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The Real ana Unreal,
Letters Of Dolly Madison.

1O1eNAp W 11AJ mUuiHOn. HM#HM#&N
A tall, slight girl of liz, with I d.,:
cately oval face and w~ell-formaa .
not perfect, features, a compley;cs
dazzling fair, contrasted with vs,,
black hair and blue eyes that aazea !.
you with much sweetness, beneath 4.
modest little Quaker cap. Who 1ows
what ideal the girl may hayehad. MA
why it was that, when the good.lool.
ing John TODD, a promising youn,
lawyer OF means, and a member oftha
Society Of Friends, proposed to bar
the answer was that she '.neyer mssns
to marry" Children at that tima
however, were taught to obey thei,
parents unquestioningly, and when
Dolly was sent for, to the bedside ofhe,
father, and told that he wished la
much to becomet the wife Of John Todd
q young man who had shown hin,
kindness in his trouble, and of whor,
he had the highest opinion, that there
was nothing for it but to obey. wh;ch
she did with the best possible gracs
and YES amply rewarded by seems
her father tranquil and happy durinS
the few remaining months of his lie
and by the devotion of q husband
who made the three short wears n
their married life all that could ia
wished. Still young, only %. very
rich and very attractive, it is only
natural that In the course of time sha
(the Widow Todd) should have MANY
admirers; and n of her friends. 4
bridesmaid, at her wedding said that
gentleman would station themselves
where they could see her pass" and
sometimes she had demonstrated with
her, laughingly. "Really, Dolly, thou
must hide thy face, there are SO many
staring at thee" 1t was during one
of these walks that Mr.. Madison saw
Mrs. Todd for the first time, and was
so struck with her appearance that he
did not rest until he had an introduc.
ton to her.
A report soon got about of their en-.
gagement; such unwonted attentions
from Mr.. Madison excited comment.
and rumor was as active in those days
as now.
1t reached the presidential mansion
where General and Mrs. Washington
were much interested; and impatient
to hear the truth, sent for Mrs. Todd,
who, all unconscious, obeyed the sum
mons at once.
Dolly" said Mrs. Washington, lis
it true that you are engaged to James
Madison?" The fair widow, taken
aback, answered stammeringly, mo-"
she Thought not" IF it is So" Mrs.
Washington continued, "do not be
ashamed to confess it; rather be
proud; he will make thee q good hus-
band, and all the better for being so
much older. We both approve it; the
esteem and friendship existing bet ween
Mr.. Madison and my husband is very
great, and we should wish thee to be-
happy" And thus the rumor grew
to be an established fact, and in Sep
TENDER, 1894, Mrs. Todd left Philadel-
phia TO drive to Hardwood, her sis
ter's place in Virginia, where the wed.
ding was to take place.
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climbing fences and opening heavy
gates, taking with them the mystert
Gus document which was OF such ter
rible moment to them. It was duly
delivered to Mr.. Denison and the ste'
~ of it's discovery told. "And what
ever could have possessed father to
put it in there is morethan lean tell,
added Miss Sabra.
But Mr.. Dennison was already ao'
sorbed in reading the will and hardly
listened to Miss Sabra's story. They
waited breathlessly, trembling IN eV'
cry limb, wondering what was COMING
to them, not daring to hope Tor good
fortune. But presently MI. benson
turned on them a beaming face, say
ing: ,
THAT is all right. 1t is duly signed
and witnessed and | am the executor,
You are given the use OF the real es'
tate for yourlive oruntil you marry"
Cynthy blushed-"and the
stock and furniture and farming uten.
sis are given you outright. Now we'll
have it probated right away. And !
must say I'm glad OF this. It's just
as it should be-"
Miss Cynthy broke down and cried
like a child, and Miss Sabra's eyes
full OF tears as she said: Now.
Cynthy, amt you glad wedldn't brins
in a bill?"-Julia A. Sabine IN Spring
field Republican.
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THE D~RUNKARD,s WIFE.

