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National Republican., 1888-04-16
Mrs. IincOln'S Loyalty.

Rev n, ", Miner in the New York Tribune.
N"l lon" ago n woman of high social posi-
tiun said 10 me: "Whut Il pity It is that the
great and noble Lincoln had such a wife"
! asked her Ia explain what she meant by
"sUrh 4 wife" She said, for one thing,
Being ,ucn y rchrl" | have heard that
charge made for more than u quarter Of Il
century, parents have repeated II in the
presence Of their children, and even to this
his day, thousands Of people who were un-
born AT the time Lincoln was elected PrCsi-
dent, fully believe that his wife was a s2Ces-
siumi,t That She impaired to tue enemy the
plans Of the government aud the movements
uf the Union troops, and HAT many Of the
defeats Of the federal army, NJ the beginning
Ol the war, were owing 10 licr meddlCsOnle
interference, These charges, repeatedly
made against her, are not true, Mrs. Lin
coin, to my own personal knowledge, was
most loyal woman. In April 1862, visited
Mr. and Mrs, Lincoln at Washington. II
was thc week during which the battle of
shiloh was fought. Mrs Lincoln and were
together in the red room talking about the
battle, when She said to me:
MIR Miner, have two brothers In the
rebel amy, who We're In that battle, aud
hope they are either dead or taken prisoners,
You seem surprised she added, "tO hear
me express myself thus, but they would XIII
my husband ii they could, and destroy our
government, the dearest of all things to MS;
and ] repeat it-l hope they are either Gcad
QT taken prisoners. -
National Republican., 1888-04-16
The MeIhomrne Expo.ition.

Arrangements are being made for the par.
ticipation Of this government in the Inter
national Exposition at Melbourne in August
next, Consul General Morgan aud Commits
missioner McCoppin We're In consultation at
the state Department saturday with MessrS
II. L. Miller Of Virginia, and f. b. Wheeler,
of New York, who will probably he appointed
assistant commissioners. There is a fund of
$4,000 for this exposition.
National Republican., 1888-04-16
A. E. BELL g. CO.,
Property Bought and Sold,
622 18th Street N. w.
FOR SALE:


A fine piece Of business property on New
York avenue near Fifteenth street northwest.
Two fine short business lots, X street near
Twenty'hrst northwest Very cheap.
Very fine lot, n street between Seventeenth
and Eighteenth northwest, Cheap,
Very cheap lots, Massachusetts, avenue
between Seventeenth and Eighteenth streets
northwest
97,OOO feet ground, Mount Pleasant, i'm
proved by thirteen room dwelling and stable;
on best street in village, and nearly opposite
Col. Cranford's fine residence; best drinking
water from cisterns; 80 cents per foot.
Handsome farm, onequarter milo from
Hyattsyille; 100 acres good land; good build
ings; vicinity ofGen, Beale's and Riggs's farms.
Four lots Colonial Beach,
National Republican., 1888-04-16

