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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-12-21

PRESENTED BY NEw-HAMPsHIRE TO CoMMEMo-
RATE SEA COMBAT.

One of the purposes of Captain ". Fl. Brownsen
in bringing the bati lip Alabama TO the Brooklyn
Navy Yard last Monday to have permanently
attached the tablet presented by the State of New
Hampshire The Legislature Of that State, soon
after the construction of twin ships to be named
the Kearsarge and the Alabama respectively, had
been authorized by Congress passed bill appro-
priating a sufficient of money to have designed
and made for each of the ships with the consent
of the Secretary of the Navy and by the courtesy
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-12-21
4 WoMAy CONTRACTOR BPfNcs s,,,r

Magistrate Voorhees, will decide :, ~
Island court next week who ovns a.. ,, ,ne Oonty
Eoad which stretches ,-cross the meadows fr'r.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-12-21

self. He was taken with fit Of vertigo, and fell
to the floor, striking his head He was found
by his valet who summoned me. 1 called in
meningitis. This afternoon a representative OF
the Board of Health called upon me. and ex-
planned the case 70 him. He Immediately issued
the death certificate"
SKETCH OF HIS LIFE.
Mr. wesendonck was born in Elberfeld. Ger
many April "a, 1917. He received his academic edu-
cation at the gymnasium OF his native town. He
studied law at the University Of Bonn and at the
University Of Berlin, and was admitted to the bar
at Dusseldorf He the son OF a prominent
merchant and manufacturer. He of the
leading spirits of his community who arose against
the constitutional government when in 1913. the
flame of republicanism spread throughout Europe.
On the suppression of the revolution by the Ger
man Government Mr.. Wesendonck OF the
group of revoiutionists sought refuge in
America to escape capital punishment Carl Schurz
gees and the friendship of the three men dated
from their exile.
In 1859 Mr. Wesendonck gave up his drygoods
business at Philadelphia and removed TO NewYork.
In 1850 he assisted in the organization OF the Ger
mania Life Insurance Company, and was elected
president which office he held up to last year, when
he resigned He acted as consulting director until
several months ago. when he became too feeble for
active work.
Mr. Wesendonck was director of the German
American Bank and of the German-American In
German Savings Bank He belonged to the Cent
ury Association and the Merchants and Downtown
clubs and the Liederkranz and Deutsche Nerein he
leaves two sons. Macmillan and Walter A, and
one daughter. His MaXimilaD sailed from
Southampton yesterday TO attend the funeral, which
will he held upon his arrival
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-12-21
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tongue. Three sizes-all above the ordinary
$325, $3.75 and $425.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-12-21

Supplies still hdvaey unbrOk your
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disappointment And
nowhere
mastoy and joys for childhood, % shown here
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-12-21

AIR weather your favor has onged this
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satisfying of holiday And though
when small parcels labor lighter
delivery workers; shall handle
small
You knowing will
kinds of goods and broader
esewheea goods character and
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the immediate obtain the
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ng good books for yourself Ony dollar
monthly payments
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-04-19
Heart md stomach.

The masculine characteristics, as
well as the feminine, begin to show
themselves at an early age. There are
Q small boy and girl In the city who In
q conversation the other day showed
this very noticeably. The little girl is
and the boy couple of years youn-
ger. The former has habit while she
Is dressing of talking to herself. Arm,
go In" she will say as she puts on one
garment, and Foot. go In" as she puts
on another. The small boy had noticed
this and spoke to her about It.
why do you say Foot, go In and
Arm, go IMP" he asked. Why don't
you say Me go inY"
why. 1t isn't me that goes In" re-
piled the small girl; at is just my foot
or my arm. What Is me- anyway
The small boy thought earnestly for a
moment.
"Why, me- is your head and stom-
ach," be finally answered.
mo-" said the small girl; II think
me is your head and heart" which
proves positively that even In early
years the ego OF the man is his stom-
ach and that of the woman her heart
New York Times.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-04-19

