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HAVANA MARKET.

HAVANA Feb. 27.-spsn.sh gold -S3s23Ss Hx
change quet the United states 80 days. goli "a 81
prsmlm; DO. sor, eight gold Ss premium on 70 sdoS
ifs.dis premium on Paris So. premium. sugaf FIRING
grees polarization at ~ slLas2 ses COLA per quintsL
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OIL MARlfETA

PIrrsBURc Penn. Feb. 27.-PeuOeum active. oiosef
strong. National Transit certificates opeoei al ~.
closed. 931i highesr, 9tisl lowest. 9ll+ ....
BRADFORD Fenu, Psb 2T.-Sstonsi Transit fort.nctte
opened at 02S ani closed :. 03s highest Vts; lowest
" Il Cloaranoos l92o. COZ barrels
TtrEsyuiR. Penn. Feb AN tiena tr1nst esrnncSsss
opehed al e2St highest e4is lowest ol n e'osea Wv
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LET THE OFFICE SEEK THE MAN.

70 me EdtfOr o. me Trt6Nne.
Sir why moi preface year first editorial e"ih"h
with what should be a motto Of the Republican party
Let the office seek the man? r. W. ii.
Washington, ID. c., Feb %. 1853.
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Actual cash in
Treasury vaults
over outeta landing - -. 49, a., or, p. .a.t a,a
certificates. $25o 32t tzs9yo2S9 ,he md
Deposits In banks o09o-,oSo ooloo'Vo' De0' D1'o
Net balances $3.50 s3 200 s34i O97 1911 Inc s26s02a
Tho foreign exchanges were dull but firm AT
advanced quotations Tor business as followsi
BanIxers' bills ga as 3-s and "a 81 80 for long
and short sterling respectively; $50 and o.l /.
for francs: 95 SIS and 95 SO for reichmarks;
80 rs and 40 for guders.
In London British consols were easier ae
1O2 SIC and lO2 3-S respectively Tor money
and account Money between bankers ruled az
/ i2aI 3D. per cent, and for discount of bankers
bills al 3 per cent American railways were
dull and the opening quotations Indicated 4 nv
ninnlation of lower prices for effect on the homo
markets There was no recovery however, and
the final figures were about the lowest or the day,
ven better than concurrent home quotations. 40
Paris French per cents were lower at s2;O7 l-9:
The weekly statement Of the Imperial Bank u
Germany shows a specie gain OF lO,5iO,oOo
marks -
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spiRIrs OF ruRPENrINE

CHARLESTON Feb 27.-sprts Turpen,ias firm az 39SA
sAyASyAHi Jsb. 27.-Taypentine quiet at 83c
WILMINGTON Feb. yT.-rurpsntins st>Ady M S7be
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AN EFFORT TO BREAK PRICES
MUCH APATHY IN SPECULATION
HE MARKET CLOSES STRONG AT BETTER
THAN LOWEST PRICES.
Actual sales /

eALEs AT THE STOCK ExOHANGE-FEB. 81
THE GENERAL LIST
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CLOSING PRICES OF BOSTON STOCKS.
BosrOS Fob 81 1888.
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II up and notify the Court that the jury IS unaoe 10
agree" , AL. -, IN.
wonder II Mr. cleveland has preseryed n,cs 81 1n ne
newspapers containing Governor Church's caiLpa
speeches during the time he controlled the Democratic
potics Of the State OF Few York p,rps
New York, Feb "a, 1888. THOMAS u. baiEo'
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Actual cash in
Treasury vaults
outetandin2
certificates. .....
Deposits In banks.
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so85. 27a 1924 $685.. 9S3. 246 Inc. s65t.9!2
55.553,Ss 55i63.5sj Dec. aoS,oO0
The Washington critic., 1888-01-19
NOTES AND GOSSIP.


