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/ s65 and died at his hoTnein Long Branch
1t was he who issued the proclamation that
freed the negroes and that entitled them 10
citizen ship. He was in power during some
OF the principal battles OF the Civil War.
lie was shot entering Theater and his
aSsailant it was said was insane"
'He was the President that freed the
South and let the Dorkey go fred and he
was shot by Garfield this ali that / rcnber
of of presented Lincoln so | win close hop
ing that will pass"
We have SeFtinly had very few like unto
Lincoln as far as / can find out he was a
tan lathcy man great rail splitter true to
his Country true TO his god
"Wass assassinated by Booth at Chicago
1864"
He was man OF good moral character
have you copy OF Ills life if you phase
lend to me for a week or So
He received his education reading a
Bible and speller."
Was born in Kentucky st. Alaly age his
father moved the family to Ohio float down
the Mississippi" :"
Il hereby try TO pass a mental examina-
tion for the position OF patroIuaD, and hop-
ing to hear your request. | have learn
Common education and willing to learn
more il it is convenient | thiak | could
fill position to your satisfaction
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on the Maine coast. They will return In
the fail to their former home in New York.
Miss Herbert, daughter OF MIR. Cleve-
lands Secretary of the Navy, is a perfect
blonde with delicate, refined features
andthat slenderness of form andquietgTace
young woman-because one seldom en-
counters it until the posse ssor OF such
charms has had considerable, perhaps too
much, experience in life. Miss Herbert
has had in a brief period of life more eX
perience in society than usually falls to
young women. Shecame outin Washington
society when her father was a Congressman,
and the beauty of the Herbert girls was a
toast with every Southerner at least. one
noted correspondent of that time was
anxious to get the photographs OF those
desirable young beauties for a Chicago
paper, and, after eXhausting his Chicago
wit and ingenuity-wh is never de-
ficient quantlty-had to call on a woman.
She got them; and they were beauties,
Mrs Micou was the other Miss Herbert,
and together these young women have
most acceptably performed the onerous
duties of a Cabinet officers home, their
proving as delightful as any
in the circle. There were always so many
young people assisting! And the sprink-
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took upon herself the duties OF hostess In
way that presages many future trumphs
for her. She received great praise from
all the stately danes who were the guests
or the hour and her mothers congTatula-
tions on having such a daughter. IL is
said this capable young lady superntended
the making OF several dishes served on the
occasion.
If old bachelors only did know what rub
bish they talk when they deplore the de-
cadence OF housekeeping accomplishments
in the modern young lady! THERE'S just as
good housekeeping material'in the world
today as ever there was. The best edu-
Gated girls in and out of official cifcles
are developed on all sides, and the side
OF homelife is never at all likely to be
out of fashion
Almo ost every person has scIne peculiar
taste for pleasure that might be called
a fad. The wilson family are all very
fond of animals, and they own small
cog Of Mexican breed that is as ccmical
as monkey He evidently understands
what is said 10 him and about him. When a
visitor is announced, he comes in with
Mrs. Wilson anS jumps up into seat. and
Eolds himself n readiness for any little
personal attentions. and il no notice is
taken of him, NE begins to pat his mis-
tress' arm, stilt sitting on his haunc hes,
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A Few Extracts From Examination
Papers in New York.
CFrom the New York Post)


For some OF the machine politicians who
could see no use in written ciyil-service
examinations for policemen, President
Roosevelt had the following extracts taken
from essays on Abraham Lineoln," writ
ten by unsuccessful applicants for ap-
pointment TO the police force:
"Abrehom Lincoln was President Of the
United States he was a very smart and
endrust man he was very kind to all the
people who he had controol over he was
grately thought of by all the officers that
were in office while he was a very brave
man all thrue the war OIL S62 he did nearly
all he took in his head to do he trust in
god a CRATE deal he was at the head of
many battles and. fought very bTaTely in all
battles he was in when he died he was re-
garded by menny 0ffaces whom thought
grately of him is picture is now in menny
building and grately thought of he done is
duty in all he undertook to"
.'He was shot while at a theater by De-
coaa do Sota?). He had been President
for year and six months
Abraham Lincoln was elected for the
second turn, but only served part OF it,
being shot and killed by a man named
imprisoned
"He was a good Presented, but he was
kill and we did not have one so coed tense
it was to bad to have him kill il he had
to live he would be q good Presented he was
trying to make good Country for us when
he shot but for the war we would be slaves
so Peoples Regards him for that, so don't
think no very much about Lincoln for
went to work at nine years Of age.''
