Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-06-14
CUPID UP TO HIS TRICKS.
SAD FRANKS WITH ONE OF THE
CABINET OFFICERS.

Pursued by a Woman He Does Not
Care For and Avoided by One with
Whom He is Head over Heels
In Love 49, Ben. Buffers Obedlent
Nephew.
WASHINGTON, June 12.-People who
are good at solving riddles will not find il
very difficult to decide the identity OF the
Cabinet officer who is in the meshes of
love when the fact that he is widower is
added to the inkling already given. The
gentleman's passion is not reciprocated
by It's object, but, on the contrary, he is
often made miserable by the persistence
with which another lady moving IN diplo-
matte circles has been setting her cap tor
him. The first eVades all his approaches,
but the latter, ON whom he does not waste
thought, is always conducting an
aggressive campaign with his capture as
its object. He eluded her onslaught in a
very adrolt manner at reception a night
or two ago. He managed it by pitting her
against one of her own sex. He was tell
inc a lady friend Of the many good
qualities OF his inamOrata, with his
face wreathed in smiles. In the midst of
this confidence a shade passed over his
face. IL was like sudden, quick cloud
darting over the sun. The brightness
was instantly gone, and instead there
came into his face look OF hopeless
wretcheduess, a yielding TO fate, as IL
were. The friend saw it all like a flash,
and, following the direction OF his eyes,
saw the cause of this descent from bliss
to despair. 1t was the other woman
smilingly making a bee-line for her VIC
tim. "My dear Mrs. Blank, don't leave
me-" exclaimed the Cabinet officer in
faint tones and looking at his friend en-
treatlngly as he gasped out the words.
Then growing desperate, as he saw no
escape from the smiling wOman's pre-
meditated tete-d-tete, he added: "t0r
Gods sake stay by me, or Pm lost 10
further enjoyment for this evening"
BY such management as only
woman understands and knows how
to apply to another woman, the friend
circumvented the intentions Of the inter
ested admirer Of the Cabinet widOwer.
IT was 50 cleyeTlV done that no Otiense
was given. In few minutes Mrs. Blank
saw her husband across the room and she
begged the arm of the Cabinet officer, just
to take her oyer, but not until she had
succeeded In engaging the smiling woman
IN conversation with another gentleman.
"Mrs. Blank" said the grateful man, ii
am your debtor for life. Command what
you will" 1t may be added that Mrs.
Blank is we'll aware that no favor she may
ask will be refused.
BUTLER AT NEw ORLEANS.
One of the best of the stories about
Gen. Buffers gruh ways while at New
Orleans was told by George Butler, the
recently deceased nephew of the General.
George reached New Orleans without
notifying his uncle that he was coming.
Having nothing to do and being in his
chronic state of pennilessness be asked
the General to give him something TO do.
The latter made hin his secretary. One
day a man called Gp0n the General who
desired pass, and told him quietly
where he wanted to 60. Without moving
from his desk or looking 20 see who it
was be grufily ordered George to ''GiVe
the man pRss.' "WhereW George
asked. Oh ito hip George
being an obedIent nephew, he made out
the pass so that it read:
The bearer will be passed to h--ll and re-
turn by guards and pickets.
By order Of
[Signedl GEN. B. F. BUTLER.
The man did not stop to read, but hastily
wake out, and nothing more was thought
of the matter until the next day, when
George again put In an appearance at
headquarters. At the sight OF his face
the General few into a terrible passion,
and, snatching piece OF paper from his
desk, shook it in mis- face and shouted:
THAT is your handwriting, sir.0 II only
Obeyed your ORDERS" answered George.
The General rOared and stormed and only
stopped when he became exhausted. FL
nally, when he had cooled down little,
be said: ''Sir, want you 10 leave this
place forever, but before you 20 tell me
why you wrote that damnable thing"
Realizing that it was all over with MIN.
George put on bold front and replied
''You ordered me 10 give the man "A pass
TO hell, and thought that II any pass was
good in that quarter II would surely be the
one signed b. f. Butler" "Leave my
sight, you rascal; the man you have
caused me TO insult il the honorable As
sistant Secretary OF War"
wINsTON's RESIGNATION.
Minister Winston, whose resignation
was accepted a few days ago by
Secretary Bayard. indicates the utmost
confidence of the administration in its
ability 10 manage the affairs Of the gov
ernment al nome and abroad without the
and Of Mr.. Winston. In his cOmmunIca-
tion 10 the State Department Mr.. Winston
does not give his reasons for TesigninR
merely saying they we're personal" IL
Is well known in Washington what they
are. before leaving IOf lnG orient elaDO-
rate preparations were made for mis- wed.
ding to Miss Calhoun, who has been
prominent In society here OF late as tue
guest OF Mrs. Senator Hearst, but, much
TO the surprise OF his friends, IL did not
take place, aud no departed still
widOwer. His marriage TO
Miss Calhoun was given as one
OF the reasons for his great diligence In
seeking the appointment, saying that 1t
was her desire. Mr. Winston has only
been at his post ia TeheTan about three
months, leaving here Jan. last. lie was
prominent Chicago lawyer. with a large
practice, and Is possessed Of considerable
property. lie Is well known here AS a
man Of erratic notions. lie induced COY.
Oglesby 10 appoint him Colonel OF a mill
tia regiment In order, II Is said, that he
might strut around the Persian capital
adorned with epaulettes and brass but
tons. lt ~ said that Mr.. Winst0n's real
object in accepting the appointment TO
Persia was that he desires 10 make a tour
OF the world, aud after staying a few
months In Persia he would resign aud
continue his journey eastward, aud thus
complete the circuit. Whether this pro-
Rfamme Is 10 be carried out remains 10
be seen.
An Aged Couple Die by Fire.