GENERAL BENJAMIN +. BUTLER of Low
eli, Mass, pays n personal tax ofS3,06l.
EDWARD COHEN, president of the City
Bank of Richmond, Va, died last night
of heart disease.
A MONUMENT, estimated to cost about
$G50,000, is to be erected at Moscow
in honor of the late Car Alexander II. of
Russia.
TIE MANHATTAN CLuB OF New York is
endeavoring TO purchase the old Stewart
mansion, corner of Fifth avenue and
Thirty-fourth street.
THE RICHEST MAN in Bangor Me, is
Edward II. Blake, lawyer by profess
sion, and not yet 40 years of age. He is
worth between $i,0000O0 and S5,000,00O
IucKY" BALDWIN of San Francisco,
tired of losing money by the various les
sees who have had charge of his hotel in
that city, proposes hereafter to run the
establishment himself
ELLA WHEELER WILCOX has been tell
ing girls how to get good compilations.
She says they should cat cream freely,
They do; they do, Ella, and they prefer II
iced at 20 cents plate Boston Globe
BIsHoP KEANE is very busy here in
working up the Washington University
scheme. Liberal-minded men of every
denomination cannot help admiring the
pluck and energy of this talented ecclosi-
astic-[ Baltimore Herald.
DAVID HYDE, who fought at Waterloo,
attended the funeral Of the Duke Of Wei
lington and witnessed the coronation of
Queen Victoria, was lodger at one ofthe
Boston police stations the other night.
lie is SO years OF age and man ofunusual
intelligence and good manners.
MAcARoN AND cHEEsE-Breal half a
pound Of macaroni into pieces and stew
until tender in boiling salted water. Drain
oh'the water and pour over the macaroni
n cup Of milk in which has been dissolved
pinch Of soda. Season TO taste; add a
lump of butter the size of an egg, and a
couple Of teaspoontuls of grated cheese.
TIE Boston 'Giobe says of William
Whiting, the Massachusetts, Congressman
and the Wealthiest citizen Of lIolyoke,
that "he was once a barciooted, sprightly
newsboy in that place, and had the same
reputation rs q slugger among his play
mates that john l., has to-day. He made
his money unaided and is very LIBERAL
The Washington critic., 1888-01-19
MAKE NE SONG.

ont Of the silence make me song,
Beautiful sad ana soft and low;
Let the lOycliCst music sound along
Aud wing each note with wall of woe,
Dim and drenr,
A. hOpe's last tear
ont Of the silence make me hymn
Whose sounds are shadows soft and dim
ont Of the stiffness IN your heart
A thousand songs are sleeping there
Make me but one thou child Of art,
The song oth hope In last dispair,
Dark and low,
A chant OF woe;
out Of the Stiffness tone by tone,
soft as u snowflake, Wild as moan.
out Of the dark recesses fash me a song,
Brightly dark and darkly bright;
Let II sweep rs q lOyestar sweeps along
The mystical shadows Of the night,
Sing II sweet,
Where nothing II drear, or dark or dim,
Aud earth songs melt into heavens hymn
--[Father Ryan.
The Washington critic., 1888-01-19
UNDER rnn onrsrNur rnrr.

Dude with dog, to young lady See
what beautiful little animal have here,
Miss De We're.
Young Lady: sec. What kind is il?
Dude-Gondly pctting it-Shc's a rattcr,
don't you know.
Young Lady -sarcastically- yes.
lnamorattcrl
A bar Of soap ana a scrbbng brush goes
with this one. What is the difference be-
tween large landowner and Herr Most2 ?
One has his hands on farm and the
other has farm ON his hands.
in the House Lobby:
A man approaches another man: All,
Mr. Blank, good morning. I'm just going
to the restaurant Won't you come down
and take a drinb2
other Man: | don't know you, sir. /
never drink.
First Man: Oh, excuse me. | Thought
you were Member.
poP NOT.
Pop not, pop not, ye hapless sons of
clay
Girls gaycst wrcaths are made of high
priced flowers
Things that urc made to fade and fall
Ere they have blossomcd for a few short
hours.
Pop not pop not The girl oupop will
wed,
The rosy lip will GLADLY smile on you;
The softly melting eye grow strangely
Beware, young man, whatever else you
dol
Pop not, pop not oh warning yainly
In Leap Year hours as in the years gone
by;
Cash nings halo round the dear ones
And git thar" is the universal cry.
An cmbittcred soul sends in this;
oh society where are the charms,
That people so highly prize,
Where women and men are so like
a party of well dressed lies?
a Connecticut avenue man, whose wife
Is away on visit, wrote to her the other
day and added this stan2a, which he
meant in good spirit, but which is likely to
raise row;
If absence makes the heart grow fondcr,
And distance makes the dear more dear,
pray thee, do not cease to wander
And stay away at least year.
tthc Army and Navy german:
Foreigner to young Army officer And
you? Are you of the Navy?
Young Officer: No, am of the Army
and Navy
Foreigucr--bewilde
Young Officer: Yes, and you sec in me
tho example ofa part being equal to the
whole.
Foreigner, completely bewildered sinks
in the nearest chair and waits for q dia-
gram.
On the Avenue:
Smart Dude: ] smoke ten cent cigars
every day.
Young lady-who is up to snuff herself
All, indeed? Don't you think ten cigars
day of that quality are injurious to your
health?
Dude changes the subject.
In the Far West
Eastern Traveller to Western Maiden
Beauteous Maid, may ] kiss those ruby
lips?
Maiden-with significant grunt-Well
pard, that depends good deal ON whether
that shotgun IN the corner misses fire, ei
don't.
The Washington critic., 1888-01-19

