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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-06-11

10 the delight shown by many Democrats
st the failure to have the Public Schools con
iinued open until he first ofJuly they might
at least have confLed themselves to the facts,
and truihfally stated shat aetually occurred 1t
the meeting Of The School Board, last
week There was mo vote upon the
question Of continuing the schools open. The
matter was discussed but no action taken.
One reason for this action was, 1t was ascer-
tanned that the School Board is IN debt to the
National Bank OF Baltimore to the amount Of
about $1,000, money borrowed without any au-
authority Of law, and it was thought better to
get the affairs oftle Democratic Board straight
ened up before proceeding further Another
was, twas urged that the schools having been
already closed many ofthe teachers had left the
county and the children having entered upon
a holiday could net bring the young minds
back to study easily, and money would be
wasted in trying to teach them for further
month. No partizau pressure was brought
upon Mr.. Jameson as alleged, to open the
schools, 50 far as we can learn. and be does
doubtless know more about the school finances
than those who were 'iharping'' for thesehools
to be opened for be knows Of the aforesaid large
debt tina. had been contracted without iusti6ea-
ton or excuse in law. Wewill have more to say
on the subject later Il is enough now for
the public to know that Democratic mismau-
agement has brought about the closing Of the
schools and that large majority Of them are
showing their opposition to the public school
system BY chucklinR over The misfortune that
they could not be kept open.
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School Closing.


The private school of Miss Louise Cocker
lille closed on Tuesday The exercises closed
with an entertainment for the children. The
following was the program
Piano Solo-"La Fete des Fees by Miss
Louise Cockerille.
Recitation-by Three Little Girls.
Duet-"Fairy Queen Galop,n by Misses.
X. j. Ferguson and NJ. A. Wilmer
Soug-''Studv Time" by Miss Ethel
Cochrane.
Song-"Y by Misses NJ A. Will
mer and X. ]. Ferguson.
Scenes from Msther Goose, BY School.
Piano Solo-by Master Robert Horney,
Tableau--"The Stolen Birds Nest" by
Misses. Julia Muschetts and Ethel Cochrane.
Duet--"0 Dolce Coneento," by Misses. l..
B. Cox and Louise Cockerille.
Recitation-by Miss Julia Muschett.
Piano Solo-by Miss NJ. A. Wilmer.
Duet-Yiolin and Piano. Mrs. J. Fl. Roberts
and Miss Eta Roberts.
Pantomime-"A Fairy Tale, by School.
Recitation by Miss Mary F. Stonestreet.
Duet-'Paulinen Polka Misses, NJ. A.
Wilmer and X. J. Ferguson.
The Hunters Hog, by School.
Duet-''Mardi Gras aux Enters. by Misses
Eta Roberts and Louise Cockerille.
America-by School.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-06-11
Baltimore and Potmac Directors.

At q meeting Of the holders of the Baltimo-
re and Potomac Railroad, held Wednesday
at the Nothern Central Building, Calvert and
Centre streets, directors for the ensuing year
were elected as follows: Charles Pggb, of
Philadelphia; R. b. Barely, Of Bryn Mawr,
Pa. John Cassels of Washington Samuel
Cox, Jr., of Charles county Michael jenkins
and Joha B, Ramsey, of Baltimore
The board elected officers as follows: Presi-
dent, B. F. Necomer, of Baltimore; first vice
president, Charles E. Pagh, of Philadelphia
seeoud president, William j. Sewell, of
Camden, N. j.; treasurer, Robert W Smith,
OF Philadelphia; secretary, James P. Kerr, Of
Baltimore.
Mr. Pugh succeeds as vice-president and as
memner of the board President Frank
Thompson Of the nsylvania Railroad
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school commencement.

Brysntown school held its commencement
June 3, !707, as advertised in the MARYLAND
INDEPENDENT to come of on that date. The
exercises consisted Of dialogues, recitations,
tableaux, and vocal music, and the large audi
enoe which crowded the school house seemed to
enjoy the efforts made BY the pupils to make
the entertainment a success. The following
pupils prominently distinguished themselves
in the parts they took Misses Nellie Mudd,
Evelyn and Maggie Bowling, Clara and Katie
Gray, Amy Turner, Helen T, Murray, Will
helmina Darg and Lila Bureh. Mr. Frank
Bowling was heartily applauded for the
mastery manner in which he recited, La.
bella of Austria Mr.. Lawrence Turner
ably took his part as Dr.. Oocoaine III the play
entitled, "He was never known to smile
Mr. Warren Dent acted the lawyer and lovers
part in the comedy, entitled, "The mouse
trap" After the exercises were over the
pupils were treated To ice-cream, cake and
lemonade and aftsrward enjoyed dance
gwen for their bene6t The school house was
tastefully decorated with ferns, evergreen,
and roses. Miss Clara Trotier aided materi-
ally towards the success Of the entertainment
4 4
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Kicked and Killed.

