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promise had sinister sound in pri =.

l promise had a sinister sound In Prim.
I roses ears.
j After dinner, Miss Abigail disan-
! peared in her bedroom, opening from
the Kitchen. .'Come in here. I'VE
something to show you,'' she called,
after some time.
Primrose found her seated on the
floor before an open bureau drawer.
her lap full of little cases. You we're
asking me about your pas relatives 2
she said, amiably, motioning Primrose
to draw up chair. ''I've got a little
more time'n usual so mi ght as we'll
show you their pictures.
This is your pas mother at the acre
of 49,. Twist it round till you can
see. Those old daguerreotypes are
queer about that. Susanna Martin
was considered a good lookin' woman,
but you'd hardly guess it from that.
This is Uncle Ebenezer Hardinp-
Methodist minister over at Knox's
Corners; and this is sophronia Hard
ing, who married Mason
| Queer enough Primrose found them.
but she listened politely to the fam
lily history, breaking into little peals
of laughter over the old-fashioned
names. s1}.4.., = ~
Miss Abigail looked at her sus-
piciously over her glasses. s'What
pleases you sop she asked, stifly.
'"Such funny names,'' Primrose said,
deprecatingly.
"Funny! What do you call your
own? What under the canopy made
your ma call you by such silly
name?"
II was born on Primrose day" the
offender urged. ''That's why they
called me Primrose"
''Never heard of anybody called
Fourth of July or Christmas! There
were lots of good family names to
choose FROM" In her heart she
sighed because Tad had not remem-
bered one-then frowned at her weak
ness. abigail is homely name" she
thought aloud. $50
II like it 'cause it's yours" Prim-
rose said, timidly,, strol>ing fold of
the others calico dress.
II was telling you about Elnathan."
Miss Abigail broke in; but she had
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Primrose perched on the upper step
watching the rising moon. Primrose
heart ached for mothering. And til,
New England woman, schooled to re
preston, was ashamed of the strong
desire which urged her to take tn.
tired child on her knee and coax thu
smile back into her brown eyes.
Been to school, 7 s'pose,'' she said
with an effort at sociability. How die
one talk to little girl?
'No, ma'am." Primrose politely
twisted around to face her.
Gracious goodness! A girl of you1
age!"
Primrose flushed with embarrass
ment. II wasn't strong she said
alphabetically, $50 mamma taught me
at home. I can read pretty well-and
can recite some poetry"
"Poetry!"
Primrose looked doubtfully at this
new relative. She felt that she was
not making a favorable report. 81
can speak little FRENCH she con.
tinued, "and have got as far as frac-
tions," in desperate haste, for Miss
Abigail's sniff was expressive.
''What can you do?" the curt voice
came from the shadow of the vines.
'Do?' Primrose locked her small
fingers nervously together. "Why, I
don't do much but-play. Oh, I can
Dance" and she frightened "I'll
show YOU"
Miss Abigail gasped in amazement.
But Primrose had sprung out upon
the grass, now flooded with moon
light. Posing herself lightly she
commenced a soft humming, then
threw up one round arm and began.
Miss Abigail did not know how heavy
the little feet felt or how thickly the
tears crowded behind the long lashes,
as Primrose tried to dance into her
aunt's good graces. 49,.
every pretty" was her comment, at
length. qualified with - "children
didn't dance in my day. It's time you
were in bed"
In the east chamber, with it's
chintz curtains and dragon paper,
that had rejoiced the heart of small
Thaddeus when he visited the farm,
his little daughter slept. If the door
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NEAT SHIPPING BOXES.
In Making Them LiEhtness Ii the
Most Important Item to BE
] Kept In Mind,

My Indignation has often been
aroused by the excessive rates which
I had to pay to the express companies
for forwarding packages containing
eggs for matching, rabbits or other
live animals, etc. For. long distances
these. rates are often prohibitive. A
few weeks ago | shipped a pair of rab-
bits to Tennessee, and although the
animals were not full-grown, weighing
scarcely eight pounds together, and
the box was made very light, I had to
guarantee the payment of over So ex-
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How to Mark Fruit Jars

