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The sun., 1896-10-18

Nor WAS Mrs. Lincoln less dilgent In the deli
cate Offices OF friendship repeatedly bringing
bouquets. some OF them sent to her by distin-
gushed friends, one by Motley. remember.
who had recently been our Minister 10 England.
and another by the Count dc Paris, then So
3ourning in London.
educated. was. in mental training, Intelligence,
and accomplishments, quite equal 10 her posi-
tion, and more than the equal OF many OF those
English scholar but wrote and spoke French.
her Individuality. as already intimeted, was
shrAnk, for instance, from. public curiosity,
and. TO- Escape ~, travelled incoFnito on occa.
there was nothing in it morally wrong or so. SO.
clally offensive; and can personally bear wit
OF annoyance which she thus sought TO avoid.
The summer before Mrs. Lincoln went To Eu-
Harnum's Hotel. in Baltimore. where she hap.
pened 10 arrive the day after us, and learning
ef our presence In the house. sent me her card.
At the close OF our meeting she asked II my
brother and would not accompany her to din
SSsT S5 oy. soYns Sn her w? Sons Robert and Tad"
Lincolnl Mrs, Lincoln! Mrs, LInconi" WAS
forgetting themselves as to rise from their
seats and stare openly at her, she, for her part,
dignution, and seeming about equally ready 10
sink into the floor, and to turn upon her rude
inqulst4rs: Her extreme annoyance was plain
And this was relatively mild exhibition OF
the vulgar imperti inence to which she was habit.
ually eKposed on her travels. was there any
thing very surprising or very reprehensible In
the harmless stralagem which she employed TO
avoid it2
The other asper-ions cast on Mrs Lincoln were
even more nnmerited than this, many OF them
having been pieces OF slanderOus patchwork
dashed with fncts. and some OF them lies out Of
whole cloth. None OF them was just. and the
whole of them together did not. in the Judgment
OF any ono acquainted with their shining
mark" amount To u serious incul patton. Yet
without doubt they he'd power 10 wound her
Shs told NJ in London that for long periods.
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o WOUrUS PLACE

RUSSELL sQrARE Jan. ~. 1871. (
MY DEAR Mrs. SHIrMAN: ! have concluded
In the weakness of my mother heart to ac-
haps remain n day or two near him. Aa
the movement Is somewhat unexpected, l
pave, In consequence. not moment to
lose, and, II grieves mo to say, not even an
opportunity of saying 10 you. for whom | enter
tain so true and firm n friendship. n farewell.
Even now am being hurried. yet | could not
leave your ncighborhond without committing Z
my regrets to paper. shall hope soon 10 hear
GO myself coughing most disagreeahly and A
bundle of wrappingS. My servant woman has
proved herself within the past week n good
nurse. With kind regards to Mr.. Shipmnn and
ever so much love - yOur dear self. believe mo
always your truly arectionatc friend,
MARY LINCOLN,
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CHECKING TIE WITNESS.
Tho Testimony or IA Careful Old Man In the
Presence OF n shrewd Young Attorney.
Prom the Chicago Record.

FROM fht CHicdgo RECORD.
Tho young lawyer was determined that II
vigilance could accomplish anything the case
should be decided In favor of his client, and so
whom the careful old man went upon the stand
for tho defence the attorney leaned forward.
prepared To fight every inch OF the way.
Mr.. johnson. the plaintiff" said the careful
old man, said that II would buy the hou,e hs
would get Mr.. Gimpson TO relnquish his re-
lease. lie said he thought Mr.. Gimpaon would
agree to 20. guess"
Never mind what you guess. We don't want
any hearsay or guessing. Ionr Honor Ito the
Court, ] object 10 this witnesses testimony.
He IL guessing at what he says. We want facts"
Excuse mo-" said the old man; was about
der-tanding being establ shed In my presence.
Sot etwo men got together, with me on hand.
to listen To what they said. ] understand--"
"ObJected to as incom petent. Your Honor. we
don't want to know what ihs man understands
was done. We want what he knows was done.