Mr.. George NJ, Lu,trell, of Nanjemoy was
kicked By horse on Saturday last and died
shortly afterward' Mr. Luttrell YVES endeavor-
ing to catch an uuruly colt and getting too
near the Vicious animal received kick in
the abdomen causing death. Mr.. Luttre.l
was well respected citizen Of the county and
at the time of the unfortunate occurrence
was engaged in merchandising and farming.
He was &c years old and leaves widow and
one chId-a daughter about IA years ofage.
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CASTORIA
For Infants and Children.
Collectors Sale.

DIV virtue of authority vested in me as Col
ID ectoT Of Taxes for the Ind Collection Dis
iflct Of Charles county, | will sell al public
sale, 10 the highest bidder for cash, on the
premises,
Tluysdy, /ane 18TH, 1897,
between the hours ofl2 RIP. NJ, the follow
ing real estate or so much thereof as may be
necessary TO satisfy State and County take, due
for the year 1895.
To wit one House and Lot in the First
Election District of Charles County, situated
in Port Tobacco Charles County, Nd, and
assessed in the name of J. II. A. Schureman.
Due for county tax for 1895 50 u
Due for State tax for 1895 II
Interest from Jan. l., 1896.
The above property will be sold by the col
lector as authorized by article 81, section So
Of the Code Of Public General Laws entitled
Revenue and Taxes sub title sale by collectors
and The proceeds will be applied TO the pay
ment of the taxes for the shove with the inter-
est and all costs that may accrue under this
sale. W. J FRERE,
Collector for Safe and county taxes for I'd
district, Charles county, Md. May 2sct
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Tobacco Inspectors Meet.

A meeting of the Tobacco Warehouse In
spectors was held in Baltimore on Tuesday,
and it was decided to carry out the sugges-
tions made by Governor Lowndes relative to
the conduct of the business of the warehouses,
as heretofore published. This includes cur
tsilment of operating expenses, discharge Of
solicitors and other superfluous employees,
abolition of the practice of double drayage,
discontinnanee of the scramble for tobacco,
surplus tobacco to be stored in one of the
State warehouses which may have spare
room, instead the storage with other par
ties
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-06-11
The New Assessment.

Total s2,s25,sIs S57s,36 So, SOB, 748
The amount of Stocks and Bonds held in
Charles County, subject to a County tax of
30 cents on the 500, and State tax of l73
cents on same amount, is 1856, 04s.
The assessment of shares of Stock held by
residents of Charles county in corporations
within the State has not been returned by
the State Tax Commissioner, which sum is to
be added when returned 1t amounts to
about $50, 900.
The increase in the taxable basis is about
$780, 900 more than the old basis.
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Base BAH.

Owing TO the threading weather on Monday
last, only four members Of the La Plata Base
Ball club found their way 10 Charlotte Hall ,
aud consequently the match game announced
to have been played was postponed indef-
nately Captain HALEY, however, got to-
gether ssrnbn team and entertained the
college boys With Eve inning game which
resulted in a victory for the college team BY a
score Of IA 9. The Il. Plata team was met
a. Charlotte Hall BY Captain Fenwick Of the
Charlotte Hall club aud every consideration
shown our boys during their stay in the
town by the kind aud hospitable citizens,
which treatmen. was highly appreciated. The
Charlotte Hall boys, 1t is expected will give
the La Plata club game in this town on
Monday the 2lst, inst
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-06-11

The shades Of lish; haze darkenei now.
The once bright cottage duuf;
And s1rfsw stamps the parents brow,
fr Theodare Is na more.
see him still in all bis charms
That fell alike on ALL
But now he lies 10 deaths cold arms,
To wait his Makers call.
Upon bis breast afe flowers cf Spring.
Some deck his marble bros,
Their scented breath around hia cling,
Fit, emblem Of him now.
He sleeps the sleep that knows 20 waking,
Around his form the shadows fall
The SKY is clear, they dss is breaking,
In dear loved tones no more he'ii call.
Dear parent friends a long farewell,
The ties Of love we now must sever,
A rev short years aud all is we'll,
And then our souls will join for ever.
pY HIS COUSIN. A. D.
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Religious Notice i.