Set the glass jars in row, either full
OF empty, and with a soft brushidipped
IN thick white lead paint give each jar
a sWlpe. You will thus have blank
label permanently applied The name
OF the contents. date, ETC., may after a
Few hours be written with the point Of
q wire nail, not on, but clear through,
The label, thus defying time to efface or
mold to blur it. A damp sponge or rag
can pc made to bring the writing out
clear even after years Of dampness In
the cellar. says an exchange.
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creal1ed IN the dead of night, AM
somebody tiptoed in to see if the chile
was covered, only the angels knew
Primrose dreamed that her mothe,
kissed her.
Thenceforth began strange expert
ences for Primrose. The tangle O.
bright hair was, confined in two tigh'
pigtails. Miss Abigail. taking frigh1
from her own growing satisfaction
in "goldilocks," felt that thus she
nipped vanity in The bud. For thu
same reason, combined with neatness
the dainty frocl1s were covered with
long-sleeved, high-necked check
aprons which Primrose's beauty-lov
ing soul abhorred.
She had been at the farm nearly q
month when one morning at break
fast Miss Abigail said abruptly:
Il spose. you think you want some
crackers tomorrow o., -5ls .s
'Crackers?" Primrose's eyes grew
large with wonder. -.
e'Firecrackers, of course. Don't
look SO wild.''
II don't know what they are
Primrose tried to modify her objec-
'tionable expression.
'Land! Why, you know what day
it is?'' - /.
.t:Yes'm; Friday.
\ Don't you know about the Fourth ?
tSakes alive! Your father used to tear
up the whole farm that day. Nor why
we celebrate ?'' ..#ss5t5 b
Primrose ventured weakly obody
told me-" '-,.',-:
J, Miss Abigail strobe to the small
corner shelf and took down a .ding,y-
covered volume. ''It's time you knew
some history" she said, syss'but i can't
stop to tell you now. At least YOU
can read the Declaration Take it
out under the big walnut. Never
mind about the dishes this time" Il
And Primrose, struggling over the
long words, wished she was at her
wonted tasks.
Coin to celebrate, Britisher 2"
called roguish voice from the gate.
and Sam Sackett hung over the pick.
cts. e
Primrose shook her head. II don't
know" she answered. ''How does one
celebrate?''
Lots of noise. Begin early, keep il
up all day. Crackers torpedoes-
rockets (when there's any money
left). S-s-s-fz-z-z. bang!" with a clash
OF the gate and warwhoop to reen-
force his description.
Primrose jumped and Sam grinned
wickedly. "Bill and I'll be round to-
morrow to show you how" and his
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1900-06-28

standards are four feet long. the others
are three feet eight inches. Cleats at
Y, bolts at X. The bolt holes are six
and one-half inches from top end of
back and eight inches on front stand
ards. The width at top should be just
as wide as common scoop shovel, saw
II inches; spread the bottom to 16 or
is inches, to make it stand rigid.-E. S.
Hewitt, in Ohio Farmer.
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New Use for watermelon,.

A Georgia farmer is said to have be-
come the pioneer in new industry
namely, making sirup out of water
melons. BE cuts the melons in halves.
scoops out the pulp, runs it through a
cider mill, presses out the Juice and
f then boils the liquid for IL hours over
a hot fire. Out of $40 melons, worth
s. or $6 at wholesale; he gets 80 gal.
Ions OF strip, and markets the product
at SO cents a gallon. The refuse il
red to the hogs, cattle and chickens, and
the whole operation is very profitable.
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Sure Deatl,,.

Mrs. Cobwigger-I'm afraid some
thing has happened Freddie. II haven't
seen anything of him since morning.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES! He's only
having q good time with his fire.,
crackers. fst4
Mrs. Cobwigger-No, he isn't. I
would not let him have such things.
I bought him one Of those harmless toy
pistols.
CobWigger- Run, woman, and get
me my hat. guess he's down at the
morgue before this.-N. Y. World.
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Fourth OF July.
Benny, beat the dish-pan!

Benny, beat the dish-pan!
Tommy, bring your drum!
Sammy, save your breath to blow!
Dicks harmonium!
Bobby, take your tin fife!
Sue, you're marching well!
Jimmy, keep in step there!
Alec. ring that bell!
Fire the cannon crackers.
Give a cheer now. boys!
What Is this day meant for,
But to make a noise!
Frances Amory. In ST Nicholas.
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HANDY BAG HOLDER.
Eor All Ordinary Purposes 1t Ia Just
rs Good rs the Contrivanccs
Sold in Stores.

