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The Saint Paul globe., 1905-04-16
TWO WOMEN STARVE
AND ONE DIES
Child and Cats Fight for
Food When Rescuer
Comes

BANGOR, Me.-Fighting off three
famished cats and dog that a starv-
ing child might not be deprived Of
learned two weeks ago of a case of
destitution which has since aroused the
town Of Orrington, and Sheriff Gilman
of this city sent Deputy Sheriff Sproul
to the Cliff Lodge clubhouse TO investi-
gate the case.
Since Mr.. Lewis made the grewsome
discovery, Mrs. Catherine Davis, 20
years old, has died of starvation and
exposure.
The Cliff Lodge clubhouse is located
on the shore OF Hines pond, sometimes
known as Brewer pond, in the town Of
Orrington. 1t is owned by Judge Harry
A. Chapman of the municipal court Of
this city. The club went out of ex-
istence two years ago. since which
Judge Chapman has rented the house
to different parties, who have conduct
ed it on the line of sporting camp.
Last September he leased ii to Elsie
Davis. who for years lived with one
Ike Chase, cripple, on an island in
Eddington pond, in the town Of Holden.
The woman is an amazon, weighing
225 pounds, while the man weighs close
to 175.
They went to the clubhouse and
opened il up as a sporting camp. Soon
it came to be known that 1T was not an
inviting place to frequent.
Finds Child Starving
Recently the woman applied to Lewis
The Saint Paul globe., 1905-04-16

for a loan, and he deemed it prudent
to go to the place and investigate.
Having heard that the family was in a
famished condition, he took some bread
along. He found at the clubhouse the
woman, Elsie Davis: the cripple, Chase,
and the little girl. The cripple and the
child appeared to be starving, while
the Davis woman seemed to have all
the food she required. There were also
three cats and a dog.
Lewis placed the food on the table
and Chase clutched a loaf of bread and
began gnawing at it. The child also
rushed to the table and caught up a
second loaf and started to bite into it.
Before she could set her teeth into the
bread the animals, their eyes ablaze,
made a rush at her. One cat, a big
gray animal, flew up into her place and
set its teeth into the loaf and tried to
drag 1t from the little one.
Lewis says that 1t seemed to him
that before he could fight them away
the little ones eyes would be scratched
from her head, so fiercely did the pack
assail her.
At the opposite side Of the table the
cripple was devouring his loaf as
though he had not tasted food for a
month, while little way off the wom-
an, Elsie Davis, sat, well fed to all ap-
pearances, a cynical smile upon her
face.
When the two had eaten Mr.. Lewis
asked who lived upstairs. The woman
said no one was there. But he went
upstairs, and on bunk like bed, COW
cred only with tattered bedding, he
found an emaciated old woman, Mrs.
Catherine Davis. She told him she was
Ill, cold and starving.
How long since you have had any
thing to eat?" he asked.
"A week ago last Monday" she said.
He brought her food but it came too
late to save her life
Lewis next discovered in a dark cor
ner of the room a wol ~ twenty five
years Of age, a living skeleton. who
said in broken voice that she had not
eaten for eight days. She, too, was
fed. 1t was learned that this woman
had been kept in seclusion by Elsie
Davis.
The Davis woman has fed to her
former home in Holden.
The Saint Paul globe., 1905-04-16
The Reporter's cIossary