The first quarterly meeting Of Charles
county Circuit, w. E. Church, South, will be
held at Pigah on Saturday and Sunday,
June 18th and 10th. On Saturday the pre-
siding elder, Rev W Cauter will preach al
1910 A. NJ, and hold the quarterly confer
ence. He will preach also on Sunday at
10 80 A. ~, Pigah, aud at 3 80 P. NJ. al
Chiokamuxen, and at both services sdminis-
ter the sacrament of the Lords supper.
J. B. HENRY, P. c.
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Sunday Train

The B. 4 P. R R officials have again put
upon this end of the road Sunday mail
tram. The new train made its drst trip on
Sunday. Thiriy-fve passengers made use Of
the train on that day We are pleased that
the Railroad company has awakened to the
occasion and shown some enterprise in de-
veloping business for this portion Of its line
and at the same time favored our people with
a great convenience.
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sporting Party.

A number Of railroad officials from Balti-
more and their friends visited our county on
Decoration Day and put 10 a day OF sport
with their old chums ia this eourty Tie
party arrived on the morning train and were
met at Bel Alton by Messsrs J. c. Howard, s.
Cox, Jr., John 7 Davis and al and after TAX
ing in the sights at that place, we're driven to
Chapel Point where the day was spent in
such paslimes as the popular summer resorts
affords. In the afternoon they returned to
Baltimore fully satisfied with their day of
pleasure and loud in praise Of Charles county
hospitality. This party will pay us another
visit soon. Among the visitors we're Dr.
Frank Shngluif, Messrs C. B. SIingluf, John
IT, Williams, Thomas NJ. Kent, T.. j. c..
Chisolm, I C. CLARK, H. D. Johns, Horace
Siinglua, j. N. Wilson, and L. F Frederick
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-06-11
WIN eta II. s. TennisOn.

The will Of James T. s Tennison, late of
this county was filed for probate on Tuesday
of last week. The viii provides that his wife
Mrs. Alice Tenniseu shall have all or his real
and personal property for her own use and
benefit, at her death if any is left to go to his
daughter, Mrs. Jerrie Norris. A request is
made that the mercantile business in which
he was engaged with F. B. Matthews at
Lothian be continued for FIVE years
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-06-11

The Windsor hotel at Calyer. Station is
bidding for Southern Maryland traders to
Baltimore city Bed rooms large and airy.
The cuisine the finest and rates reasonable.
Mr. Rabter, the proprietor will be always
glad to receive patrons
Messrs Il F. Lane & Co., Commission Mer-
chants Charles St Baltimore, will be glad
to receive sli kinds Of country produce
Thoroughly reliable and good salesman.
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Mccormick Harvesters.

When you buy always get the best. The Old
Reliable Mccormick Harvesting Company's
machinery is the best. See the machines
set up at La Plata and you will find they
have no equal. Binder Irvine always on
hand. Best sissI and Standard Manila al
WAYS on hand at lowest market Price.
L. NJ. SWITZERLAND. Agent,
La Plata, Nd.
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County Commissioners Meeting.

The County Commissioners held a meet
ing in this town on Monday and the follow
ing business was transacted
The Road supervisors account for the
month of May Here passed aud paid
The contract for building the new bridge
across Mattawoman swamp, on road between
Pomfret aud Pomokey, was awarded to the
Wrought Iron Bridge Co., of Canton Ohio
for $3.50. The policy the board is to have
iron bridges all over the county.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-06-11

Andrew Matthews, colored, on Monday
night committed an assault on John Matthews
with bar OF lion. He struck Matthews with
the weapon and filled him to the ground. A
writ was issued for the offender on Tuesday
by Justice soaiheF' nd, but thus far he has
escaped arrest.
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Death OF Mr.. Richard FarralI.

Nr. Richard Farrall, died at his home near
Bryantown, GU Tnrsday last III the seth year
Of his age. The deceased had been confined
to his bed since last November aud his death
was not unexpected. His remains were in-
tered at BryantoEn Church yesterday. The
DECEASED left five children all of whom are
grown. They ars MessFs. 7. R., Alfred and
Emanuel Farrall, Mrs Adrian Edelin, and
Mrs. Sidney Stone. Of BlItlmore city.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-06-11

Messrs. W R Clark, Newburgh and
Charles H Cox, White Plains have been APP
pointed agents for the celebrated Osborne ma
chimes and are prepared to fill all orders for
reapers and binders the farmers need for bar
vest The machines of the company are the
best on the market-light and durable.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-06-11

nRDERED by the Court this LIST day Of
NIJune, in the year 1897, that the auditor s
report made aud filed in the above entitled
case be ratified and confirmed unless cause to
the contrary be shown gu or befor the Fourth
Monday Of jane 1897; provided copy
Of this order be inserted some newspaper
published 10 Charles County one week for
four successive weeks prior TO the said Fourth
Monday Of June. in the said year 1897
J. SAMUEL TURNER Clerk
ofCt. c. Court for Charles County.
Truecopy
J. SAMUEL TURNER, Clerk.
June ll-et
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-06-11
Centennial Celebration