N WAS A LITTLE, SAWED OFF, SUN DRIED
CHAP.
relied rife on his shoulder, while from
a belt about his waist hung three dead
rabbits. Four or i've lank. hungry
looking dogs trotted along at his heels.
"Say," he said when he had come up
to the horseman, "air you thinking OF
going to the squlre's?"
"Well, presume So" the other re-
piled impatiently. why else would I
be inquiring the wayT
Thought maybe you just wanted to
know"
81 want to go there, and I'm In q
great hurry. l wish you'd tell me at
once which road I must travel"
81 will do that. stranger. Yes-sir-eei
Got business with the squire, I reck-
0nT
"Yes."
Something about law%
Eyes; have case in the squirrels
DDurt, and I'm going over 70 try it."
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-04-19

and pretty soon, as Conyers and the
squire rode in the opposite direction.
there came TO their ears the following
words, sung to no particular tune:
'old Mr.. Coon. mighty big and fat.
Up tree way down in boiler.
Wilder Wheeler done Timed old Jim Cobb.
Wouldn't had her done II for a dollar
Conyers burst out laughing.
THAT certainly beats all the matri-
monlal affairs ever l saw or heard Of"
he said.
The squire looked up, surprised.
"Why, there wasn't nothing wrong
about II, was thereT he asked.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-04-19

how It nd be. Tires tfms7 now BOB
Rix has set the day and etsfted oyer
here to marry you. ana every tine he
has gone OF chasing after coons and
rabbits and never got here. what's
the use Of footing with hip any moreT'
Jim Cobb" the widow said slowly,
II reckon thkf amt any" T%-Ssx'Nl
"Then s'pose we hitch"
"Just as well guess. But while
we're fooling around about II I might
as well take smoke"
She took cob pipe from her pocket.
filed II with tobacco and then put a
live coal on top OF It with her fingers.
She wiped the suds from her hands oc
her apron and said:
"I'm ready"
Cobb arose. slouched over and took
hold Of her hand. Squire Beeson stood
before them and went through the
ceremony which made them man and
wife. When 1t was all over, Cobb
went back and sat down on the log and
resumed his whiting, while the bride.
q homely woman Of 20. returned to her
washing.
Conyers Informed the squire Of his
business, and the latter came out and
mounted his horse to ride back home.
They were just In the act Of turning
away when there was a rustling
among some corn that grew by the
yard fence, and the next moment Rix
sprang out before them, holding his
gun In one hand and O coon In the
other.
Sorry kept you waiting, squire"
he said. but had to have that coon.
and l tell you he's fine one. Just
heft him once. win you. and see how
fat he Is.
''old Mr.. Coon clumb. up tree;
Thought he mighty mart.
Old Mr.. Rix took up his gun. 80
Shot Mr.. Coon through the heart.
well, squire, amt no use Of fooling
around here. If me and the widder's
going to splice up. we might as well be
at It."
II guess you're too late, Rix." the
squire replied. "The widow is already
married"
E Rix looked around at the woman.
then at both.
rs that so7" he asked. disinterest-
edly.
'It be-" the woman answered. indus
triously continuing her rubbing. II
reckoned you wasn't coming"
Didn't send word I'd be long as
soon as got this coonfv
II guess. but got tired fooling with
you. Coon could "a waited"
"Coon wouldn't do 1t, but lowed
you would"
"Well." the woman said conclusively,
'talk amt going to do no good now,
Bob Rix. What's done can't be un-
done, and l don't know as I'd have 1t
80 II could. It's about six Of one and
a half dozen of the other betwixt you
and Jim Cobb anyhow. l reckon,
though, you're going to give me that
coon for my wedding supper, amt
your
Don't guess I am. low to eat him
myself. / must be a-going. Kind Of
sorry you didn't wait for me, MIS-
Wheeler. am for fact. Well, 'en,
goodbyp
Rix turned and started Off down the
road. with his six dogs at his heels.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-04-19

