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Show Nevertheless the Wyandotte did not move that day. Farrand was In constant communication with the rebels at Pensacola, but nine miles away. He knew that within 48 hours the confederates would demand the surrender of the navy yard, and he hoped the way to occupy Fort Pickens would be opened also. Farrand knew the very hour that Victor M Randolph would present his confcdeiate forces at the gate of the navy yard, and was there to receive and welcome him, dressed in the full uniform of a United States naval officer, while Commodore Armstrong was kept in ignorance of the whole affair, and dul not know that the confederates.' weie approaching till they weie reported at the gate, and the two coinmixsloners selected by the governor of Flotilla were conducted to him bv Fan and All the details of the surrender were conducted by Farrand. even to the punishing of, the faithful old quarter master for refusing to haul down the Hag in sin render when ordered to do so by Renshaw This faithful old seaman was William Conway, of Camden, Me lie had obeyed the order to stand by the hallyards, but when ordered lo haul the flag lu capitulation be said: '1 will not do it. sir' That Is the flag of my country, under which I have seived many years love It; and will not dishonor It by hauling It down WAS BUILT CENTURIES AGO NEW ENGLAND HOUSE NEARLY THREE HUNDRED YEARS OLD. Erctd la an by Son of Gov. Wlnthrop Excellent Exampl of tho Early the WOMANS corner Pretty Decorative Work. MOUNT MELLICK AND HEDEBOW Massachusetts house. Farm- Boston One may read In the early history of New' England that CapL William Fierce u one of the "most esteemed and aci ouijdlshed navigaHe commanded tors of his day ' three at the ships which brought the Pilgrims across the ' raging main, and he was master of the Mayflower when she went from England to Salem In the year 1620 lie had the full confidence of (!o Wmthrop, and received lmpoitant commissions from him. and always irovtd woithy of the trust. Miles tilamilsh, John Eliot, Itoger Williams. Sir Richard Salton-tal- l and Gov W inthtop s wife crossed the Atlantic with (aid Fierce, and he had the distinction of being something ol a literary light." fot he prepared a copy of the first book published in the colonies This was 'An Almanack for the year 1619. calculated lor New England by William Fieiee. Mariner" He was one of the first sc led men of Boston, and In 1634 he lived iu a little bouse of his owu on what la now State street. In Boston He was one of IS men to whom "Fulling Point. now the town of Wmthiop, a suburb of BostoD. was allotted lu 1637, and here he made his home for the rest of hla Bojouin on eaith, which was not long, for he was killed by the Kjianiards in tho West Indies In 1647. His widow and soli sold his Fulling Point" holdings to I vane Wlnthrop, who was the sixth son of Oov. Win-throand that is why the house that Capt Fierce built is called the Wln-- ! throp house, and It is believed to be the oldest dwelling house now standing In .Massachusetts Deane lnthi op w as b ft In England to finish his (Incut urn when his father came to the wild New England shore," ami he did not arrive until the year H!3i, when he and his brother ceal the foundation, stem and rope stitch, used for lines, tendills, out lining, etc . sand stitch clotted ovei iu Intermediate rows avoiding Best for All Form of Ordinary House- spaces one dot coining just under another hold Ue Care In WaahTng la a closed loops decorating open leave Matter of Vital Imporand coral stitch doing the same, but tonhole stitch almost covering two tance. halves of a leaf has French knot ol Moant-melltcwork, strictly speak- another shade placed down the mid ing, Is white upon white. A new kind die. double chain sewn down with a recently seen la color on whltey different shade: three leaves are done In light blue bars al ternatlng with a row of dark bln French knots, the oval buds being worked In two rows of wheeling one iu between the cither The uppermost flower la done In pale blue, the cential satin stltcb petal having two winked In weaving stitch on each side, all being outlined by a single thread of the light blue couvhed down with u darker shade Authorities on the subject say Hed ebow embroidery originated in lien maik, Hedebow being the name' of a brown calico, or tolle grosse, which locality In that c.iun'rv wheie this spo