DoN'T FORGET THE annual Charity
Ball for the benefit Of the Children's
Hospital, to be given at the National
Rifles Armory next Wednesday even
ing tt matter in which all citi-
zens are interested and to which all
should contribute by their presence or
otherwise. As to the character of its
management, it is only necessary to
consult the list Of patronesses.
The Washington critic., 1888-01-19

OUR ESTEEMED CONTEMPORARY, the
Post, is in favor of capital punishment
by electricity. 1t might work re-
form in the political code, as the
lightning could be made to strike twice
in the same place.
The Washington critic., 1888-01-19

A SIGNAL SERVICE BUREAU that
would let loose blizzard, like the
recent one out West, on helpless and
confding country, should be chopped
up into firewood for the freezing tax
lnNprg
The Washington critic., 1888-01-19
THOMAS j. FISHER & co,
1924 II street northwest.

E'0R RENT-i17 10TH ST. s. r., TWO.sTORY
II brick dwelling; six rooms water, gas
and porch; parking In front; S13.3O.
sWoRMSTEDT q BRADLEY, 027 j ST n W.
I,OR REyT--TO REsPECTABLE COLORED
IL people, pleasant new brick houses four
rooms; water, yards, sheds; $40 each; be-
tween 9th and 9TH and j. and g sts $ O..
SWORMSTEDT & BRADLEY, 027 i 81 n W.
E'OR REST-7.ROOM BRICK, WITH WATER
IL and gas; dO5 lth st n W.. For terms in-
quire at 0l5 9TH st IL W, up stairs.
The Washington critic., 1888-01-19

THE NATIONAL CAPITAL is again
demonstrating its popularity, its ac-
cessibility and its general dcsirability
us city of conventions. What is
most needed is handsome, commo-
dious meeting-place, such public
hall as The Carrie has strenuously
advocated and will continue to agi-
tate. The project appears to have
subsidized into sound sleep, but it will
be walked up one of these days and the
movement be given q fresh and sue
cessful impetus.
The Washington critic., 1888-01-19

Tue NATIONAL BOARD OF TRADE to-
day adopted q resolution in favor of q
postal telegraph, as it has done several
times defore. An Endorsement like
this has weight,
The Washington critic., 1888-01-19

THAT PORTION OF THE Republican
side Of the House occupied by the
overplus from the Democratic side is
pleasantly referred to as "HelPs half
ncrn ~
The Washington critic., 1888-01-19

WILL GENERAL BRAGG love the
Mexicans for the toddies they have
made?
The Washington critic., 1888-01-19
rnR RENr-nnrsEs.

All property placed in my hands for sale or
rent Will be literally advertised free OF charge
A. $. UAYWooD, 035 9th st n W.
Il0R RENT--io5 tsT ST s u, O ROOMS, MOD.
H ern improvements, S17,dO; All Del ave
W, O rs, Sf5; 012 East Capitol St. y RS, $40.
JOHN H. DONOHOE.
BOS East Capitol st.
The Washington critic., 1888-01-19

THE DIsrRIcr politicians are making
it more than ever obvious just now
that Dis trct suffrage is about the last
thing to be desired. In this, if in no
other way, they are doing the public
good service.
The Washington critic., 1888-01-19

TIM FoRTY-fRsr Kentucky Regi-
ment, u. $. V. I.--or what death has
left Of it--has discovered after twenty
two years Of patient research and in
quiry that il has never been mustered
out Of service, and is now moving TO
have the Government pay it for the
incaleulablo service it has rendered
The Washington critic., 1888-01-19
SPECIAL NOTICES.


