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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-03-02
GENERAL HENRY KNOX
Patriot. and Friend of Washington.

ician though he was, it must be ac-
knowledged that he was usually
worsted in the encounter, and only
saved the day by retreating in good
order and usually in good-humored
amusement. Their affection was too
intense and deep for any trifles to
disturb, however, and they remained
lovers till death divided them.
Neither at this time nor at any
other should her mother have been
surprised at Lucy's display of spirit,
for Mrs. Fucker was herself the hero
inc of an interesting romance of the
early history of Maine. Her father.
Gen. Samuel Waldo, was companion
alarms and bosom friend of old Sir
William Pepperell, and great was
the joy of the comrades when an en-
gagement Of marriage was made be-
tween their children.
But Andrew Pepperel being indif-
ferent, twice postponed the wedding
day, so when the preparations had
been made for the third time, prepa-
rations BETTING the rank Of two of
the wealthiest families in America,
Miss Waldo met her lover at the hour
of the ceremony, not to marry him.
but to break off the match then and
there.
In less than six months she be.
came the bride of Thomas Fucker, a
| gentleman of French Hugueaot de-
| scent, and crown secretary. 1t was
through her fathers interest in the
Muscongus Waldo patent that Lucy
Knox came into possession Of part
of the immense estate of Maine. To
her share Gen. Knox added many
acres, which he gained by legislative
action and by purchase.
Every environment and circum-
stance in Knox's life held significance
for Washington. He showed appre-
citation of his ability when Harry
Knox's forts were first constructed,
and was soon for putting "the gentle
man from Worcester" Git was here
that Knox had advanced him from
one important Office to another, and
when at the end of the war Wash
ington took formal leave of his of.
fcers, dignified man that he was, he
made no pretence of hiding the tears
that coursed down his cheek as he
,grasped Knox's hand and kisssd him
with affection.
AS long as he lived he depended
on Knox's advice, and kept in touch
with his friends business and do
nestle events. Some of his latest
messages were for this comrade, and
it is touching to remember that sew
eral days after the father Of his
country" had breathed his last, the
slowness of the mails having kept
Knox uniformed Of the fact, the lat
ter penned long, chatty letter, from
Montpelier, which closed thus: II
pray that your days on earth may be
days of felicity, without clouds sick
ness or sorrow"
Knox's historic mansion has long
since disappeared-it was built of
woodland only memorial boulder,
erected by the local d. A. r. chapter,
which bears his name, marks it's To-
cality.
Visitors are shown 1.-THE Old Church
on the HILL" to which he gave bell
cast by Paul Revere, and toward the
erection of which he contributed lib
] orally, and in the cemetery, which, in
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-03-02
RUSSIA WANTS
PATRIOTIC men
Zemsky Sober May Be
Called as a
Result.
GOVERNMENT is AT A LOSS
No Present Method of Providing
Troops-Wave of Patriotism Be.
lieved to Be Only Thing TO Save
Russia from lnternnl Defeat.

st. Petersburg, Feb. 17.-In the Sc.
clusion of Tsarkoe-Selo the struggle
over the question OF calling the zem.
sky sober is being fought out. Init.
nations find their way to the public
that one of the main factors In the
present situation tending to influence
the government to convene the zem.
sky sober is the increasing difficulty
of MODELLING reserves to replace
troops bound for the front, the belief
being that If the Zemsky sober were
assembled it would either arouse a
wave of patriotism in the country and
itself facilitate the governments task
or il 1t declared in favor of peace the
responsibility therefor, however dis
advantageous the terms might be,
would rest with the nations repre-
sentatives and not with the rulers.
The report of M. Whites resignation
from the presidency of the committee
of ministers is still in circulation, but
cannot be confirmed. M. Witte, how
ever, was busily engaged last evening
on routine work with the director OF
the tax department, as II no change
were certain. 1t is well known, how
ever, that campaign Is being waged
against him by men of influence, who
fear that his will may become domi-
nant in the present crisis. 1t is
claimed that his voice will be for
peace. 1t is also asserted that NJ.
Witte has incurred enmity on account
of his Intervention in favor of some
Of the liberals who haya baau ar.
rested M. White has been steering a
cautious course in order to avoid en-.
tanglements. Undoubtedly he will be
the man of the hour IL sweeping re.
forms must be granted.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-03-02
,,DMAasxsfzEgzzH~ moGmm3.l:Z7adu