Abraham Lincoul was to the bestof my
knowledge the Commander in Chief of the
fighting forces of the North during the bat
tie for supremacy between the North and
South In the year eighteen hundred and
twelye.'
started life on a ferry boat on the Mis-
sissippi River, and from there he went to
Lincoln Nebraska TO run fiat boat and
after that he started in the Dry Goods
business and in this he went Bankrupt ana
after that the people thought so much
about him that they nominated him for
United States Senator.
''was President for one term after the
sivil war, in which he served and gained
great distinction.
''He did not died Immediately after lie
was assassInated. He lived until April a
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~UCIety had no terror S
.,vr, but many things within its off
cial round that were certain to be agreeable
TO so popular and accomplished a pe1s son.
Her RECEIPT ons always ''Po off, well. be
cause there is revcr any appearance that
any effort has been made. Things move
along as though that was tEeir accustome ed
way. And that, 10y the way is just where
the difference lies between the successful
and the unsuccessful hostess.
Mrs. Lamont has had a fad that has
afforded herself and her friends consider
able amusement; and size has the distinc-
ton OF being the only photographer per
mitted TO take the likeneSses OF the little
Cleyelands, but she has rot been permitted
to give those treasures, for one moment
even, into the covetOus hand of anyone,
lest he Tor sheD have a snap shot. Mrs.
Lamont takes her kodac with her during
her summer excursions and she is able to
focus a very Artistic landscape or picture
subject, as her well-fiIled album shows.
She likes living in Washingto on better than
any other place outside of New York. You
Cannever get a genuine torn Knickerbocker
to own that any place (thls side of heavenl
is finer Tor a permanent residence if one
has money or a place on the exclusive So
ciety list, than New York city: no not even
Paris. For o New Yorker, with an estab-
lished reputation, can 60 anywhere and do
anything Mr.. Cleveland's Secretary of
War has proved himself equal to every
thing he has ever tiled, and the position
OF the Lannon'S is not quest ionable any
where.
Mrs. Lamont is most charming woman
in every way. Her home on Lafayette
Square has been one of the most popular
among the Cabinet circle. Mrs Lamont is
of a sunny temperament and has keen
sense OF humor. She has always been a
great favorite, although her social duties
have always been made subservient to the
needs OF her children. She is a devoted
mother and is very proud of her four
girls, the youngest of whom. little Kath-
crime. is laughing, dimpled babe OF three
months. 0oldeIl-haired Julia is thirteen
and Frances Cleveland, who has the honor
OF being the only child named by Mrs.
Cleveland for herself, is seven. Elizabeth.
the eldest, is fifteen, bright, attractive
girl, who shows every indication OF deyel-
oping INTO a charming woman. Mrs. La
mont win leave with her family in March
for Palm Beach, on the Indian River,
Florida, where they viii remain all spring,
going in the summer to their own cottage
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Copyrighted, 1897, by Frances Ben Jamtn Johnston

OF the best eowned women in Washington
society The gown shown i'm the picture IS
OF white PompadOuT satin with trimmings
or violet crepe liSSe about the corsaee
Mrs. Wilson's gown is the one worn by
her at the New Years reception at tie
White House. and Is OF gray and black
cutyelvet, with trimmings of white Chiffon.
Miss Herhert's gown is an extremely
becoming one OF black velvet and rose
point. with skirt OF Pompadour silk
Mrs Lamont Is st11kinEiy handsome
and has remarkably fine shoulders and
arms. Which show to excellent advantage
IA her gown OF black velvet. without.
urnamentat:nn other than the bunch Of
Parma violets on her shoulder. Mrs
Lamont has sparkling brown eyes and
soft gray hair.
Mrs Francis. who is Considered one Of
the handsomest OF the Cabinet group. has
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all she has been efficiently seconded by
the ladies forming her social ministry, as
their husbands or fathers constitute the
Cabinet of her husband.
