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Daily Republican., 1889-05-18

State Auditor James w. Royce and
Superintend, Mt OF Public schools Her
man Bessey o. New Ca tie county, have
Just completed auditing the accounts of
the clerks OF the various districts. The
clerks wiil carry several thousand dollars
over to the accounts Of the next year, but
the new scboulhouse s to be erected dur
ing the summer will reduce the surplus.
The schools to be built are at the follow.
ing locations: District No. rs, Bancroft S
Banks, $1,000, No. A, ChristiAna, s. 900;
No. 81, Milford Cross roads, 81, 900; No.
9, Brandywine hundred, t2o0O, and the
district school at Mt, Salem, No. 80, just
created, which viii probably cost 81 200.
There is prospect of building smother
schoolhouse at Jahesou's Corners, near
Mt. Pleas ant, at cost OF 81 900,
Daily Republican., 1889-05-18

Mary Ford, residing at No. 200 Jefer.
son stf ct, until some three weeks ago
worked in the Diamond State Match
ssc,ory. b fore that time small PIN
p e c. me on tie side OF her face which she
l. cked while at work, but her face be-
coming SO inlamed and painful, she was
compelled to call In DR.. Maui, who said
she was pos med from the CONF os!tiou
u ed IN making matches. After sea-
SOU OF careful nursing Miss Ford grew
worse, ard was sent to Catholic institu-
ton in Philadelphia, where she could be
properly treated, but 1t was learned yes
teriay by her friends in this city that
Notwithstanding all the kind care that
was taken OF her she was lying at the
poiut Of death.
Daily Republican., 1889-05-18
THIRD EDITION.



The Children's Band of tie Homo-
pa'hic Hospital at the Opera House last
night gave charming May party. The
house was crowded to Overlooking, and
the ceremonies were OF the most inter
esting character. The stage represented
woodland scenery and the throne was q
tower OF roses where the Queen OF May
was crowned. The following was the
cast
Herald-Gertic Bright.
Maids-Lucy Biddle and
Bessie speakmnn
sprmg-Amanda scott.
Spring mon th~--Mny Farra, RhOda Con
nor, Mabel Capelle.
summer - Florence Almond.
summer months-Luurl scott, Alice
Connor Clara james,
Autumn Ethel Bach.
Autumn munths-Ei~ic smith, Belle
williams, HCrtic smith.
Winter Mabel smith.
Nsnter NOTWITHSTANDING Lupe, Eoba
Townsend, Florence Carey.
: horus-"All Hail To the seasons
Entrance OF Fairy Queen ana subjects.
CORONATION,
Queen-Ncllic Kent.
Attendants Bessie Niulds, Marie Jack
son, Annie Sitvery.
Flower Girls-EmIna swift, Addic Jones
rugcs--Samucl Middleton, IL. Howell,
ENarncr Belluh, Charles Warner.
i''tiANA'- NNbNlh pAAAhllt NbttllN
Jelfric-.
Choru5-"Ne are the Flowers"
bup-MOrN swift, Elsie swift.
THIS was followed by the fairy dance,
no less attractive, us follows:
DuOund Chorus" Beautiful MAY" Lulu
Elliott, Blanche Butler.
Semi-Chorus - Lester flowcrctS, Katie
Rice, Emma swift, Mary swift, Adele
Phillips, Elsie swift,
~ong-"Ileather Bells"
DuO-"W ouldst Thou Know" Irene Me
WhurteT, blanche Butler
Song-"Wildwood Flowers Dorr def
cudurf.
The ticral march was The most at,
tracttye and exciting part of the evening.
The following was the programme.
Chorus w no Shall be Queen
Selection of the Rose Louisu Elliutl us
Queen from among the Flowers.
Crownng, by Katie Rice, with solo.
Flower Queens solo.
The May dance closed the evenings
entertainment, which was one of the
n ost successful ever given in the Opera
House. The following was the pro-
lramme:
Grand March.
Fishers lIoIupipe
Howard Webster and Chas. Jefrrics
May Dance.
Choru--'CUmc Quickly Away"
Daily Republican., 1889-05-18

A number Of bad boys inlest Madison
street between Fourth aud Fifth. They
make habit OF sitting on the clltLstou0
and with suction squirts they draw the
filthy water out OF the gutter and slult
1t over passcrs-by on the other side, Baby
coaches and ladies with white dresses
seem to be their especial object OF at
tack. An old gentleman named Fijel
Frazer, who keeps store at No. 4Ji
Madison street, while sitting yesterday In
front of his store was struck In tie back
with a rotten duck egg, thrown by boy
NAMED Saunders residing vi No.jp West
Fourth street. Mr.. Frazer CLOTHES were
so badly injured that he hal 10 change
suits. The citizens are terrorzel by these
boys and are afraid to have them arrested
for fear Of injury to person or property.
Daily Republican., 1889-05-18
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DIED.