The young reporter should always re-
member that waves run mountains high.
That an industry progresses by leaps
and bounds.
That two drinks and disorderly con-
stitute a carnival Of crime.
That a burned barn falls victim to
the deyouring element.
That a politician views every act Of the
opposition with alarm.
That he points to the proceedings Of his
own party with pride.
That every utterance of preacher is a
note of warning.
That a boat transporting lady passen-
gers carries precious freight.
That a ball always lasts until the weo.
sma' hours.
That a hayseed poet is always equipped
with a quaint smile.
That anything to eat at a social gath
ering is bountiful repast.
That an offhand speaker makes few
well chosen remarks.
The Saint Paul globe., 1905-04-16
WEEN ST. PAUL WAS AIN
UNDERGROUND STATION

system in Philadelphia, where 1t had
headquarters; the other class were
those from Missouri and other south
ern states. They were either escaped
slaves, who found refuge here, or who
came north during the last days of the
war after the emancipation proclama-
ton.
Biggest Delegation
The largest delegation that ever
came ~up the river, perhaps, was in
1863, when a boat loaded with 300 COL
ored people came from st. Louis, under
protection of the federal government.
They had been gathered up at Jeffer-
son City, Mo-, and held until sent north
by the union generals. They were what
Gen. Butler called "contraband of war;"
In this boat load were many who after
ward became well known in the history
of st. Paul Among them were Robert
Hickman, the Combes family, the Mof-
fits and John Trotter. Robert Hickman
and established the Pilgrim Baptist
church at Third and Market streets in
1868. Around this church grew up the
whole social life of those who had come
here to make their homes
In the underground" railroad sys-
tenn operated here, there was no exact
organization. William Taylor was the
leader, because he took the most in
terest in the matter, and had the most
suitably located place for headquarters.
These eastern colored people had the
spirit of sympathy for the fugitive
slaves and the branch of the under
ground" here grew out of this SYM
pathy and the natural surroundings.
The number it aided to escape to Can
ada was small. but those who found
homes in the Twin Cities and in the
surrounding states through its efforts
were legion.
The Saint Paul globe., 1905-04-16

scrupulously neat in appearance. and in
summer the morning glOries and southern
honeysuckles converted 1t into a bower OF
beauty that no amount of smoke and Gin
ders seemed to injure White curtains
were at the windows and three or four
children were always playing in the yard
Collins remained in charge of the De
catur division tracks until about five
years ago, when his advancing years led
him to retire. Last month he took to his
bed and his friends and neighbors believe
that his end is near. His children who
are now grown up and live in or near De-
catur, have returned to the unique little
home of their childhood to be with him
at the last
The Saint Paul globe., 1905-04-16
AGED MAN is ONLY
LESSEE OF RAILROAD
"OId Jim" Collins Now Lies at
the Point of Death i'm
Chicago

CHICAGO-In the only private cottage
standing on the thousands of miles includ-
ed in the Illinois Central railroad COM
pany's right of way ''Old jim Collins of
Decatur. for fifty years a section boss and
watchman. now lies at the point of death.
For his fellow townspeople the story of
his life has lit up the dull prose of rail-
And they give the credit for part of ii to
the "soullesS" railroad company.
Section Foreman Long Ago
Fifty years ago, when the railroad first
poked its way into Decatur. Jim Collins,
not yet Of age, was appointed section man
with sole charge of a long stretch of track.
Heavy rails and seasoned ties were then
unknown and accidents were frequent.
But somehow. by dint of everlastingly
keeping at it, Collins patrolled his section
month in and month out with scarcely a
single mishap on the superintendent s
books against him.
One summer he laid off-"going to get
married" he told the division superintend-
ent-and on his return discovered that the
latter, after brief consultation with his
superiors in Chicago, had built small
cottage on the company's right of way
near the Wood street crossing. the lease
Of which was turned over to Collins as the
company's wedding present.
In consideration of faithful service" the
rental was fixed at 81 year during the
first and only lease of the sort that the
company's lawyers have ever drawn.
Neat Home by Tracks
That was years ago. Since then thou
sands of passengers on the Illinois Central
have noticed the little home and wondered
how 1t came to be there. 1t was always
The Saint Paul globe., 1905-04-16
INDIANA AIMS LAW
AT "GRETNA GREEN"
Holds Residents Must Be Married In Their
Own State