The trustees Of Charlotte Hall School have
arranged to hold centennial celebration in
connection with the usual commencement ex-
ercises on Thursday June 9th. Governor
Lowndes will addres the graduates and Hon.
Barnes Compton, will address, the alumni
ASSOCIATION and Judge B R. Burroughs will
deliver the centennial Grafton. A fine band
will be present and the ceremonies will close
with grand ball in tie new school build
ing Public generally invited.
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BY CUYLER CLAY 1906; vol, v,P.
10 American Trotiiny Register.

BY CUYLER CLAY 2796; (VOL VP.
10 American rrotiing Register
CuYLER CLAY by CBYLER tlOO;) GUY
LER by HAMBLETONlAN 10 tRysdyk's
aire of Dexter, Geroge Wilkes and other
Noted Trotters. Hambetonian By Abdallah
/, sine of dam Of Goldsmith Maid
Dam of Guy Ter. Grey Rose Grey Rose by
Harris Hambletonian, sou Of Imported
Messenger. Dam Of Cuyler Clay, Bridget (;
Bridget by Geo NJ Patcheu, he BY Cassius
NJ. Clay ont Of Daughter Of Headem, son of
Imported trustee, Dam OF Bridget, Daughter
of May Lay sire Of May Queen out OF Daugh-
ter of Tom Benton son OF Abdallah l. Dam
of Cuyler Clay, Jr., Kentucky Bell (Vol 6
American Trottig Reglster p. 277
Kentucky Belle b. Hamlet 100; Hamlet by
Volunteer and be by Rysdyk' S Hambletonian
Dam of Kentucky Belle, Flash, by Ericsson
1870, Ericsson By Mambrino Chief Dam of
Flash by Long Island Black Hawk he By
Andrew jackson Dam Sallie Miller By Nam.
brno l449.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-06-11

DY VIRTUE Of authority vested iE me as
ID collector Of tsNes TO- 'he Ord Collection
District Of Charles COUNTY. ! will sell at
public sale to The big he,t bidder Tor cash al
the Court House door IA IN Plata, on
FRIDAY, July 2nd, 1897
between The hours Of / m and p IN the fol-
lowing real estate o. 50 much tsereoi as may
be necessary to satisfy State and County taxes
due for the year s96, 10 Wit
A tract Of l4nd located in the Seventh Elec-
ton District Of Charles county called part
Of Masons Amendment and Mitchell Lot
assessed in the name OF John B Howard's
Heirs.
Due for county, tax, ls96........ .........S5 Is
Due for State tax, ls96.,,,w..."...,....,. 4 SO
Interest from Jan. lst, 1897.
The above property, will besold by the Col
ector as authorized ny article 81, section Sc
Of the Code Of Puolic General Laws entitled
Revenue and taxes sub-titled sale BY collie
tors, and the proceeds will be applied TO the
pay meut of taxes for the above year with
the interest and all costs that may accrue I'M
der this sale. 5. HENRY COX, Jr.,
Collector.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-06-11

Dy virtue ofauthority vested in me rs collec-
ID tor Of taxes for the 3fd Collection District
OF Charles county, will sell At public sale 70
the highest bidder for cash, at the Court House
door in La Plata, on
FRIDAY, July 2nd, 1897,
between the hours Of IL m and , p. m, the
following real estate or so much there
Of as may be necessary to satisfy State and
county taxes, due for the year 1896, to
witt
A tract Of land located in the Seventh
Election District Of Charles county, called
Part of Masons Amendment extending
on both sides OF the public road leading from
Port Tobacco 10 Glymont, assessed in the
name OF ieatherly Spear.
Due for county ,ax for ls96.............S26 10
Due for STATE tax fer ls96.............- SO
Interest from Jan. Isl, 1897.
The above property, will be sold by the
collector, asau,horized by Article 81. section
Sc Of the Code Of Public General Laws, en-
titled Revenue and Taxes, subtitle the sale
sy collectors, and the proceeds will be applied
to the payment OF the taxes Tor the above
years, with the interest and all costs that
may accrue under this sale.
S HENRY COX, Jr.,
Collector.
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FOR SALE i

Six Southdown Ewes and Three Buck
Lambs for breeding purposes for sale.
Bred from good ewes by Druid
Hill Park Buck
A. POSEY.
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Much in Little

cine ever contained so great curative power in
so small space. They are a whole medicine
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ORDER NLSZ
Il the Circuit Court for Charles County.
Equity No. S94.

