New-York tribune., 1880-02-14
PERSOAdL.

Sefor Dardon the Minister from Guatemala and
his wife, are-to use the noble style Of the Washing
ton correspondents Of the POdunk ournals--abOut
to return 10 their sunny home across the sickly sea.
Mr.. Rdmmcl. the pianist, who unfortunately broke
both bones of one of his legs while on bis way 10
train IN Providence Tuesday night, Is COM
Portable possible but no will not be able to take
up bis professional work again for several weeks.
Lieutenant H. L. Smith Of Boston, is a fortunate
man, and as brave as Fortunate In 1875 he
saved from death by drowning two children OF u
MARYLAND gent leman. and the or1teiul father, who
lately died. bequeathcd SGT, 600 TO the young man.
Joseph Brandt, the famous chief Of the Mohawks.
the half-breed savage who led the Six Nations
British allies in the Revolutionary War; is tohave
monument erected to bis memeTy in Brantford.
Canada where be died IN 1917 II will be a hand
some monument, costing about 93OOOO.
Senator Pendleton is described as living in
stately and magnificent manner in Washington
which undoubtedly he has a right 10 dO--aDd The
Ddton Journal says pleasantly that he may bs
Democratic in politics but he IS not 50 in his per-
sOnal habits for he Is hard TO reach a. an oyster
in the sOup-bOwl Of charity entertainment.
When Congressman Chittenden draws his pay
with its 10 per cent OF silver, he leaves if in the
Treasury as a deposit. Washington letter says
that he has several hundred dollars there. aud that
he intends to let 1t accumulate until the pile is "a
bIg as 4 whoel-baTrOw load, when he declares that
he will wheel IL into the House of Representatives,
10 show what nuisance SILVER money Is.
singular and yet very sensible gift is that Of
Lothar Won Faber. the well-known German lead
pencil manufactures He has just presented the
sum of l25 ,0c0 marks to the city Of Nuremberg
the interest Oh which he requires to he paid annu-
ally TO some intelligent sklful and in all respects
worthy mechanic, for the purpose Of establishing
him in an independent business. The recipient must
be of respectable family a resident OF Nuremberg or
Stein. and must have attended the schools in one
of those towns.
One day last month when the roll was being
called on the passage of a bill. the
Prussian Parliament loud " NeiD" was
heard from the ladies' gallery in response TO the
name of Count Kerssenbroek. one of the Cologne
delegates. who absent from his seat. Inquiry
showed that the wife of the absent gentleman was
the culprit. The Berlin papers do not say whether
the singular indscTetIon tho result of absent
mndedness on the part of tue lady, or from In
tention to make known the attitude of her husband
on the question before the House.
Being unable to attend the Irish relief meeting at
Salem. Mass, Thursday evening. Mr.. John G.. Whit
tier sent letter to the chairman. in which he said:
There may possibly be differences of opinion
as to the legislation needed for the relief of Ireland
and as to the share which unjust laws, oppressive
landhoders and unthrifty tenants-have hal in pro-
to is that there is great suffering, aud that
are called upon TO relieve il at once. 1t is exi-
gency which cannot wait for the slow remedies OF
wiser legislation and social and industrial reforms.
Starvation cannot be argued with; the gaunt
spectre cannot be laid by speeches and resolutions.
We must share our abundance of bread with the
hungry. We are one great brotherhood, children Of
Him whom our ancestors truly called the All
Father and t is not for TO ask the old question
of Cain: Am my brothers keeperf' " henever
otH bQraV w
are bound. irrespective of any considerations OF
nationality. creed. class. or color to relieve theln
Massachusetts, has never failed to respond to tho
call of need, and now, heretofore DOUBT notthe
blessing of those who ready TO perish Will com
upon her."
When Mr.. Samuel Ward at Dameny on his
late visit says The Hour, he accompanied Lord Rose
berry INTO Edinburgh TO attend the celebration Of
the forty y-sevenh anniversary of the Scottish Prov-
dent Society. of which that popular nobeman is
president After attending with him two services
at two different kinks. he placed, at the ban
auet in a seat intended for eminent digDitary of
the Scotch Church. Next him. on the other side.
was a venerable sawbones, who had retired after
fortyve years of distinguished surgical service and
who. seeing the position Uncle Sam occupied there.
was inclined to regard him with certain feeling
of awe. On the opening of dinner few classic re-
ferences to the origin of the oyster and the traits OF
the trufe. with which Sam toyed. shook him slightly
and with pleased surprise be said Glad To see
you liberate yourself for time" A few graceful
and pquant anecdotes from the American raconteur
increased the wonder and delight. until when, 10
obedience to call from. Lord Rosebery TO respond
to the fifth toast Unce-Sam threw oft one Of those
happy after-dnner speeches which made him 50
popular, Sawb0nes could not contain himself, but,
extending both his bony hands, broke out with:
" biOn | ne'er was IN such QuaDdary aiore. took
you for the Prebendary oi Glasgow" During the
remainder of the visit he always playfuly
styied by Lord Iweedae, Lord Aberdeen, Mr.. Glad
stone and other visitors " The Prebendary." title
by which, In Edinburgh. he will always be here
after known.