Is ecru In lint. The dead white used clal embioiderv Is much done by the for old mount niellick woik Is too hard peasants Furiously enough. It is obfor the color permissible and charactaining In Italy v ry much Indeed It can he brought to groat perfection and teristic of the ni w style The objects for which this work la suited aie all those of ordinary housi hold use wh.ch lend themselves to dec oi i M "M s tea tray, and cloihs cushion covers, sachets, laundry baas, woik baits, tea cosies, etc. The cottons wash perfectly In BLIND MAN CHECKER ADEPT. hot soap and water it ordluaty care is used No soap containing alkali should Challenge All Player and Has Deever he employed in washing colored feated Even Pillibury. embroidery, noi should the work he left in a wet heap. All the soap should Philadelphia. Can you play checkbe rinsed out and the article quickly There Is a blind man In Philaers' dried and ironed damp as It lies face who can beat you, no matter delphia downward on linen placed over a blanket, so that the relief, if there is any, should not be flattened. Among the stitches used In Fig. 1 are found tho following: Chain stitch In two rows, worked closely together, fram- elaborated to a large extent, so that ing bars sewn down with a contrast- the possessor of knowledge in the ing shade: satin stitch worked evenly wdy of variety of lace stitcheB can and closely so as completely to con- - utilize it. EMBROIDERY. j j fully-covere- (I) ' j sole-boar- cans fi'er in th Abigail. Deane the founder of the Wlnthrop town ot Groton, la Massachusetts. He married n stepdaughter of President Punster, of Harvard college, and imitated the other New Englanders by having A large family, nine children being born to him. and he outlived all of them, (Bmg iu 1704 at the age of 81. house Is one of The old Wlnth-cq- i the al oldest house now stauding In New Engla.nl and the Wlnthrop as-oclatlon has cec a fm nrod for the pur- pose of purchasing and preserving this ancient landmark, which has bees but Uttle cha,.g"d since It was built. John FIRST PATRIOT OF WAR. Monument to Memory of William Conway Unveiled at Camden, Me. A memorial to William Conway, the first patriot of the war of the rebellion," has just been unveiled at Camden, Me, the native town of the war hero. He was a bailor In the United States naw, and while on duty at the Pensucola navy yard. January 12, 1861, was ordeied by one of the officers of the yard to haul down the American flag this officer and others proving unfaithful Conway refused to obey the ordei The facts became known, and Con way teevived he thanks of the navy department through Secretary Welles, anil a gold modal was presented him by about 150 New- England men living in California In honor of this sailor the memorial just unveiled at Camden was elected The memoiiul consists of a huge bowlder, to which has been affixed a bronze tablet, beating the following Inscription William Conway's loyalty to his country and his flag was made the subject of offi lal reports In connection with the court martial of 'apt. Janies Armstrong, who was In charge of the United State's navy yard at Warilngton, near Pensacola. Fla, at tho time of its dlsgiaceful surrender to the confederate forces Capt i ms! rong, who was a veteran In the naval service became at the Wairinglott navy yard against Ins own protest that he was too old and too feeble for duty In that lie exeiutive officer was climate Fen and and be lulled from New Jer Next in rank wiib Lieut. Ren scy. THE DEANE WINTHROP HOUSE. (Efforts Arc Being Made to Preserve It Properly.) well on to 300 years ago Judge Sew-- ! all records m his fann'kis and delightful diary that he ationded the wedding of Mercy Wlnthrop In the west room of the old house In the year 1700. When the house and land passed from the hands of the It was owned and occupied by such Dotables as Gov Jame Bowdoln, Lady Temple and by her daughter, who became the wife of Gov Thomas Lindall Winthrop One will not find In all New England a better example of the early New England fa inhouee, and It Is a landmark well woithy of pi enervation It Is the intention of the Wlnthrop association to put Into the house a cob lection of Winthrop idles and add another tsi tin mieady considerable number of FlUr.in and Puritan collections In New hnglaml Wtn-throp- a i now. Renshaw had to do the work with his own hands and then he and Far-ran- d set about punishing the