LA PORTE. Ind.-Under the new mar
riage law of this state. which will become
waukee and st. Joseph. Mich, will cease
to be favorite meccas for Indiana elOping
couples. The new law which Gov Hanly
qeeares 96et b snail be rigdiy enforced proYides les
couples in another state, it will be declared
null and void upon the return of tho
couple. A bona fide residence in the state
where the marriage is performed must be
proved to establish its validity.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1905-07-14

from an attack Of appendicitis
is doing as well as could be ex-
pected.
Urban Mccarthy drove down
to Lakota, Monday.
Alex Walker has been visiting
with his brother Bert Of our
city this week.
Mrs. j. r. Kollar and Miss
Inez drove to Devils Lake Thurs
day, returning the same evening.
The carpenters will soon COM
mence operations on Guy
Barandt's new residence a half
mile from his present location. .
The new school building is al
most completed, and when fin.
ished we can be justly proud OF
having one Of the best schools in
the county.
rL 49,, n u n,.x,;o1r xr,nn{
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1905-07-14
!! WEBSTER. ITEMS
1a0uououoaoaeaoaoaogeuoaod

u ~ ! B
Professor Haig and Miss
Helen drove to Chautauqua Sun
day to hear Bryan.
Sheriff Mclean was a business
visitor here the last of the week.
Hone the announcement doesn't
ruin our reputation.
: : Jay Fairbanks stopped in few
minutes the other day. He was
enroute to his Starkweather
home.
Superintendent Greenleaf was
in town the past week installing
a Temporary substitute for the
Robertson lumber company's
yard.
VIM. SWalen who is suffering
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1905-07-14

down to his Grafton home a few
days ago, returning to the Lake
the first of the week.
The crop prospects are begin
ming to have an influence already
and the new threshing outfits
are coming into the district at
this early date.
A large delegation from here
listened to the eloquence of
Bryan and witnessed the laying
of the corner stone of Woodman
hall. Most of the Websteritesl
drove down, recurring the same
evening.
81.
The haying season is just be-
ginning to monopolize the atten
tion of our farmers. The yield
is fairlyssgood this year. 81
The wild strawberry seasons
, arrival has been the occasion
for several pleasant lite picnic
parties last week.
The w. C. T. u. ladies were.
entertained last Thursday after
noon at the home of Mrs. Ole
Leet. "A dainty tea was served
and the ladies spent the hours
very pleasantly together.
Next week will bring our
Chautauqua campers home and.
our neighbo rhood will revive
after its temporary desertion by
some of the farmers families.
Rev. Turner will hold services
i'm ST. Clement IS on Thursday,
July 10th, to which everyone is
most cordially invited.
Never mind IL our railroad
track did derail two engines
| this week wei have a train SER
vice in the near future that will
|be the pride of Ramsey county.
MID-SUMM Err EXCURSIONS.
For d few days only the Duluth
South Shore II IA antfc nv offer
single fire foi q round trip TO ALE
Eastean Points.
Mankato Commercial College.
Mankato. MINI, opens it's fall term
Sept. Enroll then and get free
tuition Send for catalogue.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1905-07-14

Mankato Commercial College;
Mankato, MINI. opens its fall term
Sept. Enroll then and get fsses
tuition Send for cetalogne.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1905-07-14

Contractor O. E. Orvick went
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-21
MARsHFrRLD.

jaime. Rolfe. l.borcr 81 our town.
who hss heen psaes.bIs eitiren Md
been ! ah.tls ontp fer .ba,lt : weelx ara
lsst SUNDAY ni.ht was t.k.r yirl.ntlv
ixssns ~ NJ. hssrdfav nlaes 80 b.u.
II sampeI gs-1is ssiskber. wsre al.
ii Il assist IA .nhduiry ia r.y;nx mas
ana DR.. n. !. esrvsr .sve hiw Is j.
of ehleral for n. Arr as.e. ard tsrp
,nore dses w.rs r@rnires1 bsfer@ H. Re-
cane msasrs.bIe. gsrlv nsndsy
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-21
CHELSEA.

