leaped across my path in the woods, and flock of robbins which were swept past like leaves be- fore the strong wind, I saw no other living creatures of any kind on my cut- ward walk
 dark when turned towards home. For . long grassy hill, the top of which was outlined sharply on the sky. Suddenly saw picture. Up, over the ridge, ap- peared the head Of a doe elk, black upon gray ground, and immediately it was followed by the body as the great beast strode alongthe top of the hill Behind it came another, and another until six elk, four does and two lawns were. marching in Indian file, clearcut against the sky. Save that it lacked the glowing color, it reminded me of the paintings of somebody who makes speciality of depicting camels, marching across the desert in silhouette against the sun- set In moment they got my wind. and the outlines of the black figures changed, as the animals paused and turned their noses toward me. Then, one and all, i, they wheeled, and the whole band vera galloping down the far side of the hill. while ran as hard as could to the sum- init to get the last glimpse of them that was possible.
 ]. The next animals I saw were group of wild boar, which were roofing in an orchard, where they had probably been
 x>5 rx, II, < fo a,, ,x,J. sfsy, z. A was blowing hard towards me, SO they could not get my scent, and was very near to them before either of us was aware of it. A grunt was the first inti- nation I had of the presence of thes0 wild pigs, but it was not the grunt which indicates fear, and the boar which made it went on with his roofing. As yet ! do not know the habits of boars sufIi- ciently we'll to take liberties with them. so did not venture to crowd this old fellow, but waited for him to make ths first move. He turned and saw mo and then gave one loud grunt, which started every pig in the orchard on it's very best pace for the woods. <
 The rest of the journey lay chiefly through dense woodland, and I felt rather than saw my way. But eventu- ally.I saw circle of light which marked the spot where the trail left the woods, and 1t served me as guide. Before xeaching the edge of the woods, stopped to look back into the forest. and when I turned again saw against the light. and in black frame, the gigantic figure of a stag elk, with head turned from me and showing his massive antlers to their best advantage. Just then there was \ Hull in the storm, and far away there sounded a faint whistle. With start ling clearness the stag before me sent back his answer. and ere the sound of his bugle had died away on the storm, the mighty beast had plunged into the dark ness.
 ERNEST HAROLD BAYNEs
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-03

greatest loyalty and respect. and by whom he has evidently been once more taken into favor and entrusted with a task Which at any time would tax the strength of much younger man to the utmosE especially if it be true that at times he can scarcely bear the la tigue of sitting his horse.
 The appointment of Gen. Gripenbers : has been looked upon in certain quarters as distinct rebuff to Kuropatkin; for they belong to different schools But Kuropatkin has shown himself soldier enough to welcome aid. no matter what
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-03
, More Harm Than Good

It is now asserted that piano play ing strengthens the spine and brain of the player; but then, on the other hand, look what it does to the nerves and temper of the eighbors.-Indian- apolis News.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-03
IN 4 CAME PRESERVE A WALK THROUGH THE CoRBIN ESTATE IN NEW HAMPSHIRE. Ernest Harold Baynes Finds Much
 That Is Interesting to Him
 Among the Great Hills < and Forests.

There was mild weather in this part of New Hampshire yesterday after noon. A strong, gusty wind from the east, tossed the big trees until they
 seemed to be spinning, hissed through the long grass which fled over the ground before it, and dashed occasion
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-03
The Lesser Evil.

"No!'' said papa, don't disturb me. You can't have 1t.
 "Oh! boo-hoo! boo-hoo!" walled the small boy
 ''Stop! Stop!" cried papa, distracted s'Now, then, if I let you play with your drum will you be quiet?"
 "Yes, sir. r."-Philadelphia Press.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-03
Ink Plant.

The ink plant of New Granada is acu- riosity. The juice of it can be used as ink without any preparation. At first the writing is red, but after few hours it changes to black
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-03
Celery Tea.

For nervousness. try celery tea, which may be made by sleeping the tops, roots or even the seed, or by draining the water from cooked ceI- ery. Household.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-03

Do not blame the dogs that disport themselves in Newport society. The poor animals cannot choose their assoc ciates.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-03
The Truth.

Dick-Do you know that you are taller in the morning than you are at night?
 Slick-Well know that am short err at night.--DYtroit Free Press
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-03

"One of young man gravest errorf is to mistake foolishness for courage.'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-03

Gibraltar's Apes. There are now, as nearly as can bs counted, 130 apes on Gibraltar.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-04-07
HOLSTERS at Roderlck's market.


