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The Portland daily press., 1892-09-14
cRAPFNR X.
A BOOM AND IT'S. REsUr1.

The movement quickly turned the old
generals eyes from the guarded line to
the obstacle in his path, surprise now
replacing the thoughtful pity in them.
But before he could speak the girl was
at his stirrup, her own eyes downcast,
her voice quiet but beseeching, as she
said:
Pardon such holiness in a lady, and
a stranger TO you, Gen. Baldwin. am
Miss Bessie Westchester-"
Relation of Howard Westminster,
formerly Of the artillery" the old SOL
der asked, quickly.
'sYes, sir; his youngest child" Miss
Bessie replied, with meekness of bud
ding saint.
eve were terminates In Mexico, my
child" the veteran returned, warmly.
"We rode into the Belen gate side by
side"
81 am so gladr' the girl cried, frankly.
THAT emboldens me; though your I'M
failing courtesy and kindness are too
well known to prevent any Baltimore
girl asking favor at your hands"
"Any favor, my dear young lady"
the general began, warmly, checking
himself suddenly, to add: ''that is, any
in reason"
fro BE CONTINUED
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Steamboat For Sale.

The sound and serviceable steamer
the s'City of Richmond" 600 tons,
and having 81 staterOOms,. now rum
ming between Portland and Machias,
on the route of the Portland, Mt. De-
sert 4 Machias Steamboat Company, is
offered for sale, delivered at either
Portland or ROckland, after July LIST
next. She may now be seen on her
present route. For description and
terms apply 10 PAYSONTUCkER, Gen.
eraI Manager, Portland, Mt. Desert &
Machias Steamboat Company, Port
land, Me.
may3-dtt
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Baby cried,
Mother sighed,
Doctor prescribed: Castorial

A Pleasant Surprise.
''There are six men down stairs waiting to
see the editor"
ssArmed?"
"All armed.''
"Good Show 'em up was afraid they had
come to tar and feather me and were going to
tion 70.
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A Love Song in M Flat.


''My modest, matchless MadelineI
Mark my melodious midnight means;
Much maysmy melting music mean
My modulated monotones."
This young man stayed out too late, serenad-
ing his lady love. He caught cold, which de-
velopcd into catarrh but he cured it with DIR.
Sage's Catarrh Remedy, a sovereign specific
for chronic cases, "Cold in the Head" Catarrhal
Headache. 1t correctS the tainted breath, stops
the offensive discharges, heals the irritated
throat and nose, leaving the head clear, and
smell and taste unimpaired. 1t costs but so
cents, and proprietOrs offer, in good faith, 5000
for case they cannot cure.
Mrs. Aleet-Yes, I shall go to the Worlds
Fair, of course. I am most interested in the
models of those caramels that Columbus came
over in.
Mrs. Kute-Yes, caramels are awfully sweet.
Boston Transcript.
Ponds Extract, used by Physicians and
Hospitals in all parts of the world, for Pain
and Hen,orrhages. Genuine only IN Bottles
With Butt aOrarpers.
Her Mother Fooled.
Little Mamie is sick in bed, but refuses per-
sistently to take the prescribed pill. Her
mother, however. resorts to strategy, conceal
ing the pill in some preserved pear, and giving
it to the child to eat. After while mamma
asks:
HAS my little dear eaten her pear?"
CAN except the seed, mamma, dear, "-Texas
Siftings.
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AGENTS.