was about to be graduated from the
Boston grammar school he found him.
self not only fatherless, but the sole
support of his mother and small bro
Their William.
Taking place in a book store, he
diligently improved every spare mo-
ment in studying the volumes at his
command, and entirely by his own eff
forts acquired fine knowledge OF the
French language, stored his mind with
historical facts, and became familiar
with the classics as he found them
translated into English.
This occupation was to his liking,
and when he was 81 he went into bust
ness for himself, calling his establish
ment "The London Bookstore" "This
store" said Harrison Gray Otis, "be-
came a fashionable morning lounge,
and was a place of great attraction
for young and old. No one was more
frequent visitor than Miss Lucy Fluck-
err, daughter Of the royal secretary of
the province, who found 1t necessary
to linger long over the purchase OF
her reading matter, and soon gave
her heart to Knox.
'It was of no moment to her that
Knox was q tradesman, while her IA
Their was a social dignitary; that Knox
was a rebel and her people tories.
she was 18 and determined to wed
the man she loved.
"The gallant booksellers place of
business thus became the locale of a
pretty romance, and the Gazette,
which had published its date Of open
ing, made Just three years later the
following announcement:
"Last Thursday was married by
Rev. DIR. Gamer, Mr.. Henry Knox of
this town to Miss Lucy Fucker, sec
ond daughter to Hon. Thomas Fluck-
err, Esq, secretary of the province. +"
Political troubles thiGNaned. and in
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less than year from their marriage
Knox and his wife had left Boston by
night. He, having declined all in
ducements to take service in the roy
al forces, repaired to the headquarters
of Gen. Artemas Ward, in command
of the colonial troops, and offered his
services as volunteer, declining any
special commission.
The sword which he had worn in
militia service Mrs. Knox had secret
ed in the lining Of her cape and this
weapon he now carried as a defender
Of the patriot cause.
Gen. Knox's part in the great con-
f1ict which followed is too we'll known
to call for more than brief recapitu-
lation. Military engineering was his
strong point. Among the formidable
works which he threw around the be-
leaguered city of Boston, the fort on
Roxbury neck, excited the greatest ad.
miration of Washington.
His difficult but successful under.
takings at lake Champlain, his re.
turn with the noble train of artillery
from Ticonderoga, his appointment
by congress to the chief command OF
artillery, an Office in which he rose
under successive ranks of colonel
brigadier general and major general
| his cabinet service as secretary OF
war, are points in our country's his
| tory on which one loves to dwell. But
his life as private citizen after his
retirement to Thomaston affords a
better view of his personal traits and
| develops the fact that his was a most
dominating personality in any com
munity.
In was in 1894 that Gen. Knox tool
up his residence in Thomaston, Maine
in the famous mansion Montpelier
This was three stories in height anG
was fashioned in the style of French
chateau. Many distinguished foreign
ers were guests beneath this hospit
able roof, and the first independence
day after Knox's advent 500 of the in
habitants of Thomaston were enter
tanned. Mrs. Knox was a woman OF
! fashion, who had been quite the lead
er and oracle of Washington's draw
ing rooms, and the general was inter
ested in all public affairs. He kept
up active correspondence with the
| leading men of the times, and was q
friend to educational movements.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-03-02

In 1906, when the first commence
ment exercises of Bowdoin college
were to be observed, Gen. and Mrs.
Knox drove in carriages to Brunswick
to be present. A heavy rainstorm
made the journey tedious, and in the
darkness of the night the generals
carriage was overturned and the oc-
cupants rolled down steep embank-
ment. No one Ias hurt, however and
the company proceeded on their way
in comparative good humor. The
storm continuing, the exercises had
to be postponed for a. day, and it is a
matter of history how Brunswick and
the adjoining town of Topsham were
taxed to their utmost to find suitable
accommodations for the influx of Wis
itors.
Mrs. Knox had plenty of self-will,
and 1t was no uncommon thing for
her and her worthy partner to differ
in opinion. When it came to DO
nestle AFFAIRS skilled ""''''-
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-03-02
READS THE BOOK.
"The Road to MELVILLE" Pointed the
Way.