Have you seen Stewards shirt waists /?
A nice water barrel for sale at Buck.
nam's.
Pure maple candy and maple sugar at
Delano's; wholesale and retail.
Miss Sadie Ward is In Boston this
week attending the operas which are
produced there at this season.
Hon. Forrest Goodwin made business
trip to Waterville, yesterday.
Alvin Sedgley Is attending the N. K.
o. P. Grand Lodge meeting at Bath this
week.
Miss Olga M. Pfahl of Waterville was
the guest of Mrs. Chas. II. futile over
Sunday.
Msrston Worsted Mills goods for la
dies long coats and suits at W. Fl.
Wildes.
e. p. Mayo of Waterville, editor Of
the Turf, Farm and Home, was in town
Friday.
E. IT. Goodrich will pay 81. per busht
for first quality white potatoes for
limited time.
l.. w. Chase will do q fine Job on
touching up your carriages at his repos-
tory on Water street.
f. C. Taylor was IN Pttsfield Saturday
selling out the stock of general me-;
chandise of the F. A. Palmer store.
Mrs. J. B. Getchell and Mrs. Harvey
D. Eaton of Waterville were In town
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Z. N. Merrill, FRI
day and Saturday.
The next regular meeting of the W.
c. T. U. will be held in &. A. r. hall
next Tuesday, April II, at o'clock. A
good attendance is earnestly hoped for.
Mrs. Helen c. Wing went to Wit
throp, Yesterday, to attend the marriage
of friend, Miss Abbie f. Wood.
David Haig and j. Wallace Blunt at
tended a meeting of the Mystic Shrine
In Lewiston last evening.
f. A. Hall, superintendent of the Port
land division of TIE Maine Central Rail-
road, was In town, yesterday.
Sebastian Bison, after passing the
Easter vacation In town with his parents,
returned, yesterday afternoon, to his
studies at Holy Cross college in Worces-
ter, Mass.
We are authorized to announce that
f. N. Merrill, ESQ, will be a candidate
In the Republican caucus, when held, for
the office of representative to the legis-
lature.
Among those who received the Decora-
ton of Chvalry, which occurred at Lynn,
Mass, March %, was Mrs. Mary s. t.
Burns of this town. This is the highest
honor that can be conferred upon a
woman by the Odd Fellows and but very
few in this state have 1t. Mrs. Burns is
the first Skowhegan woman to be 50
honored. Her name was presented by
Gen. WEIGH, commanding the Patriarchs
Militant OF Massachusetts. This degree
is only given to members of the Rebel =
ah lodges who have proved themselves
worthy members and who have been
distinguished for their work to advance
the principles and welfare of the order.
Mrs. Burns is prominent member Of
Priscilla Rebekah lodge of this town.
She was one of class of % to receive
the degree.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-04-07
Our Optical Business

Continues good. Our percentage OF
successfully fitted lenses is as great as any
in the profession. We are successful
With % GU, of every 100 which speaks
veil for our good work. We have con-
stantly n stock all the latest styles in
FRAMELESS Eye Glasses and Spec
tacles in Gold and Gold-flled Mountings.
We have more than 2ooo lenses in stock,
20 we can fill orders promptly
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-04-07
House Girl Wanted

A thoroughly com petent girl to do the work
including the cooking In a family OF two peo-
pie. House has all modern conveniences
Good wages will be paid. Apply to,
MRS. EDWIN GLEDHlLL,
l4tf Madison, Ave.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-04-07
Bucknam's witch hazel is pure.

Bucknam's witch hazel is pure.
Tenement to rent. Inquire OF F. r.
Steward.
Plenty of first quality dry wood at
Depot Store.
Get your carriage vanished or painted
any color at Chase's new paint shop on
Water street.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-04-07
Call and have your
Eyes Tested Free

HUGHES & SON PIANO-We have
one Hughes Piano, perfectly new, which
we will sell at bargain as we are going
cut OF the piano business. Come early if
you wish bargain.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-04-07
Hang Your Grand
fathers Watch in
the Curiosity Cab
met with The Hour
Glass
And get an absolutely re-
liable timer; Hamilton, Ell
gin or Waltham.
We are giving Bargains in
CHINA.
to reduce stock.

If you are contemplating a
pure base of Sterling Silver
NOW is the time, as the
factory price has advanced
ten per cent, and we will
be obliged to advance our
price soon.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-04-07
=. tn E..
UNIvERSALIST CHURCH,

Few indeed are they with whom life is
not intense; with the great majority 1t is
absorbing.
The sponge absorbs to full saturation
only giving up when 1t is impossible to
take more. The plant also absorbs, not
to retain. but to give again either in eI-
quisite flower or substantial fruit yielded
for the Joy and benefit of others; impart-
ing not In the same form as 1t absorbed
but In transformed DEMONSTRATING ele-
ments. giyinga life that is more abund-
ant, sweeter, more beautiful than it's
own-and one which continues.
Like that of the plant is the life spirit
of Easter.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-04-07

Nothing so convenient as a mileage
book when you travel. Patten has them
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-04-07

Old papers &c. bundle at the RE
PORTER office.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1904-02-26
FIGHT ON ROSEBUD BILL.
South Dakota Delegation Thinks Let
ters of Qhiection Are Misleadinu.