In preparat on fer the parting which is
at hand, Mrs. Cleveland, together with Ter
own distinguished Cabinet. sat On February
Is last for the above photograph port rait
on the morning of the day named, Mrs.
Cleveland and the other ladies met at
the studio OF Miss Frances Benjamin John
sto1, who had been selected to execute the
pictures, and spent some hours in pleasant
and unconventional enjoyment Of It's art
treasures and bric-a-brac. corner OF
Miss Johnston's charming studio made
a beautiful setting for the poSers, who
were q ouped near the large Cpen fine
place. This is the first portrait for which
Mrs. Cleveland, together with the Cabinet
ladies, has posed in evening dress.
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sustain hifn in his constitutional rights By
their affcctionate presence. Within a few
miles or Washington, at the time Of lis ar
rival. trained bands Of his foes were get
ting ready by drill and uniIit ary preparation
for a war upon him; and already lie was
confronted with an organized opposition
government. at the head whereof was
another President. Fortunately. the general
OF the army was Winfield Scott. who bore
his years, three score and ten, with all
the fire OF youth ana the Judgment of
middle age; and when Inauguration morning
dawned he had disposed the small military
force at his call So effectively as TO re-
press any attempt at disorder.
----t'i-. 30 rrpCeSsicr,s of
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He was poor boy assisting his father
at work III the year 1853. when the war
broke out. Mr.. Lincoln was one of the
first 10 the front. He made such rapid
progress that he received the honor Of
generals Of the United states army. Mr
Lincoln had many engagements in war and
was bound to be victorious, especially at
the battle Of Gettysburg, when he swept all
before bim"
He hasbin shout while walkin doum
thir street by nan whoum did not like
hin"
He was killed ard taking 10 thlr house
nearby wair he was picked up l due not
know much about him bcCaun / did not
"n"n worry much schooling My PipaI is
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The second administration of Mr.. Cleye-
land lis now at an end There will be but
one opinion concerning the success, bril-
hanCy and graciousness OF the second So
cial reign Of Mrs. Cleveland. Although
she has been ever faithful to her duties
rs mistress Of the White House, her devO-
ton as a wife and a mother has been so
remarkable as TO deserve more than royal
respect and honor from nation which is
SO justly proud Of its first lady,
Mrs. Cleveland's personal comfort has
ever been sacrificed to the wishes of
the public, and there has never before
been one who has been more accessible
The hearts Of the people have gone out
to her, and feeling that this is SO. the IA
tigue Of numDerlcss receptions and other
social functions has been counterbalanced
by the genuine pleasure they have given her.
In her tactfuIness and consideration for
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ling of naval officers among the throngs
gave a touch OF picturesque color that
some Others in a measure lacked.
If Secretary Herbert should conclude to
20 into the practice of lawn a Washington
office, and keep a home here, nothing
would please a host of young people Of
both sexes better; for Miss Herbert is
such favorite, especiallyin army and navy
circles, they somehow feel she ought to
stay. And perhaps she may, il all the
things the little birds are Uwittering
prove to be true.
Miss Herbert has golden hair and large
blue eyes of unusual expressiyeness. She
is highly accomplished and was educated
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John Quincy Adams on Reading.

In no time in your life win the love Of
letters ever oppress you as a burden or
fail YOU as a resource. IN the vain and
foolish cXultatiOn of the heart, which the
brighter prospects Of life will sometimes
excite, the penSive FORTRESS Of science shah
call you TO the sober pleasures OF her
holy cell In the modification of diSap-
pointments her soothing voice shan whisper
serenity and peace. In social converse with
the mighty dead of ancient days you win
never smart under the calling sense OF
dependence upon the living Of the present
age And III your struggles with the world,
should a crisis ever occur. when even
friendship may deem il prudent to desert
you. when priest and Levite shan come
ard look on you and pass by on the other
side. seek refuge in uBfailing friends and
be assured you viii find IL in the friend
ships of Saelius ard Scipio. in the pa
triOtism of Cicero. .Demosthenes and Burke,
as wen as in the pTeeept and example OF
Him whose law is love ard wEO taught
US to remember injuries only to forgive
them.