APPLEBl--On the Eth inst, Jane +.
Applcby, aged about - years.
Relatives and friends are respectfully
invited to attend her funeral from the
residence of her mother, Rachel \. hp-
plebY, near Bear station, New Castle
Hundred, on Tuesday morning, at II o.
clock. lntcrmunt ut W Wilmington and
Brandywmc Cemetery.
CARBERRN-On tho 18th inst, John A
Iurhct1'y, aged - years.
Relatives hud friends OF the family are
invited to attend the funeral from the
residences of his parents, NO. 2ll Ncst
Eighth street, on Monday morning ut
40 o'clock, High Mass 1T -. Peter :
rro-Cathedral lntcrmcnt at Cathedral
cemetery.
DANIS,-m Newark, ON the 18th inst
ANN NJ, oldest daughter of Nathan
and Carrie Davis, in Her 22d year.
Relatives and friends are respectfully
| invited to attend the funeral Oh SUNDAY
AT l.30 u. IN. services at the huuse.
FORD-On the 18th inst, Patrick, son o
Michael and ReDcccu Ford, Ia the -,
year of his age.
Relutiyc- and friends are respectfully
| invited to attend his funeral from th'
residence OF his grandmother, No. 20
Jefferson street, on Monday evening II
9 O'Clock. High Mass ut It. Paul
| Church. Intcrmcnt at Cathedral Gene
terry.
Daily Republican., 1889-05-18

New BEDFORD, Mass, Msy l7.-Cap-
tin slocum, OF the schooner Henry
Tabcr, at this port from Rondout to-day,
reports seeing wreckage at dusk last night
between Point Judith and Beaver Tail,
not far from where the unknown
schooner was sunk by the steamer
Nashua. The circumstances point
strongly to the supposition that the
schooner Nelson Harvey was the unfor-
tuuate craft. She is owned by her COM
mander, Captain Charles W Parker, OF
this city. The crew consisted OF Gag
tain Parker, George IL. and Frank G.
Rocker Of Cottage City; j. Brown and
another, Portuguese.
Daily Republican., 1889-05-18

CHICAGO, May l7.-Poter Schmidt, OF
Denver, Col, went into the bath house
under Chambe RS jewelry store tits
morning and bought bath check. Then
he went to u private room, uudressed,
filled the tub V it'll water and jumped int
IT, He fired bullet In his head and then
fell back into he water TO die. A police
officer VIII oheA the shot burst open the
door and dragged Schmidt out OF the
tub. The wolndei man lived two hours.
Daily Republican., 1889-05-18

We now have our stock Of
Baby Goa ches ready for YOU
We have made our arrange
mcnts with the manufacturer,
and now have his products on
our floor. Never before have
we been enabled to give you
such ha ndsomc carriages for the
money. Many of them are s
and 6 dollars cheaper than last
year. The cut is only in the
price and is not taken out in the
make up of the goods. Every
pattern shown is exclusively
our own and cannot be bought
II other stores. This is a good
thing to remember when buying
a coach. BY the result Of
shrcwd dealing with the manu-
iacturcr, we can sell you a high
rattan body carriage, upholster-
ed in wool, satccn or silk plush
with lace edge, satin parasol,
on patent adjustable rod, for SI2
This is by far the handsomest
carriage tor the money ever of.
fcred. Former price, 5000.
We have many others rang.
ing in price from IS to s3S, We
think we can suit you here ii
any kind Of Baby Carriage.
We are offering now a choic,
line Of straw mattings. We have
a good mating in plain white o.
fancy check for I5c per yard
An extra quality, jointless, 70
SOC, on upwards to $50. W.
make a reduction if you take
roll Of 40 yards. It's not to-
early to take a look at the Re
; frigerators; already they are oil
, the go. Think Of what the,
save. Can you afford to d,
without one?
Daily Republican., 1889-05-18