WANTED-A good soliciting agenit, for the
ance No .'endoWment'' scheme S. State insti-
tuition. with reserve guarantee fund in State
treasury. Responsible management. only %
assessments total since 1855: CorrsspoS,nldoence
invited. PROVIDENT AID SOCIETY, SO
Exchange street, Portland, Me. auS5-S
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XNANTED-People to know the MUTUAL
w RESERVE FUND LIFE ASSOCIATION,
1761@ Middle street. Free policies. Cash sur
render. Paid up value Incontestable. Aver
age cost SIG per 1000. 35a millions surplus.
Call and see our ten year policy. Smart agents
wanted. Bigmoney. 19-tf
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WTANTED-My customers and the public to
wv inspect my fall goods and get my prices.
make specially of dress suits and overcoats
and can save you from So to $40 on a suit.
guarantee fit and only the best of trimmings
used. M. NJ. NANSEN, Merchant Tailor, 5Q2
Congress street. go
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so AMUSING.

so AMUSING.
1t was so droll thought I'd burst
When Ella Wilkins told me first,
And every time think OF it
l go right off into fit
OF laughter, so catch for breath.
/ know 'twould tickle you to death,
"What was it?" Promise on your word
You'll never lisp it to bird
Or to human being? Well
Oh, dear I promised not to tell.
Judge.
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MTANTED-To buy twenty tons or less of
w good hay. Apply to j. McKEEN, Jewels
Island. Long Island P. o. 81
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The Thread of the Story.

IS. The scene is in Baltimore in an upper
room in the fashionable home of Mrs. Gilmour
Gray, who in the winter of 1868, was an active
Gray, beautiful Virginian girl, has arrived at
the Gray mansion from General Stuart's Con-
federate headquarters, after a thrilling expert
ence in which Peyton Fitzhugh, Virginian in
jected and despised lover, saved her from being
held as a spy. Carolyn has obtained medicine
for her sick brother, and is waiting the favor
able moment to pass the blockade and get
South. Peyton Fitzhugh is in Baltimore, much
diStruSted.
IA. While Carolyn is still detained, rebel
prisoners are marched through Baltimore.
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WANTED call at your, store or house
wv and pay you cash for old rags, barrels
iron, rubbers. bottles, metals of all kinds If
you have any OF the above please drop me a
postal. Address G. B. WISH, 131 Green
street, city. 11-1f
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BAR HhRBoR WATER COMPANY.

rgIHE Undersigned will receive proposals until
IL Sept. 18th, 1892, for the sale toit as Trus-
tees OF $4,000 First Mortgage FIVE per cent
the investment of the Sinking Fund of said
Water Company, at price not exceeding 1o5
and ACQUIRED interest.
by II. BUTLER, Secretary.
Septic
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WANTED-To lease a farm for a term of
w years, located within 10 miles of Port
and other buildings in good condition, cuts a
good quantity of hay for stock, will eat hay on
the farm, will purchase stock and farming
tools. Apply to N S. GARDINER, 1856 Middle
street. 81
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WTANTED-Masons. Immediately six good
w masons at Rumford Falls, Me. Wages
1925 per day. j. S. SMITH & CO., Contrac-
tors. AL
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JOHN TORREY COMPANY, \
WANTED.

VXTANTED-A number of horses and colts
w to board at Elm Row Farm Black-strap
Address, A. L. PURINTON, West Falmouth
Maine. IL
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MALE HELP.

WANTED-Position as head book-keeper by
w an expert, and skiIful penman. recently
from large house. win furnish best OF refer
ences. Address, BOX 1879, Portland. l4-1
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TO LET.

NOR RENT-The story house No.55 Garlic
u ton st. has been painted and papered
Sunny - exnosure and GOOD neiahhorbood i'pit'
BENZ. SHAW, IA Exchange st. AL
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E,OR SALE-In the village of New Gloucester
It Nower Corner, the nice residence OF he
late Mrs. 1. H. Keith Buildings in good re-
pair, good cellar, plenty of water, abundance of
apples and some small fruit This place is
pleasantly located and would make a nice home
OF a delightful summer residence; ine schools
and churches within a few minutes walk, and
short distance to Maine Central and Grand
Trunk Railroad depots. viii be sold cheap to
close the estate. Enquire of ANDREW C.
CHANDLER, near above residence, j. NJ.
Thompson Esq, Register of Deeds, Portland, or
L. j. STROUT, Administrator Limington, Me-.
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NOR RENT-Lower tenement No. III Neal
II street, near Congress; steam heat with
separate boiler; open fire. place and crate sew
en- rooms; a desirable residence for small
family only. BENJAMIN SHAW, 511a Ex-
change st. 1871
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WANTED.

