The morning news., 1889-04-10
PERSONAL.

NEAL Dow says that Theodore r. Timby not
John Ericsson, was the inventor of the revolv-
ing turret for ships OF war.
CHICAGO swells are agitated over the visit of a
real live lord-no less a one than Lord Raglan,
grandson of the famous English soldier of
that name.
SENATOR WAsHBURN has gone back to Min
nesotl in somewhat shattered health. His
physician has prescribed a long period of abso-
Lutte rest andquet
MRS CLEVELAND will shortly visit Mr.. and
Mrs. Childs and drive for the first time in har-
ness, the two colts presented TO Mrs. Childs by
the widow of Gen Grant.
CONGRESSMAN 'SUNsEr" Cox is over 60 years
OF age, although his wit and vvacity keep him
young. His hair has become thin and gray,
but his tongue is as ready as ever.
OAK VIEW, the suburban residence of ex-
President Cleveland, has been leased for the
summer 70 DR.. and Mrs Harvey Lindsey of
Washington, who expect to celebrate there the
sixtieth anniversary of their marriage.
DEACON WHITE, who never set foot on Wall
street during his career as a congressman, so
they say is back at his old place again much
improved in health. Since the House Adjourned
he mas heen out west revisting the scenes of his
earlier life.
1T is a general misstatement," says the
Albany Times ''oa the part of various journals
that Corp. Tanner, the newy-appointed com
missioner of pensions, lost both legs in the war.
Corp. Tanner lost both feet His legs are intact
above the ankle, but his sufferings are still
acute"
SISTER BENEDIcTA superior Of the new Balti-
more city hospital, has received check for
$3.50 forwarded by order of Emperor William of
Germany. for the benefit of the institution.
The money will b6 us 10 furnish room in
the building when completed, which will lie
named in honor of the kaiser.
THE late John Bright did not altogether ad-
nire Shakespeare's works. 1T is the diaIogt o
nj IN me ba NyOuld
break from sentence to sentence, the question
and answer, tue continual interruption OF the
thought. divert the attention and impair the
interest. The flow of thought is not sustained I;
the style goes to pieces"
QUEEN VICTORIA was much shocked by the
death Of John Bright Despite his democratic
tendencies his Loyalty 20 the crown and personal
regard for the Ga en- were so pronounced that
he never failed TO get a respectful hearing at
Windsor. Some Of the last messages which he
received came from tie Queen and from the
Prince and Princess Of Wales.
THE HOUSEKEEPING DUTIES pertaining to the
white house have been about evenly divided
among Mrs. Harrison. Mrs. Mckee and Mrs
Russell Harrison Mrs Harrison superintends
the work OF the laundresses, chambermadS and
cooks, Mrs. Mckee has charge Of the butler and
walters aud superintends the china and glass
closet, while Mrs. Russell Harrison sees To IL
that the supplies Of food and wine are kept up
in proper style. In this way the three Ia lies
make an easy task Of what was sometimes a
heavy burden TO Mrs Cleveland.
THE DEATH Of King John OF Abyssinia re
moves from earth the last OF noted line-if
the late King joan told the truth He claimed
TO be a direct descendant OF King Solomon and
the vivacious Queen or Sheba. Owing TO the
death OF his son by poison King John left no
issue The extinction OF line going back to a
period long before the late civil war will awaken
regret among the Four Hundred of New York.
man like King joan who could claim de-
scent from so antique leader as Solomon is
loss to society, in spite Of the fact that he was
a cod-blooded wretch.
p. c. JOHNSON, one OF the bright young jour
nalists OF Washington, d. C., has written the
libretto OF light opera for which Washing
ton musician named Shaw has written the score.
The scene Of the opera is laid on an island 10
the Zuyder Zee, aud the time is to-day. The
plot hinges on q legend which relates how a
hery-eytd genius returns to the earth onca a
century aud creates Jcial disturbances Every
man he looks upon is prohibited from marry.
In, anu every woman who comes under ms eye
Will wed at once modern New YORKER with
a single oye-glAss is mistaken for the genius,
aud many complications thus arise.