The cold winds swept the mountains height,
And painless was the dreary wild, 1
And mid the cherries hours OF night
A mother wandered with her child.
As through the drifting SHOWS she pressed,
The babe was sleeping on her breast.
And colder still the winds did blow,
And darker hours of night came on,
And deeper grew the drifts OF snow;
Her limbs were chilled, her strength was
gone;
"Oh God!' she cried, in accents wild,
'Tf / must perish save my child"
She stripped her mantle from her breast,
And barred her bosom to the storm;
And round the child she wrapped the vest,
And smiled to think the babe was warm.
With one cold kiss, one tear she shed
And sank upon a snowy bed.
At dawn q traveller passed by;
She lay beneath a snowy vail;
The frost OF death WAS in her eye,
Her cheek was cold and hard and pale.
He moved the robe from off the child;
The babe looked up and sweetly smiled.
The Warner sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1885-1???, 1886-10-15

~ NIercnerIqch works In Ger
many the tallest chimney in the world
has recently been completed. Its 40
feet high, six feet more than the ia
nous Chimney Of the st. Rollox chem
ical works, near Glasgow, Scotland.
wEich,until the German one was built,
was without a rival. The fiue OF the
Mechernich chimney is III IL feet IN
Diameter at the bottom and ten feet
ct the top.
The Warner sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1885-1???, 1886-10-15

The widow Of Meyerbeer, the com.
poser, who recently died IN Germany,
left q fortune OF $2,500,0o0
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-29
"Reminiscences of Forrest.

rem the Ehtdd6CDhtd NetoS.
One night in Nible's Garden, New York, the
principal male support OF Forrest was Intoxi-
Gated. | VIII not give h IS name, for he is stlll
prominently on the stage. The MODIFICATION
was not SO apparent as To be noticed by the
audience, but il angered ''the old man." and
going TO the prompt side, he said, loud enough
to be heard by everybody:
send me some one to take the place of
Mr.. -. He is drunk"
There was a painful hush and the curtain
had to come down. Fortunately substitute
was found and Don the play went on again.
Mr.. - is not a man 10 quietly submit TO such
an lndlgnity, and after the close of the last
act ne Knocked at the door of Forests dress
lng-rOom.
Come M was the gruff response. "Well,
sir, what do you wish?" a-ked Forrest, when
he saw who was his visitor.
you have done me a great injury Mr. For
rest"
~ GU were drunk, sir"
~ GU have been drunk, Mr.. Forrest"
~ es, sir, have been drunk, but | never
was drunk in the presence of an audience"
l nave never heard of any one who ever
saw Forrest drank anywhere, but | know
that he had great horror of people who
used liquor to excess. He was pre- ent at
dinner party in Phi adelphia when one of the
guests took 80 much wine that he literally
sii of his chair under the table. The Of
lender had been distinguished soldier in the
Union army, and the spectacle was most pitt
lul. IhaC ne might not further disgrace him
self before the servants he was taken upstairs
by several gentlemen, Forrest being one, and
Iut TO bed. On his way down Forrest met
the lady OF the house, who had come out of
her room to see what all the racket was
about. Forrest explained with great dig
NIFTY; 1--WE have just put a brute into your
best room, madam
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-29

Miss Frankie Folsom, the lady to whom
the President is to be married, has reach
ed New York from Europe. She was met
on the steamer by the Presidents private
secretary. The marriage will take place
next Wednesday.
1t is not easy to understand why the
President has maintained silence about
the matter. A simple statement OF the
truth would have prevented great deal
OF the speculation about it that has APP
peared IN the newspapers.
The wedding will be a very quiet one,
not only because the President is opposed
to display, but, also, because of the re-
cent death of Miss Folsom's grandfather.
There is a story in Washington that the
President had no thought of marriage
when he took possession of the White
House. He believed he could get along
there as bachelor pretty much the same
way that he got along in the Guberna-
torial mansion at Albany, n. Y. He soon
found out, however, that the social side
of the administration was of far more inn
portance than he had any idea of. His
sister, Miss Rose Cleveland, who came TO
his assistance, did her part very well, but
it was apparent from the outset that the
place was not attractive to her, and that
its duties were not congenial. She likes
books more than society, and she found
that in Washington her social duties Oc-
cupied about all of her time.
There is another thing, it is alleged, that
induces the President to get married. 1t
IL that ha apd mia atStor "A iHar Wy idolv with
regard to certain matters concerning
which it is necessary there should be
harmony. One OF these matters is that
Miss Cleveland, being a strong advocate
of temperance, could not conceal her hos
tility to wine at the White House. 1t IS
said that guests at the White House table,
seeing her wine glasses unused, frequent
ly refused to touch wine out of regard for
her.
1t Is somewhat remarkable fact that
Miss Cleveland has not been at the White
House for several weeks, and it is sus-
pected that she does not expect to return
there again soon. Whether she ever
goes back there or not she has the salts
faction of knowing that she has the sim
cere respect of the Washington people.
1t is probable that the White House will
he much gayer next winter than it was
the past social season. Miss Folsom is
beautiful, attractive and in every way
fitted for the high position which she will
occupy. 1t is probable that the White
House dinners in the future Will not be
the dull affairs those of the past year are
reported to have been.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-29
PERSONAL.

