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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-09-17

In this particular line he quickly won an
enviable reputation and II was not many
years before he had an income sufficient
TO warrant his dreams of marriage and a
home Of his own.
When he was just past Is he married a
charming young girl of his own age and at
p NJ. de Longpre had two sons and a
daughter. These responsibilities proved a
wonderful incentive to him and not only
increased his artistic ambition but devel-
oped as well the business traits that had
characterized his pursuits in early boy
hood.
So well did the Painting Of fans pay him
that he decided to give six months of
every year to the work in Paris devoting
sixteen hours each day to the work. For
the remaining six months he lived in a
charming little cottage outside the walls
OF Paris, studying nature and painting
flowers. When he was % years old his first
picture was hung in the Paris Salon. Then
came orders for other successful paintings,
and the years passed successfully on
ward.
Came to America Stranger.
For fifteen years he had carefully saved
his money and had amassed quite a COM
Portable little competence. when suddenly
'hSIt came Il IuduCldl CRASH anu the Dank
In which his savings were deposited failed
Scarcely 5000 was left TO him; but with his
indomitable courage he decided to take this
small remnant of his fortune and try his
luck in America. Friends and relatives
tried in vain to dissuade him from what
seemed to them rash act. But he bravely
kept to his determination and fourteen
years ago landed In New York with Mime.
de bongpre and their two daughters
II is no easy matter for an unknown ar
fist to gain a footing and appreciation in
a new country. But NJ. de Longpre worked
on and on, his means gradually dwndling
to almost nothing. However, he had con-
ceived the idea OF arranging an exhibition
devoted entirely TO flower paintings His
first one in New York was an instantane-
Gus success and since that time his name
has been synonymous with all that is ex-
cellent from an artistic standpoint in flower
painting.
Before leaving France, NJ. de Longpre
had for several years enjoyed the exclusive
privilege OF working in the famous con-
servatories in Chstenay, near Paris, the
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-09-17
Musician as Wen as Painter.

musician Ms wen rs FdluteE'
Paul de Longpre not only exoels as
painter. but is a musician OF more than
ordinary ability as well. His Souvenir OF
Los Angeles" "a waltz in FIVE MOTIFS
charming in it's ripping melody and sug-
gestive OF butterflies, sunshine and that
dolce far niento with which the iuustrious
painter is environed, shows a decidedly
musical genius.
NJ. de Longpre traces his lineage back to
one of the most distinguished and honored
OF old French families. yet titles and dis
tinctlons that birth can give are nothing
TO him now. He Is proud OF being an
American citizen, and has proved by his
perseverance and energy that he is worthy
of a citizenship in a country where men
are proud to tell Of their rise from poverty
10 afiuence, from obseurity to distinction,
through their own untiring efforts; while
the title OF count" means nothing in COM
parison 20 that more noble title he has won
by hard work and persistency-that which
all who are familiar with his work are
willing 70 accord to Paul de LonEprN.
''King OF Flower Painters"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-09-17
in Cuba Backed by Americans

1t, 1905. by Frank G. Carpenter)
Sept. H.-(Special Corre-
spondence OF The Bee. )-Ameri-
can capital is rapidly pushing It's
way into Cuba, and the day will
come when we shall own the
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-09-17

is American. Pierpont Morgan and Stephen
b. Elkins being large stockholders.
These two banks do an enormous bust
ness. The Royal Bank of Canada has as
sets OF thirty-one millions, and 1t had last
year more than 81. 100000 in deposits. It
does business throughout Canada, Nova
Scotia, New Brunswick and British Column
bia, and It is rapidly building up a big
business. 1t is earning more than IA per
cent on its capital stock and is paying divi-
dends at the rate OF per cent per an
mum.
The National bank OF Cuba made over
20 per cent last year on its paid-up capital;
it gave per cent in dividends to the share
holders, while the balance went to the
surplus and undivided profits.
How Business Grows in Cuba.
The Royal Bank of Canada opened its
first branch here in 1893. and 1t has since
absorbed two of the large Spanish banks
and established a branch at Camaguey, in
the heart of the island. The national bank
was opened for business only three and a
half years ago, with an authorized capital
of s., 900 900 and ST. coo 900 paid in. II has now
5000 depositors, with more than 50 100000 de-
pOsits showing a gain over last year Of
100000. and Of $500 in the number Of de-
positors. This bank has increased its paid
up capital to 100000 and 1t proposes to
issue up TO the total amount Of S5OO0,OOC
at an early date. Its managers tell me they
expect their deposits will double within the
next year. and they say that the financial
business Of Cuba is increasing by leaps and
bounds.
The National bank, like the Royal bank,
will have a central head at Havana, with
branches all over the island. 1t has al
ready ten branch banks in the different
cities, and II will soon increase these TO
fifteen. This bank was chosen as the q
pository of the Cuban funds when genera
Wood was governor; and it may still be
called the government bank of Cuba, its
title being "El Banco Nacional."
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-09-17

