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Smyrna times., 1895-02-20
Concentrating the Birthday of
Abraham Lincoln.

The 18Th of F, ,hruary, the birthday
of ex-President Lincoln, was commemo.
rated IN many cities Of the nation. The
tributes paid his memory may seem
strange TO mary who remember the
events OF thirty five Years ago.
WATTERsoS, THE SOUTHERN EDITOR,
CANoNIZEs THE MURDERED
PRESIDENT
In his great tribute to Abraham Lin
coin at Chicago, Tuesday, on the occa-
sion of the celebration Of the auniver.
sary Of the murdered President, Hon.
Henry Wattersou said
Il am not here for controversy. But
when We are dead and gone the pri,
vate memorabilia of those who really
knew What terms were offered the
Confederacy ninety days of its
total collapse show that in the
Individual Judgment OF al. Of them the
wisdom Of the situation said accept
And why were they not accepted? 1t
was the will Of God that there should
be, as Gods oWu prophet had promised, =,
new birth Of fe,dom, and this could
only be reached is lhe complete OBJ
liberation and extinction Of the very
idea Of slavery. God struck Lin
coin down in the moment Of his tri-
umph to attain il; God blighted the
South to obtain it, But He did attain
il, and here we are this night to attest
it. Gods will be done on earth as it
is in Heaven
THE BEST FRIEND THE SOUTH HAD.
But let no Southern man point his
finger at me because canonize Abra-
| ham Lincoln for he was the only friend
we had when friends were most in
need, he was the nup WHO wapted to
preserve US intact, to save us from the
wolves of mere passion and plumber
that stood at our doors; and so as that
God of whom it has been said Whom
| He lOveth He chasteneth, meant that
we should be chasteped, LINCOLN was
put out OF the way by the bullet of an
assassin, having neither lot nor parcel,
North or South, but "a winged emissary
OF fate, coming from the shadows of the
mystic world, which Aeschylus aud
Shakespeare concentrated to tragedy ."
LINCOLN INSPIRED By HEAVEN.
He concluded with an eloquent
tribute to the dead heroes virtues, ac-
companied by an argument that he was
inspired by heaven to his life work,
ending with these words:
where did Shakespeare get his gen
ius? Where did Mozart get his music?
Whose hand smote the Tyre of the
Scottish plOwman, aud stayed the life
of the German prieste God, God and
God alone; and as these were raised
up by God, inspired by God was Abra-
ham Lincoln; and thousand years
hence no story, no tragedy, no epic
poem will be filled with greater won.
der, or be followed by mankind with
deeper feeling than that WHICH tells OIL
L
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JACOB REEDS Sons.

CHESTNUT STREET--9iO-9iS- -92OS2 PHI HLADELPHIA
Overcoats, Storm Coats MackintOshes
and other Special Comforts for hard
weather, Very strong values in Over
coats and Storm Coats. SO, S12, S15 and
upwards. Mackintoshes from $3.50 up
Boys Winter Suits from $3.50 up. Over
coats and Cape Coats from $3.50 up.
uIrou o
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Congress cannot, or will not swallow
the gold pills prescribed by DR.. Cleye.
land.
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The silver question is the red flag
among the political bulls.
Smyrna times., 1895-02-20

During the recent blizzard Wash
ington was short of almost evervthing
except Congressional gas.
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The great blizzard proved the exist
ance Of many warm hearts in unex.
pected quarters, and was therefore a
blessing in disguise to many.
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Even England, which may be con
sidered the father Of the single gold
standard, is hearing a cry from tie
farmers fer bimettallism.
Smyrna times., 1895-02-20

Lots Of those who talk loudly Of their
love for the masses are owned body
and soal by the class which grinds the
masses.
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At last the truth is out. The ex-
President Of France is a cigarette feud.
No wonder he resigned.
Smyrna times., 1895-02-20

The 18th of F. hruary, the birthday
Of ex-President Lincoln, was commemo.
rated in many cilje, Of the nation. The
tributes paid hiS memory may seem
strange 70 many who remember the
events OF thirty five Years ago.
Smyrna times., 1895-02-20

For the sake of the young lady it is
hoped that the French Count who is to
marry Miss Anna Gould does nol be.
long to the no accout family.
Smyrna times., 1895-02-20
for Infants and Children.