"The Road TO MELVILLE" Pointed the
Way.
Down at Hot Springs. Ark, tho Wis
itors have all sorts of complaints. but
1t Is a subject of remark that the great
majority of them have some trouble
with stomach and bowels. This may
be partly attributed to the heavy med
icines.
Naturally. under the conditions. tho
question OF food Is very prominent.
A young man states that he had suf-
fered for nine years from stomach
and bowel trouble. had two operations
which did not cure, and was at last
threatened with appendicitis.
He went to Hot Springs for rheu-
matism and his stomach trouble got
worse. One day at breakfast the
waiter, knowing his condition, sug-
gested no try Grape-Nuts and cream.
which he did, and found the food
agreed with him perfectly.
After the second day he began to
sleep peacefully at night, different
than he had tor years. The perfect d.
gestion of the food quisted his nery-
Gus system and made sleep possible.
He says: "The next morning I was
astonished to find my condition OF con-
stipation had disappeared. could not
believe It true after suffering for 80
many years: then took more interest
in the food, read the little book The
Road 10 Wellville.' and started follow
ing the simple directions.
II have met with such results that
in the last FIVE weeks / have gained
eight pounds in spite of hot baths
which take away the flesh from any
one.
"a friend of mine has been entirely
cured of bad case of indigestion and
stomach trouble by using Grape-Nuts
Food and cream alone for breakfast
There is one thing in PARTICULAR
have noticed great chang. in my
mental condition. Formerly / could
hardly remember anything. and now
the mind seems unusually acute and
retentive. l can memorize practically
anything desire" Name given by
Postum Co., Battle Greek. Mich.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-03-02
eRIPPENeERG is MAD.
Claims Kuropatkin Refused Help
When Victory Was Sure.

st. Petersburg, Feb. 1S.--The enc
mics of General Kuropatkin have been
reinforced to a considerable degree
by the arrival of General Grippenberg,
former commander of the second Man
churian army.
Grippenberg avows that he relin.
quishes his command because Kuro-
patkin refused to send him help when
victory was in his hands in the recent
attempt of the Russians to turn Oya.
mas left flank.
Gen. Grippenberg gives graphic
description of the battle in which he
claims to have had victory in his grasp
only to have Kuropatkin snatch it
from him.
Friends of the commander-in-chief
say that he only intended to have
Grippenberg make a demonstration in
force, and that the latter pressed the
attack too far and became involved.
General Grippenberg admits that
Kuropatkin's instructions were not to
advance beyond Heikotai and Sande.
mas
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-03-02
Relics Worth Much Money.

Relics of Lord Nelson are worth g
small fortune. An ename4ed gold tele
scope, once in the possession of the
great admiral, was sold recently fol
G40; the wine flagon of Admiral
Brueys, taken by Nelson, fetched sc
guineas; but a letter written by the
gallant hero to Lady Hamilton just
before he died realized tha s""- -
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-03-02

and sometimes was unable even to ride
In car. My condition was critical
when sent for Doan's Kidney Pills.
l used three boxes and they cured me.
Now can go anywhere and do as
much as anybody. | sleep well and
feel no discomfort at ALL"
A TRIAL FREE.--Address Foster.
Milburn Co.. Buffalo. N. Y. For sale
by oil dealers. Price, 80 cts.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-03-02
Asphalt Lands Seized by Castro.

Paris, Feb IA semi-official dis
patch from Caracas, Venezuela, says
that upon the pressure of President
Castro the court has ordered the Sc
questration of the landed property Of
the American Asphalt company. Thi,
decision, the dispatch adds, has caus
ed excitement in the American colony
at Caracas.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-03-02

this offer which Is made TO get you to
test Salzer's Warranted Vegetable Seeds
They will send you their big plant and
seed catalog, together with enough seed
to grow
1000 fine, solid Cabbages,
1000 rich, juicy Turnips,
1000 banehing, nutty Celery,
1000 rich. buttery Lettuce,
1000 splendid Onions,
1000 rare, luscious Radishes,
1000 gloriously brilliant Flowers,
ALL FOR WIT leo POSTAGE,
providing you will return this notice, and
II you will send them zoe in postage, they
nous Berliner Cauliaower. wv. N. VI
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-03-02
Hepburn Praised by Roosevelt.