yNrS,;>s STATEMENT OF THE FINANCIAL
btGsa CONDITION
WASHINGTON BENEFICIAL ENDOWMENT
ASSOCIATION,
December 81, 1ss7s
Capital stock paid up)........,..S $4,000 90
ASSETS:
Cash IN ks,.,,,'-.''.,.'s'.''..'S o,2ll 30
Real estate .,.....,..........,... lD,OoU AZ
Loans, secured by first mortgages. 10000 90
Interest due on loans. GIL 90
Assessments In process OF collec-
,...,.....,.,.,..,.,,.,.. 2o,UOO OO
Sundry credits, per schedule..... 1,1O1 81
Ss5,7s5 IS
LIABILITIES;
Death claims not yet duc..........S17,76 ,760 IS
Sundry debts, per schedule...... 3,1l5 %
s21 sos 90
certificate holders .,.....,.......S SOL ,27O 20
Noble ID. LaTner, W. II. Goods,
Robert Ball, Il. B. Donaldson,
Wm, j Stephenson, Thos. Someryille,
i. L.. johnson, Thos. j. Luttrell
Chas. G. Duncanson.
The above Is a true copy.
LAWRENCE GARDNER, Secretary.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
10th day Of January 1883.
A. B. KELLY, Notary Public
xlSspoLAND wArER En-. ANN w,rrp
Fifteen barrels fresh water direct from the
spring received this morning.
JOHN KEYWoRTH, Sole Agt.,
Ninth and ID SITS. II. W.
Telephone, 1922.
The Washington critic., 1888-01-19
Aeademy OF the Holy Cross,

1912 MASS. AVE. N. W.,
WIN resume first Monday m September, It.
affords every facility for acquiring u thorough
and accomplished education. The musical
department, embracing Harp, Piano, Organ,
Guitar, Banjo and Mandolin, Is directed by
thoroughly teachers Painting
In Lustre, oil and Water Colors. Special at
tentlon paid TO bookkeeping and tho Higher
Mathematics. Attached 10 the Academy Is
q Department for Little Boys.
The Washington critic., 1888-01-19

Nm. DUKE, DENTIST, 715 14TH ST N W.
~ Teeth extracted without pain, by aid OF
local application prepared and used only by
me. Teeth filed, 81. Perfect fitting sets OF
artificial teeth. Operations guaranteed.
The Washington critic., 1888-01-19

- and ID sts nw, entrance on ID st Established
- years. Thoroughly equipped. Young men
and women trained for business or official po-
Stenography type-wlitlng, aud Graphophone;
Rapid writing Students may enter any time
Year scholarship, quarterly or monthly in-
stallment rates Graduates always In de-
mand. illustrated circulars free at college
Office or by mail. II, q. SPENCER, Principals
SARA A SpTNCER Vice -priucinal
The Washington critic., 1888-01-19
DENTISTRY.

DR. s. 4. MASON, DENTIST, FORMERLY OF
Az 81, has removed his office 10 1901 Pa
ave, corner 10Th st. Cocaine and gas given.
nR.J. A, MLEAN, DENTIST,
72O Fourteenth street II W.
First.class work 40 moderate prices Gold
and Amalgam Filling. Artificial Crowns per-
manently attached 20 roots GOld-lined RUB
Der Plates; satisfaction guaranteed. Gentle
treatment assured.
The Washington critic., 1888-01-19

since 1863 The amount each man
demands is only SO, 5ss even, and VIC
are pleased to know that with the
amount of surplus now in the Treas
ury the Government can pay these
suffering patriots, and not feel the loss
at all. We would suggest in this con-
ncction and in the very kindliest
spirit, to these battle-scarred veterans
that they be mustered out rs soon as
their pay, with the amount added,
which may accrue until their names
are removed from the muster roll, has
been given them, because it is cruel
to expose them to further pcrils by
field and flood and to the nameless
horrors of bloody war We sincerely
hope no miserly economist of the
House will oppose the passage of n bill
to rcmunerate these noble and daring
Kentuckians, who for twenty-five long
and weary years have been by day
and night, in season and out of season,
ready to do their country's bidding
and have never yet asked for pay.
Pay2 Perish the thought Their
able leader, too--Captain Amos Shin
kle of Covington-is worthy of equal
recognition. lie is q millionaire, liv-
ing in a palace, and though the 49,
is not needed to keep the wolf from
his door, il would serve in some slight
degree as testimonial to the noble
soldier of a Republics gratitude. Vet
Grams of Kentucky, we are with YOU
RECENT INQUIRIES among the theatre
managers Of the country, relative to
their views on tariff reform, show
The Washington critic., 1888-01-19