Ws want"
"one moment" said the careful old man. ~
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and extremely spirited. and when she
thought the occasion demanded II, capable
no doubt of cutting expression. To her
native independence aud candor Of speech,
i think, may be ascribed most of tho actions
and utterances at which strangers mere ac-
Quaintances took umbrage. Those who knew
her better understood that offence was
meant. and took none. a more affectionate
heart never knew. l have reason to know
that many things said of her were due to per-
Bonal animosity, and these. once gaining cur
rency. came in time to be accepted facts: yet like
the story Of Mr.. Lincoln's failure to appear on
his wedding day, they turn out, after ,nvestIga-
tion. to be fabrications built on trembling sand
AS those to whom such conduct on his part
must have been known, had it occurred. have
disclaimed all know edge of it, so those most
familiar with the life and character of his wife
stories to her discredit. For my own part. can
join conscentiously in thus branding them.
The avidity with which mankind seizes upon
evil report, against even its idols, is sad COM
mentary on its humanity. In this relation, it
may be noted as curious coincidence that
the agency which accused Mr.. Lincoln of in
sanity at the dawn OF manhood should have
brought the same accusation against Mrs. Lin
coin In the evening of life.
During Mrs. Lncolns sojourn in Europe I
,vss was bride and saw much nf her in London.
were wintering. | was confined 10 my conch
aud she was my frequent guest. Her conversa-
tion. though always genial. was usually in the
minor key, relating to her husband. her son
Robert and his wife. their daughter Mary, her
namesHke; and thg friends at homo who had
yicisstudes OF her fortune 10 Robert and his
family she was ever planning 81 TO send articles of
up, and a manly fellow he was, TOO. and an az.
Gressive American from the core out.
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LEANISGToS England. Oc

My DEAR Mrs. sHIPMtN: Your very kind
and welcome letter Of Sept. 81 has Just been
received from Frankfurt. I cannot exnress 10
yon how deeply regret not reIng In +. when
you were there. have been absent most OF the
time from Germany since last June have heel
occasionally In London. but Uis have consid-
cred my resting place. am exceedingly anxious
to meet you. and n you could not come here
tn tho lov"liest garden spot Of Europe. l would
run UP AT any time TO London. In three hours
and half we arrive there. passing through
Oxford. Very possibly YOU may have been here
surrounded by kenilwOrtn castle. Warwick C..
Stratford Avon nine miles distant. and only
a very pleasant drive. Ny son. of course. 10
hers with me. have been fortunate enough to
secure very fine English Tutor for him. who
comes to us most highly recommended-a very
fne scholar and grntlemanly. conscientious
man. Ho recitPs his lessons with his tutor
aeren hours sof each day, so you can imagine that
] see very little OF NV dear. good son. So he
Improves ms he is doing. l shall he satisfied.
Many Americans nre Girdw here One especial
family. with whom ] have heen verv intimate
for years, has been with me al the time.
Athin repeat, long to see You. nv remem-
brance OF ynn is of very agreeable nature. and
In this strange land those whom we have for
merlv loved become douhly dear Hoping that
may SOON hear from you, my dear friend. and
with compliments to your husband and mnch
love for yourself. believe mo your affectionate
lrlenu MARY LINCOLN.
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/. Evangelical Association OF y.
America (Germau). orthodox
Greek Church.
y W. olsi Street Presbyterian.
8. Fourth Reformed Pres. & Peoples
Baptist.
The sun., 1896-10-18

FRASKFURT-A AM-MAIN. June 90. 1870.
MY DEAR Mrs. SHrPM\S: Although weary
months nave passed since your very kind and
welcome letter was received yet noiwithsfand-
ing II has So louR remained unanswered you
have been very frequently in my thoughts. and
have been mentally wishing you such n world Of
happiness In your new marriage relations
Your letter early in the spring found me quite
an invalid, and have Just returned from II long
Visit to the Mar enhaii baths and waters in Bo-
hemia, and fnd my health greatly benefited.