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The Tension of the Time
at LinCOln'S Inauguration

Abraham Lincoln, writes Oakley Hall in
Lcsiie's Magazine, had been compelled
practically TO invade a section of his
country which was personally, as well as
politically, opposed to him. He entered
Washington, in order to prepare for his
Imagination, with d least a semi-steaIthy
manner, amid threats OF assassination,
and was compelled quietly TO Iass through
angry voices were singing topical song.
beginning, My MaTy land, my Maryland,
the desrot's heel is on thy fcil"
When this alleged despot reached Wash
ington four fifths of its Inhabitants were
his enemies; but tens Of thousands of his
friends had already journeyed thither to
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OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
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receiving line at the White House on state
occasions. and her motheriy face and gen.
tie manner always gave the plain people a
comfortable feeling as they ran that gaunt-
let Of stately womanhood. She was in it,.
but not utterly OF it.
Miss Morton reads great deal and knows
several languages. aad at her never-crowd-
ed receptions one could get at the real wo-
man sometimes and enjoy little conver-
sation. and it made the visitor feel that
she had really gotten something for her
pains besides a mere sight of the fine
feathers and the display. Miss Morton was
one OF the first to be interested in the idea
OF n national convention of mothers. and
she has always beea one OF its most prac-
teal promoters. She is OF a kindly. gen
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and looks unutterable things, until he is
properly introduced, when he offers his
paw in the most approved fashion. II
the conversation is prolonged, CT not inter
esting to him, he looks tie most bcred ex-
press, on Imaginable, and if it still goes
on, he lifts up his voice and weeps.
Mrs WilsOu is email and delicate looking,
with snow " hite hair and dark eyes.
While rot in any sense society woman,
Mrs Wilsoa's home has been one Of the
REST examples Of Southern hospitality.
Miss Wnfol has wavy red-gold hair and
dark brown eyes. Tie Wilson's will re-
main in Waslingt on some time longer,
and later will remove to Lexington, Va,
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why These Cabinet Officers.

Sherman, says the New York Herald,
means the history and genius of the
Republican party. Gage is an experiment
and much better than these butter and honey
eulogies burdening the wires from Chicago
would have him. Alger has behind him
the volunteer army support, and the
Catholic faith of McKenna suggests the
profound political wisdom of his nomina-
tion, especially with that old fashioned,
true blue Presbyt eri an, McCoo ok, TO
neutralize any efforts of the pope TO
capture the country. One hears nothing
but good of Long, while ''Tama JIM"
of Iowa, as the new Secretary Of Agri-
culture is called, means peace Of mind to
Allison.
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Mrs. Cleveland's gown is the one worn
at the recent Army and Navy levee It's
OF pale blue POmpadour satin brUcade. ana
is richly garnshed with rose point about
the corsaee. The skirt has a panel effect
outlined with two shades Of violet velvet,
and across the front is a deep Spanish
flounce OF the satin, finished by wide
frill OF the lace Mrs Cleveland's dark
brown hair is arranged in the usual simple
IA shion Her eyes are large and dark
brown.
Mrs. Olney's eyes are hazel and her red
brown hair shows scarcely hint OF gray.
Her gown, as shown in the picture. Is of
heavy brocaded pearl gray satin, trimmed
with rare lace.
Mrs. Carlisle is tall and commanding in
appea rance, and has dark blue eyes and
rich auburn hair, with a CLINT Of gold
through it. She has always figured as one
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very sweet expression. and her eyes are
tluc-gray y and her hair Of soft brown. Mrs
Francis dresses in exquisite taste. The
gown shown in the picture is Of ivory
satin, fCstOOned in rare lace and c'=.ffOn
with the corsage onauented with pearl
p1SSementerie.
Mrs. Harmon. wife of tire Attorney Gen
eral, is very fine looking. has dark graz
eyes. with brown hair slightly SpInkled
with gray Her gown is a beautiful crea-
ton Gf moss green velvet Onamented with
rich lace.
1t was much regretted that Miss Morton.
the sister Of the Secretary Of Agriculture.
was too II 10 pose for the Cabinet group
Miss Morton has expressive DARK ewes
and soft gray hair. She dresses in exceed
insly good taste, always in very quiet
cOlOrS.
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Mrs. Oiney succeeded Mrs. Gresham, who
was a very interesting little woman 70
those who knew her best, but rather
colarless AZ a figure in society. She and
the late Secretary much preferred the quiet
OF their home fireside at tile Arlington
to the Scenes OF the swell social functions.