S&24ks3 well as the humblest sisters of
ploral growth In the fields. There are many
VINO nave speciality namely. the rose;
others who transfer to canvas painted pre-
sentiments OF the flowers of an old-fash-
Toned garden. But perhaps the only artist
10 devote his whole life work to the paint
ing OF every flower that grows is Paul de
bongpre, the King OF Flower Painters"
as he is known from Paris to Picking, who
has recently celebrated his hftieth birth
day at his home In California. He evinces
love for all flowers that amounts almost
10 passion And this poetical botanical
painter handles his subjects with unrivalled
skill and technical knowledge of botany
attained by few.
Paul de Longpre. as his name implies,
is OF French birth, but an American citi-
zen by naturalization and the environment
of later years, He has fairly won the
honor for his adopted land OF being known
and recorded in European art centers as
lie Roi des F1eurs"
From his earliest childhood he was pas
sionately fond of nature. and the woods.
the streams. the flowers, the cool retreats
of the fern-all were his by right OF affec-
ton and investigating spirit. Flowers
were his particular delight, and he tells
of appropriating the paper in school which
should have been used in solving some
mathematical problem and sketching upon
Il some flower or leaves that appealed to
his artistic eye. History and geography
were far less important TO him than the
lessons taught by nature, and as for play
ing truant occasionally, he thought nothing
Of that provided he could spend the golden
hours among the flowers.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-09-17

my painters Of flowers there are.
but seldom is one found who has
made a lifetime study Of flowers
that are carefully cultivated. as
well az the hiirnh Iest aIetnra Of
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1905-03-23
EAST BRAINTREE.

Edith Blanchard of Randolph is visiting
Lula Flint this week.
Leo Dumas Of Randolph is working for
G. Il. Powers this season.
Miss Louise Perham is working for Mrs.
Rupert Mann, who is entertaining the
grip.
Mrs. Cummings has been visiting at G..
l.. Smiths in Randolph Center since last
week Tuesday.
w. II. Stewart, the state evangelist, is
holding evening meetings at the church
here this week.
Anna and Bessie Copeland have returned
home from Randolph Center, where they
have been visiting relatives the past two
weeks.
Snowsville Grange will hold a sugar
party at Grange hall Tuesday evening,
March 2S. All are welcome. short
program will be presented.
George Flagg started for Mondovi,
Wis, last Thursday night, where he eX-
poets to remain some time and viii buy
carload OF horses if the outlook is favor
able.
At the last meeting Of Snowsville
Grange, Saturday evening, the Grange APP
propriated the sum OF 80 to be divided in
10 two prizes Of s. each, for the persons
having the best display OF flowers and
vegetables during the coming season.
Each prize Of IS will be divided into two
or more parts. II is hoped that all mem
bers will join the contest and strive to
win.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1905-03-23
EAST RRooKFIsLo.