Good live men to handle lubricating
oils on ,, commission ISL No objection to
Address $40, Society for Savings,
Cleveland, O.
sep12d3t
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IN 900 worth OF cast-off clothing; pay the
highest cash price for ladies' dresses, gents
aud childrens clothing, and gents winter over
coats; call or address letter or postal to s.
LEVI, 81 Middle street. aug10tf
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TITO LET-House 80 Park ST. Furnished or
IL unfinished, has been put in thorough re-
pair; also Chickering piano to rent Inquire 80
PARK ST. 12-1
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"ANTED-Chance to learn the printing
w business by sober and industrious young
man. Can give good references. Address A.
w. this office. 1871
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ITO LET-Grocery store at Falmouth Corner
Z Me-, so rods from G. T. r. station. Con,
tains post office, meat room, grain room and ice
opening for the right party. Apply for terms
to ii. j. & o. p. LANE. East Raymond, Me-,
or to G. X. RICHARDS on premises. 1873
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pARTNER WANTED-With capital in a
Il well-established business. Address L.,
this Office. my14tf
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FOR SALE Secondhand IL horse, uprigh
IL tubular boiler, a good steamer; now runt
ming my Bee Five Factory. Price with all The
fittings, SIS. C. w. COSTELLOW, WATERFORD,
York County, Me. 81
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NOR SALE-A delightfully."- situated house,
IL containing IL rooms, bath and laundry,
thoroughly built by the day, superior steam
elevated situation, commanding view OF har-
Dor. bay and Old Orchard. Lot 75x1OO. BEN
JAMIN SHAW, 511a Exchange street. 81
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WTANTED-Iron 3 all members who desire
w reliable life insurance free from ''endoW-
mentn features. pure insurance at the lowest
cost. under State official supervision, funds de-
posted in State treasury, apply at once to the
PROVIDENT AID SOCIETY, of Portland,
street. 1872
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NOR SALE-Modern stOried brick house
Il of IA rooms and bath, all in perfect repair,
centrally located on Congress street, within 8
minutes walk of City Hall and Post ONCE, VIII
be sold at a great bargain. W. FL. WALDRON,
100 Middle st. 81
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FOR SALE.

Tor SALE-A first-class family horss,
u worth $500 for 500, owned in city, weigh0
11OO not afraid OF cars or campaign music;
also same price, a Martin, Pennell & Co. two
seated cut under carryal. Address H., Press
office. 81
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TTlo LET-House No. 146 Pine street, now
IL occupied by Rev, B. L. Whitman. Pos
session given on or about October 1st Inquire
of F. & G. B. Nash, $50 and 800 Fore street,
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WANTED.

COMPETENT man to go South and take
~ charge of wood working plant; man fa-
milar with sash, door, window and door
screens preferred good salary and extra in
ducements to the right man. Address immed-
lately with references, "P.'' this office.
Sep1 2d1W*
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NOR SALE-Boot and Shoe business can be
IL purchased at a bargain, limited amount of
capital required good trade, best location in the
city, must sell to settle estate. Inquire "a
MAIN ST., Biddeford, Me. 81
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LOST AND FOUND.