1 send rough drawing of bag
holder have used for some time and
find it all that can be desired. The il
lustration explains itself; the back
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N,}5AB|dA|l's.
44FouR7H.H$2

dipped
his nose deep in
the clear water.
He closed his eyes
slowly with a sat-
is1ied expression
on his equine coun-
tenance, then ele-
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rerfp!q2!gF5n Av
'h)vIL,1i44''1

III" ~ a
III !. !: !:
WA.I.AcIG mortal day,
NtTlSYHlAE BY all her children
GWM m blest
I'll III III Nj l%P1A \ From Names rough
IIM M M w. headlands f "a r
AlN w NN VII away
NlW I'M Nh To the prairies of
ST 3 the West a
S.. Whereer our starry
With beauty fold on fold,
Is told beneath the azure skies
The tale that ne'er grows old.
The glorious deeds of Lexington
Still in their luster shine,
And fame doth crown the sword and gun
That fought at Brandywine;
From loved and haunted Valley Forge
True heroism comes,
And In the grim and icy gorge ..g .....-
Is heard the sound of drums.
Again the Continentals march
Adown the wooded glen, ...- ..-.
And there beneath the starlight arch
Ride Marion and his men;
The bellman, old, eXpectant stands,
A "rebcI' to his king;
The bell rope in his eager hands,
He waits prepared to ring.
Aye, back from years forever gone
These scenes and sounds still come,
And freedoms fair, immortal dawn
Is welded to the drum;
The hero chieftain, Washington,
By honor guarded sleeps
Where southwark far toward seas of sun
The broad Potomac sweeps
Ring! every bell throughout the land,
Let loyal hearts be gay;
Beneath one flag we proudly stand,
For this is Freedoms day;
Let anthems rise from coast to coast
And echo DER the sea;
Be this our nations proudest boast:
"Our lands forever free"
II. c. Harbaugh in Ohio Farmer.
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This little boy said he was bound to have
fun
At the expense of the old. Thomas cat:
Twas the Fourth of July when he fell
Off the fence,
And didn't know where he was at.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-01-15
FIRE DEPARTMENT BALL.

The twelfth anr ual ball Of the Relief
Association of the Portland fire depart
ment is to ts held Thursday evening.
Jan. 18th, in City hall, and judging
from the advance sale Of ticksts n large
number of citizens ars planning to be In
attendance. The several committees in
charge Of arrangements have been labor
ing hard for the success Of the ball, and
those who attend are to be assured of an
enjoyable evenings en.ertainmsnt A
handsome souvenir programme and dance
order is being prepared, and the enter
tainment to be Furnished during the
evening promises to be strong attrao-
ton In Itself. Chief Engineer ii. N.
Eldridge is to be chief marshal for the
ball, assisted by Lieut. Il. II. Eaton and
Chas. Eldridge as aids. with assistants
appointed from each company. All fire.
men are requested to attend In full uni
form. Portland IRE fighters are always
loyal and brave and perform we'll their
services. and it Is due them at the hands
of an apprecistive public that the atfsir
shall re made n decided success, as she
money Ia for the benefit of the relisf
fund of the tiremen's association.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-01-15
PRAISE FOR LEARY.

Washington. January l3.--Cai ain Nc
Gala, commanding the U. S. S. Newark.
has written ltttsr to the chief of the
bureau of navigation, In which he makes
the following statensnts:
"On our way across the Paoin3
stopped at Guam for the purpose OF coal
ing. In the governor and his si.tant,
Stafford, you seem to have selected the
right men for the places All the officers
at the station are doing their utmost to
Improve the condition Of the psvpis and
In obtaining Information which will
make IL better known. / feal sure the
governor is exceptionally we'll dttsd for
the position and rat his administ ration
will bring great credit to the navy de-
partment and will be satisfactory to the
country.
Looking at the question from . pure
ly commercial point of view, feel satis-
lied that every dollar spent by the gov
eminent on the island Of Guam will be
returned to our country In hundred
fold -
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-01-15
va 1HE LIGHT SHIP.

