New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-25
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The Comte de Cbambord is winning popular favor
in Paris by having distributed among the poor free
bread tickets, bearing his coat of arms. The plan
works better than Plon-Plon's posters.
Mr.. Blaine says, according to q somewhat ap0cry-
pbal report that he has not seen either House Of
Congress in session since he reIred from the Cab
met, and that M does not intend ever to 20 upon
the floor of either House again.
Robert A. Packer. the son OF the late Judge Asa
Packer, whose death has just been announced. was
twice married. 1t is said that bis attention was
first attracted to the young lady who became bis
first wife by the excellent bread which she made,
and which he tasted at her fathers table when max
Ing casual CALL
The celebrated Father Curci, since his rupture
with the Jesuit order Of which he was so long tho
chief ornament and champion. has been practically
though not canonIcally, prohibited from preach
ing. The brother of the present Pope is, however
his fast friend; and through his influence Father
Curci asust been allowed to begin series Ofeleven
weekly lectures in Rome They will be given on
Sunday evenings, but in large public hall instead
of church. Father Curci is now upward If sew
enty years OF age. but thanks to his frugal habits
Is hale and strong working sixteen hours out OF the
twenty-four. His version Of the Psalms has been
made direct from The Hebrew, and Is highly praised
by Monslgnor Scapaicci, professor OK Oriental
languages at the Propaganda Eide.
The late George Dawson was delrious much Of
the time for few DAYS preceding his death AT
times, says The albany Erening Journal imagining
himself IN the old chair In The Journal editorial
room. he would discuss questions of political econ
omy with imaginary callers. On other occasions he
would call Tor the exchanges and refer to this or
that topic as though giving advice or instructions
to the members of the editorial staff. Then again
the scene would shift, and the sufferer imagining
himself with his little flock at the North
Albany Mission would impart to them wise instruc-
ton as 10 the manner ~ which they should walk
eternity. During the last night he was
wholly unconsc Gus, the only evidence OF the work
lngs of his mind being contained IN the futile
attempts TO go through the form OF putting on his
spectacles and IN passing the fingers OF one hand
over the palm of another, as though in the act Of
penning an editorial article"
Jacques Damala who achieved fame by wedding
Sarah Bernhardt, writes to lie GaHlOis that he is
gong TO leave the stage and his old profess
SION of a soldier. France" he writes, (which
treats my wife a spoiled c. Ill, will, hope, have
for me under the shadow of her flag. Being
passlOnately fond Of the stage, deceived myself
to the possibility of at once taking place not
too unworthy o: that which my wife occupies in
the first rank. But, Notwithstanding the indul-
gence with which was received must be more
severe toward myself than the press and the public
have been. Reason and honor call upon me to take
manly resolution, and therefore | renounce my
dream of being an &C or and resume the career on
aims. This very day eulist in the foreign legion
and sole the favor of letters of grand naturllza-
tom Nine. Sarah, on being interviewed concern
ing this new uepa rture OF her ege lord, ayowed
that she love- bun just as much a. ever, Dui adj
m,ted that his dramatic talent was only ot the
second order. "NOw,' said she, " he returns to ms
proper eating, and he is quite right. Being man
OF honorable feeling, he dbl not care 20 1--we hrre
III a lyle To which his personal meaus we've made
Quae. His wants Will not be so great yondsr;
GtOTs, Il Sengdqe."
Leon Say. the famous French statesman and fnan-
cier figures now as the victim of q confidence game.
When Plon-Plon was arrested, ~ say feared that
his nephew. the Comte de NonteDello. would re-
sign his post as Ambassador to Belgium, and at
One FASTENED TO Brussels to dsSuade him from
such action. During the journey thitner he
entered into conversation with a gentleman who
soon began extolling the virtues and abltyO of Leon
Say In most enthusiastic terms. Fatered by the
compliment and linking to impress the stranger
with his greatness. VI. Say revealed his IDENTITY.
The Other covered with bushes and confusion, re-
lapsrd into silence for a while, but when they
reached Brussels NJ. Say invited him u dine with
him. The N.cOmte de Segur, as he called himself,
did So and, on taking leave of his distinguished
most begged the favor OF ms autograph IN au al Dum
already containing many ilusiIiOus names This
NJ. Say readily granted. Two days afterward tue
Statesman received letter rom bis concierge ask
ing him If the 1000 francs that had been paid 70
NJ. de Segur their way, as he much needed
the money Telegra phng back for an EXPLANATION,
NJ Say learned that gentleman had called a. his
house m Paris and presented To bis concierge to
written IA these words -" Please hand over O. ii.
de Sygur the sun OF 1000 francs. will remit You
by next post" lt WAS sigre1 Leon saw" ana that
statesman quickly recognized the au oEraDh as the
one lie had penned in the strangers album.