In the matter Of the sale Of the estate Of Henry
G Robertson under a deed Of assignment
to Samuel Cox, Jr., for the benefit
Of his creditors.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-06-11

PIcH RED BLOOD is the foun-
~ dation of good health. That is why
Hoods Sarsaparilla, the One True
Blood Purifier, gives HEALTH.
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GUARANTEED ANALYSIS

100 pounds of Nitrate of Potash mixed
! with 100 pounds of earth will give
mixture containing s per cent Ammonia !
\ and % per cent Potash in its most availa-
! bic form. 100 pounds mixed with 800
pounds of soil will give A per cent of I
J Ammonia and IL per cent of Potash
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-03-04
Mch.4W4
Ordinance No. 40.

An Ordinance to adopt the provisions of Chap
ter $780, of the laws of Wisconsin, of the year
1882 entitled, can Act Dividing Cities into
Glasses and Providing for their Incorporation
and Government" as amended by Chapter 3D.
of the laws of the year 1898, for the govern
mcnt of the city of Grand Rapids, Wisconsin,
in place of its existing charter.
The Common Council of the city of Grand
Rapids do ordain as follows:
SECTION l. The provisions of Chapter 326, OF
the laws of the state of Wisconsin,, of the year
1889, entitled, "An Act Dividing Cities into
Glasses and Providing for their Incorporation
and Government as amended by Chapter 312 OF
the laws of the year 1898, are hereby adopted
for the government of the city of Grand Rapids,
in place of it's existing charter Chapter 247 of
the laws of the year 1862 entitled, An Act to In
corporate the City of Grand Rapids" and the
acts amendatory thereof
be classified under the provisions Of the act
hereby adopted, according to the last census,
taken under the laws of the state of Wisconsin,
in the year 1895, as city of the fourth class.
SECTION s. This ordinance shall take effect
and be in force from and after its passage and
publication.
The above and foregoing ordinance was duly
adopted and passed at the regular meeting of
the Common Council of said city of Grand
Rapids, held at its council rooms on the first day
of March, A. D. 1897, by the following votes:
Ayes-Aldermen Gettzlaf, Nilsson, Martin,
Nash, Abel, Gaynor, Shredder; total 7.
Noes-None. Absent, Alderman Wipperman.
GEO. B. BRAZEAU, GEO W. BAKER,
Clerk of said City. Mayor of said City.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-03-04
High School Notes.

The school has been having queries
on the doings at Washington and vicin-
ity this week. Although it takes but a
few moments, yet it is instructing and
forms the habit of reading the daily
papers.
The Physics class is studying the sub
ject of Electricity" this week, with
the help of the apparatus and words of
the instructor. 1t finds the labratory
work very instructive.
The Senior class has selected "For life
and not for school we learn" for class
motto, and the combination pink, white
and olive green for class colors.
If VIM. Hawley Smith arrives in time,
Monday, the school expects to have
him as a visitor.
The Forum will present the following
program Friday evening:
Music CluD
Defamation Miller
Debate.
Question-Should the United States senators
be elected by the people?
Affirmative. Negative.
Otto Roenius Frank Ford,
Irving Brazeau, Harry Gardner
Mabel Compton. Lucy Wood
Optional. Lindsay
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-03-04
MAKING LINCOLN PRESENTABLE.
Mrs. Lincoln "Fixed Up the Presi=
dent=eIect to Meet Delegation.

In narrating "When Lincoln Was
First Inaugurated, in the March La
dies Home Journal, Stephen Fiske
writes Interestingly of the memorable
journey from Springfield, Illinois, to the
National Capitol, and tells of Mrs. Lin
colu's efforts to have her husband look
presentable when receiving a delega-
ton that was TO greet them upon reach
ing New York city.
''The tram stopped" writes Mr..
FIske, and through the windows i'm
mense crowds could be seen; the cheer
ing drowned the blowing off steam of
the locomotive. Then Mrs. Lincoln
opened her hand bag and said:
Abraham, l must fix you up a bit
for these city folks
Mr. Lincoln gently lifted her upon
the seat before him; she parted. combed
and brushed his hair and arranged his
black necktie.
50 Do I look nice now, mother?' he
affectionately asked.
"'Well, you'll do, Abraham replied
Mrs. Lincoln critically. So he kissed
her and lifted her down from the seat,
and turned to meet Mayor Wood,
courtly and sauve, and to have his hand
shaken by the other New York officials. -