IN FESSENDEN PARk-The beautiful resi-
l. dence of Il. Vinton Earl. situated on the
corner OF Deerng and Noyes SITS, niue lawn all
graded, lot being very large. ll0x2oi feet. COM
prislng Il, 500 fl. Queen Anne style, with broad
verandas half way around the house; front ana
rear vestibules; rich leaded windows OF special
desi On rooms large, IL in number; three nre-
places one terra Gotta lp reception hall; dove.
Jailed quartered oak floors In reception nal and
library; cypress finish with walls covered with
costly paper having raised figures OF unique
design :; porcelain bath; slate sink and slate
trays 10 laundry; Portland cement cellar; Rich
moini hot water heater; lighted by electricity;
the foundations and chimney tops are OF green
stone granite. Fessenden Park Is unqnestion-
ably the most desirable residential portion OF
Portland. No house costing less than 5000:
can be built there and then II must be 40 feet
back from the street line. Another nne resi-
deuce on Noyes street is offered at an excep-
tionally good trade; No. 3s Noyes street. For
price. terms and full particular apply to GEO.
W. BROWN, IL Monument Square, office OF the
Portland Electric Light Co. Al
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-04-19

A young man on horseback was rid
ing through that section Of Missouri
known as Postum Ridge. He was In
very good spirits. and as he cantered
along the road, which led across D
stretch of native forest, he airily whis-
tied the tune Of some gay old song.
After awhile, however. he came to a
point where the road "forked." He
ceased his whistling and refined up his
horse. He was perplexed, for be had
no idea which Of the two branches he
should follow in order to reach his des-
tination.
While he hesitated. undecided what
Co do, the silence was suddenly broken
by a sharp, cracked voice which gave
forth, with some semplance or Singing,
the following original lines:
''Mr Man came cantcring down the road.
All so peart and gay,
But hrst thing Mr.. Man knowed
He'd up and lost bis way"
The stranger turned and cast
glance in the direction from which the
sound Of the voice came, and over be-
yond little neld he saw man sitting
on top Of high rail fence. One lsok
was enough to identify him as native
of the Ridge. He was little, sawed
of, sun dried chap, past middle age.
and wore long hair and little wisp Of
scraggy chin whlskers. He was bare
footed and In his shirt sleeves, had on
an old weather beaten, sharp pointed
straw hat that had lost its brim and
pair Of overalls patched with all kinds
and colors of goods from broadcloth to
red flannel.
"Sayr' the stranger called. II want
70 60 to Squire Blossoms. Can you tell
me which OF these two roads must
takeT
"Guess you mustn't take neither one
Of 'em," the man called back.
why? Doesn't one OF them lead to
Squire Beeson'sT
Eyes; one of 'em does"
"Then why mustn't take that oneT
"'Cause for several reasons"
"What are those reasonsY'
swell, first, the road amt yourn, and
you got no right to take what don't be-
long to you; second, you amt got no
place to put the road IL you was to take
It; third, you can't take 1t nohow,
cause it's fast to the ground. Ha, hal!
you are very cute, aren't you" the
traveller said sarcastically.
"Widder Wheeler says I'm cute as a
bugs ear, and she knows. Widder's
powerful sweet on me too"
"Well. how shall go to reach the
squlre's place."
'Td go hossback If was you. see
ing's you got boss"
Blame it all, which of these roads
shall travel In order to get to my
destinationT
Thought you wanted to 60 to Squire
Beeson'sT
81 do"
"Then what you asking about which
road you'd travel to get to that other
place forT
what other placer"
"why, that destination
"Oh, pshaw. man, what's the matter
with you? Squire Blossoms place is
my destination"
"Guess you're off about that, mister.
/ know squire's place like book and
every dinged thing on it. and If thar's
any destination thar don't know any
thing Of it."
"Well, then, which of these two
roads shall | travel in order to reach
Squire Blossoms place? Is that plain
enough for your
Eyes; now you're talking sense. II
you'd asked me that at first, l could
have told you long ago."
81 hope you'll be so good as to tell
me now"
The man climbed down off the fence
and came slowly across to the road.
He carried an old fashioned long bar
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-04-19