Miss Emma Hatch, who has been with
friends IN New York for two months, ar
rived home Monday evening.
Harold clonstock returned from Han.
over, n. e., Monday evening where be
had been visiting his brother, Donald
Dr. and Mrs. Terney II. Wlleatley 81
Brooklyn, n. X, were guests Of Mr. and
Mrs III. r. Sprarue Tuesday.
Al farewell reception WINS rendered to
Col and Mrs G. $. Emery at the town
ball. Monday evening, when about 200
Of the fownspeeplc assemblcd to give
them the hrarty hardshrke Of esteem
and confidence and their good wishes
fer the continued prosperity and good
fortune that has attended them in The
past. Col and Mrs. Emery received
their friends informally from eight 10
ter o'clock after which light refresh.
rrents were served, followed BIZ a social
hour.
Mrs. Dr. Geo. q Holmes with her son,
George, Jr.. and daughter, Miss May. ar.
rived from New York Monday evening
50 sptnd the holidays with her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. William T. Hood
Mrs Hale TT 40 INA oINfsi
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Willis
Scales for the holidays.
Mrs. Hale r. Darling went to Mont.
pelier Tuesday % remain with her hus-
band for few days.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-21
The EsraeticaI Eoultrxnaal,.

The practical poulhypan Of tolay
studies tho Poultry t'oelI problom Wits
IL great care IS the practical garlnes
does the question 81 fertilizers. Re
has found tlat Il Is profitable to 90 50
Ha bends all llit energies toward Undue
fiag hi heas to 10 tier best work when
eSEs aee highest THAT George i. Tan
asr Of Springfield, y, has given care
fill attention to tho matter Of food f0s
his hens Is evident III writes tic
manufacturer: i believe That 1t IS not
only necessary ID feed Paec'g Perfect
Ell Poultry Food ID winter ana tht
moiting season, but III tho gear round
although il smaller Quantities ii tic
summer months hsve neYer fna az
much before as this SESSION and have
ncver had hons lay ~ sell
Any enc sending IBIS set1ress Oh Il
pestsi care 70 G. y l'sg-, Hyde Park
VI and mentioning this paper, NIL re-
coiyo BIZ mall, free, postpaid, a salsplc
package oe "rags's Perfected Poultry
Food"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-21
TRUTH IRIUMPHs.
Barre Citizens Testify For the Public
Benefit.

A truthful statement OF a Barre citizen.
given IN his own words, should convince
tts most sksptIcal about the merits OF
Dosn's Kidney Pills. II you suffer from
backzchs. nervousness, slecpessness, urin-
sry disorders or any form OF kidney Ills,
the cure is at hand. Resd this:
Mrs. N. III. Nelson IN. NJ. Nelson, ex-
superintendent OF streets), residence
ls West Street. says Il felt so well
pleased with the reEulfs obtained from
the use OF Doan's Kidney Pills in the
winter of 1897 that gave for publica-
tion q statement, the gist OF which
was as follows /: An attack of la
grippe, some eight years before, left
me in poor health. As time went by
grew worse instead OF better Al Sec
end attach prostrateu me and still
weakened my condition physically. I
paid over 500 for doctors bills and
medicines, but ! might as well have
rAtsly describe my condition and tell
what I suffered is ain utter impossible
ity. The slightest housework tired
me. II on my feet an hour or 50. sharp
pains across my back, extending down
wards. compelled me to stop and rest
At night when / went to bed the very
place where a mortal expects rest and
comfort was the very place whore !
never received II, and. as might be ex-
peeted | arose in the morning poorly
prepared for the commonest household
duties. In tine other complications
sross and accompanying the baekache
which was severe enough of itself.
trouble with the kidney secretions set
In. / became discouraged and often
wonder how / pulled through. One
day Mr.. Nelson brought home box OF
Doans Kidney Pills from r. A.
browns drug store and insisted upon
me taking them. II dose or two had
not brought decided results / would
never have continued tho treatment
until they stopped decidedly acute
and possibly dangerous attack I
have never ceased TO recommend
Boan's Kidney Pills to friends and ac-
quaintances during the i've years
which have elapsed since that prepara-
tfon hrst camc to my notice"
TOR sale By all dealers. Price so
cents. Foster Milburn Co, Buffalo. n.
n, sole agents tor the United States.
Remember the name-Doan sand
take no substitute.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-21
curry or LIQUOR SELLING.
-Four Respondents in Caledonia County
Court Yesterday.