old qnar-to- i master by putting him In Irons for his fidelity to the old flag. Conway's heroism In the affair waa flrst recognized by the Judge advocate of the court martial, A B. Magruder, who submitted to the secretary of the navy the propriety. Justice and policy of bestowing some mark ot approbation The life story of Quartermaster William Conway is quickly told. He ran away from borne at the age of 12 and enlisted in the United Stales navy, never afterward returning to make his home with bis people for any length of time. Ills whole life was spent in the servin' of his country Tho positions he whk h were occupied boatswain's mate, eaptaln of the top, master at arms and quartermaster. When the Maine loyal legion began in Investigation of hero Conway'a career a year ago Maj H 8 Hurrage, the recot dei, .wrote to Rear Admiral J. B. C'oghlan, commandant of 'the navy yard and station at New York. He replied that William Conway, quartermaster, 69 years of age, Dative' of Maine, was admitted to the hospital at that gtathxn from the United Slates ateamer North Carolina and died November 80, 1865. The hospital records show that bin remains. were burled 1ft the naval cemetery In New York, but the 1 bhaw, of lViin-i- Ivaniu They married slaters, southern wont en, whose every sy mpathy was with tho cause of the southland in the great y struggle then being pieclpitated. Far rand and while nominally the support of the aged conunmamlaht, were In leaJlty r (inspiring lo have the navy yard surrendered to the Florida rebels The confederate states had not yet been formed. January 3. 1561, the headquarters of the army at Washington sent an order to Lieut. Slemmer, of the army, who was commander of the three forts, to take measures to secure the Jobs Thompson is the blind chamHe lives at 251 North pion's name Warnock where many of the mot scictiHflc (hooker, players In the Fulled Stales have called on him and n,t their Waterloo. Thompson has a crude little board that was made especially for him, the square being sunk In the wood. One set of men Is square to match the holes and has a little groove on one ilde. V hen the men have only a single value these grooves are turned downward, but when they reach the Wn row the grooves are turned up- st-e- '"" 1 "' Vos Tie other set of men are the usual checkers and with his delicate 09COOSCCGCCCOCOSCiCeCOOGOOOOGGOOQOOOOGOGiOOOQOOQ09000 touch Thompson can distinguish between them as readily as anyone who ' has the full use of bis eyes. Forty six years ago Thompeon's vision left him. He Is totally, absolhi, id. 'It was about 15 years utely ' Suggestions for Two Very Enjoyable a letter of the alphabet and a ago that be determined to learn to Entertainments. ulen ,11 of tin Pecan pUv chcckeis and has bis little board 10 The firm syllable is a color of made. Tie game fastlna'ed him and A Farewell Party. the human cy e be has been (laving luelnut steadily ever A young com spondent signing her A"er this con e- -t a nut hunt was s'nce, part of the time professionally. inns for indulged In. 'he hunter finding sdf "Pai-.y- " lor su the For several years be has been a a "Fan-wed!whether the' most nuts reulvi-pa ty a copy of "Open-,nregular ft atu"e at the Nin'h and Arch person giving the enlei lain'iient is of a Bmr," and Twice anJ he will play ttiere streets supposed to furnish everything Told Tiles' w is tlo consolation prize. attain this year. He meets all comers A hostess provided tiro icfieshments U .li: MI.KRI and rarely loses a game. and entertainment for her guests and "Oh, It's a beautiful game," he said wTiat means that mnsl be our lnquuei HANDY PLACE TO WRITE. to a visitor who called at rapturously ' There aie no spo by everything h's house. "There's no end lo H. rial games for a "farewell" partv. Desk Which Folds Into the Bureau himself admitted to me that JOHN THOMPSON. jPillsnury The cejjtei piece on the table is usualor Chiffonier. (A Noted Checker Player Who I there's more In It than there Is in ly significant of the occasion', such chess, and that's a good deal for Pills-burBlind.) as a train of cars, a steamboat, a toy ! A very convenient article to have In ,to say. you know. Poor dray loaded with trunks, and the everv He was a good opponent, the is a writiiig desk of how well you play. He has defeated souvenirs or place cards are A table Is not alsome description Plllsbury. Matthew Priest and half a kind of opponent that a