] can well imagine how greatly yOu have en-
Joyed your inurneyings IN Europe. and truly
hope we may meet whilst are both abroad,
yon with vour lie sn filed with love and happi-
ness, whilst I. a'as. am hut n weary exile. With
ont my beloved husbands presence the world is
filled with gloom and drcRriness for me. | am
going with my young SON. in u day or two. into
the country to remain some weeks. II Won will
kindly write me and direct 10 care OF phillip.
Nicnll. schmidt, bankers. Frankfurt-aul- Main,
Germany" will receive It,
The name % tho gentleman you have married
is too prominent one In America not 10 be
famil ar TO me. and associated with one so high
ly gifted M Mr.. Prentice was. The gems of
poetry he has written will always fii our minds
and hearts with remembrance of him. Dickens
ton. has passed away How much delight II
would afford me to meet you this summer. Do
you ever hear from our amiable and lovely
friend. Mrs. Speed =?
With compliments to Mr.. Shipman and many
anectionate congratulations to yourself, re-
main always truly you's MARY LINCOLN.
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-02

particular design before the judges stand,
whenever such an arrangem ent was pos
sible.
The busiest man on the grounds was
Captain Wilson of the police force. He
left impressions in many places with. his
cane among the persistent small boys and
persistent boys who were not small. The
Captain and Sergeant Hodgkiss were
mounted, and although it was a good,
natured crowd the police had to do some
very definite work to keep the course clear
to suit The grand marshal and his aids.
Chief Lloyd directed his officers and men
IN person and was beautifully mounted
The police force presented an admirable
appearance, and their lack of chevrons
was not noticed,
Captain Fletcher was given duty he
| was unable TO carry out, although it must
be admitted he did bis best to obey his
chief. The press box was besieged by
such beautiful entry. whose only blem-
lsh was that 1t was not as truthful as il
was attractive. The captain was detailed
| to ciear 1t OF all but bona fide newspaper
! workers. Great was his surprise to find
that all had. right to be there-at least
| they all said so and how could gallant
captain of police respondent in gold lace
end buttons question the word of young
lady at Mayday fiesta. Captain Fletcher
reported that the box was occupied by
| half dozen amateur ladies' press associ-
| atoms and the trouble ended, although it
did not relieve the inconvenience Of those
who had a right to be there.
The refreshment booths, which were
such a fruitful cause of discomfort last
year, were under the charge of ladies this
| year and were conducted to the satisfaction
of all. Many ladies worked at the decoi
rations and the effect was very pretty.
The fair attendants had a busy day and
aid big business in sandwiches and
coffee. The management of the whole
fete was very carefully planned, and
| although it did not bring out as many
exhibits as was expected, it was not
through any fault of the management.
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, lery, q. S. A. The leadhorse riders were
John Cunningham and Vernon Waldron
The four gentlemen were all in dress uni
forms of their rank. The gun and cais-
son were handsomely decorated in white
marguerites, the hubs of the wheels being
in blue bachelor buttons and the felloes
in red geraniums. The cannon was in
solid red geraniums. On the caisson rode
Mrs. Varney Gaskill, Mrs. Vernon Wal
dron and Miss Margaret Gaskill. They
were dressed in red, white and blue.
The second novelty prize was taken by
Miss Marie Edna Smell. She drove jim
ricksha completely hidden from, view by
white marguerites and their green leaves,
while she was appropriately gowned in a
suit of green to match, with Il white mar
guerite hat. The jinricksha was drawn by
three burros, with a Russian arch rising
from the center one, on which was ar
ranged bells. The little burros were in
green harness.
Master c. Parsons, who drove a pretty
little goatcart, drawn by two goats, was
awarded third prize. 1t was decorated
with all kinds of flowers, and was heartily
cheered.
The single riders were the n ext class.
Martin Z. R. Pence won first prize. He
was dressed in cream flannel trimmed with
yellow satin. His straw hat had yellow
band with marigolds. His horse had yell
low satin trappings with marigolds.