Collector Moses received letter from
Congressman Allen Saturday evening
In which the Congressman states shat De
oaIlsd at the lighthouse department In
Washington aud that drawings had been
made for the lightship soon to be an
chored outside Portland harbor and that
bids would be cnlled for as soon as prac-
ticabls. Congressman ALIENS letter was
IN reply to a Communication from Col
lector Moses. which WAS mailed nearly
two weeks ago. A day or two after his
Inauguration into office Collector Moses
held conference with Capt. Coggswell
of the Lighthouse board CT this district
as q result Of which the collector COM
municated with the congressional repre-
santativss n.rsgard to the lightship. The
collector also SAINT q copy Of q communi-
cation received by Collector Miiiiken in
which it was stated that two tenders
and other work were on the list before
the Portland hghtship and as the facili-
ties for building were not adequate to
the handling of all iightships at the same
time, the work In this district was conse-
uuently delayed.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-01-15
RIVERToN PARTIES.

A subscription dance of young society
people was held Saturday evening at
Riverton park. the party consisted of
about GO, and they were conveyed to the
park In two special cars. Dancing was
enjoyed during the evening, followed by
q dinner.
Monday evening at the Casino, a
sleig Il ing party Is to to entertained.
Wednesday evening, MIR. Henry u.
MsrriD, treasurer of the firm OF Randall
g. MoA lister company and party OF
IS, arc to enjoy the evening at the park
Friday evening the n illksn-Tom linson
company and their emp loyes, in ell par
about 5, are to have q supper.
The Lumber Dealers association will
held banquet and business meeting at
the Casino next Saturday evening.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-01-15
MAX O'RELL'S LECTURE.

Below Is synopsis of Max O'Relrs
lecture to lie givn at City hall. wednes-
day, January "a. under the auspices of
the Young Wone ms Christian assooi-
alton, on Amsrioan Society:
Does the typical American exists The
American is decidedly inquisitivs. An
American makes himself at home. A
friend and adj nirer II you like. Ameri-
can activity illustrated. A terrible en-
counter with reporter. A little fable Of
the Americans. Anglo-Saxon mixture
In Americans. Manliness and gsnilenass.
Political society. The .aIistocraoy OF
blood. The aristocracy of money. The
al istocracy Of intellect. Shakespeare In
Boston. American humor. The future
of America. Bilious biilionaires The
liver pilI,. A Chicago millionaire " hat
the aim of life should ts.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-01-15

shifted Its position and now lies in Broad
cove In the coastway.
1.-The objects OF li,sliest interest to big
crowd OF spectators nlong the water
front yesterday were five Clydesdales--
handsome specimens of horsetissb, which
were brought from England, aud will be
shipped from here to parties In Canada.
They arrived on the Doualdson liner Kee-
nun, Capt. Horsburg. which steamed
into port yesterday with a general cargo
aegregating about 90 tons. The captain
reported very stormy voyage. heavy
winds and high sea- He says that his
ship did not leave as was published on
the same tide as the Norwegian OF the
Allan line. As matter of fact the steam
er did not sail from the tall of the bank
81.
Another arrival yesterday was the
reutonio of the Hamburg-Amerioan
line, Capt. Kuhleweiri, Ia command.
She arrived at Ga M, coming by way
of New York, She came light.
The oil steamer Atlas arrived early yes
tsrday morning and the steam tug Gypus
King brought In three harges with plas-
ter, from Windsor, N. s., bound to Now
ark, N. j. The barges were three and
four-masters and were rugged very much
like sailing vessels.
The Herman Reesing arrived with 3. 90
Holsters for N. +. 1refethen.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-01-15
TIE SHERIDAN RIFLES BALL.

We are pleased to announce the eleventh
concert, drill and ball of the Sheridan
Rifles which occurs at the Auditorium
on Tuesday evening. 1t Is hoped that all
will respond 20 the call of the boys. for
they are indesd worthy Of a large patron.
aye, for they have never refused to help
any organization that asked for their aid.
Also this is the first time for some years
that an opportunity has been offered for
the numerous friends that the company
Is said to have to show their appreciation
in practical manner.
The music will be furnished by the
American Cadet band and is to be espsc-
tally arranged for the concert and dano-
ing upon this oerasion.
The drill is TO be n most complete illus
tration OF all movements executed by a
full company, the manual Of arms and
bayonst exercise.
Then comes the dancing which will be
under very competent management,
which means that everybcdy's enjoyment
will be the FIRST thought Of the Aids, as
it Is at all Sheridan affairs.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-01-15
DEATHS.