r. f. KNOWLES. the loom manufacturer, OF
Worce- ter, Mass, has bought $4,000 hotel
in Florida.
Miss SUSAN b. ANTHONY has gone West to
De the guest Of her brother Col. Anthony, at
LeavenWOrth, Kan.
HUBERT HERKOMER, whose pennies are ali
pounds siuce he began to work in America
has sailed for England.
JOHN 4. DUBOIS. OF Pennsylvania the young
heir ~ his wealthy uncle, whose estate eX-
Assistant Secretary OF the Interior jerks ia
managing. is said TO be engaged to q daughter
OF SIR. jerks.
ERNEST MORRIS, who made a mark some
years ago ~ boy naturalist in Brazil, is
travelling IN the prair states. But, seeing
that II s wife ia with him, Mr.. Morris added
ulme no longer hts him.
MRS. STOCKTON acts Ms aman,mnsis for her
husband. Frank x. stockton, who Is almost
Blind. He dictates TO her aud it Is said that in
this way, by wOrking on three hours "A day,
he flushed Mrs. NulP' in ten IN lnths, besides
debating nine magazine articles.
IN THE RECENT debate In the English House
OF Commons, on the second reading OF the
Irish arms bill, Mr.. AshmeAd Bartlett. Con-
sentative. the young nus and OF Baroness
regiment and Was willing to assist the men Of
Ulster. His remarks were greeted with
laughter.
MIR. CAELYE's old home IA Cheyne Row.
London, " described us ''dcsOiate. grimy. IN
teuantcd.' DIRTY notices Of 10 Letr STARED
from the shuttored wiUdowa, the steps were
foul, the area windows cracked and the whole
aspect of the front most depressing. There Is
eYeua legend In he locality that the Own cr ex.
poets some American Mmeena. TO cross The At
lantic 10 buy 40 No. % CheYn0 10 a. and traue-
port 10, brcks, mortar. window sashes and all,
% some American Babyion. there n re erect
10 Ia honor OF "a prophet union red IN his own
aqd. Who knows what may happen in these
later DAYS.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-29

From the Chicago Tribune,
They do go on so
About Alfonso!
Dispatches say
That every day
He's getting stronger
And rather longer,
This future King of Spain;
And gravely tell
If he he well
Or racked by colic's pain.
Meanwhile the King, weak-eyed and some
what whePZy.
But Wlnks. and b.inks, and thinks. and takes
things easy.
Aud though to hold his own
Wnen 10 full manhood grown
This kid
Must be Cid,
He doesn't mind it,
But seems to find it
A pleasant world 10 dwell in
And yell in.
he SUCKS MS thumb when nothing better offers,
NOR cares Tor rebel plots nor empty Golfers.
His head is bare vet;
He has No hair yet
Upon his face; his present sole ambition
Is but to eat and keep In good condition.
He dimes. then dimes again,
And yet his diets plain.
No fancy dishes
He wishes;
He feeds on milk.
And sleeps on silk,
And only hOwls when something pricks or
pinches.
He's every inch a King, though few the inches.
Wise babe is he
OF high degree
To thus improve for rest the leeting chances;
For he, King of the land of old romances,
or tales of broken vows and broken lances,
Of Carlists, cholera and lifting dances,
Must don a crown and undertake to wear 1t,
Which, lately, TITS no head impelled to bear it.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-29
Tom. COrwin's Repartee.