Washington, ID. c., Feb. 1S.-Mr
Hepburn called at the White House
yesterday and the president heartily
congratulated him on the passage OF
the house railroad bill and thanked
him for his effective efforts in carry
ing out the presidents desires. The
bill is certain to die In the Eenate.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-03-02
Russian Report For the Year.

st. Petersburg, Feb. 16. The official
returns for the first year Of the war,
not including the Port Arthur stats.
tics, show that 130,439 officers and
men passed through the hospitals go.
ing north, of which number LILO of.
ficers were wounded and 1908 were
sick; $500 men were wounded and
1851 were sick; 4,007 subsequently
died in hospitals; GAIA wounded and
1I,248 sick were invalided; 9,429 re-
turned to Russia and 21,554 are still
in hospitals. Over 1900 therefore
presumably returned to the ranks.
These figures do not include the mum.
bers of those killed on the field OF
battle, nor probably those slightly in.
jured who remained temporarily in
field hospitals. The showing is con.
sidered remarkably good.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-03-02


cines to cure
my kidneys. I
do not think
that any man
ever suffered as
! did and lived.
The pain in my
back was so
bad that l could
not sleep at
night. I could
49, Ill
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-03-02

Can you support my daughter In
the style to which she has been ac-
customed?" Perhaps not. But |
can support her in the style to which
her mother was accustomed during
ner early married e."-Life.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-03-02

Harold" began his wife In a fur
ious temper, my mind Is made up
--" Mercy" interrupted her hus-
band; is that 80 had hoped that
your mind, at least, was your own!"-
Detroit Eree Press.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-03-02

Judge-"You are charged with beat
Ing your wife every morning before
breakfast. What have you to say for
yourself?" Prlsoner-"Well, you see,
Judge, that's my best time, as l have
to run for q car as soon as breakfast
ia oyer"-Ex
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-03-02
FACTORIES TAKE ACTION
Owners viii Communicate With Min.
lister of Finance

LodZ, Feb. 1.-THE manufacturers,
at a meeting last evening, resolved
to telegraph full details of the situa-
ton to the minister of finance.
Twenty-Five factories, among them
some of the largest in LODI, paid off
their men today and closed indefi-
nitely. The men dismissed number
10000. Some other mills which pre-
viously refused to pay the strikers,
who demanded money claimed to be
due them.
At one mill which thus refused yes
terday, the strikers spent the entire
night around the offices. The city is
quiet.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-03-02

Il half believe there's skeleton in
the Kissmores closet" IL shouldn't
wonder. One day when Kissmore took
me home with him Unexpectedly to
dinner, thought heard 1t throwing
things at him out OF the Kitchen.
Ex
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-03-02

Frlend-"You must enjoy your new
position. SO much honor, dignity, and
prestigew University President
Yes; but don't get so much money
as the head coach of the football
team" -Somerville Journal.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-03-02
Feet Comfortable Ever Since.

81 suffered for years with my feet. A friend
recommended ALIENS FOOT-EASE.
used two boxes OF thepowder, and my feet
have been entirely comfortable ever since.
ALIENS FOOT-EASE Is certainly god
send TO me, VIM, Il. Swormstedt, Wash
ington, ID. c." Sold by all Druggists, 25c.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-03-02

you haven't got much of head"
said the needle to the pin. NO." re-
piled the latter. "but at the same time
We pins have our fine points. "--Cleve-
land Plain Dealer.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-03-02
Millions Of Vegetables.

When the Editor read 10000 plants for
i6c, he could hardly believe it, but upon
second reading finds that the John A.
Salxer Seed Co., La Crosse, Wis, than
whom there are no Lore reliable and ex,
tensive seed growers in the world. makes
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-03-02

lewis "Siugle Bindern straight sc cigar.
Made OF ripe, mellow tobacco, SO rich In
quality that many who formerly smoked
10S cigars now smoke Lewis "Singls
Bidder" Lewis Factory, Peoria, Ill.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-03-02
ToaTuHINo PAIN.

half This Mans sufferlngs Would
Have Killed Many a Persoa, but
poan's Cured Him.
A. G. Sprague, stock dealer. Of Nor
mai, Ill. writes: For two whole years
I was doing nothing but hnvinr meal
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-03-02
Want Indemnity from U. s.

