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coverings devised, and they give such
pleasure that know Of one wee girl by
the name Of Polly who tumbled down
stairs while admiring the coquettish
bows on her tiny toes. In the early
spring you would find Mrs. McKinley's
pretty parlor perfumed with those
splendid white lilies that Bermuda
sends to help us celebrate our Easter.
They stand In tall Jars. fresh, stately
and breathing their silent lesson Of
beauty and love. for in this instance
they come as a greeting from friends
on tnat gem of coral reef There Is
that element in the Majors devotion to
MS wlfe that is easier felt than de-
scrlped, but Is the element that silences
the scoffers at marriage, that makes
one think better of ones kind, and at
the same time carries with it a tinge
OF romance that delights all young
couples. Perhaps because the Major
pays thousand little courtesies and at
tentions to his wife, not with the air of
man doing his duty, but what is his
dellght; that he sees in his wife still the
lovely girlish bride. the mother OF the
TWO lair children who came only to be
taken away, the companion of his early
struggles and successes. is evident; that
ne mas now in his proud maturity. in
her gentle sympathy. her intense appre-
citation OF his work, her frank delight at
the honors paid him, her ever ready
response to his beautiful devotion. all
the spur and stimulus he needs, there
is no doubt"
MIS-. Garret A. Hobart, wife of the
Republican nominee for the Vice Presi-
dency, Is magnetic. At forty-fve she
mas the carriage OF sprightly woman
OF thirty. and the figure, too. Her color
Is girls. 1t comes and goes as she
talks. Her face. a firm, well-chiselled
one, Is most expressive. Fer feelings
sweep over it, 1t ma be very sad.
Then smile lightens it, and the eyes,
! which are very bright. seem to dance
with merriment.
her self-possession and pose are adj
mlrab!e. She Is sincere and unaffected
to degree. What she says she says
wittily and easily. The words come
from the wcll-flled storehouse of the
mind. She is eminently woman OF
culture, at once dignified and tender.
Hers Is lovely home. and she graccs
it. Paterson-New Jersey, indeed--iS
in love with her. and 1t is no wonder.
She, like Mrs. Mckinley, knows poll
tics. Her father was politician and
a Republican. She devotes much Of her
time to charity and church work. They
are Presbyterians. Her son, Carrot
Augustus Hobart, Jr.. and her husband
are her two idols. Before the nomina-
ton the boy was wearing a Mckinley
Hobart button.
you may have to put that away to-
morrow" she said to him, laughing to
hide her own anxiety. His eyes filled
with tears
why, you wouldn't care, would
your" she asked, fondly.
'Oh, wouldn't II" he cried
And, but for examples sake, think
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tainly suggests the fair blossom of some

tainly suggests the fair blossom of some
sensitive plant.
1T Is also good medallion head
small, admirably proportional and so
correct that a Clytie knot, a Greek fillet
or shining braid as coronet could be
worn triumphantly. though nothing
could better display its shapeliness than
the close cut, crisp locks of brown, soft
and pure in color. that grow from the
low, white brow over the dainty eartipe
to end on the nape of the neck in Il
thousand bewitching little rings; nor
could there be a more harmonious
frame for face, easier pictured in
water colors than words. There is that
soft transparency of coloring which.
with the stamp of much suffering, i'm
parts an almost intensity of refinement
to the features. The straight and deli
cate ncse. with its fine nostrils, rises
well beyond the deep blue eyes, over
arched by brows dark and distinctly
drawn and underscored by those dark
hadows-'calamai,' the Italians call
them-that enhance their size and i'm
part touch of languor. The mouth is
SA'''', eih, iihV tilC CHlu, ItIll-
nine and charming"
That is woman's pen portrait of a
woman. Mrs Porter saw Mrs. McKin-
ley in her home.
'She was half reclining on low sofa,
some big pillows piled behind her,
which defined her girlish figure. clothed
in way to delight an artist; that is. it
left one conscious only of color and
simplicity.