Mu. EoGiEr IIILiIAEp has for some time
hyvr the rcigning dude actor of New Yoik
Hardly day has passed recently that he has
not been pictured by some Of the papers in
cUstum" uf the most extreme style, aud he
has been represented 10 he the hero of many 4
"mushing" episode. Not the least Oi the in.
tcrrsiing stories told OF him was that while n
member Uf Mrs, Lungry> company he wa
80 fond III her that le was In the hHbit Of
kissing Lcr shoes. Mr. Hiliard has com
plrtely surplanted Berry WALL who seem. tu
have fudtl from the public eye somewhat
since lis marriage to Miss Melbourne, of this
city. But Nj. billiard has grown tired OF the
proud position of the prince of dudes and
mnrhNs. lie has written n letter To the
papers protesting against being made
50 conspicuous Il mark for public
idiculr. say Mr. billiard
had no idea then of gaining newspaper
nutoliety other than such as my work aS an
actor might cull for owing to the we'll
meaning though miudiclous course of certain
friends connected with the metropolitan press,
! found myself suddenly thrust upon the pub
lir in = false an undiglled. and dStuSteiUl
light made no effort Ia contradict the dam.
aging effect OF the publications made con
rrrning me, because | hoped that my silence
would result mthc cessation of such publiga-
tluns. | ind, however, that my silence has
apparently been construed a. Il rOmTnenda
ton ot the statements made concerning me. ''
We fear Mi billiards protest comes too late,
When young man has once thoroughly cs.
tuhlishcd his reputation n chief Of the brigade
OF dudes and ma>hcrS II j. hard for him TO
reiegatc himself back TO the ordinary walks
of lie. The public i jealous of It's favoritr-,
whether they he dudes prizc.tighters or
hors" jockeys, Though yet Il young man, ii
j. doubtful ii Mr., BGrry wall will ever earn
NUllici"t distinction in any other direction to
Over.mnd"w aud ohlitcwte the fame he ac,
qllr"d a, the predecessor Of Mr., Hilliurl in
the Nu"ntion uI dude aud inasher, We fear
IN" position In life al both Me-Srs billiard
aud Wall / ii%ud forever notwithstanding all
ir,t,.-ig T., la, r,utrtIN
National Republican., 1888-04-16

ASGOsTUEa BITTE, j. household word all
over the world, For over Hftyyears il has ad-
Ncrtised itself by IT, merits. II is now adver-
tised 10 warn tie public against counterfetS.
Tie genuine article Il Ilanuiac tured by Dr. j
q B Si.gort d sons
National Republican., 1888-04-16
.AIuInni Machines

The secretary Of the Washington ASsocia.
tion of the Alumni Of the University of Vr.
ginia has received dispatches from New York,
New Orleans Galveston, 81, Louis, and san
Francisco stating that large and enthusiastic
meetings of the alumni in those places were
held Friday 10 celebrate the anniversary of
the birthday Of Thomas jefferson,
National Republican., 1888-04-16

Nw1 EASY, USEFUL FEET, &c.
SSS The wise for health on daily walks
depend" and thousands visit DR.. WHITE
Foot Specialist, lilG Pa, ave, opposite vii:
lard's Hotel, for tho painless treatment of
plants of the iCet 2sth year of practice in
Washington. Fee, 81 sitting for putting the
feet in order.
National Republican., 1888-04-16

clus,. t.r urihod that viii hrst sHhs'ryc
ihr interests uf the people There viii he no
delay in adopting H..
National Republican., 1888-04-16
Heath frpp ApppIp<N,

Mr.. William =. Ferguson, of 100 SiXth street
southeast died suddenly yesterday morning
of apoplcxy at his home. at an advanced age.
Years ago lie was Il magistrate lii the eastern
section of the city, under the old police form
Of government. Later he was engaged In the
grocery business, and was successful.
National Republican., 1888-04-16
s45s=s MOUNT VERNON AVENUE AsSO.
EAS CITATION.
ESECUTIyE BOARD.