will open on Monday a lot of imported
goods from the trade sale in New York
Can sell you Nelson's jclltttn ; Tor Is
cts Nelson's wine jelly, can make in
five minutes. DIRECTIONS on every bot
tie, : Ct-. Ncl-m Blanc Mango, every
flavor, Is Cts. a can NHbuD chow chow,
" cts. bottle. Rice starch 10 cts. Il
box All those imported goods are bar
gains. Haze you ever tried oar butterl
It truly Is the best batter. VIII keeT
-four week, sweet, We have served tho
best families Iur years, Try IL, VII
open "a lot Of fine coffee on Monday
cheap, ut Su King street,
mlS-Gtt I. NJ. WEIR,
Daily Republican., 1889-05-18
IN THE oHURoHns,


Church of the First Born, Davidson
Building, corner of Ninth and King. ser.
vices at 10 20 a. NJ and 730 p. m.
st. Mary's Catholic Church. First mass,
$50 u. M; second mass and service, s a.
M; third mass, lOa IN. Pastors cate
ehism and Instructions, p, IN. Nesper
and sermon, 1870 p. m. sunday school ut
. y, IN.
New Jerusalem Church, Rev. j. II. Par
melee, pastor; l030a,m. preaching, "The
Higher Life; 7I5 y. m, conscience; "
ga. m, sunday school.
Hanover Church, Rev. L. Marks, u. D.,
pastor, will exchange in the morning
with rev: w. l. Swurtz, of the Central
church. Preaching in the evening by
tho pastor All are cordially invited.
Reformed Episcopal Church of the Re
dcrmcr, corner of Eighth and Monroe
streets, Rev. J. Simpson Trotter, rector.
services ut 10 30 n. m, and 7i5 y. IN.
ubjccts-Morning "leroism OF Christi
evening, THE Lamb OF God" SUNDAY
school ut ga, m. Prayer meeting Wed
ncsday evening at 7.i5.
Grace Baptist Church. Thirteenth and
French streets, Preaching lO.9s II. IN.
and 1870 p. m. by the Rev. A. DeLarme.
sunday school and pastors Bible class
ut4 p. i'll.
Household of Faith. at the new Rcd
Mems Hal, No. jl5 >hiplcy street Preach
ing lh3o "a. M, and $50 y. m. by Rev. Chns.
pastor of the Church OF the Covenant. of
this city. Prayer meeting every Thurs.
day evening ut a.31, strangers welcome
Epworth NJ. 4. Churchill. II. CorlSran
pastor. services Will be held in Il tent
ont hurch lot. Prayer meeting at $50 a.
m; preaching, 1880 a. m. sunday school
at p IN, Evening prayer service, 6.}u;
preaching, ij p. IN. An are invited.
Central Presbyterian Church, King
near Eighth street, services At 1850 u.
u preaching by Rev. Lafayette Marks,
y. D., and nt $50 u. m. by Rev. VIM r.
swaItz. sabbath school at 30 p. m.
olivet Presbyterian Church-Preach-
ing. morning and evening, by Rev. Gco.
y. thompson, pastor. seats are free,
ana nll are cordially invited to come cN-
pecting a blessing. Evening services at
So'elock. sunday school at . a. IN. and ,
IN.
First Methodist Protestant Church,
It'll street near Walnut, Rev. +. 4. Ben.
son. pastor Regular services to-mur-
row Preaching AZ 1880 n. M, and as p.
m. Evening theme, e" The Fiery Fur
mace Come and worship with US.
st. stephens Lutheran Church, Tatnau
street near Eighth, will hold services
tomorrow ut 1880 a. m. and 30 D. IN.
! sermons, morning and evening, by Rev.
CA Miller, of salem. Va, Music under
the leadership OF Prof [. Il. Rhoads. All
are cordially invited.
| FIRST Presbyterian Church-Preaching
| tomorrow at 1890 a. M. and : y. M. sub
| 1ect OF morning sermon, The General
Assemblies OF ISIS and lSsN. Evening
subject. The Great Conflict" strangers
are cordially welcomed.
| Asbury NJ. +. Church, Third and Wal.
nut streets. Preaching bv the pastor
| Rev Juu. u, {. Hanna, ut lu.;h a. IA. aud
80 p. M. The Delaware Council, No. ,
| o. L. American Mechanics, will attend
| the morning service; subject, Mutual
| Hem. In the evening. the last pf The
Daily Republican., 1889-05-18

