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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-09-19
STATE or MAINE.

COUNT or OxYoRD. 80,
Board q County Commissioners. september ses
UP0N the foregoing petition, satisfactory EVIL.
deuce having been received that the Petition,
era are responsible. IT n OnDERED. That the
County Commissioners meet at the house of
LeonArl w. Thompson In Hartford, on the
thirty nr.t day Of October next. at eleven
Of The clock. A. r.. and thence proceed 20 view
the route mentioned In aaid petition, Immediate
" aftsr which view, Q hearing Of the parties and
their witnesses win be had at some convenient
place In the vicinity. and such other measures
judge proper. And 70 v further ORDERED. that
notice Of Che time, place and purpose Of the com.
Missioner meeting Aforesaid DO given 70 oil
persons and corporations Interested, By causlng
attested copies Of said petition and Of thls order
thereon 70 DO served upon The clerk Of The town
Of Hartford, and also posted up IN three public
places In saii town, and published thres weeks
successfully IN the Oxford Democrat, . nsws-
paper printed q Paris, In said County ofOxfort.
Ne Ora Of said qualifications. and each Of The
other notices. 70 b made. served and posted, q
least Thirty days before said time Of meeting. 70
The end that on porsons and corporations may
then and thers appear and shew eauss, II any
: :ssys sr =. ny o: prayer Of said P's''''''
ArTRsT,- ALBkRT o. AUSTIN. Cisrk.
:. A true copy Of sald petition asd order efoeurs
thereon.
xfIisr,- ALBERr .. AUSTIN. Cisrk.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-09-19

For a mild cathartic and efficient
tonic, use Baxter's Mandrake Bltters.
Every bottle warranted.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-09-19

Beecham's pills instead Of sloshy MIN
eral waters.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-09-19

~ feel constrained to tell you, Fred,
that have been engaged before this"
she whispered. "Dont mention IT." he
said gently; ~, too, have been Tilted"
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SAFE. QUICK AND EFFECTIVE.

The valuable curative properties of ALL
COCKS Porous PLAsTERs are due to the en-
ployment of The highest medical and chemical
skill. They are purely vegetable, and in in
gradients and method have never been equalled;
safe, quick and effective in their action; they
do not burn or blister, but soothe AMI relieve
while curing, and can be worn without causing
pain or inconvenience.
Do not be deceived by Misrepresentation. All
other so-caled Porous Plasters are limitations.
made to sell on the reputation of ALLCoCKs.
Ask for ALLCocK's and let no solicitation or
explanation induce you to accept substitute.
81 notice." said the woman with the steel
bowed glasses, that if married woman hap
pens to get killed the papers announce that
Mary Smith, wife of John Smith, was run over
by the cars for instance. If John himself
gets it there is not word said of Mary, ex
cept that he leaves widow. And that's why
Pm kicking" indianapolis Journal.
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An Englishman at a hotel in New York asked
If there were any oysters in the hotel.
son, yes!" was the answer. "Step right into
the restaurant. We don't keep them in the Of
fce.''
II think you misunderstood me-" said Mr..
John Bull "You know, / mean a 'oister, don't
you know, a-lift, a heleyator maybe you call it
in this country.
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DOG LOST.

From Rtyby Park Tuesday or
"wednesday, a yellow and white
weighing about l25 lbs. Finder
Will be suitably rewarded by
calling ut No. IA Monument
Square, City, oct5d3t*
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ITO LET-Store head of Central Wharf,
i formerly occupied by Jas. I. Libby s. Co.,
especially fitted for Produce and Fruit business
with the arrangements for the care OF Bananas.
Inquire of w r. WOOD, 10 Central Wharf.
Also storage for goods OF all description.
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WANTED-The public to know that the
w Excelsior Steam Laundry will do shirts
with bosom, Ivory polish. for s cts, outing 10
cts; good work guaranteed. Goods called for
and delivered. Address IL EXCHANGE ST.
or telephone. 44S-12. II
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EOR RENT-On shares; a 38 acre farm,
y Good large house and barn, farming tools.
all in good order. Address MRS. A. A. ROB
BINS, Kennebupk Beach, Me. IL
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WANTED-Position in an office by young
'! lady who has had experience and can fur
nish best of references. Address I'M, this
office. IL
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ITO LET-Money TO loan on 1st and End
i mortgages on real estate, also on all kinds
of collateral securities at the lowest market
rates. Inquire of A. G. LIBBY Il CO.. 421s
Exchange ST. SO-4
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WANTED-s125. 90 for one year at Is pc
w cent Good security given. Address
NJ MCKINNEY, Lock Boxl1 1917. Saco. Maine.
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