0oQIn Oakota ete9atl links Let
tiers of Objection Are Misleading.
Washington, Feb. Ex-senator Gam
bic of South Dakota, who has charge of
that he felt confident of it's passage,
although the hostility of the Indian
Rights association to the bill might
bring about q closer fight than he had
anticipated. The Indian Rights associ-
alton has filed q memorial against the,
proposed sale of 416,006 acres Of land;
In Gregory county on the ground that
is wholly inadequate and that the In
dams will suffer great injustice If the
bill be passed. Tie memorial, which
was presented to congress by Senator
Cockrell, contains a numIer of letters
from dealers in real estate adjacent to
the lands to be opened. These letters,
the South Dakota delegation state, are
wholly misleading. It is understood
that George KEENAN,, the well known
Russian writer, who takes an interest
in Indian rights, is also fighting the bill
because Of the inadequate price. Those
who are acquainted with the situation
in the senate, Notwithstanding the OPP
position which has been shown against
the Rosebud bill, believe the house bill.
next week, the death Of Senator Hanna
having stopped all legislation for the
time.
The death of Senator Hanna makes
a vacancy In the craftsmanship Of In
teroceanic canals committee. It was
thought today that Senator Kittredge
of South Dakota, who was Senator
Hanna's r~ight-hand man on the COM
mittee, would in all probability sue
coed to the craftsmanship, although he
was fourth from the ranking member,
Thomas G. Plat Of New York.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1904-02-26
NEW MILL AT CANTON.
A Big Grain Firm of Mitchell Interest.
ina Business Men,.

ing Business Men,
Canton, S. D., Feb. 24.-Betts & Tru-
ak, the extensive grain firm Of Mitch
ell, who have fourteen branch houses
In different towns and cities along the
Milwaukee railroad, nave made a prop
osition to the Commercial club OF This
city to establish an extensive Jour mill
here. The proposition requires the city
to raise a bonus Of $1,000, in which
event they will build and maintain a
mill property valued at $4,000. The
proposition was under consideration at
a meeting Of the Commercial club re-
Gently and a committee has been APP
pointed to solicit subscriptions for the
purpose Of raising the bonus. The
committee Is meeting with favorable
success and the present indications
are that the bonus can be raised.
There Is an unusually large number
this spring. A great many Of the old
farmers are selling out to come to town,
While In other cases those who have
sleen renting land are selling off their
stock to go farther west and north to
buy land of their own. A wonderful
number Of people are going to North
Dakota and northern Minnesota, and
there will be a large emigration from
here to those sections during the COM
Ing month.
Hon. Henry Bradshaw and his broth
er William have organized a new banlS
at Worthing to take h place Of the
Lewis bank which has gone out of
business on account of the death Of the
owner The new bank is to be known
as the Peoples Security bank. Henry
Bradshaw is president, William Brad.
shaw, vice president, and j. H. Ser,
cashier.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1904-02-26
PATRIOTIC MEETINGS.
Washington Birthday Banquet in ch
caso-Judee Speer of Georgia De-
-. Iivered an ELOQUENT Speech.

Chicago, Feb, 24.-The anniversary OF
the birth of George Washington was OBJ
served here by the Union League club
with two meetings ut the auditorium
theater, one in the morning and the other
in the afternoon, and a banquet last night
to the member Of the club, The princl-
pal service was held in the afternoon
when Elihu Root. former secretary of
war, delivered an address on The Ethics
of the Panama Question"
The words OF the cX-secretary were lis
tened to with great interest by an audi
ence that filled the auditorium theater TO
overlooking.
the public schools gathered at the audi
torium to sing the anthems and war songs
of the United States and to listen to ad-
dresses on themes of a patriotic nature.
The closing event of the days celebra-
ton was a banquet to the members of
the club and their friends. After former
Secretary Root had responded to a toast
addresses were delivered by Judge Sheer
of the United States district court az
Georgia, and DR.. w. j. Tucker, president
of Dartmouth college. Judge Speer spoke
on The American President" and Dr
Tucker talked on What Has Patriotism
the Right to Demand of Education"
Judge Speer said:
God send the time when the neon,a ~
the north and the south will know e,ah
other better. N"Si
May the day hasten when the southern
people may have the full sympathy and
counsel of their northern brethren in ali al
their anX.eties. and may they rejoice in
the liberty to put behind them the M.
prehensions for the control Of their local
governments and the safety of their loved
ones and their homes.
May they feel free to forever break thei,
solidarity on national questions, the great.
est menace of the nation.
May they regain the substance. as well
as the form, of republican goye,r,,n"nt
May they exercise anew at the ballot hn~
the nntrarnmeled franchises of American
upon their merits the excellence of neT
ana the rightfulness of measures on
These things accomplished, all t tbirfs
making for the happiness OF the natian
at home, and its strength and hnnor
abroaa win be added unto us, and the
sons forever reunited can join anew in
the chorus their fathers loved: :"
The union of lakes, the union or ,.,1s
! The union of states, none can savnr
The union OF hearts, the union Of hama,
And the flag Of our union forever