Miss l.. 4. Ward took second prize. Her
horse was decorated with yellow ribbons
and marguerites.
The third prize was given to Master Earl
Simpson, the smallest equestrian in the
parade. He was dressed in yellow satin
suit with white cap, big lace collar and
white leggins. The trappings were all
yellow satin with white and yellow mar
guerites.
There were several entries that it was
thought would secure prizes, but they
failed 10 do so because they were not
strictly floral exhibits, but depended fol
effect more on bunting and design than on
flowers. Particularly was this the case
with the entry of Mrs. Alexander Mclean,
which was symphony in blue and gold,
and attracted the eye of everv University
of California man. The body of the car
riage was covered with yellow satin, and
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ladies were charming in their full white
duck suits, with white silk parasols. The
whole party wore straw hats trimmed with
pink ribbons.
The third prize was given to Mrs. Oscar
Lunning and Miss Juliet Mauvais of San
Jose, who were in handsome single
seated carriage with coachman.. it was
magnlficently decorated with ST. joseph
lilies, maiden hair ferns and smilax The
ladies were dressed in white.
Single teams came next. A. Schilling
won first prize and also second prize for
heing the best second vehicle On the
grounds. The Schil1ing carriage was con-
structed in the form OF a huge egg of
white marguerites and roses. The egg
was broken at one end and the interior
was donei in yellow marigolds.s The wheels
were trimmed with smilax and the spokes
tied with white roses and ribbons. The
body of the vehicle, or massive egg, was
girded with rope of roses. The horse, a
spanking black steed, was caparisoned
with roses, ferns and yellow satin. The
occupants of the egg coach were Miss
Elise Schilling and Miss Johanna Volk-
man, and the horse was led by Ed Maieton
in page costume of white satin and gold.
The second prize in this class was
awarded to Miss Ethel Patton and Miss
Caroline Quinn. They drove basket cart.
trim med with white marguerltes, with gold
trimmings on the wheels and shafts and q
bow overhead. The body of the cart was
mass of marguerites'an created very
pretty effect with the bow and streamers
of old-goid ribbon.
Miss Grace Gorrill was awarded third
prize. Her trap was exquisitely done in
pink and blue. The body of the interior
was lined with blue satin and the dash
in pink, The exterior was embellished
with pink ivy geraniums and pink satin,
and the shafts bound .in blue. The horse
was white and the harness in harmony
with the whole. The occupants besides
Miss Gorriil were Marietta Havens and
Miss Harriet Kittredge. The young ladies
wore white dresses and leghorn hats.
trimmed with blue.
Then came the novelties. The first
prize-winner was piece OF artillery bat
tery commanded by Varney Gaskill. His
bugler was @. T. Wells of The First ArtiI-
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Havens, who were attired in white outing
suits, with straw hats.

Ravens, who were attired in white outing
suits, with straw hats.
The whist club captured the third prize.
This was one of the striking novelties of
tne iete. George Gray, one of the best
whips in the State, handled the reins
The six horses were all whites, harnessed
with rope-colored harness and rope lines.
These were set off with ropes OF California
poppies. The vehicle was large farm
wagon, with hayrack covered completely
with green oats, ana the wheels and tongue
were covered in like. manner. Great
punches of California poppies were placed
here and there, producing very striking
effect. The wagon contained Mrs. III.
Meek, Mrs. William Meek. Mrs James
Allen, Mrs. F. M. Dunwoody, Mrs. N.
Archer, Mrs. r. 5. Knight, Mrs. Irving
Lewis, Mrs. Giles Easton, Mrs. Egbert
Stone, Mrs. George King. They wore
white dresses trimmed with yellow, and
rustic hats to match, and presented re-
markabiy pretty picture. They were
greeted with applause all along the line
There was only one entry in the tandem
class. 1t was that of Mrs. W. S. Arnheim
and was given banner.