81 am not I wish to goodness you
would direct me to Beeson'sw
why, yes, will do that right away.
Yes-sir-ee! You want to get thar as
soon as you can, don't your"
"Of course l do"
al kind of suspicioned you did. Il
the squire expecting your
"Yes."
"well, he won't be there"
"How do you known
Hes got an appointment at the Wild
der Wheeler's about this time. and it's
powerful important"
as that soT'
"It air."
what Is he going to do at the Wild
ow Wheeler's"
"Going to marry a couple.
"oh. say, Mr.. Man. don't you know
I amt got time to taryf
am late, and squire Is waiting
Wilder and me for to marry
The stranger looked at the little old
man in establishment as he sang these
impromptu lines; then, In spite Of his
vexation, he smiled.
$50 understand" he said, that you
and the Widow Wheeler are to be mar
ried todayT
II don't know anything about your
understanding. stranger, but we're
sure going to get married. I'm on my
way down there now. You'd as well
come along and see the fun, for it's on
the road to the squire's."
The old man struck Off down the
road In brisk walk, and Conyers jog
ged along after. They had gone a
short distance In silence when sudden
ly the Postum Ridger burst into song
again:
~ went down to the widder's house.
Told her my name was Rix,
Said il she didn't marry me
I'd be in a dickens of fx.
Old Jim Cobb he come along,
Asked her to marry him,
Wilder she shifted up her nose
And says, You're little too late. jim
Pretty soon one of the dogs gave a
deep toned yelp away OF over in the
woods. The old man stopped and lis
tened. Soon there was another yelp,
and a moment later other dogs Joined
in on the chorus. The old man began
to grow excited.
Stranger" he said, chats a coon or
a ground hog"
"How do you known Conyers
asked.
Tell from the way the dogs bark.
They afn't never 30 earnest as that
over a squirrel or rabbit"
He darted of into the woods, but
when he had gone few steps he stop
ped and called back:
"You go on down to the widder's and
tell her and the squire that I'll be thar
after awhile"
what are you going to dof" Con-
yers asked.
"Going to get that COON"
"And delay your weddingT
~Of course. Wilder will wait, but
coon won't"
Conyers rode on down the highway,
and after a time he came to q little
log cabin which stood at the foot Of
q high bank. In front of the cabin
a horse was tied to a post. Just over
in the yard a woman was busy getting
out a washing Of clothes, while near
her two men sat on a log engaged In
whiting. Conyers refined up at the
gate and asked:
"Is this where Mrs. Wheeler livesT
az reckon So" the woman answered.
SIS Squire Beeson hereY
HE are" one of the men replied, ris-
ing from the log. That's my name"
"Well, fell in with Mr.. Rix up the
road a way, and he requested me to In
form you that he'd be here shortly"
"Whar is he nowT the woman ask
ed.
"He went over In the woods to catch
a coon the dogs had freed"
The man sitting on the log laughed.
He was long. loose jointed, bony
specimen Of Postum Ridge humanity,
and his dress was scarcely an improve
ment on that Of Biz.
"dfs Wheeler. hs said. II told you
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-04-19
BY THOMAS P. MONTFORT.


"Then you're one OF them mwyers,
Dir your
Eyes; 1 wish you would direct me-"
81 will. l see You pear to be in q
hurry. and I won't stop you. What did
you say your name might beT
II didn't say 1t might be anything,
but 1t is Conyers."
"Conyers. ehf Reckon you don't hap
pen to be a son Of old Bob Conyers.
over ON the Ridge here, who was sent
to the penitentiary for stealing hossesY'
mo, sir, ! do not"
81 lowed you couldn't be. Maybe
you're a son of old Dick Conyers, what
was hung for killing his wifer'
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-04-19