In 1872 when Mr.. CorWin was the Wing
candidate for Governor, he was speaking to a
large out-of-door audience in Akron, and IN
his speech he told his hearers that he wished
for their votes, but said he wished it to be up :
derstood that it was not for the sake of the
salary he would rec i've. The Governors
annual salary under the old constitution was
only $500 A Democrat near the speakers
stand said, That's allie"
Mr.. Corwin instantly turned little and
looking squarely into the fellows face with a
smile clearly EXPIRE sing a combination of
mirth and contempt said: "NO. it is not, and
l will tell you why. lam alawyer, and when
at home | can make more money by pleading
assault and battery cases for (pOinting his
finger at himl just such chaps as you are than
| could by being Governor" As soon as the
roars of laughter subsidized Mr.. Corwin went
on with his address just as though he had not
been interrupted.
The love OF fun was a trait of his character
which even his gallahtry would not prevent
him from enjoying whenever a good opportu-
nifty occurred.
Judge Wright, of Cincinnati, and Mr.. Cor
win were travelling together during the cam
paign referred to, and stopped to stay over
night at the home of prominent citizen in
the central part OF the State. At supper the
hosts daughter waited on the Ia lie, and
knowing the distinguished character of their
guests. was inclined to put on some style: and
before pouring tea inquired, FIRST of Judge
Wright: "Do you take condiments in your
tear" The old Judge was too polite to say
anything but yes" and let her FIX his tea as
she pleased.
When she came to Mr.. Corwin she repeated
the same question. The chance for Joke was
so good that he could not resist the tempta-
ton to improve IL. and he replied: pepper
and SAT- If you please, but no mustard"
| think 1t safe to conclude that that girl
never again proposed condiments" for tea.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-29
Greece's Time to Strike.

1t seems that the recent skirmishing
along the Greek frontier was accidental
rather than intentional. A statement is
received through Greek sources that the
firing was begun by the Turks, but not at
the Greeks. 1t seems that the Turkish
soldiers are dissatisfied because they are
poorly fed, and have not been paid for a
long time. They, therefore, improve every
opportunity that presents itself to desert.
The firing which provoked hostilities was
at deserters, and the Greeks, not under
standing it, construed it to be an attack
upon their lines. They, therefore, re-
turned the fire, and an engagement was
brought on in that way.
1t is thought not to be improbable that
there will be other skirmishes between
the Turks aud Greeks in Greek territory
controlled by the Turks during the pro-
gress OF the retirement of the Turkish
forces. The Turks being in a halfstarved
condition, and the Turkish government
being without the means TO pay them, or
TO relieve their wants, they Will break up
into little bands and live bv plundering
the Greeks. OF course, acts of this kind
will provoke retaliatory measures, and as
the Turkish authorities are without the
necessary means to protect the people
The people will have to protect them
selves. The skirmlshes, however, will
not IN all probability be of sufficient i'm
portance to attract the attention Of the
powers.
TIE Greeks seem to find some comfort
] Z ha 20. 81, a
ia the Black Sea. While thev do not
know exactly what Interpretation 10 put
upon H., they regard it as being IN some
way indicative OF "A purpose on the part OF
the Car to take a view of what is known
as the eastern question different from that
entertained by other powers Of Europe.
/ Russia wants a part OF the Ottoman EN-
/ pire, and proposes to have 1t at no very
/ distant day. When Russia gets ready 10
/ act, the time for Greece TO strike for what
sue has been so long claiming will have
arrived.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-29
Two Things the South Needs.

The protection sentiment in the South is
not very strong. 1t is found in localities
where there are interests which are pro-
tected, and which a few think cannot
exist without protection. The great mass
of the people, however, understand that
the right sort Of a reform of the tariff
would be greatly to their interests. Even
the managers of some OF the Southern fac
tories readily admit that they can get
along as we'll without protection as with
it.
The Dunn bill providing for free ships,
which has been debated in the House this
week, is a good bill for the South. 1t the
way were open for the purchase of ships
where they can be purchased cheapest the
South would soon own enough ships to
carry her cotton to market and bring back
the goods which the South buys in other
countries.
There was time when the South was a
large owner OF ships. That was during
the low tariff period. Ships were cheap
then compared with what they are now.
Southern ships and Southern sailors were
on every sea.
In 1920 savannah owned very nearly
as much tonnage as either New York,
Philadelphia or Boston. She did a large
ocean carrying trade. Fortunes are still
held in families in this city, the founda-
tions of which were obtained in that trade.
Some of the most substantial of the old
residences of the city show that the mer-
chants were the pOssessors of a great
deal of wealth in those days.
Savannah's glory as a ship-owning
port departed with the enactment OF pro-
tective tariff and unjust shipping laws.
About all the ships that are owned in this
country now are owned in the large
Northern cities.
There is no doubt that tariff for rev.
enue and free ships would help greatly to
promote the prosperity of the South. The
protective tariff and the present naviga-
ton laws help TO build up the Eastern
States at the expense of the Southern and
Western States.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-29

