The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-06-01
THEIR WIVES.
TIE BETTER HALVES OF SOME OF THE GEN
TLEMEN SPOKEN OF IN CONNECTION WITH
THE PRESIDENCY.

TIE BETTER HALVES OF SOME OF TIE GEN
TLEMEN SPOKEN OF IN CONNECTION WITH
THE PRESIDENCY.
Correspondence Cleveland Herald,
WASHINGTON, D. c., May 2l.--In prepar
| ing brief sketches Of the presidential can
| didates, il is not easy 10 define the limits
Of the illuminated circle. No less than
ten or twelve Of the distinguished ladies
reside here at the capital, each the centre
OF group Of attached friends. While the
merits and graces OF each are sure 10 be
passed upon as in the light Of possible de-
velopments, the comments are the most
kindly; and ] have yet to hear an express
sion of positive choice as indicating which,
above all others, should be crowned queen.
MRS. W. r. MORRISON.
The wife of the Hon. William r. Morri
son, Of Illinois, gentleman who IS consid-
cred IN the Democratic party very proml-
nent dark horse, y is plump and rosy, with
dark hair, and animated countenance. This
lady is gifted with that rare, precious quail
ity which enables It's possessor to put every
person around her at ease, difusing sun
shine and blessing wherever she moves.
This talent would be most available in
shaking hands with thousand strangers,
what no queen, except an American queen,
is expected to do. Mr. Morrison's many
friends rejoice in the acquaintance of his
atiab!e and admirable wife,
MRS. L. b. WAsHBURNE.
Mrs, Washburne, lady Of French de-
scent, speaking the French language with
fuency, is pleasantly remembered here
since the time Mr.. Washburne was mem
Der of congress, and later member of the
cabinet, during which time he acquired the
fattering sobliQuet Of Watchdog Of the
Treasury" Mrs. Washburne is described
as petite, darkeyed emotional, fine con-
yersationalist an enthusiastic, warm-heart-
ed friend AS mistress Of household she
was alert n faithful mother Of numerous
children, yet ever ready to entertain, on
short notice, Mr. Washburne's constituents
and not only so, but to enter with zeal in.
to their plans. Her spontaneous benevo-
lence found ample scope when, as minister
to France, Mr.. Washburne, through that
terrible seige Of Paris, found his hands and
heart full in relieving suffering. In this
way the Washburnes became endcared to
many who cherish for them profound cs-
teen and gratitude.
MRS. SAMUEL j. RVNDALt-
Prominent among the wives OF the prpsl-
dental candidates we would mention Mrs,
| Speaker Randall, a woman who comes from
an excellent family, having fine educa-
ton Mrs. Randall is 4 so and stout, and
in manner quiet and seit.poised. As
speakers wife, she receives homage quite
equal to that offered TO the wives Of cabinet
members or supreme judges Thus every
Monday during "the season there is fut-
tering of fashion and gayety around Mrs.
Randall making just about as much i'm.
preston on that lady as would so many
butterflies. Mrs. Randall pursues the high
aim OF rendering her home throushIy com
Portable for her husband and his many
callers. How wei. she fultills his holy en-
deavor may be OWNED by the tender word
by which Mr.. Randall always addresses her
-"Moiber'-as il hel gentle influence re-
minded him Of a mothers love. The ED.
est daughter Miss Mary, winsome young
girl, is the special pride Of the father and
the helpful companion Of the mother in
fulfilling the rather burdensomc social en-
gagement that deyolves on the wife Of the
speaker. Mrs. Randall is devoted 10 the
church OF her choice, the Presbyterian. As
to matters of dress and style Of living, Mrs,
Randall is str!king.y unambi,ious,
| MRS JAMES O, BLAINE.
Mrs. Blaine is fair.haired, tall, rather
stout with distinguished carriage, and Il