Forty words inserted under this head
one week for 25 cents, cash in advance.
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WANTED-A position as engineer, also
W good steam and gas filter. Inquire at
5681a Congress St. 81
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w care Of for the winter; hot air, steam MOI. or
hot water. Address TRUEMAN, this office.
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WANTED-A party to address several thou
w sand envelopes. Address 500 P. O. BOX,
stating price per thousand IL
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THO LIT for days. Special to Rigby Park.
i and passenger buckboards, 8 passen-
ger wagonette, 10 passenger barge, Surries
phaeton Landaus Buggies &c. FERNALD &
SAWYER, the Stablers, 697 Congress St.
All
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WANTED--Young man wants a nicely
w furnished room with bath room privileges.
Must be heated and price reasonable. O. This
Office 81
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EOR SALE-Two story house and lot No. So
Il Danforth street. good frontage and fee in
High street placer an excellent opportunity for
81 "a Exchange street. l--.t ii
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ID OOMS WANTED-For gentleman and
III wife, two or three rooms unfinished, for
light housekeeping, near good table board, best
OF references. Address, B., this office. 81
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WANTED-Party with two or three thou
W sand dollars to engage in manufg.
business, Business can be made to pay 40 per
cent easily. Only persons meaning business
need answer. Address BUSINESS, p. o.
Box 1918, 5-5t
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EARM FOR sALE-58 Iacres; good set of
Il buildings, all connected; good hen and ice
house nice young orchard; five minutes walk
from school and church. L y miles from village.
Will be sold at bargain if taken soon. N. 5.
GARDINER. 1876 Middle street 81
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ITO LET-Tenements; prices $500, s1.00,
$500, $25.oo and $4,000 per month also for
sale houses in Portland, Deering and Cape
Elizabeth. j. @. WOODMAN 1861 Exchange
81. 81
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WANTED-at once. 500 35-feet cedar cleo
w tric light poles Name lowest price deliv-
cred at Deering. Deering Electric Light Com
pany, box 203 Woodfords, Me. 81
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EOR SALE-Executor's sale of Real Estate.
Il One house on Newbury St., six hundred
dollars fS6OO.OO); one for seven hundred and
fifty dollars (S750.Oo). For particulars inquire
of G. w. VERRILL, 191 Middle ST., Portland,
Maine. 81
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ITO LET-Two tenements in a new house at
i South Portland, up stairs and down stairs
good cellar and sebago water; six ROOMS In
each Enquire Of V. O. WILSON. 52H Ex-
change street or or MISS J. q. CAMPRBLL,
w High street. So. Portland II
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EOR SALE OR TO LET-A secondhand
T. Remington Typewriter, No. 2. In good
condition. Address REMINGTON, this office.
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EOR SALE-One 100 egg Improved Monitor
L Incubator 500. One Apollo Brooder :$8.
All in good condition. JAMES III. BANKS.
FreepOrt Me- 81
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WANTED.

Forty words inserted under this head
one week for 20 CENTS cash in advance.
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NOR SALE-Land and buildings corner lot;
II no waste land. A good opportunity for
an investment; upper part of city; $4,000.
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TlO LET.-A small stable, with box stall, and
j. carriage-house, at 2O3 Franklin street. Ad-
dress rs" Press Office, ity." diff
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r OOK-Are you going to have new Suit or
IL Overcoat? If so the best place Is SANf'L
WATERHOUSE g. SONS. They make them
to your measure of all wool goods from $14 to
$40 and upwards, at 367 and 367 FORE ST.
25-2
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TO LET-No. geo Spring St., lower rent six
rooms, gas, Sebago, mice location. Call
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MISCELLANEOUS.