Eva Jackson is visiting in Chelsea.
Frank Peabody has gone to Boston to
work.
Two children OF e. j. Trask have bron-
ehitis.
James wheatley has the whooping
cough.
A. d. Reed and wife visited in Randolph
over Sunday.
c. A. Bigelow, wife and son were in
Barre over Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Brown OF East Bethel
visited friends in town last week.
J. Edwards is suffering from the grip
ana severe burns caused by burning alco-
hol.
Elwin Harrington and two children
were under the care OF DR.. Angel last
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. +. Il. Holmes were released
last week from quarantine for scarlet
fever.
Rule Angel had the bronchitis and
little Christine had a severe attack OF
capillary bronchitis last week. Both are
better. DR.. Angel of Randolph attends
them.
The family of NJ. w. Stoddard are hav-
ing rather more than their share of sick
ness this winter. -Four children are now
sick with pneumonia. All are doing
nicely at this writing.
As j. Il. Sprague and wife were on their
way to Geo. Newell's last week, they were
run over and severely injured and their
sleigh entirely demolished by the runaway
team Of Vernon Barnes, which was loaded
with goods. DIR. Angel attends them.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1905-03-23
RUSSIANS HAVE
NEW COMMANDER.
KUROPATKIN SUPERSEDED BY
LlNEVlTCH.

Former, Removed by Gear, VIII Serve
under Latter, Who Was His Lieu
tenant. lie Pass Abandoned and
Retreat Continued Northward, With
Japanese Pressing CloseIy.--AiI
Talk is Still OF Wars Continuance.
The developments the past week in the
Eastern war are:
The Russian retirement from Tie pass
and hurried retreat northward.
The removal OF Gen. Kuropatkin from
chief command OF the Russian Manchu-
rian forces and the appointment OF Gen.
Linevitch to succeed him.
The decision OF Kuropatkin TO remain
and fight on as the new commanders SUBJ
ordinate.
The apparent determination OF Russia
to continue the war.
The close pursuit by the Japanese OF the
flying Russians.
II was expected that when Kuropatkin
had managed to extricate his decimated
army from the fearsome clutches ofOyama
and had established himself at Tie pass, 40
miles north of Mukden, place designed
by nature and laboriously fortified for de-
tense, he would be able TO stop the prog
ress OF the Japanese. News did come early
last week Of the repulse Of the Japanese
advance by the Russian rear guard seven
miles south OF the pass, in which the Rus
SLAMS were said to have lost 2000, while the
japanese left that number Of corpses be-
hind. But that this fight was indecisive
appeared when news came that Kuropat-
kin had hurriedly evacuated Tie pass
Wednesday and continued his flight
northward. II is supposed he did this on
account OF wide turning movement exc
cuted on one OF his fianks by the Japa-
nese, OF which details are not at hand.
The Russians withdrew In three columns.
one following the railroad, and the Others
the Mandarin road. The enemy pursued,
but the Russians were able to gain by
destroying bridges and putting obstacles
behind them. How much Of their artll-
lery or stores they removed is unknown.
The japanese report heavy captures.
That Kuropatkinis abandonment of Tie
pass ithout a fight was displeasing to the
car appeared when he was curtly removed
from command without word OF COM
mendation. Gen. Linevitch, who has
been one of his active and ablest lieuten-
ants, was named TO succeed him. Kuro-
patkin started at once for Europe, but al
Harbin obtained PERMISSION of the czar TO
return and serve under Linevitch. The
two generals are uDfriendly personally.
Both are very popular with the soldiery.
Russia talks bravely of fighting on. The
Mukden disaster has apparently produced
little effect on rulers or people. New levies
OF troops will be made and forward. over
the railroad. II the retreating army sue
ceeds in reaching the great Sungari river
below Harbin and in destroying the bridge
ahead OF the japanese il will be safe from
pursuit and can await reinforcements.
The Pacific squadrons will go on to try
conclusions with Togo, who already has
squadron OF cruisers on the lookout near
Singapore. The French war loan has
been arranged.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1905-03-23
keep ThInkIna ahout Il.

Cough syrups that are constipating
leave the stomach and bowels in danger
Gus condition. A cough syrup that is a
laxative is sure TO give better results. Lix-
all is a laxative, and IL il fails to cure your
cough or cold we will pay back your
money. Fred +. Bryan and Drew a
Leonard, Randolph; G. NJ. Miller, Bethel;
NJ. j. Sargent 4 Son. South Royalton.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1905-03-23
Uncle Sam Wants a Settlement.

The United States has inquired OF Presi-
dent Castro il Venezuela will consent to
arbitrate the differences between the two
governments, especially relating to certain
claims held by citizens of the United
States. The note adds that in the event of
refusal. the United States will feel free to
take steps which may be necessary TO Sc
cure justice. This means the despatch OF
war vessels. The report that France has
ordered warships TO Venezuela to enforce
her rights Is denied.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1905-03-23
Roosevelt . Good Irishman.