man likes to The Conway Memorial and Tablet. and trunk candy boxes filled with a satisfactory place on which dozen other professionals despite the meet. ways . If the friends of the small a He talked about the game as If it forts in Pensacola harbor from seizure fact that he can not see as much as going away guest wish to contribute ray of light and has to follow the were a masterpiece of art or music by Biirpii.so oi assault, consulting first It a is towards a parting gift, very game In his mind with the assistance and with unerring acuracy he workej the comm.imlant of the navy yard, pretty compliment to do so A silver out the problems. of his finger tips. who would probably have Instructions drinking cup, a Jewel case or traveling to coopetale with him sewing rase are all suitable Or the This oidoi rcaclu d Lieut. Slemmer affair may he a "Farewell" shower, Januaiy 9 but lie knew verv well that each guest bringing some appropriate he would lie unibli- - to hold the three Even letters, little remembrance. Gabrielsons Mind Plans Devices from an eel to a bear, and a violin forts with lint 16 m n He dcr Idcil to books, boxes of confectionery, etc , are which he declares will give a cheap While Muscles Dig Ditches. abandon Forts Mcllea and Barrancas, very acceptable, and it Is better not instrument the high tones of an ex- which were on the main land, and oc to have any et scheme of entertainone. is He also pensive contemplating cupv Fort l'lckcns, winch was on Sanment. Let every one talk without other and larger Inventions. Hut Rosa island at the mouth of Iensa restraint. is poor, he says, and It cos's ta ccda hai bor to A Nut Party. a new Invention on the money put Calling on the commandant of the market He insists, though, that if The fall with Its frosts makes nut navy yaid Lieut Slimmer found that his patents are to make any one rich parties In the country seasonable olllei r was in ret (dpt of orders that it will be Gabrlelson, and so he Is For the unfortunate mortals who canfrom the navy ib partment to cooper waiting for the right chance to get not enjoy a genuine outdoor party, with him in his measures of deate start. In the the next best Is to have one and K'eelved from Capt Armfense, Gabrlelson Is a Finlander. He came house. Decorate with autumn foliage, of assislame In to this country 17 years ago. He strong the asstitanee branches of trees and make the rooms the services of wav, including pveiv broken peaks English an aspect as assume just as wood.-the Supplv and "Wyandotte possible. The riwifriindote said Umr he did not Forgot to Invlts the Guests. After the guests have arrived, have remore or think that be could hold 'he naw yard there Fifty ago years a lot of old chestnut" played and to have sided in Northboro, Mass, a worthy If attacked, but promised sung, such as Annie Rooney," "Only to write, a desk being much more bis toinmand, together and couple known as Capt. and Mrs Lyon Slemmer An subBall." a Pansy Blossom." "After the preferable exceedingly good Being of hospitable natures, they do with supplies of ammunition, taken etc. This will make much merriment stitute, where a desk cannot be proeided to entertain some of their friends over to Fort Plcklns at 1.30 on that and will he classed as "musical chest- cured, Is the Invisible folding desk, at a tea party. They made out a list day, January 9 Then pass acorn shaped book- shown in the Illustration, the Invennuts. of guests, No sooner had LlPiit. Slemmer left arranged the menu, acttled lets, containing the following ques- tion of a North Carolina man. This on the time, etc. the office than Farrand slipped In and desk can he constructed In conjuncThe answer to each 'query tions. The intervening daya were busy so worked upon the mind of (he weak tion with a cabinet, chiffonier or other the name of a nut. ones for Mrs. Lyon. At last the hour and excited old man that he failed to 1. Its first syllable Is a spring vegeartlcly of furniture haring the usual and the good couple await- keep faith with Slemmer Farrand approached It has drawers. an the of appearance table Peanut. ed their guests. The hour came and made Armstrong believe that ft would of when front drawers closed 2. The penalty of tight shoes ordinary went, but no guests. be an outrage to cooperate with this within the bureau. When desired the Acorn. Mrs. Lyoft turned to her husband young army lieuUnnnt and so provoke A desk can Instantly