The next division was two horse
equipages. The first prize was won By an
English trap entered by Mrs. Thomas
Creliin and Mrs. Albert Brown. 1t was
occupied by bevy of pretty young girls
consisting OF the Misses a. Brown, /.
adInp npJOn. N. UdTtHWdlIe, j. Orellln and
o. Middleton. They were gowned in vel
low with hats and parasols TO match. The
trap was blanketed with yellow mar
guerites. and the bay horses were in vel
low satin harness. They presented a
lovely picture.
Mrs. George Faircnild took second
honors with a team decorated in mink.
Robes of pinks covered the dashboards
and seats, hanging down in the rear. The
wheels and gearing were also plentifully
supplied with the same material until not
an inch of woodwork was to be seen. The
two white horses had pink satin harness.
and their names and tails were braided.
The carriage was occupied by Miss Emily
c. Fairchild. Miss Kittie Fairchild. Miss
Mia Lally. Miss May Beal and Messrs. f.
B. Winter, A. Kaesar and G. Carman. Mr..
Winter handled the reins. The young
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l. from four bamboo rods, brought to center
above the occupants, was suspended bell
OF eschscholtzias, surmounted by bow of
blue ribbon. The bed of the vehicle was
festooned over the gold by ropes of blue
blossoms tied with gold ribbons. The
Mclean and w. T. Marvin, who
wore costumes of blue, with hats
to match, and in the second seat
were Mrs. Walker c. Graves and Miss
Vivie Rector, who were attired in golden
yellow with hats to match and carried
bouquets of marigolds. The horses were
harnessed with yellow straps and fly nets
OF blue. The party was attended by two
outriders in blue and gold floral mantles.
They were Jefferson James Graves and
Walker Coleman Graves. Everything was
in keeping with the colJrs, carrying out
the harmony down to the horses hoofs,
which were tipped with blue and gold.
The Thirteen Club also made beautiful
exhibit, but it was far more noticeable for
the beauty of its personnel than that of its
floral display.
The wagonette of the Thirteen Club at
tracted great deal OF attention. 1t con-
tanned the Misses Laura Creilin, Mona
garet Knight. Helen Lohman, Emma
Mahonev, Jennie Rawlings, Carrie Ritter,
Coraiie Selby. Lillian Strong, Louise Sim
mons and Mary Whitney. The young
ladies were dressed in white, with white
hats and parasols decorated with bows of
yellow ribbons. The wagonette was COW
cred entirely in yellow satin and gen.
erously decorated with wild mustard. 1t
was drawn by four bay horses In yellow
satin harness:
One of the pretty three-seated carriages
was that Of Mrs. G. w. Kelley The
occupants were B. BaKewell and Miss Fl.
Kelley, c. M. Craig and Miss Luella
Everett, Roy McCabe and Miss Edith
Kelley. The light colored suits blended
with the trimmings of sea gerondum
| leaves.
A pretty pink and white carriage was
| that containing the Misses Mabel Hawes,
| Amy Holmes, Luella Underwood, Julia
| Underwood, Julia Benzon and Messrs
Percy Magill and August Benzon. The
pink geraniums and pepper leaves made
an appropriate background for the
fluffy gowns Of the young ladies.
A pretty pony-cart was driven by R. P.
| Sherman and his sister, Hazel Sherman.
The vehicle was trimmed in gold and
green, the principal blossoms being wild
| jasmine. The pole and reins were wrapped
| with yellow ribbons. Mr.. Sherman wore
an outing suit and the young lady white
dress trimmed with yellow ribbons and
chip hat with wide RIM
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THE ExEMPTS.
They Hauled Their Hand Engine IN
the Parade as in Days
of Old


The Exempt Firemen were the first to
open the days festivities. At 10 O'Clock
they mustered at their headquarters on
Eighth street and manned their old en-
gine, Nigilant, and made a tour of the
town.
The Exempts, in their line of march,
stopped before the Office of w. ]. D1ngee
and gave that gentleman a surprise.