crsrArn CoNp.yv MURRAY STREET NEW YoRK
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Invitation to attend the reception at the
palace on the next day following. This
left no time for the formal request for an
audience with the queen. and resulted in
rather funny complication which 1t re-
Quired great heads TO unravel.
On the evening after my audience with
the king. described further on, received
a call from the Marquis de Pombal. mas
ter OF ceremonies. who appeared to be In
n state OF considerable excitement. The
marquis could speak about twenty words
OF English, about half dozen OF French
and no Portuguese. but by the aid OF an
attache OF the hotel soon learned that
the kingdom was in a state OF threatened
collapse,
Here" said the handsome marquis.
SIS the awful situation. You have been
presented to the king, but not to the
queen. Now you are invited to the reeep-
ton at the palace tomorrow. The queen
cannot speak to you when you have not
been presented. and to speak to shs others
and pass you by will be slight which
we cannot think of permitting and which
you could not brook. But what Is TO be
done. Gracious heavensi Did any one
ever hear of such q horrible compiica-
tion?" And the marquis gesticulated in
French and called upon divine interfer-
enca In Portuguese. until the whole thing
was decidedly comical. And he was eyf-
IDENTIFY greatly surprised that I did not
fGne and swear and walk the floor as he
did. After finding that he had no soiu-
tion OF the puzzle I suggested THAI re-
main away from the reception altogether.
my Godr' he calculated. rising and
walking the fionr. that Is no. 20 be per-
ml,ted for a moment. The absence OF any
minister known 70 be In the capital will
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mats, with the ladies accompanying
them. the papes nuncio. who Is the dean
of the corps. leading the way. proceeded
to the throne room. when the gentlemen
took their places in line facing the
throne, the ladies forming in a line al the
end OF the room to the left. Immediately
thereafter a couple OF dignitaries ap-
peared leading the way for the royal
party. First came the king and queen,
then the queen dowager and the prince.
and then the numerous ladies in waiting,
composed of the favorites among the
nobility. They were followed by the cab
met ministers and the scores of mobiles
and military and naval officers OF high
rank. When all were assembled, the king
passed to the head of the diplomatic line.
and. beginning there. shook hands and
held few minutes conversation with
each member Of the corps. The queen
did the same with the ladies, and, after
greeting each one she passed on, speak
ing to the gentlemen. while the king
went down the line OF ladies. offering his
hand and saying few words to each In
the same manner.
This ceremony concluded, there came
trying ordeal for the ladies OF the diplo-
matte corps. The royal family seated
themselves In four chairs OF state on a
raised dais and at a signal the lady at
the head OF the hne walked alone and
unattended to a point opposite the chair
OF the king. where she made a profound
courtesy She proceeded few steps fur
Their, opposite the chair OF the queen. and
repeated the saiutation; then she went to
the queen dowager. where she courtessed
again. and finally, saluting the prince
with simply a bow. passed out of the
room. When she had gone the second
one OF the lire followed, and 50 on until
all had gone through the ceremony. was
told by some OF the ladies' that nothing
In lie tried their nerves like this lone
display before the royal family and the
assembled hundreds. all OF whom were
intent upon observing the dress, bearing
and general appearance Of the victim
They declared that stage fright was
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nothing 20 Il. After the ladies' had de-
parted the members OF the diplomatic
corps moved around IN a body. bowed TO
the king ard queen and passed out n
the order that they entered. and this
terminated the function 50 far as tina
foreign representatives were concerned
Later the king received the Portuguese
ossciais and Others invited 20 the palace
I attended q number of these receptions
bur all were conducted In the same man
ner and grew very tiresome. Quite hate
IA The spring. when & was supposed that
official receptions were over for the sea-
son. one was suddenly announced al the
palace / forget tts~ occasion OF IL. but
rs ne diplomatic representatives formed
IN lire. q toiiy nainiSter from one OF the
smaller European nasicns asked me In
whisper whether I sraeEfesf csmphcr
sasd Of coarse taia and hsi b<an VICE.
Ssrrg WHO was 81. -Is's my ei1thes"
said hss ! thought these ccnSouncsd
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asgnifarien who had left mo IN the hail
below. He waved them aside With very
itt1e ceremony, ard succeeded IN opening
3 ve-y narrow path In their midst.
whence vs. PASSED by an inner door TO .
larger room. where found tho ofioers
and ladies' OF the diplomatic CORPS. After
perhaps ave minutes conversation here.
was again joined by my friend. the Mar
quis de Pombal who said the queen was
ready to receive me
To face . king IL easy, but when It
comes to meeting . real 1--we queen It re-
Quires the courage Of . lion. However.
pulled myself together as wela as could,
took the arm OF the marquis and entered
the royal apartments. The queen. beau
t.fui and charming woman Of g. was
standing In the center OF room about
nifty feet long. supported ca either
side by her ladies' in waiting and maids
OF honor We bowed as we entered the
room again as We approached ha1f-way
to where she was standing. and still