The gown was rich blue, a shade
deeper than the blue of the old masters.
but with that same peculiar warmth
and power of illumination 1t brought
out with marvellous effect the tint of the
hair, upon which the sun shopa brightly
through the lace curtains above. 9ays
warmth to the diaRhAnous. akin, sub
stance to the frail Aeure and formed =
background for two little hands Of ivory
Wilderness, that were caaspcd with .
patience pathetic. Mrs. Mckinley de-
votes a great deal of her time to max
ing pretty things for the comfort and
amusement of children, and her little
slippers are famous in many hospital
and asylum. Never were prettier,
stronger. daintier or warmer little foot
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of the country generally, President Lin
coin ordered the release of the prison
ers Mr.. Harris shows wildly the con-
dition Of the public mind in this coun-
try and England over the affair pending
its settlement.
Speaking Of Senator Hale of New
Hampshire, he says: Upon the floor
of the senate Mr.. Hale referred 70 a
conversation which he had Just had
with Senator Lane of Indiana, who had
said that the state of Indiana had then
10000 men in the field and she would
double that number within sixty days
if war with Great Britain were
brought about" A number of news
papers are quoted, among which is the
Indianapolis Sentinel of Dec. 7, 1861,
which said editorially: I'VE can only
hope that those at the head of the gov
eminent may be equal to the emery
ency and that they will maintain the
honor of the nation at whatever sacri-
fice"
Mr. Harris gives the cabinet discus
sions in full, much Of which Informal
ton is published for the first time, and
devotes an interesting chapter to the
views of European nations concerning
the Trent case. The reply to England's
demand of Secretary Seward is quoted
and analysed and in many respects
criticised. He shows from numerous
quotations the Joy felt in England at
the concession of the northern states
and quotes from a speech of w. e. GlaA-
or ALL \
airy, 1862, as follows:
LET us look to the fact that in the
midst of exultation and in a country
where the principles Of popular govern
ment and Of democracy are carried to
the extreme, that even, however, in
this matter of life and death as they
think it to be-that while ebullitions
were taking place all over the country
of joy and exultation at capture-that
even then this popular and democratic
government has under a demand of a
foreign power written these words:
The four commissioners will be cheer
fully liberated
In criticising the reply of Secretary
Seward and in treating of the interna-
tional law bearing upon the Trent af-
fair, Mr.. Harris draws the following
conclusions: Neither of the commits
sioners nor their dispatches (being of
non military character) were contra
band Of war; neutral power is en-
titled to hold necessary informal rela-
tions with an unrecogniZed beligerent;
the Trent had in no way violated her
duties as a neutral ship: Capt Wilkes
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When Shakespeare wrote about put
ting a girdle around the earth in forty
minutes, .thesfdea was as visionary as
that 81 communicating with the stars
in the frmamenr. Not long ago at the
Electric Fair, amessage was sent from
one gallery to The other by way of VAN
couver and Toxic, the message arriv-
ing In so,nething less than fifty min
utea. ~ course, this does not run
act1a3fy around the world. but it dem
yoastsates the possibilities of the cleo
trtcaa current, and shows us that when
the new Pacific cable is finished it will
rs4pirA-a-Seod deal less than fifty min
ales to circslmnavigate the globe with
mn siectrtG message. The future OF
elecsricity has wonderful promise
much greater than We are able to real
~, especially SO in view of the fact
tAtt our most eminent electricians
frankly amt that they only understand
The a-b-es of it.
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The Rev. Father John himself lays
no claim to any power. He does assert
that half hour in fervent prayer every
night will suffice to keep a person spir-
itually healthy and happy. even when
the prayer Is forced. In seasons of cold
heartedness. Nevertheless. he has been
credited with not only cures but the
power of prophecy.
The Rev. Father John Is In no wise
remarkable In appearance. except that
his blue eyes are piercing to degree.
and appear to have the power to look
into ones very soul and read what Is
there. He is simple. straightforward,
profoundly devout man, who believes
unquestionably In the power of prayer.
His firm faith encourages sufferers, in
spires the weak OF heart and morals,
stirs up the rich to give large sums OF
money by which the poor profit, and
which they would not otherwise give
at all, in all probability. The Rev.
Father John himself derives no ad-
yantages from either money or aristo-
cratic friends.
He gives without asking whatever
sum he may happen to have in his
pocket: or his mode Of operation ia so
nearly that that ii may fairly be de-
scribed in these general terms. The
indisputable service which Father John
renders is that he rouses sluggish
hearts. souls. consciences to action.
more or less vigorous that he puts into
the sick the desire and courage to live.
which. as any doctor will admit, is gen.
orally half the battle. In that sense.
he probably does effect many cures.
whole or partial.