President Roosevelt was the guest of
honor Of the Friendly Sons OF st. Patrick
in New York city the nth. He made
felicitous speech and was greeted with
great enthusiasm. While in New York
the president also attended the wedding
OF his niece, Miss Eleanor Roosevelt, to
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, her cousin.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1905-03-23
The Spring Freshet.

Saturday ushered in a genuine thaw
with rain and high temperature so that
all nature was soon in a melting mood and
cellars In low situations became objects Of
great solieitude.
Sunday morning Weston fiat looked like
section OF Holland with the dykes brok-
en-, and boats and RATS we're piled to and
fro over the face OF deep that submerged
the road in front of |. ID. Williams house,
buried the meadow east of ii, surged
around L. G. Erskine's blacksmith shop
and made Dudley street navigable water
way. The depth OF the food was not so
great as il has been in previous years and
measured only two or three feet in the
deepest places.
X. II. Slack, who lives in the Lewis Fish
house, claims to have found about five feet
of water in the cellar Sunday morning and
barrel Of apples that had been lifted up
and overturned in the inundation.
Frank Hatch, in trying to make his wey
through the moisture, lost his footing on
the treacherous ice and lay down in the
water as comfortably as though he were
about to take another nap in the Ran
dolph Inn bathtub.
on the plains OF Elm street the thaw
also got in a little work, and at 8 O'Clock
Sunday morning N. q. Hart discovered
three hogs drowned in the barn cellar and
four others standing on their hind legs
with their forefeet over the top of the pen
in strenuous effort TO keep their heads
out OF water The quartet OF porkers, aft
er putting up a stiff fight to escape drown
ing, met death at the knife.
+. l.. Sargent, who occupies the Kent
house next door to Mr.. Hart's, found bis
furnace fire threatened by a rising flood
that reached nearly to the door OF the fire
box.
DIR. Francis Eaton, at Mrs. G.. Il. Cush-
mans on Central street, visited the barn
cellar that same morning just in time to
rescue another hog from a watery grave.
The animal had taken an upright position
and was far from being as happy as pig
in clover.
The next day the water subsidized so
much that the construction of an ark for
the inhabitants Of Weston fiat was indeh
nitely postponed.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1905-03-23

To draw the fire out Of burn or heal q
cot without leaving scar use DeWitt's g
W itch Hazel Salve. A specific for piles.
Get the genuine J. l.. Tucker. editor Of
the HarmoniEer. Centre, Ala, Writes:-sI
have used DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve IN
my family for piles, cuts and burns. Il Is
the best ssive on the market. Every fam
lis should keep q on hand Sold by +.
IL BRYAN. Randolph.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1905-03-23
Missouri Senator at Last.

After having been in a deadlock since
Jan is over the election of a United States
senator to succeed Francis NJ. Cockrell,
the Legislature OF Missouri, 10 minutes
before the time set for sine die adjourn
ment Mar. Is. elected Maj. William War
ner, Republican. OF Kansas City to I'll the
vacancy. When it became evident there
would be q choice, the Democrats tried to
filibuster, and almost q riot ensued.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1905-03-23
Ms. Roaers Man Take Hope.

The death sentences OF Kate Edwards,
the Pennsylvania murderess, and Grear-
son, her paramour, have been stayed, the
supreme court having decided to send
Grearson's case back 10 county court for
re-trial.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1905-03-23

Hon. John Hay, secretary of state, is on
a trip to the Mediterranean, for the bene-
fit of his health. AS he was being con-
veyed onto the steamer at New York, he
collapsed. Overwork and nerve exhaus-
ton are responsible.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1905-03-23
Ihe Ireaty Wasn't Ratlfled.

The Senate adjourned last week. The
Santo Domingo treaty was not acted upon,
ii having appeared that the necessary
two-thirds vote for ratification could not
be secured.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1905-03-23
Pleasant and Harmless.

Dontt drug the stomach to cure cough.
One Minute Cough Cure cuts the mucus,
draws he Inflammation out OF the throat,
lungs and bronchial tubes, heals, soothes
and cures. quick cure for Group and
whooping cough. Sold by r. f. Bryan,
Randolph.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1905-03-23
WouId-ee Boy Assassln.

