The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-13

The Anniversary of His Birth Observed in
several Northern cities,


CHICAGO. Feb. 12-The anniversary
OF the birth OF Abraham Lincoln was gen.
orally observed here to-day by exercises
In tho 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 COO men,
bers of the club were present.
Ex-President Harrison was tho 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 a brief address
and then introduced Congressman Bou-
tell, OF Illinois. who spoke on Chicago,
political storm centre"
Following Mr.. Harrison came Justice
David J. Brewer. Of the United States
Supreme Court. who spoke eloQuently on
The Nations Anchor" The court of
which he is a member. He was follow
ed by Lyman J. Gage Secretary OF the
Treasury who spoke on Government
and Finence."
Grea. applause greeted Bishop Potter.
OF New York, when he arose to dsliver
an address on The Humor OF Lincoln"
Tho reverend gentleman told many
stories Of Lincoln and added greatly to
the enjoyment OF the evening.
The other addresses were by Presidents
Garfield. OF the University OF Ohio. who
responded 20 Education and the Ma
ton" and w. J. Calhoun. Of Danville,
H. who rsniied 20 illinois"
NEW YORK. Feb 12-The Republican
Club observed Lincon's birthday. as It
has for twelve years with q banquet to-
nirhf "a frup sfxr
dred members Of tho club and guests
were present. and fifty ladies dined in
the Empire Room. below. When the
speaking tegan The ladies' took seats in
tho gallery. President Chauncey NJ. De-
pew opened the speaking.
The tOasts were: Abraham Lincoln"
by Hon. Albert J. Beveridge, Of Indian
apOlis: "The Republican Party" by Con-
gresham Charles 4. Boutele; "Tho Mis-
sion Of America" by Henry d. Esta-
brook, Of Chicago. and "The Navy" by
Assistant Secretary Of the Navy Roose-
Welt
Among those at the guests table with
President Depew were Congressman G..
a. Boutelle, Albert J. Beveridee. Assistant
Secretary OF the Navy Roosevelt. First
Assistant Postmaster General Heath.
Elihu Root, former Mayor w. l.. Strong,
General Thomas y. Eckert and w.
Smallcy.
President Depew called for order short
ly after 9 o'clock.
Mr.. Depew, after eulogzng Mr.. Lin
coin. called upon MIR Beveridee 20 re-
spond 10 the toast, Abraham Lincoln"
after the toast had been drunk stand
ing
Theo. Roosevelt and Congressman Bou-
telle also spoke.
BOSTON. Feb 12.-The anniversary Of
tho birth OF Abraham Lincoln was OBJ
served In this city and vic nifty. Although
he day is not legal holiday the Stock
Exchange was closed. Tags were dis
played from The public buildings and
grounds For tho first time in ITS his
tory Harvard College recognized the am
nivCrsary.
Members Of the Mlddlesex Club cele-
brated Lincoln night al the Brunswick
to-nif ht.
At least 80 persons were present There
was a DISTINGUISHED list Of speakers from
other states, Governor Hastings being
present from Pennsylvania, General Hen
derson from Illinois. General Benjamin
T. Tracy ana lieutcnant-GOvcrnOr TimO-
thy L. WOOdruff from New York, and
B. lands from Indiana.
Ex-Governor Brackett presided. The
guests were all accorded
receptions. and their speeches
were OF a high order.
Addison +. Andrews. son Of the late
Rufus F Andrews. who was surveyor Of
the port Of New York under Abraham
Lincoln to-day presented TO the New
York Press club The pen with which
Abraham Lincoln signed the proclamation
of emancipation
The thirty-third annual banquet Of the
I lincoln Association of Jersey CITY was
held to-nirht Senator John ". Daniel,
of virginia. RESPONDED to the toast
ID Abraham Lincoln. from the Southern
Standpoint"