again when we stood In front OF her.
Then the marquis performed the cere-
nony OF introduction. and the queen ex-
tended her hand and save me the ortho-
bon IN perfect English and carried on her
part Of the conversation for several min
utes with ease and vivacity, after which
We bowed ourselves out I drew . sigh
Of relief and was congratuiating myself
on having passed the trying ordeal when
I was again tapped on the shoulder by
the marquis. who informed me that 4
was to be presented to the queen
dowager. Again we formed and went
through the ceremony OF marching and
bowling. The queens mother does net
speak English. and was forced to say
what had to say through the minister
Of foreign affairs, who kindly came to my
rescue. Few Americans would be at
loss for words to address the daughter
OF Victor Emanuel. and when told her
that I felt deeply gratified at meeting
her, both as queen and as the daughter
OF one whom all Americans delighted to
honor, she responded most feeiingly and
becomingly. / was then presented to the
kings brother. Dom Alfonso. and here
the introductions terminated and We re-
turned to the diplamatic room.
In few minutes the corps Of diplo-
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could NOT anawe- Immediately, and 1t was
Gualfy erranged-tha might walt until
the holiday recess terminated before de-
Gliding. Then. thanking him for his kind
ness. I Withdrew. Two weeks after my
name was sen. To the senate. and ten
days later received q formidable blue
snvslope containing my commission and
various papers and instructions.
was severely arraigned by a New York
paper Cor travelling over Europe at gov
eminent expense and consuming unnec-
essary time In reaching my post. but this
guardianship Of tho treasury was hardly
necessary. fer the total amount paid me
los expenses from Minneapolis TO Lisbon,
a distance. by the usually travelled route.
of nearly 5000 miles. was less than $500
Uncle Sam rs not In danger or bank
Furtcy by reason of his excessive allow
ances 10 ministers and consuis.
Portugal. though ons of the Oldest ma
lions OF Europe. Is 80 remote from the
trend OF travel and commerce that IL is
less known than almost any other coun-
ny on tho Continent. The court at Lis
bon Is one Of the most formal and pune
tilfnus IN tho world, The rcignsng king.
Don Carlos l.. Is ci the ancient house OF
Brsganza. house which Napoleon once
officially declared extinct, but which
seems TO be very much alive. The queen.
Marie Amelie d'orieans, a most beautiful
and In every way admirable woman, is a
daughter OF the Count Of Paris. lately
deceased The mother OF the king. Marie
rla. IL daughter OF Victor Emanuel and
said 10 be the best-dressed woman in
Europe.
The morning after my arrival IN Lisbon
] Set cut to find the American lega.ion-
Probably there is no city OF It's size In
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lEugIsxh tongue was indlgnant a. ffgzs
hat man should be e11psoyed IN such .
,esItim who eouad not gtve an answer 20
visitors IN the language OF the country
be served, but sitter seeing the old man
daily, and rema king his Gdeiity and his
pride IN bis place. VAS inclined. Ike
many before me, TO overlook his short
coxnings and continue him In Office His
son, clausso. employed as messenger.
speaks English fairly well. and has AL
the fgithfuzress OF his father.
The mrs. thing for a diplomatic repre-
sentative 20 do On arriving AZ his Post Is
10 send his credentials 10 the minister Of
foreign affairs and request an interview
with the king. queen, emperor. president
or whoever may be az the head OF the
nation TO which be Is accredited; ~ the
same time he IS expected 10 present the
iGtter Of the president and make = short
speech. expressing his personal gratssica-
ton at meeting the sovereign and his
sincere desire TO promote peace and good
viii between the two nations In Portu-
gal the minister is also expected TO ask
TO be presented to the queen II has been
the custom OF tbs American legation to
ask the latter interview Immediately after
the former has been granted, but the reg
uiation dd not work very wen In my
case. II 50 happened that my note ask
ing 20 be presented to the king was re-
ceived only two days before the birthday
OF the crown prince. which day II made
the occasion OF q very formal reception
at the palace. It Is desired that all rep
resentatixes OF foreign governments shall
be present al this function. and the desirs
fassened the reply to my request. which
named the next day for my presentation
TO the king and was accompanied by IN
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stamping OF the feet OF the tars ard the
Srins OF the Cinnamon The La Monde
sisters. who were announced as TWO
boomers OF reputation" gave neat
and superb duo. whatever that mishs
be. and the waiter came around to Tho
Sun man and said:
ssThem's tvr, mighty fine singers. OF
course. you don't need TO take my word
for it: sit . sal'ry. Beer and cigars.
genfa"
Prof. Hicks was pounding out med
ley or national airs at this tinsA and the
waiter went over 70 two Cinnamon. lean-
ed on the table. crossed his legs. looked
them powerfully In the eyes. thrust out
his chin. and Missed AZ them:
Beer and cigars. gents"
The Cinnamon took the hint and ono OF
them said family: ."CigarS."
The waiter started to set them. and BY
that time had become aware cf The Sun
mans interest in him. and he winked as
he went along and whispered: 'Remen-
Der. I sit . safry."
Miss Flora Hastings made her frs< APP
pearance with a loud voice and fuiSome
stage manners and got the usual encore.
and then the programme announced that
the Sisters La Monde would '.agaln