Observation-Disclosures. f. W. Fox, JEFF Chand
Ter, Vim. 4, Clarke, VIM. NJ. Gait, Henry \.
Willard.
Alexandria county, Messrs. Frank Hume,
Harrison Hatch, +. II. Windsor jackson L.
SicklCs, DR.. q. Wythc Cooke.
Alexandria city-D. A. Windsor, Park Ag-
new, Robert rortner, f. A. Reed, and j. n.
Beckham.
Fairfax county-Wa,rincto Gillinsham,
Nathan W. Pearson, Maj. George johnson,
Walter Walton, and Stacey Snowden.
OFFICERS.
Hon. JEFF CHANDLER, President.
IlOS. HESRY A. WHLAi,D, Washington, ID.
C., Vice President.
HoN. N. r. HARLOW, Alexandria, Va, Treas.
urer.
Hon. f. w. Fox. NATIONAL REPUBLICAN,
Washington, u. c., Corresponding Secretary.
PERMANENT COMMITTEES.
On Charter. Legislation, and Permanent Or
gUnizaton-- Messrs. L. W. Fox, JEFF Chandler,
j. T.. Sickles. +. a. Reed, N. W. Pearson,
Stacey Snowden, j. II. Bcckham, and w. 4.
Clarke.
On Right Of Way and Permanent Location Of
Mount Vernon Avenue MeSSrs. i. Il. Wind
sor, Park Agnew, l.. W Fox, W. Il. Clarke,
Frank Hume, George johnson, +. A. Reed,
and W. Gillingham.
on Ways Means, and Finance -Messrs
Frank Hume, W. NJ. Gait, Or. q. Wythe Cooke
ID. A. Windsor, Robert Portner, Harrison
Hatch, and W. Walton.
National Republican., 1888-04-16
WdNTED-- EMPLOYMENT

NAyANTED 4 MAN WITH FAMILY
w a situation as gardener; fully under.
stands the care Of flowers; or will manage a
farm; best references given Address GAR.
DENER, G22 Patrick ST., Alexandria, Va,
LIZ
National Republican., 1888-04-16
>-5aA CARD TO THE PUBLIC.


Having resumed business Mt my old stand
corner of Seventh and + streets northwest.
with new and fresh stock of every kind of
goods pertaining to iirst.class drug store,
desire 10 express my thanks to friends aud
the public for past fayOrS and respectfully so
licit u continuance Of their patronage.
scriptions. &. A. PRENTISS, Druggist.
upl3.1w Cor. of Tth and 4 SITS. y. W.
National Republican., 1888-04-16
Hoods Sarsaparilla
100 Doses One Dollar
SPECIAL NOTTCES.

s>s-- THE QrARrERIY MEETING on
~ the ROCHDALE COOPERATIVE 80
,lLTH of the District of columbia will bc
On Tuesday. 18th instant, ut o'clock y. IN.
\ full attendance Of members Is desired.
IOsErn VI. WILSON, President.
J. ~ N \,sII\ Secretary HDriD2i
National Republican., 1888-04-16
kiNnAN NAlInNAL nnrImIICNN.

TEr cheapest uud bn,t ruhll-hri In the
District i'"r sale by new, stand, aud news.
cludius sundays. /, delivered by carrier o' by
manat only ~ cent, per month The Sy"nlI
R,lrnJ.AS viii hn delivered urjy wh"',
specially urHrl,d
National Republican., 1888-04-16
Per annuni
II ST bet 9Th and 9th Il e......"".......Sa 90
HOUSES FOR RENT.
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT.

REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT.
Safe as US. bonds: 6 per cent, PAYABLE quar-
terly; IN sums 800 to $1,000; small premium
charged.
LOANS
In sums to suit at per cent.
The above IL only small portion of property
on my books. For full list call at Office for
bulletins issued on 1st and 10Th.
National Republican., 1888-04-16
Peculiar

To itself in many important particulars, Hoods
sarsaparilla is different from and superior to any
other medicine.
Peculiar in combination. proportion and prep.
aration Of ingredients, HouG's Sarsap,rilla pcs.
sesses the ful curative valuc Of the best known
remedies of the vegetable kingdom,
Peculiar in its medicinal merit, Hoods Sarsapa.
tilla accompiishes cure, hitherto unknown.
Peculiar In strength aud economy lIood's Sar.
saparilla is The only medicine uf which can truly
be said, 100 doses one dollar" Medicines III larger
sud smaller bottles require larger doses, aud do
not produce as good results rs Hoods sarSaparlia.
Peculiar IN Its good name at home ~ there Is
moro OF Nood's Sarsaparila sold In Lowell, where
II Is ,nhde, than Of all other blood purifiers.
Peculiar in ms phenomenal record Of sales
abroad, no other preparation has ever attained
such popularity in so short Il time. DO nni he iu
dueedto take any nyotherprepuroticn. he sure togei
Hoods Sarsaparilla
soldby all druggists. Fl; six forf5. rreparedoniy
BY e. l. HOOD Il CO., ApOthecsrlus, Lowell, Mass.
100 Doses One Dollar
National Republican., 1888-04-16
MONDAY. APRIL 10,
NInIISpIIlUuts,