NOR SALE-At Peaks Island. land and cot
tage corner of Island avenue and Sterling
street Six rooms on lower Nat; all laihed and
plastered; large piazza aud bay windows; never
falling well of water. Land enough to build
another cottage. good investment. For
terms apply to j. BREWSTER. eud of Union
wharf. or evenings at loi India street, Portland
Me 122
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-04-19

Cumso-One thing may be said in IA
vor OF the English generals in South
Africa.
Cawker-What Is that?
'They haven't begun to write for the
magazines. Life.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-04-19

EARN at No. Yarmouth, rs acres estimated
200 NJ lumber 1900 cords wood; cuts nine
tons hay. plenty OF water. House / 70 story.eu,
barn 42x32, one mile to high school and church,
on main road, IL miles to Portland. Inquire j.
NJ. PRINCE. Price S14oO II sold at once. No
brokers, R2
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-04-19

EOR SALE-.Near Union Station, a new and
desirable one family house, nine rooms.
bath and toilet. good cellar furnace heat. hot
and cold water and everything modern and
convenient will be sold at once. l.. W., Press
ONCE. 1871
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-04-19

n > choice house lots In Fessenden Park. lt
90 Will pay Investors to buy and hold any
land that can be had at reasonable price so
near the heart of The city OF Portland. Price Is
cents per foot and upwards which Is much
lower than less desirable lets are selling q mile
plap ii desired, 20 per cent down and balance at
s per cent interest People desiring 10 build
and purchase on installnent eau be &C.
70 GEO. w. BROWN, Il Monument Square.
III
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-04-19

EOR sALE-Fancy lot OF jobbers masons'
IL pole and extension ladders. All kinds OF
ladders constantly on hand. Thoroughly built
safe step ladders for house use, zoe per foot
REUBEN WESCOTT, 1877 Lancaster Lin
colin street, foot of Myrtle. Telephone No.
a3sA marf6di2w
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-04-19
WANTED 100000 IN GOLD.

II the readers OF the PRESS will get ont theI
old gold silver 1ewelry bring or send II to us.
by mail or express, we viii remit imme-
diately money or check for full value, as we
use IL In our factory. MckENNEf, Manutae-
turing Jeweler Monument Square. maredu
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-04-19
RAILROAD WATCHES.

The kind that win pass inspection. We carry
the largest stock OF X. II. Watches; Just the
right kind at the lowest prices. and we Will
give you time to pay for them. MCKINNEY,
THE JEWELtR. Monument So. feb2ida
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-04-19

G ToRR TO LET-At 26T Congress street APP
- ply to JAMES CUNNINGHAM, III Con
gress street. dec23du
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-04-19

OsT-Between Falmouth Hotel and Union
~ Station, a small red leather sample case.
Kindly return and be rewarded. FRANK
HARRINGTON. Falmouth Hotel. l<A
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-04-19

ITO LET-FuTnisbed house on Pleasant Ave,
.Woodfords, nine rooms besides bath and
laundry, pleasant and sunny. extensive grounds
with grove and orchard. Inquire at 81 PLEAS
ANT AVENUE. IL
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-04-19

VNOK SALE-Beautiful suburban residence
II and stable IL acres land highly cultivated,
large orchard, choice fruit abundance OF small
fruits, Deering section, on electric car line :
must sell. w. II. WALDRON & CO.. $50
Middla streat AL
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-04-19

NOTICE-Goss & Wilson, auctioneers, re.
~ moved to i54 to 100 Middle st, corner OF
Silver St diff
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-04-19

TOR SALE-House lots at Woodfords, FAST
per foot; land is rapidly advancing and now "a
the time 10 secure lot at old prices. Easy
payments. Call afternoons. DALTON, 90 kx-
change street 2Su
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-04-19
WANTED SITUATIONS.

WANTED-A French lady desires position
w for the Paris exposition. Address q. II.
DANIEL AZ Concord So, Boston. 1872
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-04-19

G ITUATIoN wANTED-Young swede wants
- place as coachman In private family.
Good references. Kindly address No. 10
WINSLOW ST. 1871