On another occasion three young men
made up their minds to have some fun
cut OF the respected priest, and to de-
ceive him, with the object OF running
his reputation for penetration. One of
them went to the Rev. Father John and
asked him to come and pray beside his
dying friend. The Rev. Father John
did not refuse. but he said beforehand:
You are trifling with God" On enter
ing the room he found the second
scamp writhing on the bed in apparent
| agonies, while number three was wall
| ing ana lamenting. The Rev. Father
/ John took a good look at the room
| twhere there was no holy picture) and
at them; knelt down, crossed himself
and said: Lord, deal with them &C
cording to their faith. Amen" Then
he quickly left the room. But when the
| imaginary invalid attempted to rise
, from the bed he found himself really
! and seriously Ill with a nervous attack.
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A DARK DEED.

Assassination Of banker Wycko1 Beeu1e
Of Conspiracy.
George H. Wyckoff. the New York
banker recently assassinated BY :
poverty-stricken suicide, was born In
New York in 1889. His father was
Jacob H. Wyckon, also New Yorker.
who for many years was secretary Of
the New York Savings bank. Young
Wyckon was educated In the public
schools and began his career a. an err
rand boy. In 1855 he entered the once
of George Le Huray & Co.. bankers
and brokers. in Wall street. 40 clerk.
The firm suspended In the panic o.
1857. Then Mr.. Wyckoif went ~ 70
ceiving teller to the New York County
bank. and was afterward it, paying
teller and cashier. His services to
this institution covered . period Of
thirty years. He. In 1883. went to the
Garfield National bank a. IT. vics-
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president. and left In 1894 to become
the president Of the Bank of New AM
sterdam. Mr.. WyckoR was married
thirty-six years ago to Mary LOUIS
Major. and they have two daughters
living. who are Mrs. Walter Brinksr-
hon and Mrs. Frederick Burt. Both
live ut Montclair, N. J. Mr.. Wycko9
was member of several social organi-
cations, and was vastly esteemed n
the banking world and beloved IN co
cial circles. His cold-blooded assas-
sination Is believed to be the result Of
an understanding between poverty
stricken men. who. when they nnally
see no course but suicide before them,
resolve to take some conspicuous rich
man with them.
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1t is not uncommon to hear people
say: "Oh, Doctor So-and-So is such an
excellent physician! He inspires con-
fidence, and one feels better the moment
he enters the room"
According to French scientist, hyp-
notism is the controlling force in in
stances OF this sort. That such a state
of things is productive Of benefit to the
patient there is no doubt. Indeed.
whatever influences the mind favora-
bly, and Quiets the nerves is bound to
be Of advantage. especially with per-
sons Of extremely sensitive mental and
physical organizations.
According to the authority quoted.
hypnotism will at no distant day take
legitimate place among the remedial
agents, and will be Of great service to
the physician and surgeon.
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for st. Thomas island, where they
would connect with a steamer for
Southampton. The steamer Trent. fy-
ing an English flag, reached the BAHIA.
ma channel and there, while under full
way. was intercepted by the United
States war steamer San Jacinto, COM
manded by Capt. Charles Wilkes. Two
shots were fired across her bow before
she hove to and amid the violent pro-
tests OF the English officers and the con-
federate ENJOYS the latter were placed
under arrest and brought back to New
York, while the steamer was allowed to
pursue its voyage. The departure OF
the ENJOYS having been known through.
out the north and their influence hav-
ing been feared, the announcement
Of their capture was hailed with wild
delight by the United States. Capt.
Wilkes was honored wherever he ap-
peared and received official thanks.
England entered vigorous protest
against this act. Her ship, protected
by her flag, had been boarded in open
sea and passengers had been forcibly
removed. What follows is history
England Immediately upon receipt of
the news instructed her representatives
at Washington to demand the immedi-
ate release OF the prisoners and an
apology Upon a refusal to comply
with this demand by the United States
the British minister was ordered to re-
turn. Seven days were given in which
to reply to this ultimatum. Against
the advice and contrary to the demands
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that Father John had been sent for
across the whole length OF Russia, TO
administer spiritual consolation, ana
had been present when none others
save the imperial family were ad-
mitted. Father Johns departure for
Moscow to attend the coronation OF the
young Emperor was chr0nicled In the
Russian press in company with that OF
royal princes and great officials of the
state. And now that a great calamity
has saddened the coronation festivities.
the cable tells us that Father John Of
Cronstadt Is comforting and blessing
the mourners as they seek to find their
dead
Father John Is a living illustration
| of the manner In which man can rise,
in the best sense, from the very lowest
to the very highest class Of society in
a country where most foreigners would
believe such thing to be impossible.
