Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-13
THE BIRTHDAY OF LINCOLN.
Celebration at Chicngo-Ex-PreSt
Harrison and sec'y Gage Speak.

Celebration at Chicngo-Ex-Pres't
Harrison and sec'y Gage Speak.
CHICAGO, ILL, February 1.-THE an
niversary of the birth Of Abraham Lin
coin was generally observed here to-day
by exercises in the schools and by various
banquets. The principal banquet of the
evening, however, was the twelfth annual
affair OF the Marquette Club, which was
held at the Auditorium Hotel. Fully 600
members of the club were present.
Ex-President Harrison was the speaker
of the evening and his address on "Abra-
ham Lincoln" was received with en-
thusiastic manifestations of approval.
Major Pauling. of the Marquette Club,
opened the exercises with brief adj
dress. and then introduced Congressman
Boutelle. of Illinois. who spoke on Chi
cago; q Political Storm-Centre."
Congressman Boutelle was followed by
ex-President Harrison, who said In part:
I'm the broad, common-sense way In
which he did small things he was larger
than any situation in which life had placed
him. Europe did not know him. To the
South. and to not a few in the Northern
States. he was an uncouth Jester, an am
bilious upstart, a reckless disturber. lie
was hated by the South not only for his
the cavalier, the man who felt II TO be
a stain, despised this son OF the people,
this child of toll.
"He was distinguished from the Adolf
ton leaders by the fairness and kindli-
ness with which he judged the South ana
the Shareholder He was opposed TO
human slavery not because some
masters were cruel but for reasons that
kindness to the slave did not answer. All
men included the black man; liberty Is
the law of nature; the human enactment
cannot pass the limits of the state; Gods
law embraces creation.
'Mr. Lincoln loved the plain people.
from whose ranks he came; but not with
a class love. He never pandered to igno-
rance or sought applause by appeals TO
prejudice. The equality Of men In rights
and burdens; justice to all; govern
ment by all the people for all the people,
was his thought-no favoritism In enact
ment or administration-the general goOd.
"He had the love OF the masses and he
won it fairly; not by art or trick. He was
a man who could speak to all men and be
heard. Would there were more such'
There Is great need OF men now who can
be heard both in the directors meeting
and in the labor assembly.
qualities of heart and mind combined
to make a man who has won the love OF
mankind. He is beloved. He stands IKE
a great lighthouse TO show the way OF
dutv TO ali his countrymen. and to send
afar a beam of courage 10 those VINO beat
against the winds. We do him reverence.
we bless tonight the memory OF Lin
coin"
Following Mr.. Harrison came Justice
David J. Brewer, OF the United States
Supreme Court, who spoke eloquentiy on
"The Nations Anchor" the court Oh
which he IS a member.
He was followed by Lyman j. Gage
Secretary of the Treasury, who spoke on
Government and Finance
Great applause greeted Bishop Potter,
OF New York, when he arose 10 denver
an address on 1.-THE Humor OF Lincoln
THE reverend gentleman told many sto-
r,es Of Lincoln, and added greatly to the
endowment Of the evening.
The other addresses were by president
Garfield. of the University OF ONO, VINO
responded to Education and the Ma
tior" and w. ]. Calhoun, OF DanViiie'
Ill. who replied to illinois.
BANQUET IN NEW YORK.
NEW YORK. February 12.-The Repub-
,,car club observed Lincolns birthday as
q has done for twelve years, with pan
ouet tonight at Delmonico's. Nearly oV'
members of the club and guests were
nrasent and fifty ladies dined In the En-
pire-room. below. When the speaking be-
can the ladies took seats IN the gallery
president Chauncey NJ. Depew openec
the speaking. 1,soo,,, -
bv Hon. Albert j. Beverage, OF inaiana-
nolis: "The Republican Party" by Con
Gresham Charles A. Boutelle; ne MIS-
Zion of America" by Henry ID. Esta-
brook, OF Chicago, and "Ine navy ny
Assistant Secretary-of ROUSE
welt.
SENATOR DANIEL SPEAKS.
NEW YORK. February 12.-The thirty
third annual banquet Of the lAncoih As-
socIation of Jersey City was held to-hign''
senator John w. Daniel, OF Virginia
responded to the toast: "Apranam LIN
coin From the Southern Standpoint.
EMANCIPATION PRocLAMAT'N Pen
NEW YORK. February 12.-Addison f.
Andrews son Of the late Rufus r. An
dreUs who was Surveyor OF the port u
Teu York under Abraham Lincoln. To-
dav presented to the New YORK Press
CInb the pen with which Abraham Ian
coin signed the proclamation OF emaH''-
patton. ,ro>,
OBSERVANCE IN BOSTON.
BOSTON. February 1.-THE anniVer-
sarv OF the birth OF Abraham Lin'on'
was observed in this city and vicinity
Although the day IS not legal hohudy,
the stock Exchange was closed ana
days were displayed from the puouc
buildings and grounds. For the hrs'
time in its history Harvard College is'
cognized the anniversary
Members OF the Middlesex club ce'e-
brated the day at the BRUNSWICK TO-
night About 80 persons were present
rhere was a distinguished list OF speak
ars from other states. Governor Hastings
being present from Pennsylvania; Gene
raj Henderson, from Illinois; General
BENJAMIN F. Tracy. and Leutenant-oiov'
ernor Timothy L. Woodruff, from Ne"
| York. and Congressman h. lands ron
| Indiana. M
Ex-Governor Bracket presided. ms
| distinguished guests were all accorueo
enthusiastic receptions. and their speeches
were OF high order.