The meeting Of the sto ,kholders OF the
Eighth Street Railway, in the office OF
the Atlas Dredging Company, last even
Ing, was called IL order by Dauiel w.
Taylor. Subscr ptions are still wanted
for about 1000 shares of stock, and citi-
zens in favor OF the road should subscribe
promptly. The neat meeting will be
held in the Builders Exchange, next
Wednesday evening, when 1t is hoped
that the subscriptions will warrant The
commencemeutIof the work, SO that Il
may be completed by the Fourth OF July
Daily Republican., 1889-05-18

A tremendous crowd greeted the two
collectors at their office at 8 o'clock this
morning. Mr.. Dougherty was the first
to arrive and Mr.. Mckee came soon
afterwards. The books were immediate.
ly opened but the work of issuing re-
ceipts proceeded very slowly. The crowd
bloc ked up the paesageway so that it
was almost an impossibility to get down
even after receipt had been secured
Several got down by the rear window
aud occasionally one got out by the
front window and slid down the awning
rafters aud posts. Hundreds went away
when they saw there was no chance OF
getting near the collectors.
Daily Republican., 1889-05-18

CLEVELAND, May II. Farrell j. Ne,
Carthy, saloon keeper in Prospect
street, met Ira ID. Benton, travelling
salesman, In drinking resort on su-
perior street this evening. They drank
beer together ana then a dispute aTosr as
TO who should pay for it. The men
agreed to step into a paved court back
OF the saloon TO settle the controversy.
Mccarthy struck Benton while proceed.
ing to the place where the fight was u
occur and Benton iell TO the ground
Nc earthly sprang upon him, pOutdcl
him in the face, kicked him on the head
and in the stomach. He then walKri
away. Benton WAS Immediately taken q
a hos ital where he died. Mccarthy II
In prison,
Daily Republican., 1889-05-18

Officer Stout arres ell Mitchell Nansant,
OF Peucader Hundred, on Thursday after
noon Tor neglecting and cruel;y treating
his children, five little girls, from 10 II
years Of age. Nansant appeared before
Squire Monaghan GU Friday morning
but he failed to bring the children with
him as he had promised, having sem
them to the house OF friend near Elk
ton, Md. The squire fined Yansant 81
and coste Mr. Stout proceeded TO Elk.
ton ard brought the children to this city
when he placed them In the Home ioI
Frienillss Children.
Daily Republican., 1889-05-18

1t is positively announced that Hon
Thomas +. Bayard will marry Mis-
Clymer, daughter OF DIR. Clymer, U. =
Navy, In a short tine, Miss Clymer 4
said to be a woman OF conspi :uous mes
tai attainments and accomplishment
aud lives with her mother in the NatiouA
Capital In the most aristocratic portion,
not far from DUPONT Circle. 1t Ia STATED
that the wedding will occur early this
summer, and that the ex-Secretary aud
his bride will pass few mouths ia
Europe,
Daily Republican., 1889-05-18

Some time last night a German WHO
boards at Bellvue, while going home
from this city WAS run over by, 1t IS sup
posed, q nOrtbbound train, when short
distance beyond Shellpot bridge.
The body was discovered about l
O'Clock this morning and was brought
down to the dead house, after which tie
coroner removed it TO the morgue. An
Inquest will be held tomorrow mon-
ing a. 10 o'clock. The mans name " 9
Frederick schroeel, 80 years OF age tni
unmarried.
Daily Republican., 1889-05-18

John Williams, the news agent at
Lewes, was about taking of the roof Of
his building on Friday morning, when
he fell distance Of about ten feet, break
ing his neck aud producing instant
death. Mr.. Williams served in the army
TO suppress the rebellion for three years,
and was dererving OF better fate. lie
leaves wife and two daughters to de-
ploTe his untimely end.
Daily Republican., 1889-05-18

The u. s. .. has added another nsI
train to It's New York service, lcayg
Wilmington at 7.05 a. m., arriving ~
York l0.i5 q. m. This train in connectih
with the b. & o. express leaving Nc,
York at 8 p. m, arriving Wilmington y
sos p. M, gives business men practica.l!l
a full dag In New York without belg
away from home over night.
Daily Republican., 1889-05-18

John A. Carberry, aged %, son of Pat
rick Carberry, a graduate of the High
School class OF 1854, died at the residence
of his parents, No. 2l7 West Eighth
street, yesterday, after lingering ILL
ness. He was young man of excellent
character, and gave great promise OF
future usefulness had his health been
good. Funeral on Monday morning at
$50 o'clock. High Mass in st. Peters
PROT Cathedral, and interment in the new
Cathedral cemetery.
Daily Republican., 1889-05-18

We publish in another column the in
terestIng advertisement Of Samuel Heck
scher sepr of Hamburg. AS this house
has acquired good reputation In the
prompt and discrete payment OF the
amounts won by persons here apd 10 all
parts of the world, we would recommend
Our readers TO take particular notice OF
the insertion, and try the chances of VIM
ming A FORTUNE.
Daily Republican., 1889-05-18
A Nuisance.