Governor Miasorodoff was shot and
seriously wounded at Niborg, Russia,
Monday by a fifteen year-old boy who
SAYS he is a revolutionist. He gained
access to the governors Office and fired at
him three times.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1905-03-23
PRICE THREElCENTS.

made for the barn at the Newton House.
Some of the contents Of the sleigh were
spilled out, but the extent Of the damage
was only a couple Of broken shafts.
The following from the Vergennes En-
terprise and Vermonter will be pleasant
reading for the Randolph friends OF the
gentleman mentioned:-"Ther retirement
OF l.. Z. Thayer from the management of
the Middlebury Register, which reached
perihelion under his control, means much
to readers OF the county seats old-time
newspaper Under Mr.. Thayer the paper
had settled, definite policy. Folks knew
where TO find it and no one will ever know
what it cost the veteran editor to main
tain that standard. Under a less firm
hand, the past erratie and at times vision
airy character Of the Register may return.
Meanwhile Mr.. Thayer's Essex Junction
and Morrisville properties will benefit by
his personal attention
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1905-03-23
souTH RANDOLPH.


The grip patients are improving.
Mrs. Iaavitt is on the sick list, being
afflicted with kidney trouble.
Albert Smith has returned to his busi-
ness, after a short visit with his mother.
His daughter is still in town.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1905-03-23
superintendent oakes Resigns.

+. W. 0alSes, superintendent Of the state
prison at Windsor, has rendered his resig-
nation as such, on the ground OF III health.
He has been suffering from a severe attack
of grip for some time. The revelations
his conduct of the prison are
said to have worn upon him.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1905-03-23
Public Notice.

Nothing equals our new Hustena for
severe Coughs and Colds. Try i and see.
&c q bottle. We guarantee il viii cure
or refund the money through our agents,
the druggists.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1905-03-23
SprIno Floods in Pennsylvania.

The usual spring floods are raging
along the upper Ohio and its branches.
Pittsburg is threatened with the worst
flood in years. Much damage to property
and delay in traffic result.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1905-03-23
Spinal Meningitis Is Epidemic.

An epidemic of cerebro spinal menin-
gifts has been prevalent in New York city
of late. Week before last there were 99
deaths, and last week ".
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1905-03-23
rocure a Cold h Ono Day

take Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets.
All druggists refund the money II It fails
to cure. Il. w. Groves signature is on
each box. 25c.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1905-03-23
Mrs. Chadwick on Her Psrentsse

Mrs. Cassie L. Chadwick denies that sh'
is Andrew Carnegie's child or that shI
has ever said she was.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1905-03-23
Queer Political Deal in Colorado.

The situation in Colorado with respect
to the goyernorship has resulted IN the
unseating OF Alva Adams, the Democrat,
who was elected on the face of the re-
turns, and took his seat, and the seating
OF Gov. James H. Peabody, Republican.
This was done in joint assembly OF the
two houses of the legislature, by vote OF
81 to Al. As the result OF a promise,
made necessary in order TO secure votes
enough TO unseat Adsms, Peabody re-
signed within "A hours and the Republi-
can acknowledgement, Jesse f. Nc
Donald, became governor.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1905-03-23
Boiler Exploded and 100 PerIshea.

Monday morning, soon after the begin
ming of the days labor, a steam boiler
exploded in the big shoe factory Of r. b.
Grover a. Co., at Brockton, Mass. The
shock shattered the supports Of two floors
OF the building near street corner. The
mass Immediately took fire and the whole
factory was destroyed. In the factory at
the time about 375 hands were at work.
Many OF these were injured in the explo-
sion and many others pinned down.
Though desperate efforts were made by
the survivors and relief parties, and many
were thus rescued, about 100 perished.
Fifty-tive bodies have been taken out and
as are still missing. II was an awful holo-
caust. The cries and moans Of the prison.
ers, as the flames neared them, were heart
rending to the spectators who could not
save them. A great many who were saved
were seriously injured. The exact cause
OF the boilers explosion can never be de-
termined The engineer was blown to
pieces, and his remains, as well as the
boiler itself, were thrown almost to the
door OF his own house nearby.