His father was a poor semi-ecclesiasti-
cal survivor of the church In small
village Of the Archangel government,
situated even little further north than
Arctic Archangel itself. He was not
| even clever boy, according to his own
account, until he prayed with tears for
enlightenment.
He received 1t, rose from the bottom
TO the head OF his class, and, what Is
more important for himself and others.
| acquired that fervent belief In prayer
| wherein lies his strength.
The Rev. Father John was ordained
to the priesthood 40 years ago last No
vember, and appointed to the church In
Cronstadt Of which he Is now the arch
priest. From the day of his appoint
ment he began to treat his poor parish
toner's of st. Petersburg's seaport town
with the tender. winning affection born
Of his own experience OF hardship and
| poverty. But his chief fame arose from
his power in prayer. which. as thou
| sands firmly believe, effects miracles
in the way OF healing soul and body.
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NOMMlOS1ONEH SLlDELL.
said: "The federal government can
never succeed in putting down the re-
bellion. If it should it would only be
the preface and introduction of politi-
cal difficulties far greater than the war
ITSELF" The author then shows the eff
forts of the confederacy to secure rec
ognition by European powers, giving
the correspondence with much full
ness, and shows with what precipita-
tion Queen Victoria issued her neutral
ity proclamation within sixty days after
Lincoln's Inauguration.
The first agents of the south had &C
complished nothing, and it was, there
1ore, decided by the confederacy to
send new representatives to England
and France, who were to be com mis-
stoned as ambassadors. James Murray
Mason OF Virginia and John Slidell,
senator of Louisiana, were selected
AS Prof. Harris says: 'Mr. Mason was
man of great personal mark, possess
ing ability of the highest order. Mr.
Slidell had been in the lower house and
was member of the senate at the
time OF Louisiana's secession. Both
were ultra secessionists, active and tai
ented. Their object was to secure if
possible the recognition of the indie
pendence of the confederate govern
ment by the respective states to which
they were accredited"
The southern ports being blockaded.
Messrs. Mason and Slidel were COM
PEELED to run the blockade by night in
leaving the country. Charleston was
selected by them as the point of depart
ure and it was announced by the con-
1ederate press that they would take
passage on the privateer Nashville.
This boat left the harbor on the night
OF Oct. 10. 1861, in order to draw off
the federal cruisers, and shortly after,
Mr.. Mason, with his secretary and Mr..
Slidell. with his secretary, wife and
TOUR children. embarked on the Theo-
dore. stealing out Of the harbor at mid
night in pouring rain. The boat
escaped the watchful cruisers of the
oiockading squadron and the party ar
rived at Havana, Oct. II, where they
were entertained while awaiting an En-
glish steamer to carry them to Eng
land.
On Nov. the party embarked on
the British steamer Trent, at Havana,
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Is stronger to-day than she has
been for many years, but the
doctors despair OF complete re-
covery. and II the republicans elect
their ticket much of the social burden
in Washington must fall upon Mrs. Ho-
bart, as the first woman In the land
will be unequal to the strain of any but
the Quietest sort Of entertaining. Both
are remarkable women. Washington
already knows and has been won by
Mrs. Mckinley. II Mr.. Hobart Is elected
Washington will be won by Mrs. Ho-
bart, and will be at her feet, for her
character is an admirable one, and her
unpretentious dignity, her affable man
ner and her keen intellect fit her for the
highest place in the society Of the ma
ton. Mrs. Mckinley, in spite of her
Ill health, is the keenest of politicians
and the most ardent of protectiOnists,
her husband not excepted. He is her
hero. Mrs. Mckinley was born in
Canton, and in that quaint Dutch COM
mercial town she was a noted belle. Her
father was the late James Saxton, a
publisher of note. Her invalidism pre-
Washington society events during her
husbands fourteen years in the House
of Representatives. AS wife of Ohio's
governor, she gave several State and
husbands fourteen years in the House
On these occasions. like Nine. Reca-
mier, she received her guests while re-
clining on divan. In her boudoir
there is an oil painting Of her husband,
hung so that 1t will be the first thing
she sees on awakening. She married
the young soldier lawyer for love, and
in their mutual affection, which years
has increased. they have been very
happy.