r OST-Monday night, gold chain Bracelet
IL The finder will be rewarded by leaving the
same at West End Hotel. al
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TITO LET.-Two rooms in Williams Block
IL 3791a Congress street, $500 a month;
rooms corner Smith and Oxford, $3.50; whole
Is; whole house 90 Winter, modern improve
ments Z. o. BEAN & Co.. 40 Exchange
street. 81
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LyOR sALE-3oos bushels oats for poultry,
IL only slightly colored, also 5000 pounds Of
wheat and 10000 pounds of mixed grain (bar-
ley oats, wheat and cornl at very low prices;
this grain is sound and all right for chickens or
poultry of any kind; come in and see it. PEN
street. jy25dtf
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NTANTED-An active reliable business man
w with from $1,000 to $3O00 to take
treasurer's position i n a well established bust
ness money secured; liberal salary. will be
paid to the right party. Address for interview
to Press Office %
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NTANTED-A smart active boy 16 years old
wv Apply at No. Central Wharf. 12-1

WANTED.-By young man OF 20 a position
w as bookkeeper, will work for $1,000, have
taken business college course and have had
dress 2. 0. "a t.JACK, Westbrook. Me. 81
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FOR SALE-Bay FLY 16 mo. old. sired by
i Phenoll 9746. also, bay filly mo. old,
sired BY Cen Mac, can be seen at Elm Row
TON. 229 Commercial ST.. Portland. Me. IL
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r OST-On September IS, on Congress street,
IL between High and Elm streets, or on Elm
or Cumberland street, sable fur boa with
head. Finder will be suitably rewarded on not
flying DANIEL CHASE, 263 Cumberland
street. Ill
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NOR SALE-One of the best arranged Q
IL family houses, centrally located, within 5
minutes walk of City Hall, "A rooms and bath,
perfect repair. hot and cold water in main
fered for the first time, a rare chance, price
$500. VIII. WALDRON, 1870 Middle ST. 81
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TEyO LET-A very desirable tenement of six
Il rooms; price SIS per month; also to let,
moef6 n for 80 81 $lN aaa Per
Exchange street. 10-1
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yNTANTED-A girl for general Homework.
w inquire at So Deering st. MRS. E, d.
PETTINGILL. 1871
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II OST--Between Pond Cove and Munjoy Hill
IL by way of ferry boat, lady's' silver watch
and fob chain; will the finder please return to
this office and be rewarded. 1871
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EEyO LET-Lower tenement inhouse 528 Cum
Il berland street, has eight rooms, good bath
81
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NOR sALE-Bay mare, Is hands high, sound
Il and kind, 6 year old, will road 8 mile an
hour and well bred. Inquire of E. JORDAN,
Boyd St. Stable. 1871
Kosciusko chronicle., 1892-10-14

w " ObII IL Il, W a.
If Freedom will never.
shrek until kosciusko
falls, it will be as mum as
an oyster all its days.
K0sciuskO is the best
town in one of the best
counties in the State, and
the STAR is it's prophet.
The county seat of Attala
has an immense business
and can afford to make.
small profits on big sales.
The Chicago minister who
charges the groom so cents
extra for kissing the bride
never saw the girls of Kos
ciusko.
OnI merchants pay more
for cotton than Meridian,
and the Neshoba farmer
finds it to his in Lerest to do
Ihls trading here.
MIR. Roane, Bradstreet's
man recently in the city,
says that Kosciusko is the
best town in the State with
two exceptions, and that it
is the equal Of those two.
Tommy (who has just re-
ceived a severe scolding)-
Am ] really SO bad, man
ma?
Mamma-Y e 8, Tommy,
you are a very bad boy.
Tommy (reAectively) :
Well, anyhow, mamma,
think you ought to be rea
darn glad | amt twins!
The longest name on re
cord has been unearthed il
! the neighborhood of Lex
'ington, s. c.. and is as fol
lows: Benjamin Bathurs
Kosciusko chronicle., 1892-10-14

