The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-04-28
ABOUT PEOPLE.

Hon. Justin S. morrill,, the aged Senator from
Vermont, who has been i'll for some weeks, at
one time but little hope being entertained of
his recovery, was again in his seat in the Senate
last week. Every one of his colleagues from
both political parties, and every Official OF the
Senate, congratulated him upon his recovery
of health aud upon his resumption Of legislative
duties He is still quito weak, but able to do a
little work.
The marriage Of Miss Henrietta Louise
Brewer daughter Of Justice and Mrs. Brewer,
to Mr.. James Lawson Karrick, of Boston, took
place at s O'Clock Monday, april 49, in St.
Johns Church, in Washington, where the
elaborate Easter decorations were added to by
roses and palms, which were placed about the
chancel in great profusion. At the rear was a
hedge Of Easter lilies beneath which the palms
extended around all sides interpreted with
clusters Of roses aud growing plants in full
bloom On the lectcrn and ahout the chance
were floral devices appropriate to the season.
The stormy night had DO apparent effect upon
tho attendance at the church, for by the time
the hour of the ceremony had arrived the pews
were filled to the eutrancc-door
Senator Hiscock, of New York. is fond Of
athletics. He used TO exercise regularly at the
Columbia Club in Washington. and for a long
time he took daily practice runs on the felt
track in the gallery Of the club gymnasium.
Rita Booth, who is said TO have been the
daughter of j. Wilkes Booth, the assassin of
President Lincoln and who was the wife of
AL Henderson, an orchestra leader died on
Tuesday, April Is, at Binghamton, n. Y.
Like most OF the family of the name of Booth,
Mrs. Henderson was actress, aud was a
member Of theatrical company at the time Of
her death. She was clever character actress
and often declared that she did not wish TO rise
to any emnence in the dramatic profession
because she feared her relationship would
bring uD pleasant notor!ety. She wore always
medallion locket containing the likeness of
the Inflated Wilkes Booth. Several people who
knew Booth claim to have noted in her the
clearcut features, the big ox-eyes the curly
hair aud high brow of the man who was re-
garded as the rising actor of his time. Two
children, one o girl Of 13, survive her. AS
her husband was an orchestra leader they al
ways managed to get arrangements with the same
company, and were a very devoted pair.
In the famous Douglas Lincoln campaign
which was fought in Illinois in 1853. Mr..
Blaine, being then engaged III newspaper work,
reported the speeches and the incidents Of the
canvass for Philadelphia newspaper. In his
last letter before the election he wrote: The
State will go for Douglas. He will be elected
Senator, but Lincoln will be the next Presi-
dent" The prediction was ridicued, but it's
outcome proved Mr.. Baines sagacity a
prophet. Two years later he was present in
IeOfld Wncu the committee informed Bir. Lin
coin Of his nomination, and was gratiied to
hear the future War President say, as he took
out printed slip containing the prophecy :
young man, you see that l have kept your
prediction"
Ex-Gov. James w. Bradbury. of Maine, has
been visiting in Washington for some days.
He was United States Senator from 1647 to
1853, and although he is 81 years old he is re-
markably vigorous and hearty old gentleman. 1t
ia caiI tin AT tho onl u M iiyiup lp are
his colleagues in the Senate George w.
Jones, of Dubuque, Iowa, and Alpheus Fitch,
of Michigan, who are both hale old gentlemen
of Sc years Of age. Gov. Bradbury says that
the Capital City has wonderfully improved
since his day in Washington.