SATIcNu. Tho t,t.i"
AlBNIrIi'. MUlt,~n,.
kEnNAN'.. Lurduu Speciality COMPANY
Niot NllI Cuudwiu.
National Republican., 1888-04-16
GEORGETOWN.

Fer 1901
y st, near the rdge........................ St2j
b ~, bet IA and It'll se..."..............-.. 1.!j
no LEASE.
For term Of y?s,a valuable piece OF bust
ness property ON + 81, bet nth and l2tl 4 W;
rent $50 per month and taxes; lessee to build
on same.
For a term of 25 yrs, a valuable piece of busi
ness property on llth st, near Pa ave n W; rent
S125 per month and taxes; lessee to build on
same.
National Republican., 1888-04-16

Riuple COpiCS FOR Que r"............,...., doc
ClUIs o. ten for one year or Clrbs Of fNe for
Two N't's,''',.. s.s..s.'. - wv
hstrl COPY mailed ilte to parry securing the
Club. Postage paid.
Inforna'ou Of al sor's ohtoncd, when possible,
Ipr sultcrihpIs without charge upon application.
Rejected manuscripts cannot he returned,
RrniitHEC's other than 10y postal money orders,
bank drafts, checks IN the urder u tile National
PepubliCuu Company GlwHysR' srHder's risk.
No rcCuipls for subscriptions returned. The date
on the wrapper shows when subscription expires.
Advertisers Who have not made OF renewed time
contracts win hC charged monthly card rates.
ef All requests for tOlrlesiCs from fNtIoRdH,
paCCa Of Rmustmunt. or business ordcrs are not Hu
thori2ed unless s'gncd hS tie undersigned.
7BE NATIONAL REPUBLICAN COMPANY
u. W. FuN, rRrSirrNr ANu M,SAorR.
National Republican., 1888-04-16

NINE. MoNCELLE, or. NEW YORK,
N.35 manicure aud magnetic treatment.
Hours; 10 a. IN. oSp. m. Ring isi Eleventh
street northwest. aprlb-lw
National Republican., 1888-04-16

,-s-.,-5 SONS OF JONtDAB FAIR. Nh.
sseS tinnal Rifles ArmOiy, will close TO night
with dancing Articles on hand sold ut 'auc-
ton N
National Republican., 1888-04-16
!, ,g=5=. CHEAP GAsLlGnr FOR GEORGE.

N ~. CHEAP GASLlGiIr FOR GEORGE.
W. TOWN, u. {.
ON and after JUNE lST, 1888, the price Of
uas will b. reduced to one dollar and fifty
cents net per LOCO cubic feet, IL paid within
seven days after presentation ot bills. The
usual discount win bc added TO all bills II not
paid us above II is hoped all citizens will
use caslight, and in this way aid the GEORGE
TOWN GASLiGHT COMPANY in It's dctcrm
nation TO supply its customers with a Pure
Coal Gasliglt al price as low rs charged by
any other company furnishing the same high
standard Oi gaslight. Parties desiring 10 use
Gas stoves can obtain them through this com
rany ut manufacturers prices.
by order OF the Board OF Directors.
JOHN LEETClI, President
ApIlI, >, 1883. applet
National Republican., 1888-04-16

TpK WEEKLY SATlONNL REPUBLICAN,,
OtN q 5ol Two Years 1883 ard 1889,
which iuuut,s luc contest of the next Presidential
Election.
National Republican., 1888-04-16
REiL ESTATE.
DEAL ESTATE BULLETIN
TWO STORY BRICK AND FRAME HOUSES
FOR SALE