Forty words inserted under this head
one week for rs cents, cash in advance.
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DICTUREs! PICTUREs!-Those in want
Il of a good picture for small amount OF
money, would do well to call on us. Pictures
framed to order; mouldings or sale; pictures
wire and moulding hooks. E. D. REYNOLDS.
corner of Oak and Congress streets. 262
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LNOR SALE-On st. John street, new two
Il story house of IA rooms, and good lot; fit
ted up for two families. Any party in want of
a house would make no mistake in looking it
over before buying elsewhere. Keys at 48S,
opposite. Enquire of WILLIAM LUCAS,
Deering, telephone 4S6. 29-2
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MIR. SAMUEL LEVY is now prepared
IIl to buy cast off clothing of all descriptions
for highest cash price, Address letters
or postal to 100 MIDDLE ST. Aug1 9dtf
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TO LET-RENTs.

Forty words inserted under this head
one week for 20 cents, cash in advance.
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ITO LET-On Commercial Wharf, Store for
Il merly occupied by the late C. p Ingr aham,
and lately by Gushing & Mckinney; and store
next to steps on the said wharf, lately occupied
by MIR. BoOthby. Also store on Commercial
street lately occupied by G. w. Belknap & Son.
Enquire of B. w. JONES, SO Commercial street.
mar8-tf
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DOR sALE-Elegant new musical goods just
received. Music boxes, mandolins, violins.
guitars, banjos, harmonicas, accofdeons, new
sheet music, music books. superior violin and
cake. Please call. HALVES, Ala Congress
street. BOZ
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NOR SALE-A good cosy home in Deering.
II For particulars inquire at BAT CONNER
CIAL STREET. 81
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CHIRTSIAT HALF PRICE-Ordered shirts
- that have not been called for will now be
sold at half price, Here are good bargains, and
must be sold Immediately. CHARLES GUSTS
& CO., 5481a Congress street. 81
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EOR sSALE-On east side st. Lawrence St.,
IL 1856 So #. land, 3S it. front, elegant site
for f q fine house lot. Apply to B. +. shay q AW,
154 Beach ST., Boston. 22-4
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T1OR RENTA two-story frame house; par
TALLY furnished; in tho upper part of the
city, pleasantly situated and near Congress
street cars. Rent $50 per MONTH BENJAMIN
SHAW, 511z Exchange street. Al
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TO LET.

Forty words inserted under this head
one week for eb cents, cash in advance.
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ITO LET--Upper tenement at 376 Cumper.
Il land St. III
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ITO LET-House to let 1877 Franklin st..
IL seven sunny rooms, Sebago, large ward.
Inqnire j. s. FELT, 8 Dyer Lane 81
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FOE SALE.

Forty words inserted under this head
one week for 20 cents, cash in advance.
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EOR SALE-One IL horse power Engine and
y 20 horse power Boiler, both first class.
Call on JOHN j. FRYE, % Preble St., Portland
Me. IL
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LOST AND FOUND.

Forty words inserted under this head
one week for rs cents, cash in advance.
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PROF. BROWN, 0. s.,

Is about to make his annual visit here.
After 20 years of successful practice
1t is hardly necessary for more than
an announcement of his Office hours,
&C., and yet it may be said that the
general effect i0f Eye troubles is only
beginning to be understood. Head
and nervous strOubles that are Occa-'
stoned by the eye cannot exist-under
the influence Of his prescriptiye spec
tacIes, and in most every case perfect
and comfortable vision can be had.
Don't be discouraged because you
have failed to get good results in the
past, he guarantees perfect satisfact-
ion or no charge.
Consultation Free.
oct5 eodtf
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ITO BE LET-An upper tenement of six
family. Apply at SO THOMAS Street. Al
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TO KENT, FURNISHE y
FOR the winter. or term of years. house So
Il State street. corner of Gray. Inquire on
the premises Of MRS. THOMAS SHAW.
oct2-1w*
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w bags to call at E. b. REYNOLDS, 55s
and 55S Congress street, corner OF Oak, as we
manufacture our goods and can therefore give
you bottom prices; trunks repaired; open ev-
eningS. 26 2
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EOR SALE-A very desirable house with
II stable at South Norridgewock, Maine 1t
is beautifully situated near the bank of the
Kennebec river and is one of the best in that
thriving village. Has all modern convenient
ces and is in good repair. Would make. a
beautiful summer residence. Address s. w.
THAXTER, Portland, Me-, OF STEPHEN
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WANTED-Agents male or female to sell
w the authentic edition of the Worlds
full illustrations, Endorsed BY Worlds Fair
officials, sells at sight, drop everything and
handle our book and you will make big money
GATELY &O'GORMAN, At Middle ST., Port
and, 80
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WANTED-AGENTS.