be withdrawn and 3. A souvenir of South America and aald: When you Invited our a bloody conflict with the Florida state used for writing, reading, etc. The Brazil nut friends, didnt you plainly state the troops. WILLIAM GABRIELSON. desk can either be placed at a con4. Its flrst part Is a barrier of brick In this strait of failure, Lieut. Slera-mevenient height for a person while sit(H Is Destined to Mske a Mark as bourT or stone Walnut. ! said didnt the Why," captain, or again visited the commodore and Inventor.) placed above, so that ft can 5. of It makes our dally ting Invite any one, " for 1 thought you remonstrated with him for his failure while Is a be used person standing. bread acceptable. ButternuJ, Kansu City. William Gabriel son. a would do that" to keep his promise. Finally, In the When the folding section of the desk 6. Its first half Is a beverage. laborer, la also an Invento While day It Is opened out Is securely braced by presence of Farrand, Beryman and Cocoanut. Ida muscles dig ditches, hit mind Different tho commandant gave orPhll-Ber- t brackets at each side. The desk also Renshaw, 7. Two boys nicknames. Did yon uy he had bliss within bit devices for tha'ald of plans for the ders Wyandotte to be at the a slants slightly, affording proper and (filbert). H is the Inventor anil patent very hands wharf at Barrancas at four p. m. on 8. Part of the human body forms the rigid writing surface which will bear right holder of ft fish' and aqnal trap "No. I uld blisters. He rowed hi that day In readiness to transport the any reasonable weight first syllable -- Chestnut. lrl for four hours the other night which ha aaya will catch anythin garrison to Fort Pickens. Ideas for the Hostess. -1 d On-Mu- o mii-eu- news-jmpor- Pills-bury- hcmi-ehol- suit-cas- e bon-bons- LABORER AND INVENTOR. v 1 T r Two-third- s r . .yiTWwswwsw eral unknown graves In this cemetery,, and the hero of the Pensacola Incident, probably sleeps in one of them. The only surviving relative of Conway are two nieces, Mra. Louise Robbing, of Thomaston, formerly Louisa Keene, of Roekport, and MIsa Julia. Conway, of Cartjden The gold medal abovq referred lo is tiro "property" of Mrs. Robbins tufa, William Conway Robbins, of New York. Conwaya heroism was recalled to the present genet ation through the efforts of Capt. John O. Johnson, United States navy,-whwrote number of s articles on the subject for local a year ago and Interested the lsiyal Legion in preparing the memorial. The conditions found by Capt. Johnson dining his Investigation In Knox county warranted hi in In styling hla article, A Forgotten Camden Hero," for In Conways native town there wort few who had ever heard fhe quartermaster's name and none who knew of his brave act at the Pensacola navy yard. Capt. Johnson finally located the Conway medal in Thomaston, and from the two nieces above named. learned the few particulars that could be gleaned coneernlng Conwaya home life. With this as a foundation there began the planmaking for a notable celebration. Capt Johnson waa In command of' the gunboat Shokolon at the close of the civil war. having been twice proHe is junior vice commander moted of the military order of Loyal Iroglon. round j j His First Experience Under Fire. In the Army and Navy club, Washington. Gen Chaffee told this storv of Oen Carr, says the New Yorl Tribune At the outbreak of the civil war Carr left Troy as a colonel. His first engagement was at BlgBeth-- ' el, and he was a pretty green officer It happened that confederates vrore (n ambush in the immediate neighborhood, and from a safe biding place they opened fire on the nortbroners Carr, so the story runs. Instantly jmt spurs to his horse and dashed tip tt a group of officers Excitement and bewilderment were apparent unon hie young face as he approached the part' ty, "They are firing upon my Now he shouted. My God' what Is to be done?" legi-men- Youngest Civil War Veteran. The officials of the pension office think they have discovered in Lys-to- n D. Howe, of Streator, 111., the youngest volunteer of the civil war. He enlisted In 1861, when only ten years and nine months old. and served for Your months, when he was discharged on account of his youth, Ha enlisted again In 1862, when 11 years and 5 months old, and served until the end of the war. The rpcord waa brought out In connection with an application for increased pension, which was granted. |