COUNTRY PROPERTY FOR SALE.
20 acres opp. Alexandria. Va, near the
Government Magazine.
30 acres, imp, S miles from city, on 9TH
st road.
40 acres y mile from Denning's Station,
improved $4,000.
80 acres - miles from station, on Beming's
road.
8 acres near Benning's station, $1,000.
15sI9 acres in Anne Arundel Co, Md, S5, 900.
UNIMPRoYED GEORGETOWN PROPERTY
FOR SALE.
The Washington critic., 1888-01-19

They ARE GOING to have big mill
tay prize-drill at Austin, Tex, next
May. If the managers are short on
points they can get few by applica-
tion to the managers of the late Ma
tional Drill in Washington, or Of the
late international Encampment at
Chicago.
The Washington critic., 1888-01-19
Martyrs COMMERCIAL COLLEGE,

313 SIXTH STREET NORTHWEST,
Near City Postoflee.
Fall opening Sept. I5. Catalogues free on
application at College Office, on INST ioors
from n. m. TO % p, m, or by mall
i. q. MARTYN, President.
@. X. URNER. A. NJ. @. E. Principal.
JOB PRINTING.
UNHOMAS MGILL s co.
Successors TO MoGlll & Witherow),
PRINTERS AND sTEREoTYPERs,
11O7 Il Street N W. Washington, ID. C-t
GOOD WORK AT FAIR PRICES.
ID o. POLKINHORN,
Book, Job and Poster Printer.
oa2 AND eal d STREET NORTHWEST.
Near corner seventh street.
The Washington critic., 1888-01-19

WE ARE NOT worrying ourselves
over the penny-postage question,
Every letter that goes from this office
is one sent anyway.
The Washington critic., 1888-01-19
EDUCATIONAL.

nRAWlNG SCHOOL - ARCHITECTURAL,
Monday and Wednesday evenings, from I to
o. Apply on class nights, or from o to 4:3O, to
GEO. B. PHELPS,
1907 h ST. Sd floor.
The Washington critic., 1888-01-19

Mr.. ARDUcKLE may find consolation
in the fact that while he may have
. strained at gnat he did not swallow
q Campbell.
The Washington critic., 1888-01-19
REAL ESTATE.

JI0R SALES BEAUTIFUL BUILDING LOTS,
il IS.6x90, to wide alley, on Sd st east, bet
j. and L north, east side; gas, sewer water,
CHAS. A. MoEUEN,
The Washington critic., 1888-01-19

WorLD the President be so dead
against" protection if the Republicans
and Mr.. Randall put the Billiards
manufactured in Manitoba on the list
of dutiable goods at 1000 per cent. ad
caiorcm and ten times that much
specific duty?
The Washington critic., 1888-01-19
E0R RENT.

EOR RENT-BUILDING COG + ST W;
II well located for office purposes; can be
leased for a term of years, or will be eX-
changed for smaller property.
SWoRMSTEDT & BRADLEY.
The Washington critic., 1888-01-19

RECENT INQUIRIES among the theatre
managers Of the country, relative to
their views on tariff reform, show
that they are unanimously opposed
TO any extension of the free list.
The Washington critic., 1888-01-19

Foh SALE
Corner lot, 115 II front and 6i II deep, near
Dupont Circle; this lot offers an exceedingly
fine chance for block of buildings and can
be gotten cheap.
NORTH WASHINGTON REAL ESTATE co.
The Washington critic., 1888-01-19

TOR REN1-THE VERY DESIRABLE HOUSE
IL 1i15 @ st II W, containing o rooms and
bath room; all mod imps; house in perfect
condition. Apply to j. VI N. HUYCK y CO.,
1908 Pa ave.
The Washington critic., 1888-01-19

E'OR SAbE-A VERY DESIRABLE LOT ON
IL 9th st, bet L and M sts n W; 25x13S.
SWoRMSTEDT s. BRADLEY,
OD7 II st IA w
The Washington critic., 1888-01-19