The neighbors in the vicinity OF Third
and Jefferson streets complain OF boys
playing bali on the streets around there.
Not long ago there was big bay window
broken BY ball going through it. There
should be stop put to this, as passeisby
are in danger Of being struck by a ball.
The police should look out for some OF
these miscreants and arrest them.
W. F.
Daily Republican., 1889-05-18

FeldmeieT, mine host of the Feltli
House, has an Immense suapper, weigh
ing 80 pounds, worked up into delicious
lunch in his own inimitable style, to b
served to his customers this evening
Nothing else OF the kind. can be found %
this city. This, with Hartman x Feb
renbach's Book Beer, need no rrA!iA
They speak tc, themselves,
Daily Republican., 1889-05-18

wAsHIN6ToS, D. G., May 17.-walter
Coleman, oil this city, and James Dorsey,
Of Baltimore, both negroes, fought eleven
rounds late last night on the Virginia
shore Of the Potomac, about a mile above
this city, for a parse Of 500. Coleman
had the best OF the lighting, and Dorsey
quit in the eleventh rouud, after a foul
which he claimed In the preceding round
had been disallowed.
Daily Republican., 1889-05-18

KNOXVILLE, Tenn, May Nv. w.
Morrison, OF this place, In his GRAFTON
here to .day at tie Confederate decoration
stated that the principles of the lost
cause were not fought Tor In vain and he
hoped the children of the dead rebels
would avenge the murder of their pro
geny. The affair has caused the most in.
tense excitement.
Daily Republican., 1889-05-18

On Sunday In this city aud section and
in New England cooler, fair to party
cloudy weather will probably prevail,
with southerly to westerly winds, be-
coming variable, with local storms. td
Monday the present outlook in these
areas is slightly cooler, fair weather,
Daily Republican., 1889-05-18

Boys and Children's Suits
OF the utmost elegance. Even
Mems will have to yield to
these goods in beauty. We
expect a throng in these de
partments to day.
Boys Suits from IS up to
the finest.
Childsen's Suits from $3.50
"a few up to the finest.
Daily Republican., 1889-05-18

W. 8. McNair has received az orla
for the admission OF Robert DayidsoI
late OF Company G, Second Dela"g
Regiment to the Soldiers Home
Hampton, Va with transportation,
Daily Republican., 1889-05-18

Rev. ]. L. Mckee, D. D., the great
Kentucky evangelist, will begin a series
Of meetings In the Rodpey Street Presby-
terrain Church tomorrow.
Daily Republican., 1889-05-18
Notice.

Our special sale Of fine shoes and sllg
pers to be sold in thirty days at cT' ~
prices. The Gilt Edge Shoe Store, II
West Second street, Wilmington DsA
Daily Republican., 1889-05-18
plastic Slate,

Wilmington Plastic Slate Roof Co
good reliable workmen and work. Roof,
painted and repaired. Apply at gO}
Market street.
Daily Republican., 1889-05-18

I is Palatable as Milk.
t is three times as eHcaeious O,
plain Cod Liver Oil.
t is far superior to all ether so
called Emulsions.
I is a perfect Emulsion, does no
separate or change.
I is wonderful as a flesh producer
I is the best remedy for consump'
ton, scrofula, Bronchitis, Vast
ing Diseases, Chronic Cough and
Colds.
Sold by all Druggists.
SCOTT q BOVINE. cHrmIsTs. " 4
Daily Republican., 1889-05-18

Art-la-M Mode, Young Ladies' journal,
Peterson's, Deliuestor, Season Fashion
Bazaar, Demorest & Godey's Magazines
for June. ANY paper delivered. First IL
Davis, 3l3 Market street.
Daily Republican., 1889-05-18
For Men,

Patent leather Congress and hook ll.
at Babcock's, 206 Market street, aoO"I
Second.
Daily Republican., 1889-05-18
Notice.