Benbow William Henry
Jeremiah Andrew Jackson
Singo Simon Peter George
Washington Johnson-no
kin to the editor of this
paper.
"Do you know what bull
doing ISL" asked a man of
an old farmer. 81 thought
I did," said the granger;
I"but the bull wasn't doz-
ing; he was only making
believe, and being in the
middle of a forty acre lot,
| naturally had to make
pretty quick time to reach
the fence ahead of him"
yes" said the Vermont
clergyman, II consider il
all right for a minister of
the gospel to trade horses;
but as a matter of policy,
he should trade with some
one outside Of his own con.
gregation."
Wyoming is the one State
in the Union in which wo-
men will vote for President
and Vice President this
year.
According to the last CEN
: sus, there are 249,273 In
dians in the United States.
Good IN It's Place.
The onion is q homely
plant,
! And rank as most that
grows,
And yet it beats, to mix
: with soup,
4 The lily or the rose.
: How do you like the SrAH
i to-day?
Kosciusko chronicle., 1892-10-14
The OCCASION,

The STAR makes it's very
best bow o you and hopes
to be neatly folded in your
pocket and carried home to
the family.
On this day Kcsciusko is
making a Trades Display
that has become annual.
Our city is the natural out
let for the trade of many
counties. She has a large
territory from which to at
tract business. The town
is growing. The business
men are prosperous. They
pay more for country pro-
duce and sell their goods
for less than in most towns
Splendid residences adorn
our streets. Prosperity
smlles upon us. Kosciusko
is the best town in Central
Mississippi. 1t is therefore
fitting that We should each
year invite our friends and
nelghbors from the country
to a carnival comnlelnora-
tive of the splendid achieve
ments ot our people. BE-
hold the TRADES DISPLAY!
KosciuskO is the queen
cotton city of the State,
population con sidered. 1t
received more cotton last
season than Aberdeen, a
town more than twice oul
size. 1t received 1000 bales
more than Starkville and
West Point combined, eacr
of which places is as large
as kosciusko.
Miss Oldun: Johnnie, nam'
the four seasons. Johnnie
Pepper, vinegar, salt ant
mustard.-Life.
Kosciusko chronicle., 1892-10-14

If Freedom will never
shrek until kosciusko
falls, it will be as mum as
an oyster all its days.
Kosciusko chronicle., 1892-10-14

The longest name on re-
cord has been unearthed in
the neighborhood of Lex
ington, S. c.. and is as fol-
lows: Benjamin Bathurst
Kosciusko chronicle., 1892-10-14

Kosciusko is the best
town in one of the best
counties in the State, anC
the STAR is it's prophet.
Kosciusko chronicle., 1892-10-14

According to the last CEN
sus, there are 249,273 In
dians in the United States.
Kosciusko chronicle., 1892-10-14

The county seat of Attala
has an immense business
and can afford to make
small profits on big sales.
Kosciusko chronicle., 1892-10-14

Wyoming is the one State
in the Union in which wo-
men will vote for Presiden t
and Vice President this
year.
Kosciusko chronicle., 1892-10-14

The Chicago minister who
charges the groom 90 cents
extra for kissing the bride
never saw the girls of Kos
ciuskO.
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While the Cleveland minstrel 5 wera PLAYING
In Norwich Conn. on "Wednesday last. IN n.
cident occurred which shows how thos" who
apparently carry the ilghtest heart IN their Of
forts to Nmuso often force their Gaycty
through sheer Will power.
1T Will he Temrm hered that during tho irSt
part Of the entertainment John Queen and
barney Pagan ara introduced and take their
places on the end. On the night in question
MIR, Pagan was standing in the WINGS made up
aud ready to 90 ON, The orchestra was tcGln-
ming the music that was his cue. when n mes
srnGcr hoy handed him II telegram. M lagan
tore open the yellow rnytior" and read:
Father IL d"ud. Cone HON" NJ once. May"
F0ran instant Mr., Pagan Put hi hpnd H. his
eyes. tn"n. tho music having finished. he
cgl,mp le,t the bit Of iil.oncnei paprr in his
hand. shut his teeth, and went ON. Strau Cely
enough. tho ilrst lines put to him by the inter-
lucutur read us follows:
Well Barney. how Is your fatherT
Hes gone"
."GoncT d. YOU, mean that no is dead2'
Yes. he's dead"
We'll. he led an upright life"
"IoS. and ha died upright. lie was hung"
Those in the wng5 who Wee aware OF tho
cirrumst aurys WATCHED Mr. fagan closely. bur
al the change they Ia irlr't were the hard
lines In his face an SGT lHw. whlth showed
oven through his makeup. All through the
scene he carried out his part bravely. hut when
II was over he came into the wings and broke
down. crying like a baby. And there were
many Who cried with him.
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The Cabin hoy and the Cook.