Forty words inserted under this heas
one week for rs cents, cash in advance.
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CLOCK REPAIRINc.

4 HAVE made q specially Of clock repairing for
] years and am familiar with all its branches
My prices reasonable my work strictly frstclass
Drop me postal and will send for your clock.
MCKINNEY, the Clock Maker, IS Free St.. near
Middle ST. sept4dn
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NOR SALE-A valuable farm at West Cor
II ham, Me-, of 1OI acres, with Ia story
house, barn 33x45, buildings in thorough re-
pair. This farm is under fine cultivation, and
will be sold cheap for cash. E. G. s. KICKER,
First Nat. Bank Building, Room Basement;
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MATCH REPAIRINc.

WANTED-To call az your store or house
iron, rubbers, bottles, metals Of all kinds. Il
you have any Of the above please drop me
postal. Address G. B. WISH, 1859 Green
street. city. 11-1H
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WANT.A WATCH.

RUY the Elgin it's the king Of all Watches
= $3.50 to 80, $3.50 10 year filed case stem
winder S23.75 B. W. Raymond nickle 10 year
Silver Case Id to rs per cent lower than other deal
ers on all watches. McKENNY the Jeweler. Open
evenings. Is Free St, near Middle. sept4dtf
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WANTED.
A man to take an Office and represent a
manufacturer; $50 per week, small capital
required. Address, with stamp Mfg, Box
2l2 Concord Junction, Mass. sept30S&W4t
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FOR sALE--Farm 115 acres. situated in
II Cumberland and known as the Allen farm
good growth white pine, orchard, water supply
from spring, one mile from Greedy Institute and
Cumberland Junction. Address FREEMAN
JORDAN, Cumberland Center Me. 25-n
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TKTANTED-A lady of good appearance and
w address to work in Humane cause in
Portland and vicinity Salary and expenses
paid, Good references required. Address HUI
name World Educational Association, ST. Paul,
MINI, oct6-1t
Morning journal and courier., 1893-04-21

haven't any time b lose on that hat, Nj
randa. In q few days II win be out of
style.-Clethier and Furnisher.
Marlow-So Bessie has actually allowed
herself to marry that old miser, ehl Ethel
know. Msrlow-How sol Ethel-She Ia
chained to the rocks!-Town Topics.
Mrs. Minks (proudly showing her new
home)-The furnishings, you see, are not
at all ostentstious. They are very quiet
Mrs. Wfnks (enviously YES. notice you
have no piano.-New York Weekly.
HArkaway-Just before you were mar
ried you told me that you loved me. But
you need not fear that shall tell your
husband of II. Mrs. Cutting-Indeed, /
told him of 1t long ago, but he said 1t was
impossible
"Well," said the editor to the dying de-
inquent, chow do you feel about the fu-
tursf' ''It's bright-sll bright" gaspsd
the delinquent. 81 thought So" said the
editor. "In about Is minutes you'll see IL
blaze."-Atlsnta Constitution.
'How long have you played bsseballis
IT was catcher at the early age of three
ysars." "Whati You mean to tell me
that you caught hard ball when you were
three years oldf' "No, sir; but caught q
spanking twenty times day-"-Pittsburg
Dispatch.
5 Little Msy-Auatis loves you, don't she,
and wsnts you for her owni Colonel Gold
lead (who has lost an arm)-Why do you
think go, deari Little May-Oh, you are
all old and broken up like the Venus de
Milo, and that's what che loves.-Chicago
Inter Ocean,
Morning journal and courier., 1893-04-21
No. 95