EOR REMITTANCE HOUSE, COMPLETE In
IL all its appointments; well located for a
first-class boarding-house, cor Az and SITS n W.
SWoIlNSTEDr " BRADLEY,
DDz "a efraat
The Washington critic., 1888-01-19

EOR BENT-NO. 930 Il ST. N. W., 10 ROOM
IL brick house, all modern improvements;
fourth house from corner OF 10th and l. sts n
w. InQure at corner grocery.
The Washington critic., 1888-01-19

UOR RENT-A NUMBER OF FINELY FUR.
II nished houses in desirable locations by
theyear or session OF Congress, at low figures.
TH0S. j. FISHER & CO.,
1924 II st II w,
The Washington critic., 1888-01-19

JNOR SALE - 53,GiO SQUARE FEET OF
H. ground, northeast section. Will sell
single lots. Terms very easy. Price per
foot only 20 cents.
j. w. +. MYERS & son,
1928 New York ave.
The Washington critic., 1888-01-19

Il
One lot on 10th st n W, between L and NJ,
30x91, cheap II sold at once.
One lot ON 10th st n W, between Sand Il,
2Ox1OO, TO alley; price, 81 10 square foot.
Three lots on 18th st n W, 17.4x120, to 30
foot alley; price, 81 40 square foot.
AUSTIN Z. BROWN,
Real Estate and Loans.
1926 II st n W.
The Wilmingtonian., 1888-02-18
A STORY OF LINCOLN
a Remarkable Parsonage at tho White
Honse-A Very OomicaI seaueI.

Remarkable Parsonage at tho White
House-A Very Comical Sequel.
One day man Of remarkable appearance
presented himself at the White House and
requested an audience with Mr.. Lincoln. He
was large, neshE man, of stern but homelY
countenance, and Of a solemn and dignified
carriage He was dressed in neatly fitting
swallow tail coat, ruffied shirt Of faultless
tabrio, white cravat and orange colored
gloves. An immense fob chain. to which
was attached huge topaz seal, swung from
his watch pocket, and he carried a large gold
headed cane. His whole appearance was that
of a man OF great intellect, of stern qualities.
of strong piety and of dignifled uncomeliness'
u am in for 1t now,n thought the presi-
dent "This pious man means business. He
Is no common preacher. Evidently his
gloomy mind is big with scheme of no ordi-
nary kind" The ceremony of introduction
was unusually formal and the few words of
conversation that followed were constrained.
The good man spoke with great deliberation.
as II feeling his way cautiously, but the evil
dent restraint which his manner imposed upon
Mr.. Lincoln seemed not to please him. The
sequel was amazing.
Quitting his chair the portly visitor 9,
ended his hand 60 Mr.. Lincoln, saying, as
ar. President, have no bwi mess with you;
none whatever. was at tine Chicago con-
vention as friend Of Mr.. Seward / have
watched you narrowly ever since your in
suguration and I called merely to pay NV
respects. What I want to say is this. /
think you are doing everything for the good
OF the country that is in the power of man TO
do. You are on the right track. As one OF
your constituents now say to YOU. do in
future as you d--n please, and win sur
port you~ This was spoken with tremen-
dous effect.
why" said Mr.. Lincoln, in great nstop.
tshment, II took you to be q preacher. 7
thought you had come here to tell me how to
take Riehmond.n And he again grasped the
hano or his strange visitor. Accurate and
penetrating as Mr.. LiDcolns Judgment was
concerning men, for once he had been wholly
mistaken. The scene was comical in the ex-
IRENE. The two men stood gazing at each
other. A smile broke from the lips of the
solemn wag and rippled over the wide ex-
panse of his homely face like sunlight over
spreading continent, and Mr.. Lincoln was
'onvulsed with laughter
Sit down, my friend, y said the president:
"sit down. am delighted to see you. Luncb
with US today. Yes, you must stay and
lunch with us, my friend, for have not seen
enough OF you yet" The stranger did lunch
with Mr. Lincoln that day. He was a man
OF rare and racy humor, and the good cheer.
the wit, the anecdotes and sparkling conver,
Eation that enlivened the scene was the work
OF two Of the most original characters ever
seen In the White House.-Ward H. Lamon.