FOR SALE.
.2iO To 2a3i Byd st II W, h h, irS.......,. SiG0O1
2G2I to aOi2 Byd 1t II W, b h, 1 rs........ 1900
no to g0i q st and 1926 and 1878 ID II n
W, b h, and Grs........................... 1850
G.l1 to a220 10th II n ", b h, ! rs.-...." 1900
2to ith st road ....................... il,3O0
1 10 q alley, between 18th and 18th, NJ
and n stS w,...............-....... 5000
rear.............. ..................... 1000
220 and 222 ID. st ) W, II, . rs."......... 1900
1000
il, RS rs. , '.' " " ~" @ $500
UNlMpROVED PROPERTY FOR SALE.
ST. bet Isl and I'd w.......................s 500
81. bet 18th and l0ths se............,....... 400
Lots ], 2, g. so, 81 and 81 BenningS
IOhu. ~
GEORG ETOWN
National Republican., 1888-04-16

Col. yenable, Chairman Faculty University
of Virginia, writes:
"rhe excellent work and high standard OF
honor and scholarship in MIR. W. ID. Cabcl's
Norwood High school IN Virginia preparatory
achieved therein under his administration
through his fidelity and wisdom IN the choice
of teachers and his untiring zeal and energy
give strong guarantees of the continued and
increasing usefulness OF his Norwood Insti.
tute In Washington.
"ClIAS. s. VENABLE.
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA Mar II, 1888"
National Republican., 1888-04-16

49, OFFICE or THE CHESAPEAKE AND
s&3 POTOMAC TELEPHONE CON.
pANY "A dividend Of sl25 per share will be
payable On the I'D day ur April, 1888 To- the
stockholders of record at the close OF business
on the 10Th day of April, lSSS, AZ the office of
the treasurer of the company No. go ith II.
~ W., Washington. u. &. The transfer books
viii be closed from the Eth 10 the !3l uf
April, inclusive. .
SAMUEL VI. BRNAN President.
tIIAS. e.. BEEBE, Treasurer
N. y
National Republican., 1888-04-16
For RENT Rooms.
EOR SIZE.

Tor SALE--ONE CAR LOAD or FINE
IL mules, and 3 large horses lust arrived at
y. i. Draney's Portland Stable, Gi3 and 8i5 n.
!. ave, n. W, SlB
National Republican., 1888-04-16

4 OST.-LADIES' GOLD WATCH AND
IL chain, between 1918 18th It. and Iowa Cir
Gle. about o'clock Saturday night, April H.
Information which will lead to their recovery
will be literally rewarded. THOMAS j.
LASlER. 1878 10Th ST. y. w. a,lS
I OST.--A POCKETBOOK CONTAINING
/ some private papers. Liberal reward Will
be given II returned TO T.. IS. VANCE, JR.,
No. 223 i 81. y. W.
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AUCTION SALES.
THIS AFTERNOON.

