New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-06-01
PERSONAL.

Ex-Governor Shepherd OK the District OF Colum'
bia is reported to be on the point of taking up his
residence in this city.
Professor Parker, Of Dartmouth College. who was
injured at the recent fire in Hanover NJ H.. still lies
in serious condition. Two bones arc broken 10
one OF his ankles but be has suffered no pain there
from, so that 1t Is feared his spine was Injured.
box has been placed at the door Of tho Garfield
vault in Lake View Cemetery, Cleveland. In which
may DO deposited contrbutionst to tho Garfield Mon
ument Fund, which now amounts to 1925 600.
The association will meet on juno 13 to decide
where the monument is to be erected.
The monument to Zachary Taylor was not ready
to be dedicated on Decoration Day a. had been
hoped, but will soon be finished and placed above
tho old warriors grave. II will consist Of huge
massive base, and surmounted BY lifs-sizsd
statue.
German newspapers report that the Shah Of Persia
has become ravlng maniac, and the question Of
his successor Is being seriously discussed. His Old
est son, Prince Se 10 able and popular man. bat
s disbarred from the succession BY the fact that be
10 the son Of peasant woman. The legitimate hair,
who IL now Minister OF War and Governor OF To-
heran. is on the contrary incapable and unpopulsr
that II case Of conflict Of claims rs. the public
would probably esp0use the cause OF the eldest son
In spite of the haw In his title.
The bust of Garfield, the gift Of tho deaf mutes Of
the United States arrived from Italy just 10 time
to be put IN place and decorated at tho recent ami
versary exercises at the National Deaf Mute Col.
lege Washington. 1t was placed, smbowsred in
roses, In the niche in tho wall immediately above
the spot where the living Garfield had sat two
trait and is tho work Of Daniel 9. French, son Of
the Assistant Secretary Of the Treasury and author
Of the famous Minute Man" at Concord.
Referring to his financial embarrassment Mr.. E.
p. Roo writes, II do not wish tho idea to 60
abroad that desire more sympathy or aid than any
~ A. IL
like circumstances. What most crave is chance
tho confidence which viii enable me to do bust
ness A gentleman. wrote: Hearing Of your
troubles. I purchased my plants elsewhere and
bis letter Ii tho type of Others that have been 70
oeived. I also know we'll that hundreds have
quietly adopted tho Same cautious policy. Such
course 10 very natural and do not know that can
blame strangers for taking 1t. do know, however,
that there has been no occasion for this canton
have given careful! personal supervision to Tho
spring sale of my PLANTS there has never boon less
complaint, while sc0res and scores OF letters OK
pressing cordial satisfaction have been received.
Every dollar of profit from these salos will 60 to my
and for hay. ar nHsn
which e llke chilly weather in which nothing can
grow. with the chance crave and time and health
think can lift the burden"
Tho Marquis of Lansdowns who has been 60
lectsd to succeed the Marquis of Lorne as Governor
General Of Canada much-ooveted posts o SCION
of a noble house and honorable lineage. Tho grand
father Of the present Marquis was Rupert Of
debate In the House Of Lords, thirty years ago,
and had somewhat singular Inethod Of preparing
himself for great speech 1t was his custom, on
tho afternoon Of an impending debate in tho House.
to walk around the garden In rear Of Lansdowne
House in Piocadily. muttering to himself, cane in
hand and TO switch of tops Of flowers or whatever
had IN upright stalk, as il ohsstising Imaginary
enemies. Tho faithful old gardener felt so cha.
armed that he would retire to hide his vexstion.
knowing tho danger Of disturbing his master N a
reverie Of excited thoughts The present Marquis
when child, was % soIupnlously tended by .
doting young mother that neither cream nor butter
was allowed to pass the nfanss lips lest 1t should
mar Q delicate complexion. Tho natural result
was debility and slckly palsness which warranted
invoking the advice Of tho Queens physician, Sir
benjamin. Brodie. This eminent Esculapius imme-
diately created revolution In tho nursery by pro-
soribing rich oream and fresh butter ad Hbitsm.
steep his chubby fists and arms to tho elbows IL the
nsscent Lord should feel % disposed that grease
might enter the system at every pore. The sequel
showed healthy. bounding Loedliag His father,
Lord Shelburne, was the eldest son Of the former
Marquis. and tho present Msrqus's title as the
eldest son Of Lord Shelburne was Lord Clanmoriis
90 that tho dgnied title he now wears Ia his second
nAme.
Boston, May S1.-Ths Rev. Dr.. Mark Hopkins
passed very restless night Wednesday, and is to-
day much weaker. HIS advanced age, sighty-two
Year,, renders bis case almost hopeless.