In this city. Jan. IL, Henry A. HaT ding. aged
g. years l months 22 dsys.
Funeral on Tuesday afternoon at o'clock.
from his ute residence. 24O Cumberland street.
Boston papers please copy0
In this city, jan Is, Lizzie Florence, daughter
OF Emma + and the late Georgei A. Thompson.
aged 25 years 3 months IA days.
Funeral on Tuesday afternoon az O'clock
from her mothers residence, Sd Thomas street
q In this city, tDeering dist Jan. ID. Hannah
Webster, widow of the late Henry {. Stark.
formerly OF Fryeburg. aged SO years months
In this city. Jan. Il. Mary A. Mccue, wife of
John A. Barry.
Notice OF funeral hereafter
In this city. Jan. IL, Margaret A. Bradley,
wife OF William Logue. aged 46 years.
Funeral Monday morning at $50 O'Clock
from, her late residence, 40 Monument street
1Seryices at the Cathedral of the Immacu ate
Conception at 10 o'clock.
In Old Orchard. Jan; II Mrs. Hannah c. Gil
In Newport. II. l., Jan. 10. Alice Dow Chur-
chill, wife of Capt. Charles c. Churchill U. ). A.
In Norway. Jan. 8. Mrs. Matilda C.. widow
In Lewiston. Jan. 4, Mrs. kmily B., wife OF
VIM. q. Emmons, aged 81 years
In Bangor. Dec. IS. Sarah A.. widow OF Jos
In Bangor. Dee ~ Mrs. Mary Ray. aged
In Bangor, Jan. o. Robert E. Jameson. aged
In Watervilie. Jan 9, Hon. Levi +. Beolhby.
In RocklAnd, Jan. 4. Mrs. Mary j. Phillips,
In Bangor. Jan. .. Jonathan Perkins. aged e5
In Bangor, Jan. .. Robert Z. Jameson. aged
SO years months. :.
the late Stmu-l Burr. aged 10 wears Q months.
In Lewiston. Jan. Z, Charles IL. Huatnxton,
In Paris. Jan. 4. Reuben X. Eastman, aged
In tieors et ,wu. Jan. 5. John Mains, aged
56 years.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-01-15
HAULING LOGS ON WHEELS.

Gardiner, January lathe head Of
one Of the most extensive numbering
concerns In this section, who has just
returned from the woods, says that the
reports which have been published about
the probable ourtailment Of the out OF
timber this SEASON, owing TO lack of
snow are not we'll founded, but that on
the other hand operations were progress
Stag as generally a. usual In all parts Of
the Kennebeo river sectiou. All the
largs operators are wheeling logs, and
Others will begin doing so next weak.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-01-15
IN MARINE HOSPITAL.
Harry Arteveldt OF Bay City,
Michigan, Now There.
re was stabbed az Eassport and Ar
rived Here Saturday ny steamer.

Harry Artsveldt Of Bay City. Mich,
who was so eeriousIy stabbed ON board
the Gloucester fishing schooner Henry
W. Longfeilow ct Eastport, Saturday.
Jan airy q. by Curtis SNOW. was brought
O, this city last saturday on ths steamer
state Of Maine, aud IL now In the Marine
Hospital for treatment.
IL Will be remembered that this stab
hing sffray. an account Of which was
given by the Associated Press, resulted
In the sevtring of an artery and vsin
In A rtsveldt's right leg on the inside,
lust below the knee.
Inquiry was made at the hospital yes
terday az to the mans condition, and IL
was learned that 1t lie still serious as the
bsndagei artery has tendsncy to break
open. Evsry effort, however, Is being
made to save the leg. and 1t Is hoped by
the doctors In charge that amputation
will not be necessary.
Arteveldt Is well known In South Port
land where he lived mt the South Port
land house for several montha He came
there last summer rs second mate OF the
barge Gerona, and remained until about
two months ago. when he shipped on
the fisning vessel with John II. Turner
and Lewis ID. Dietrich, both South Port.
land toys.
The letters just received from Turner
and Deitrich confirm the recently pub
Iished reports of the brutality Of the at
tack on Arteveldt. and express the great
set sympathy for him and his mother.
de- lighter and sister vino are living In
Bay City. Mich.