tJohn Russell Young In Lsppincou,sl
first saw the elder Bsnnett one bleak
snowy night toward the close of Ltncoln's
presidency. A guest with my ever hospit-
able and gentle friend Mr.. HAskin ct his
FordhAn residence, nothing remained af-
ter dinner but that We should speed over
the snow with tingling sleigh-bells TO the
Bennett home on the Hudson IL my i'm
nginstion had gone into dArkened fancies
over the ideal Bennett, the man ss I tav
him drove them away. Hair white and
clustering, Q smooth face soon TO have the
comfort Of q beard, promipent squiline
nose, long, narrow head with abundant
Development in perceptive faculties, q keen
boring eye which threw srrowy glsnces,
oanteripg rather than hearty laughter, a
nrm masterful jaw, talk In q broad Scottish
accent, which he seemed 10 nurse with o
relish. His speech had the piquant, ssucy
coiioquislisms which stamped his individ-
uality on the Herald. His manner stately,
courteous, that of q hight bred gentleman
OF unique intelligence giving opinions as
though they were sphorismr, like one Civ
en- to have his own way. Whatever he may
have seemed In the columns of his journal,
the man IS he welcomed us was wresthed
In courtesy and good will.
-lWAs 10 see bennett On many OCCASIONS
between this winters night encounter In
1884 until our last meeting In May, 1872,
q month before he died. You felt in his
company the impress of man of genius;
humor, apt to run into mockery-until 1t
seemed almost az If 1t were the spirit of
Voltaire breathing through him. bis mind
teemed with ideas, which streamed into
his tslk-sauey phrases, invectiyes, nick
names, keep bits of narrative surcharged
with cynical pessimism, which remained,
one might fancy, as a legacy of early days
of disappointment and trial For this man
had fought the world-hsd fought II
down. The world would not come to his
need, and now he reigned apart, looking
down upon Ii with scorn.
Bennett admired Andrew Jackson. and
next to jackson his admiration was Grant.
He Was the first of the great editors to
recognize Grant. He felt the sfhnity of
the generals Scottish blood or the sttrsc-
ton of his Scottish tenacity of character.
The editor had an eye for results, and the
campaigns of Grant were ripe In results.
Bennett did not have q cheerful view of
the war; he could zee no outlook but ire
trievable bankruptcy, against which, as he
said with a smile, he had provided by keep
ing q special deposit of gold IN the Chemi-
cal bank When the bottom fell out, he
would have svinming-gesr OF his owl, and
substance likewise, and not go down in
sea Of paper currency and imitation.
Morning journal and courier., 1893-04-21
LincoIn,s Simplicity.

bcu AltO0uA SALcllcl
An incident that has probably never sp-
peared in print was related by Schuyler
Colfax regarding Abraham Lincoln. It
was during the dark days of 1858, on the
evening of public reception given at the
White House. The foreign legations were
there gathered about the president.
A young English nobleman was just be-
ing presented to the president. Inside the
door, evidently overawed by the splendid
sssemblAge, was an honest-faOed old farm
er, who shrsnk from the passing crowd
until he and the plAin-faced old lady cling
ing to his arm were pressed back to the
wall. The president, tall and, in q msasss
ure, stately In his personal presence. look
ing over the heads of the assembly, said
to the English noblsman: Excuse me,
my Lord, there's an old friend Of mine"
Passing backward to the door, Mr.. Lin
coin said, as he grasped the old farmers
hand: "Wby, John, I'm Rlsd to see you.
haven't seen you since you and / made
rails for old Mrs - in Sangamon county
In 1S47. How are youi"
The old man turned to his wife with
quivering lip. and without replying to the
presidents salutation, said: Mother,
he's Just the same Old Abe"
"Mr. Lincoln" he said finally, "you
know we had throe boys; they all enlist
ed in the came company; John Was killed
In the seven days Bght;' Sam was taken
prisoner and starved to death, and Henry
is In the hospital. We had q little money
an, said: Mother. we'll go to Washing
ton an see him An while We were here
I said we'll 60 up and SEQ the president y
Mr.. Lincoln. eyes grew dim, and across
the rugged, homely. tender face swept the
wave Of sadness his friends had learned to
know, and he said: "John, We all hops
this miserable war viii soon be over /
must see all these folk here for an hour
or %, and ] want to talk with youp The
old lady aud her husband were hustled
into private room In spite Of all their
protests.