-Four Respondents in Caledonia County
Court Yesterday.
ST. Johnsbury, Dee. so.--In Caledonia
County Court James csraeIls and Harry
Kaylor retrsctcd their pleas Of not
guilty OF violatins the liquor law. Car
della pleaded guilty to enc otTense and
KaYlcr to tive. MFR. and Mrs. Luigi
Soidiui each pleaded guilty to one cf-
feEse for violating the liquor laws and
were fned eseh $500 and costs.
Several Of the respondents in the
state cases in county court have retract-
cd their plea Of not guilty and pleaded
guilty. Mrs. Tenbaidi Ross pleaded
guilty to one offense Of violating the
fiauor laws and was fined $500, With
ont costs Eussi Carr has pleaded guilty
10 ore ofTense and Wallace Ainsworth
has pleaded guilty to intozieation, but
neither have bean sentenced. James
ncrland Of Danvillc pleaded guilty to
INVESTIGATION for second ofTcnsc and was
fined SIS and costs amounting to
5000.
The test Of the power Of the Chittcn-
den Power eompany'- plant at Chitten-
den, which was to have been rade Sat
urday afternoon by electrical engineers
and students employed BY the company
was delayed on account cf large
amount Of .awdust in the large tube
running from the dam to the power
house It was Impossible to set steam
through the tube and therefore impos-
able to get any power. II win be nee
cssary for the engineers to eicsn out
The tube before testing the power. Mr..
BrT.nt, the head engineer, and all the
students returned TO their homes Sat
urdty night. They will return the last
Of this week, When an attempt will be
made to make another test.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-21
Ted Spauldine's Ioke.

The late sled" spauiang, Of Michigan,
who weighed $50 pounds ana stood 8
fert inches In bis seriss, was one Of
tkr best joker. IN the State. He had
brotker-ir. law in relities whom he did
net like very we'll and ense sa-ry vigor-
cslsly opposed his ennaidnrv for Mayer
ST Port Huron. Mich, One day while the
campaign was at les Insight the ministers
Of tse eity held a meeting to decide
which candidate to support. jed hap
peres t. meet one If the pssters sn the
way on the nesting This preacher was
an aged scotehmss and somewhat hard
sf hearing. Pc ted spsnIdinx that be
world de- all he could to prevent the bge-
tktr lsw's inderssment and asked fer
rsint-r II tws fer speech. srauidirF,
ever ready fer joke, saw his chance,
and, pulling the pastor aside shouted In
bis ear: "Ny hYctber-in-l-w il livmx
With smother mars sister You 6en3
Tell me, the pastor said and he hurried
~ to the meeting 10 spread the news
alnore The ministers. IL rot the sIat-
form Immediately and said The Benz
crratie candidate il d most wicked
wretch. Eis ii IiyiRg with another mans
aister. ! have the word Of his brcther-
in-Iaw. Jed Srsuldirs for IL" Trnedi-
atelv the meeting wss in an uprosr Tile
rrertior Of Jsd Spsuding was enough.
The laughter became tulnultuosls, but
the pastor didn't notice the mistake be
had made until told that Jssi Spaulding
himself was the ether man. Kansas
City star.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-21