CHANCERY SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROVED
OREL ESTATE ON q STREET NORTHWEST,
BEING HOUSES l32l 1929 AND 1927 9
STREET, WITH LOTS RUNNING BACK TO
THIRTY FOOT ALLEY; ALSO, HOUSES KNOWN
AsSRT2atTrsA AND 2slS TWELFTH STREET
By virtue Of . decree Of the Supreme Court Of the
W. On TvEsPxy. JUNE TwsESTy- sixTH: 4 b:
Of the premises offer for sale ct public auction, orig
lots 80 81. SO and SO Of C. T. Gsrdners subdivision
Of part OF said square also the west twenty CT
{eet OF lot (6 in said being part OF lots "a and
30 IN said subdivision, and on WEDNESDAY JUNE
TWENTY-SEyENTH, 1888, st HAIE-PAST FIVE
O'CLOCK Fl M will offer for sale At public suction.
i've 80 feet lot o. and the south I'VE 5) feet Of lot
Il, in starr Metcalf's subdivision Of square 302,
being nnown a. houses NoA 2217 and 221o 18th
Terms Of sale: one.third of the purchase money in
cash. the residue In three equal tnstalments
IN l. and years respectively from the day Of sale.
the deferred payments to be evidenced by the prom
notes Of the purchaser purchasers bearing dates
on the day Of sale and with interest ct the Of six
all cash at the option Of the purchaser deposit Of
$3.50 shall be required at the time Of sale upon each
No. 252, and deposit Of 800 shall ba required on
eaeh piece Of the remaining property when Sold and II
any purchaser or purchasers fail 70 comply with the
terms OF sale within such reasonable time the tsus
tee may prescribe then he shall proceed to advertise
and sell at the risk and cost Of the defaultng pur
THOMAS BOWLING, Auct. Trustee.
te16-dAds
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DIED.


HAZE sALLoch; wiie Of :: r Lake. ana daughter Of
Funeral from the family residenee. 2so3 stree.
~ , Fl mi 0fesh sssns N
Orleans papers please copy.l
BANCROFT on Monday June e isss+ q l62o
Funeral on Tuesday. ct p N. from Ieao Fifteenth
street.
HAMILTON On Monday. June 90. 1855. ct D m.
Au9osTAG HAMILTON, age yesrs months and
Hamilton.
Sleep on dear Gussie take thy rest:
God called thee home, he thought Il best;
from sin aud sorrow free
May we prepare to follow thee
JOHNSON Tuesday June g. 1855 ROBERT h
infant OF r. h. and Bette johnson.
R.s1ss AND ir.aas n3sa s =
e Fss "; ss lSsf a. asEh ..
Jory. assd months and 10 days.
IT ts coSs sass IT'S
KING, On June g: Isss, q. II o'clcsl pm.
s Kins sxed one year and twelve dsy. -A1
nSneT q y. tax. p..ce from the rs.iasnss Q, his
2h ns,II i axs, S0Gs ann rsnd, END r.Isys.
Prince Gsorres County. Nd
a as5 li LEE co.
Tuner. wsanssa.y At $40 am. Friends r-pe:s
OD0NNoGHUE AT Grassland. IN the county ON
June 10Th. 1858. JANE beloved vita Of John G.
sl axe pl.Ss Catholic church
on wednesday June IN. q 20 n. The friends of
SULLIVAN. At IL 40 an june 20, lsss LoR-
ETTO infant daughter Of John Z. and Adelaids sui
Ivan
Funsral private.
WOOD. AZ Psarsan. Fne County, Tsx,s on Sunday.
eldest son OF John thornton and LAEzas Abbott Wool
In the twenty second year Of his ere
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MExoRr TnA1s1sa Fon Wonrs Ii
THE GOVERNMENT SERVICE
IN IMPORTANT LEssOI