Mrs. Robert p. Porter, writing for the
New York Herald in 1891, spoke of Mrs
Mckinley's tlower-like head, and added:
II said flower-lke head advisedly
for in it's graceful spring from slen-
der neck, its clear, delicate outline, its
arch, uplifted air in moments of pleas
ure, and it's slight pathetic droop In
WEAKNESS, Mrs. McKinleys head GER
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UNITED STATES CHURCH ARMY.
Protestant Episcopal Organization inst
Contains Elements Of Growth.

Protestant Episcopal Organization 1hse
Contains Elements Of Growth.
All arrangements for the carrying on
and spread Of the new United States
Church army are now made. and whom
the military director. Col. H. H. Had
ley. sailed for Europe short time ago
he left behind an organization estab-
lished on firm basis. Colonel Hadley
believes that within year the army
will have reached to very great propor-
lions.
Intrinsically the United States
Church army is q Protestant Episcopal
institution. having for it's object the
growth and Strengthening Of that
church. Mr.. James X. Blackwell had
few years ago started a church army
In Pittsburg with the full approval Of
Bishop Whitehead. and he and Colonel
Hadley had considerable correspond
cnce. eliminating in suggestion that
the latter organize and take command
OF United States Church army. Plans
were formulated providing for rescue
work. total abstinence, and church
loyalty. and submitted to Bishop Pot
ter. and through him were brought for
consideration before q special COM
mittee OF the Parochial Missions 90
ciety. and approved. In general the
church army 10 modelled ON the lines
Of the regular United States army. tt
stan ofhcers. attached to the stan Of
the military director, are: /. A chief
of staff. Major Samuel F. Jones. super
intendcnt st. Stephens Rescue Mis-
sion. Boston; an aide-de-camp, Major
Miss s. Wray, song evangelist, New
York: a chief adjutant. Major James
x. BLACKWELL. commandant first regi-
ment U. s. c. A.. Pittsburg: q Held
marshall. Major Alexander H. Leo OF
Philadelphia. All officers, soldiers and
recruits are expected to try. with Gods
help, to win at least one drinking per-
son to Christ and the church within
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present condition and past history of
American relations with European
powers.
The history of the diplomatic rela-
lions between England and the United
States in itself suggests rich field for
study, and one of the most interesting
and heretofore unwritten chapters is
the famous Trent affair, an incident
which can be wildly recalled by the
surviving veterans of the civil war.
The story of this celebrated event, up
on the solution of whose delicate prob
lem hung, for time, the existence Of
this country, has been. for the first
time. completely told in all it's detail
by Prof Thomas l.. Harris of the Uni
versity of Chicago in book called
1.-THE Trent Affair."
1t is we'll known to the student Of
history that disturbed relations have
existed between England and the United
States in almost unbroken succession
since the war Of the revolution. First
after the revolution came the British
claim of the right of search and the
war Of 1912 resulted. Then came the
troubles of 1884, growing out of the
same claim, and again in 1858, at which
time the Cuban outrage created such
general indignation. Towards the
close of 1860 British and American in
ternational affairs had assumed much
more favorable aspect than usual.
President Buchanan in his message
congratulated the country upon the
friendly relations since the Clayton
Bulwer treaty had been settled and the
right of search claimed by England
again adjusted. The prince of Wales
had just paid visit to this country,
and as the London Post Of November
16, 1860, said: I'VE believe an alliance
has been consolidated which will en-
dure for the mutual benefit not only of
the two nations, but of the civilized
world.
But things soon changed. They al
ways do when things are not just to
the avaricious liking of John Bull. On
Dec. II, 1860, South Carolina seeded
and the civil war was on. Mr.. Harris
shows conclusively the English SYM
pathy for the confederate cause, quot
ing Justine McCarty, Sir Edward Bull
wer Lytton and w. E. Gladstone, who,
in speech at Edinburgh, Jan. S. 1862,