Perhaps II was partly because of the ex-
secretary's broken health, OF which cr-
cumstance tnt public was not then aware;
the possible shadow OF coming events that
drew them an away from the glare OF the
inevitable pageantry that accompanies
prominence. making them prefer TO spend
together the hours that would end all too
soon.
The Wife OF Mr.. Cleveland s Secretary Of
State would hardly be called handsome by
the most petite of coururrs, but She las
that something better, known as womanly
Charm: and the longer you know her The
better locking she seems TO grow. She has
beer an ideal hostess. But once in all her
experience at the receptions in her own
beautiful home on Rhode Island avenue Did
her dignity receive a shock. That was late
in February. when DIR. Mary Walker,
dressed 90 look a much like man as so
essentially a feminine shaped creature
could. put in her appearance to pay her
respects. This appartion Of womankind
was So sudden tnat Mrs. 0lney could not
keen from smiling. After the doctor was
gone Mrs. C,uey remarked 20 friend:
Il have had many queer callers whon
have been able TO meet with some degree or
,o~lialitv. but / was rather disconnected
al meeting Dir. Walker, whom had never
had tnc pleasure Of meeting before.
The fcotman, on admitting Dir. Walker
had cyid,rtly mistaken her for some kind
OF a hybrid youth, for he ushered her
into the eCrtlemen's dressing room 20 lay
aside tat ard cane and the fur cape that
r,,u.Ysicd one OF Cuacbman's collar As
br walker was permitted to so out tie
ffeft door the dignity disappeared from
that dgorkecpeT's face. ard he said under
ms Irc..,i,. Lord II DAT want a woman
aEer al as / showed in dari'
Mrs. Glury is the grandmother or Tour
Interesting children. Oae, little Francis
N.ru. with lis mother. Mrs. Minot, has
srri,t much time in Washington with
Srr-tta "a. 8i.d Mrs Oiney. Secretary Clney
r,t.srs 10 Foston and takes up tie TTGc-
ticc cr law Mrs Olney and Ms Mn0t
yriu remain some weeks longer IN Wash
irgton. going from here TO their summer
uo:5p at Falmouth Mass They VIII re-
tnu in the TaH TO their old home IN
B0s,an.
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over the broken
.aatic etiquette. This in
my goes TO prove that there is no
path OF roses but has thorns as well.
Among the Southern members OF official
society Mrs. Carlisle Is great faYolIUe.
and she mas that warm, hospitable way OF
entertaining them which is not set down
for Official days. when they gather about
her board as a family party, and crack
nuts and jeSts.
Mrs Carlisle always surrounded her
self with young women on reception days,
and her sons wife aud little ones have
always spent the holidays at the home
OF the Secretary or state since he has
been in the Cabinet.
Mrs Carlisle is unusually tall, has au-
burn hair, and that vivacious temperament
that usually accompanies it, She has
proved an admirable ana popular hostess,
anda as she always calls her husband John
G"-uherc Will be HO harm in adding
that John q. was usually present and al
WAYS seemed TO enjoy it all quite as
well as she
Mrs Carlisle's eldest son, Logan Car
lisle, wEo has been well known as chief
clerk Of the Treasury, is a bachelor, and
resides with the family on K s'Ieet. Her
second son, W X. Carlisle, is a pICminent
attorney OF Chicago, where he is now
living with his family. He has three
Children they are Jane, who is eleven
years OF age, and is named for her
GRANDMOTHER; Laura, aged nine and John
q Carlisle, Jr., wio Is seven, and named,
OF course, for mis- grandfather. The Car
Iisles expect TO rtmsin in Washington until
June, and VIII then 60 TO some one Of the
summer resorts. Their plans beyond that
time are not fully matured.
Secretary Morton's sister has been a very
quiet but agreeable adjunct 10 his bach
elor establishment during the past four
years She Is a woman OF solid qualities.
without any of the frills or furbelows OF
style. But she is q good representative OF
the besttype of American women. She has
never cared much for general society: but
she has always felt that the families OF
public men owed something to the public,
and consequently she has lent herself to
such social functions as fell into her way
and has done her best quietly TO sustain |
her part In the social drama-or comedy. |
She has generally stood at the end Of the |