It has long been problem for scientists to discover
now TO the memory, and system has been
devised which exces that based upon the association
OF Ideas. The following lesson committed to
memory. VIII assist any woman IN improving her
memory - ven - her appearance 1he lesson II sim:
PIE and can Be memortzed in one hour by woman Of
Looking Ylass- Reelection - Pimples- Blackheads--
Liver SpOts.Bemtahes- Disgusttng-Lo
-Anecton acknowledgements
cpre-Recarnier Crean.-Maker-Harriet Hubbard Aver
-Where bought-M retail OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
tutes dangerouA
NEW York. December 10. 1885.
DEAR MRS. AY1a; immediately after my return to
New York to open my engagement, purchaseds jar
OF your kecam1er Cream, . bottle Of Recamier Balm
and some powder. which had strongly Endorsed
BY Mrs. James Brown Potter and Mrs. Langtry also
ind the Recamier Preparations absolutely peerless,
ana assure you shall always them. this letter
can III any way be Of service to you do not hesitate to
ussat Vsry aincereiy yours
HELEN MODJEsKA.
Nine ModJeska. Countess Of Boxsnta.
To Mrs.. HARHUT HUBBARD AVER.
You can have . beautiful complexion By using
the Recamier Cream. provided you avoid all cos
metics. Il Will remove the damage caused by COS
metics II will remove pimples. liver spots, black
heads and redness Of the skin Any Of these impeeo
tons on wonan's face y equivalent to painted sign
habits abe doss not think It ia while to make her
self attractive" send for free sample Of Recamier
Powder. Harriet Hubbard Aver. 90 PARK Place. New
York. aplS-6m
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tionl democratic ana the northeastern commftfssl
this afternoon. Artsr leaving the White HOUSE
escort OF the local democratic vii visit POINTS az
interest about the city. Al O'Clock they WIN be
driven 20 the wharf and VIII take boat Tor Mount
vernon. After spending some time there they viii
then proceed 20 Marshall Hail where a supper VII
be served. The committee OF arrangements ap-
pointed oy the local orEAnizations Is a. follows:
Clagett A 81 Clair Denver, watson Boyle. N. a.
Mccormick, X. 4 Davia Edward johnson. sanl
Donelson, JAS L Norris, DR.. n. r. Leach, MAJ n
thur small, Jas r. wiliett, Fillmore BeAil Leish
Robinson, A L osmppen. Jno. r. Rogers WIN. Il.
and JAS MCGOWAN.
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I'd EDITION.
--latest qbl0glalS 10 The Star.


DepeW Delivers . Characteristic Al.
dress at . meeting In Chicago.
CHICAGO, june 2a-The nrst Harrison ratinca-
ton meeting was held last night In the Grand
Pacific The gathering was an impromptu one
Srganized by sidney Foster, Of Iowa. The room
TOR Allison, az It was used four years ago for Mr.
Blaine. Mr.. Foster had been In charge OF these
neadSuartess during the Allison campaign. He
quarters 6s invited them tt 70 A the Aiiison
headed ~ Mr. Foster erc c pees S~ u
Indiana; B. =. Marsh and Long Jones, OF Illinois
singing John Browns Bodys The room was
TO the doors before Mr.. Foster could mount the
piaIorm. 10 welcoming them MI. Foster said the
low iowa people had come % Chicago 70 help nominate
Peelle. OF Indiana; congressman Butterworth, Of
York; ex.Gov. Porter, q Indiana; cSauncey 4
Depew, and Others Mr.. DepewS remarks pro-
yoked much laughter and applause. he said:
pleases me SO much as 70 meet these intelligent
farmers with whom act and live, and whose o.
has been %De =. @
on It to pay the taxes OMIT had no trouble
with the transportation companies. because there
v was no surplus on the farm 2 transport When
the railways and the granger people viii cease.
tLaughter.l I never saw q convention so bar
moniouS AZ us opening, 30 long conInueo ana
SO harmonious at its close. When / had
met the enemy and belonged TO him,
had the felicity OF occupying position seldom ac-
corded to any one on this earth. pronounced my
own obituary. And believe every corpse should
pronounce its own obituary, because It knows bet
ter than any man the virtues and vices OF the de-
deceased tLaughterl II Il q strange sensation,
though, TO hear the gravel rafting upon your cor
Nm when you throw II In yourself But the repub-
ucan has done with funerals"
voice: 1--WE have one for Grover"
"Yes, well furnish q funeral for him, but we
win furnish no more corpses from our ranks The
result OF the convention has been the best that
could possibly be arrived at And say this with
no reflection upon Senator Allison, or Senator
Sherman, or the gallant soldier, Gen. Alger, or
upon my friend Judge Gresham, who in public
ana private NE stands supreme among these who
Mr.. Depew predicted, as did all the others sue
cess for the ticket in November,