A large stock Of picture frames for sou
heap at Yerger's, 419 Shipley street.
Daily Republican., 1889-05-18

and go to Thompson's stall, 43 City Mar
ket, for your frst-class beef, muttonrVsal
and lamb.
Daily Republican., 1889-05-18

and daily, weekly and Sunday papef'
stationery, etc. 903 Market street.
Daily Republican., 1889-05-18

For ladies', gents, misses and children, al
Babcock'e, 206 Market ST., above Second,
Daily Republican., 1889-05-18

$40 All Wool Suits, good
enough to make a hurrah
over. We're not going to
You may. They'll wear
right. Colors for the season.
Wanamaker 81 Brown work
manship. Worth a dollar or
two more at a regular profit
Undressed Flannel Suits
at SIS. We have others,
but this Is special. Costs US
closer to selling price than
you guess.
Almost an exIravagant
variety at $3.50 and SlS
Worsteds, English Saxonys,
Tweeds, home productions.
Stripes, checks, plalds, mix.
lures. Everybody can get a
pleasing suit among these.
Young Mems fashions in a
number. One Lot Blue and
Black Wide Wales.
The Wide Wales Goats,
SI2 to $50. Trousers suit
able, 81, IS, So, 81.
Daily Republican., 1889-05-18

Bicycle, floating,
Tennis and base ball shoes at Babcock's,
206 Market street, above Second.
Daily Republican., 1889-05-18

With every dozen cab nets at Beecher's.
BE sure of number 3l5.
Daily Republican., 1889-05-18

Thompson's bone SPAWN ointment will
cure loGe spayip. 6l2 Tatnall ct.
Daily Republican., 1889-05-18
HERE'S WHAT
We OFFER YOU

Mems patent leather, hook lace and
Congress, from 81 30 TO $3.50
Mems fine kangaroo, button and con-
gress, from IS to $500.
Mems russell goat, hook, lace, from
Sl.75 10 1925.
Mems bicycle oxfords, from S1.75 to s..
Mems tennis oxfor1s, from SOC 10 81 .25.
Mems base ball shoes, from Doc to SIPS.
Boys tennis oxlords, from Coo to Sc.
Misses tennis oxfords, 75c.
Boys base ball shoes, from Coo to 75c.
Ladies' bntton outing shoes, only 81 so.
Ladies' russell oxferds, only Sl.0O.
Misses russell oxfords, only 9Oc.
Children's russell oxlords, only 75c.
Chlldren's russet button boots, from
95c to Sl25.
Patent leather foxed, French kid, en-
Droidered lasting and dongo!a
oxford ties and slippers for
LADIES, MISSES AND CHILDREN.
If you want the most and best, come
and see us and you'll get it at the
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-02-15
Washington and the Children.

The venerable Mrs. Semmes who died
few years ago in Alexandria, used to tell this
story:
After Cen Washington had retired from
Office, and was living at Mount Vernon, he
accepted an invitation to dine with her ia
ther Many distinguished men were hidden to
meet him, and tho awe and excitement of the
young people Of the family grew intense as
the great occasion approached.
The children, according to good old Vir-
ginia custom, dined with the guests, but as
there was not room for them at the large
board, side table was laid for the little girl,
who was afterwards Mrs. Semmes, and two
other little 6irlO, of whom was afterwards
the mother Of Gen. Robert E. Lee.
AS the dinner went on, the three girls,
with their rosy cheeks and innocent gurgles
of laughter, attracted the attention of the
general, who, during the solemn speech max
ing, cast many furtive glances toward them.
They had agreed, child like, to cat of exactly
the same dishes, and accordingly all took the
same kind of fish, vegetables, meat and des-
sert. Washington beckoned to a waiter,
poured out four glasses of some simple
cordial, and then, followed by the man with
the glasses on n tray, crossed to the children's
little table, bowed profoundly, and said:
"Young ladies, will you all drink with met"
st was the proudest moment of my life,"
Mrs. Semmes said washington was re-
garded as the greatest of living men, and
this notice from him was an honor which
would make any child happy beyond words
He knew this, and took the trouble to give
three foolish children this happiness, which
they never forgot"
1t was too much the custom, after Wash
ington's death, to portray him as faultless,
emotionless being, lifted above all human
feelings and weaknesses These trivial anec-
dotes give us u more human and doubtless q
more accurate view of his character