obIrgs with something pleasing" It
turned ont 20 be another song instead OF
skirt dance. and just as they were
singing about the romance OF a jack tar's
Efe the leery waiter was seen to so up
to group OF the tars and whisper some
thing to them. Instantly they seized
their hats and tiptoed out Of the place.
He then went to another group and they
vanished It was getting mysterious. AID
the Sun man was preparing himself for
a raid or something viosent when he
caught the walters eye.
whats up?" asked the reporter.
"Oh. nothin.," said the waiter. s'You
see. It's this way. git a sal'ry, and
these sailors have just got time to sit
back to the barracks before II o'clock.
II they git locked out they will be ar
rested tomorrow, and then they won't git
shore leave for three months. II I go
and tell 'em when to go they take 1t as
a favor, and then they'll come back
It's a good move. but It's nothing to me.
fer git a salry."
When the evening was over and the
management had announced new faces
for next week." the audience slowly filed
out. The manager met the sun man at
the door and said:
Pretty nice entertainment. don't you
<hink?'
YES" replied the reporter. but that
waiter you have Is a dandy
''You bet he Is" said the manager. "Do
you know where he comes from?'
.sNo'
why, he comes from New York
vtraight from the Bowery, and he gets =
salary"
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xAtherines were over. and 20 had
packed my duds away for the summer.
hat 4 had to take them out again ana
couldn't get rid OF the smell 10 save ne.
was officiailv informed that the regu-
iaslon court costume for ladies In Portu-
gal - . dress cut decclleste. with train
three yards Ia length Any color - per
xaissible except blue and white inter-
mingled. wh&ch = forbidien 20 all except
ladies' In waiting. Tho most conspicuous
persons at one q me state dinners is
usually the American minister In his
swaiiow-taH coat and scnaber trousers
He excites almost ~ much curiosity as
white blacibird. the outside crowd sspe-
cially never ceasing to wonder how on
earth . person In such marvellous attire
ever gained admission 70 the palace.
Once upon time. however. man clad
in tnat simple garb appeared IN Their
midst and stood beside the king. while
princes and mobiles flied before him with
low obeisance The men-of.wa- IN the
harbor Numbered forth safates OF well
come as, accompanied by King Luis ne
rode down the line OF soiGKery drawn up
In his honor and doffed his silk hat as
the ranks Med nervously by on review.
It was the man then. and not the clothes.
that riveted the attention OF prince ana
peasant alike. Cor the fame Of the simple
stranger had filed two Continents They
realized that golden tfappings do not al
ways cover great hearts. as. plain ana
undecorated Gen. Grant galloped along
the bank OF the historic Tagus. the guest
Of the king Of Portugal.
They have not forgotten that yet in
Lisbon, but often refer to the great
American general who wofe plug hat
and the garb Of . citizen on parade. but
VINO rode his horse like q centaur. and
had fought battles In which the number
of. killed and wounded numbered as many
az the whole standing army OF Portugal
GILBERT A. PIERCE.
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sse noted ard commented urcnl No. no.
nsv' ana he sank inso ais chair again.
''rhen.' said I. what Is tAe matter with
nav going up and eelag presented to tie
Queen before the recepston-eer:asrly
there viii be tina" The marquis linrseSs
"a h.s fret ard fairly few ST me. He
pounded his breast. while his face became
ra3Sant. s'oosiSaksos ohligsso. Agrase-
caao' Naaarnass. FACT tT'haus you.
Thank yont Much Obliged, NosAsnw cas-
iesA b. exclaimed. wvfnging nay hand.
lie queen San approach yeai and va,
You cssi aasn sail gsf yoa se preasasu~ aa-
dseace. Yssi" and Re almost danced with
Joy. Promising 10 see 90 IL al cnce. he
Departed ard at ga early hour TIE next
ssorning wova canse that was TO be al
tee palace 81 2 SHARP, when wcnsa be
pTessated 20 The queen.
B@ssfs sess&inw Of my expcsteace IA
deserving snas presTArms. isf me describe
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TIE world where the Engissa language IS
% leas knowe as IN l.issoa. There are
few Gtgissh merchants there ana swo
AFnersessss. nesisses che osfleAaA repSeSea~
~usess eat c'stssae Of sAe legation ene
nse'y Aears Enxissa spoken.
The sc-easfst interpreter al a As,ea an
dsEFesok IN esles TIE % the legation. ana
sfssr deal os wsnslag th-uaga crooked
erssss ana climbing steep oa~S. We ar.
csea At the building wMcA Tor tAs-Sy-
ave years BIAS sheltered the American
ss'sNssntsslyssse No fiag vas rsysnx ts,se
.s's I. sss@a States coat Of arms. the eaxle,
s annsaaily taaaty. was over the
ssa We wxas confidently m. An
sxsa tsoskeseer arose az oer a,.vx~s,.sss
30, Vas saahss 10 understand orr In
suiFses. ia kassisA ssesng confined. a. +
srsrssrS seasnsa. 80 .-yssss and ..no. !.
feor cd Rsnos. re has eeea sssrs !,
- isSssson. yes kns~s uessang a. tsa
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spects 20 President HARRISON. I had .
PLEASANT chat with him. and. lunch being
announced. he invited me TO 3oin him.
After luncheon the president spoke 10 me
shout the mission 10 Portugal. which
was then vacant. and which be kindly
offered me. was glad 10 know that I
could number Rim among the frsends who
were soilcstous for my heaf<h and. know
ing that he made the offer because II was
Thought the climate would condlco 70 my
recovery. / was very grateful. l had
osen taken BY surprise. however. and
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STEAMER. CLAN MDogafS
SkAGIT RIVER RoU15