From the Tdnkeo Blade
SAYS the cabin boy to Dnah. tho cook.
And q tear fell round and great.
~ won't bear the yoke Of every OIL poke.
An take OF my cap to tho mate.
For I've a notion the Indian Ocean,"
And ho stood up proud and free
Has no cabin boy that IL better than Oil
Lot MIN taks on his hat to mt"
Hor on dar. chile" says Dlnah. the cook,
An lean yer yere to me.
You amt no boss clAr way oreross
This yere hull big blame sea.
Han't yer seen IL happn how tho mate to the cAp'R
Takes on his hat' 90 lOnyl
Yous awful brnsh. you young w'ite trash.
Jes' lArn ware you belong"
Delay there. Dinah y SAYS the boy to the cook.
Don't git Ell hot eE . stove.
Did you ever see II happ tibet our OIL cAp'n
Tips his hat to any coysr'
ivy, now you're wrong" says DinAh. F." Go longl
Jump overheard an swim.
For he'd be Jonah II he didn't smoove de owner
An tip his hat to HIM"
"Avast there. Dlnah" says tho boy to the cook,
Your sails IL to much spread.
The owners sumner. n twenty thousan' tonnsr.
An he keeps his hat IN his head"
"BrsAk on dar. chi!el break on fob srwhilsl
Here do merchant ines de SWIM.
An dats wOts de marter wen he wants his charter
Den do capn tips to him.
"Sas sns %.rsnsntr AZ the boy lisa wheels
"LawsN Dinah said. "let me III yo' head
WY some kline err sense an stulli
De merchants seller, \ tral'n teller.
An no wants to sell, yer seei
80 he ben down nat an he take OF he hat.
SAN wALrIn Fom
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TIE FEMALE "SIiIESE TTINS."
A Pair OF Pretty Girls Wonderfully and
Fcnrfuliy Joined.


In THE SUN few days ago reference was
made to q pair OF Indian "Siamsse twins"
who are about to DO exhibited all over tho
world. and particularly at the Chicago Fair.
These twins are pretty girls who have been
taught to play several musical instruments. to
sing. and even to dance They are joined to-
getier as were tho Sinmese twins. but the
junction is OF bone. and not OF skin and flesh
twins: This junctIon. too, is four inches long
what the form Of u hump, and this keeps til cir
chests and little stomachs apart. With this
difference they aroa We'll formed any other
and their four little hands either rest on the
Shoulders. They stnnl as il leaning on ono
one advancing pushing the other backward;
course. locomOtion is very slow.
When. they sit down thoi- legs are doubled
roy sa 6 a4h
feel hungry Mt the same time. and when they
lie down both fall i, asleep t2gether They aro
one concluding sentences, the, other has be-
gun. Hadhika and Dhudhika. for SO they arc
hardly possible TO distinguish them, 1hoy
we're porn In village called Soapnra In tho
any way defective.
w Heu " DecalnO known IN inc Nlnge fnAt
these Children We're born so joined together.
the villagers decln red that, they We're an, in
near them through fear; they refused T.. tell
the parents. who were very poor. anything;
Tahsildnr. however, in spite OF what tho Rrah-
Minis snid to dotor him. went t. th"ir house
and helped them in time to save th"ir lives.
money 10y exhibiting the children. Inls they
did. and at the time their present manager
got hold OF them they wore exhibiting tho
phenomena in tho far interior.