The opinion has been expires 'ed by some
that toe asphalt pavement on Broughton
street wouldn't stand the heat Of our
summer. There is good reason for think
ing that this opinion Is not well founded.
II is matter worthy Of notice that the
property holders on 81. Charles street,
New Orleans, are congratulating them
selves on the durability OF the asphalt
pavement which covers that avenue on
both sides Of the neutral ground from Lee
Circle 70 Carrollton, distance OF seven
miles, making one OF the prettiest drives
In the world. This pavement has only
recently been laid NJ great expense, and
eroakera declared that II would not stand
Die heat Of New Orleans summer, but
recently II successfully withstood the heat
coming from a burning saw aud planning
Mill, which was 30 great as 10 set Are 10
oniidipgs 200 feet distant
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-29
A King with AN Appetite.


Victor Emmanuel, among his other pecu.
liartles, was tremendous eater, and prefer
red TO { Ike his meals in the strictest privacy
and with the most entire freedom from re-
straint. Often, u hen he was only King OF
Piedmont, he would have all the dishes mt on
the table at once, and then send away an the
servants. At such times he would eat with
his elbows on the table, uDsetttnr the satt on
the 9th, that he might the more easily dip
into IL the little raw onions which ne was so
fond Of, and which he used 10 nibble all
through the dinner. The quantity that he
could eat was amazing. on one Of hia HINT
ing trips he and ms com paniOns stopped at the
house OF a countrymau for the night Atsup-
per they had veal cut cts. After the meal
was over the King turned to the officer next
him and asked HIM how many he supposed he
tthc King had eaten. As his plate was bare
for he had'been throwing the bones To mis- dog
toe officer, who had been watching The disap-
pearance OF the outlets with awe. thought
that he might venture on n hit Of p3litcness
and replied: 1.-Two or three" The King re-
peated the question TO the Others in turn and
they all out Of respect similarly underesti-
mated his exploits, until he came to a Savoy
ard. who had no regard for anvth ne hut the
truth, and replied promptly, "iOur Majesty
has eaten nine" The King laughingly admit.
ted that he was right.
it WAS about the same time that another
Characteristic incident occurred. The King
and one OF his friends. Signor J. had taken
shelter for the night IN the hut q a coun-
tryman, VINO had not the remote.t idea Of the
Identity Of his llustrious guest The King
noticed that SignOr j., who was sitting near
the ere next the host, kept turning
away his head. "What is the matter
with you ?" asked the King In French. which
by the way, he spoke like n Partisan. II can't
stand the smell Of this man." eaid j.. ''he
smells like a wild beast"' BAH" said the
King, any OF us would smell ike that N we
went Tor a week without washing ooh.
never" Eyes, we wOnld, I'm try ID myself. :"
So the King went 10 work cOnsclentiously aud
never washed himself the least little bit Ia
the world AT the end of Eve days j. came
up 10 him, and touching him respectfully on
bet ana not at the end OF a week. but Of five
days" The King shouted with laughter. and
was highly delighted with the whole adyen-
ture.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-29
The President Said to Take a New View

FFOn me CRtcdSO HeTdtU'
WASHINGTON, May 22.-When the newspa-
pers first began TO comment upon the APP
preaching marriage the President was great
ly annoyed and worried. He could not see
why the public press shOdlu scuss a private
matter like matrlmony and talk about the
lt.le details of his marriage. Frequently he
talked to Secretary Lamont, his private sec
rotary, aud complained bitterly.
A few days ago Col. Lamont was surprised
to hear the President cay that he wanted
scrap books made OF the clippings from the
newspapers about his approaching marriage,
and laughlngly remarked that ''some day it
Will make good reading" Col Lamont said
that it should be done, and, as he started to
leave, the secretary received an armful of
clippings from the newspapers which had
been taken out by the Presidents own hand.
para traph was printed in a number of
newspapers in the South stating that the
President had opened a scrap book for the clip
ping OF newspaper comments on his marriage,
and that he would be glad to receive marked
copies of newspapers containing notice of his
approaching wedding. The result was, he
began to receive on an average about 100
newspapers a day, all marked. Now it av-
erages more than $50 newspapers a day.