STEAMER. CLAN MD0H13k
SkAGIT RIVER R0Yr7T ~
Leaves Seattle Tuesday. Iss1sSvo =
Z a. m: Wednesdat, Janaerf r.
midnight; Thursday. January = p
mlidnigifts Friday. Januxry 81 =
night; Saturday. January g q
might. 81 s|z3
Leaves Mount Vernon = M
january %. at q. m: Thur
airy "a. at a. M; FrsdaU. Ja66f = ~ z
3 a. m: saturday, january ~ "a y "
SUNDAY, January "a. alta II
Meals, Is cents. Berxha 8
Fare, 81. sEz
LILLY. BorARDUs I 6
Telephone No. 10.
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srRArr srEA MISSILE co,r,

SItAIT STEAMSHlF CV%X2| -
Seattle and Townsend-Neat
Steamer Garland leaves YeSl>r
days. Wednesdays and Frfd1S
a. m. for Port Townsend, Pat
Dungenass. Port Angeles p61@
Gettysburg, Pysht. ClaliA0
Neah Bay: returning. arrives
p. IN. on opposite days. GseeM
leaves Yesler dock for poff
Port Williams, Dungeness. I'M
and Victoria Mondays. We4He
Fridays at p. Ez-: arrives ~
nate DAVIS %. IN
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Leave.
Olympia as.6:3o o m Tacome -
SIasoma at.iu:0e = m Seattle n. r. {
Tacoma at. $50 p m Olymrin e
Connecting with boats for
Kamiichie.
FARE TO TACOMA, 8 CO.
Landing. City Dock. foot AZ ~
CAPTAIN L. WILIEl, Z
CITY Or ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
COMA AND OLYMpfi
Lv. Seattle.7:so a. m Ar. oiymrI
Ar. Seaft8. 81
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COURT OF PORTUGAL.
Described By Gilbert A. Pierce.
ex-U. S. Minister.
soswAliTy OF THE RECEPTIONS
xns Asssstsss Dipssnst LEAKS fiais Re-
.ssas shs sAswy Usissrns-Rsspss Of
rishon Rensnbss GSa. Orsat.

HAD been under the
Doctors care In New
York three or four
months. but rad
started houe to
spen d Christmas.
Having . little busi-
ness In Washington
City / went that way.
and while In the city
called 1T the whixe
House to xay my re-
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VICTORIA ROUTE.
STEAMER nnsarrr

Arlington dock, leaves Tor Victoria ana
Port Townsend daily, except SUNDAY. AZ
a. N. Steamer Idaho leaves for port
TOWNSEND and way ports daily. except
sunday, al a. rsa.. Sunday direct. Al
a NJ RETURNING direct. leaves Port Town.
eend a. 2. m Telephone 7la.