The band was ordered to take up posi-
ton in front of Mr.. Dingee's, and, as soon
as it had complied with the order, sere-
made was played.
1t was then decided to have commit
tee call on Mr.. Dingee, and after a little
oela the committee, comprising Messrs.
Moor e, Doody, Cahill, LIE Fort, TyrreH,
Campbell and several Others were ad-
mitted to Mr.. Dingees private Office.
President Moore bore in his hand q fine
leather belt on which in white letters was
the word Exempt"
Mr.. Moore said that he desired to pre-
sent Mr.. Dingee with the hat and belt.
and at the same time he placed the hat on
Mr.. Dingee's head. He then stated that.
in behalf of the Exempt Firemen of the
city of Oakland and in appreciation of
Mr.. Dingee's kindness, the association had
made Mr.. Dingee an honorary member,
and that the latchstring of the door would
always be out TO him and his on the part
of the Exempts. He said that they had
forwarded 10 him a notice of his election
as an honorary member of the association,
and that the hat and belt would be badge
of his position.
Mr.. Dingee was evidently pleased with
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-02
INSIDE THE PARK.
Society Gazed From the Beautiful
New Grandstand at the
Pageant

The pretty and spacious grandstand was
filled to-day for the first time. Society en-
throned itself in the reserved-seat section
and cheered to friends lin the floral
parade as Justify as did those who stood
outside the fences at the decorated goat
carriages and the steeplechase.
Four thousand faces looked down from
that stand upon the decorated equipages,
and never before has such distinguished
assem- mblage been seen at Emeryville.
Music was Literally supplied and uni
formed bands were stationed in MANY
places and relieved each other throughout
the day. The airs were very cleverly ar
ranged so as TO agree in spirit with the
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BANNER WINNERS.
Many Beautiful and Unique Turn
Outs Pass In Parade Before
the Judges Stand.


the Judges Stand.
The floral parade did not make start
till o'clock, an hour and half late, but
as soon as the judges took their position
the pageant was: put In. motion. The
judges were: Miss Lou Wall, Miss Will
cox, Miss Hutchinson, Mrs Frank Wilson.
Richard Mansfield, Henry ]. Crocker. ].
B. Reinstein, E. Peixotto, w. K. Vickery.
Spencer. G. Browne, r. D. Yelland and ].
II. E. Partington.
The parade opened with the four-in-
hands. There were four entries and the
| first prize was taken by Mrs. P. E. Boyles
Her entry in the parade was a coach and
four-in-hand, most exquisitely decorated
| in garlands of pink and white roses. The
flowers used were Duchesse, La France and
La Marque roses. The Burlingame coach
man drove, and the harness and trappines
were in pink satin ana roses. The ladies
wore white muslin dresses, big, wide pic
ture hats, trimmed with pink roses. and
carried fluffy parasols of white with roses
tied on the handles. The party consisted
of Mrs. P. E. Bowles, Professor Wilcox
Miss Myra Prather, Miss Janet Watt, Miss
Matte Knowles. Mrs. Seward McNear
Belle Hutchinson, Miss Bessie McNear
Miss Amy Mckee and others.
This entry was also awarded the banner
for making the best appearance in the
hole parade.
The Central Bank was awarded the Sec
ond prize. The Central Bank people
turned out in a gorgeous six hand
coach, with six outriders. The equipage
was elaborately got up in gold and
blue, the body being of yellow msrguer-
ties. with monogram of fleur-de-lis in blue
violets. To the vehicle were. driven six
black horses, caparisoned with yellow
satin. The party was attended by six out
riders on coal black steeGs. These were:
4. c. Sagehorn, e. Luce, f. R. Girard, w.
C. Thomas, Roy Calls and o. T. Jackson.
G: F. Knox led the lead horses. The
party occupying the six-in-hand were:
W. G. Palmanteer, C. d. Pierce, H. c.
Morris, H. NJ. Barney, Milton Perkins,
Stanley Crellin, John A. Park and J. w.