Berlin, Feb. 14.-The German set
tiers in Samoa have petitioned the
reichstag to do something toward OBJ
tanning for them payment of an in
demnity from the United States and
Great Britain under the arbitration
awarded by King Oscar of Sweden
and Norway October ID, 1902, which
It is affirmed still remains unpaid, the
settlers in the meanwhile being unable
to rebuild their houses or develop
their plantations
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-03-02

Some blondes are oxide and some
are periodic.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-03-02

silence Is something more eloquent
ttaa q sermon.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-03-02
s,rlke al ST. Petersbura spreads.

ST. Petersburg, Feb. 18.--The strike
is extending. About 2,400 employees OF
the Nevsky Thread works Joined in
the movement yesterday. The strik
ers now total about 10000. The tenn
per OF the men is more threatening
and Cossacks and other troops have
again been drafted into the city. The
police are arresting the ringleaders
The employers regard the situation
"a critical.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-03-02

his lifetime he had given to the town
of Thomaston, is his grave, marked
with plain shaft of limestone bear
ing this inscription:
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-03-02

II is quite possible to grow sadder
without growing any wiser.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-03-02

................. ........'.sss'ss
The Tomb
of
Major General
HENRY KNOX,
Who died Oct. 25th, 1896,
Aged So years.
: "'Tis Fate's decree; Farewell
: thy just renown,
: The HERDS honor, and the good
Mans crown"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-03-02

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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-03-02

lHSOmHld Is beluOm CduSeu Dy innings
q man doesn't say.
A woman's maiden aim Is to change
her maiden name.
An Irish butler, newly engaged, re-
quested his master to allow him some
whisky. There's nothing like 1t to
clean the windows" he said. However,
a few minutes later his master chanc-
ed to pass through the room, and to
his surprise found the glass empty.
"Why, Barney" he asked, where's
the whisky" "Well, you see, SIR"
said Barney. not In the least put out,
''it's this way: drink the whisky and
then breathe on the glass"
A Mississippi minister recently paid
a great tribute to the press. The town
in which his parish was located had
been visited within a short space OF
time by several catastrophes, all OF
which, with narrowing details, had
been duly exploited in the local papers.
The clergyman was moved to make
the misfortunes of his townsmen a
subject of prayer He knelt in the
presence of his congregation, and he.
gan, fervently: 20, Lord, doubtless
thou hast learned through the papers
OF our recent and grave Affections"
A wife Is powerful reason for
never having good time.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1905-11-03
MIR. DAVIS WORK.

Office Superintendent OF fupc
a of his
record saying when
of the department Mr.
regard good enough One of the first
things the public school well
public
employees of the department know W
of limitations their
by codifyng the statute law of
throughout
piece of work carried through
expedtiously
Then Mr. great systemng the internal work
that will be convenience to
the book
accomplished by
all the the
regarding to
by the teachers committee full
favorable
unag courtesy effectiveness all with whom he
n officially.
knowing that the of his surrendering the
position question the which he
Informed its
The Hawaiian gazette., 1905-11-03
THE GAMBLERS BUSY.

The biggest kind of gambling going the
about
or to enable wepad
men TO earn his large and perhaps dvsb
establishments ''Why notl
every man at liberty solve according % his
Today We several places
reporters OF TINS trouble
say they can not discover Indeed Advertiser
were entrusted with police making
arrests ana by frequent raids driving the big
convictions not sought publicity
fraternity But neither publicity
detectives in
them to act And that has been the
and with the full knowledge police officers
POSED it, Them and then only, did police
The Hawaiian gazette., 1905-11-03

Poor old PObedonotsef probably coming an end
Since the of the
IDEAS obonostf recently had
sra HIS the doctrine
and the Gar to the chureh ica him
se with the zeal and enthusiasm
fought liberal ideas inch by
spectacle of the Car have driven
IRON very deeply INTO his soul 1t would be like
himself monastery let by the dance
of death. .i - - ~ ~
The Hawaiian gazette., 1905-11-03
TIDES. SUN AND MOON.
FIRST quarter Of the moon Nov. 8.

First quarter of the moon Nov. 8.
Times Of the tide are taken from the
United States Coast and Geodetic Sur
vey tables.
The tides at Kahului and Hilo occur
about one hour earlier than at Homo
lulu.
Hawaiian standard time Is 10 hours
80 minutes slower than Greenwich
time, being that OF the meridian of 157
degrees thirty minutes. The time whis-
tie blows at 1880 p. m. which is the
same as Greenwich, hours o minutes.
sun and moon ara for local time for
the whole GROUP