STATE or nfTo f1sx or TcLHn0,
LUCAS CoJS1Y, -
Frank j. Cheney makes oath that be IL sen
ior partner Of thr firm Of F j. Cheney & Co..
doing business in the City OF Toledo. tcunsy
and State aforesaid and that said Arm viii pay
the sum Of tjNE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each
aud every case Of Gatarril chat cannot be cured
hy theusc Of Halls Catarra Cure
FRANK j. CHENEY
Sworn to before me and subscribed ia ny
presence, this 9Th day Of December, a y 1882.
x- A. w. GLEASON.
WNNs.i NOTARY fuRfIs.
Halls cataTrh Care is taken internally ali
acts directly On the blood and MUCOUS cur-acs
Of the system Send fo~ tesF n&or.a4s ir..
80. CHENEY - *. &zss.~
~.
Take Halls Family Pills for Constipation.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-21
TIL NEW WAY TO CURE DYSPEPSIA
sRso1s DESTROY

or woman now has the opportunity =
possessing a strong and healthy stosns
ach. viii YOU grasp itY People WITH
weak stofnaciis are always III nliscsyu
pcpsoiis have made thousands Of pcorls
happy b. giving them what nstnrc III
tended everyone should possess q strong
ard healthy stomach. 20 IS to enjoy tbs
best thcse Il in life. Try PepaoiIs today
price only s. certsa bottle at drug storeg
Or you may hsve d full sized bottle free bY
mriting tie Medical Department Of Tho
Vic Chemical Co., chicago, III. =
Leavitt, plainhcld, VT.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-21
Before and After Xmas !

Before ana sftex Christmas yau will
find snr store heas quarters for I'll that
Is good IN Stationery. Before Christmas,
which i nov, il viii par you well to
rec the pretty tkluss We have for gifts.
rhae is everything ysu would expect
e. ma IN Stationery Store and rtsre.
IT wousd take TOO long to tell of their
beauty and usefuIness. 20 last como
In and look around for yourself. There
viii be nothing sbsut our Tiiees to scare
Fou.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-21
THE BARRE DAILY TIMES
THURSDAY. DECEMBER q. 1906.
At cur PRICES. INSURANCE

will bleed to death. In order to be
good enough. it must be too good, ard
n order to cost enough, it must cost
tee much, and the more it costs the
cheaper it is. The mutual plan is the
best, as We have absolutely proved
Scsh year. doing business IN ~ states.
The National Life Insurance Company
81 Vermont (mutuel). Organized in 1850.
5. S. Ballard, General Agent. N. b.
ballard, Local Agent. Rooms 2 and 8,
Miles Block, BaTc, VT.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-21
WTLLTAMsToWN.

The gentlemen of the Tniyersalist 81
ciets are to hold their annual oyster sup
per and bah Thursday evening, Deem
her rs. Houses orchestra will furnish
nnsic. All are requested to sttcnd ant
have good time. Full bill 800, dane
ing from s till 2.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-21
LOSS or $1,000.
Rowe Bros Store ana Post Office at
Oxford. II. II. Burned.

Oxford. N. ri, Dee. 2I.-~considershle
post Office property was destroyed in
a fire whieh burned to the ground the
general stere Of Rove Brothers, in which
tie post erfcc was located, yesterday.
The total loss in $1,000, with partin.
insurance
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-21

quantity the purest Pcpsin and other ex-
pensive drugs EACH tablet contains, tsee
formula On bottle. pcpsoids are sold at 50
centsa bottle on an absolute guarantee to
cure, or money refunded. We will send
you, II yoa have not used repsoids before,
a 5o.ceat BEETLE FATE: merely schd Us
your rene aad address, snd ron will re-
ccivc promptly Fall sired bottle. You do
not ohlieateyours-ff 10 pay cent. All re
ask after Psrsoids have cured or greatly
benefited you II, thst ron recommend
Pepaoids to your friends. Every man
By 8. a. Drown, Barre, Vt, and E. +.