The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-05-28
PERSONAL

THE late Washington Irving Bishop might
have been a vely wealthy man. He made
great deal of money, but did not possess the
faculty OF keeping il. He was spendtnritt.
SOLOMON HIRscH, the newly appointed min
lister to Turkey, is now at Cars ad, Germany.
That he will accept the post IS not doubted, but
it is not yet known whether ne will return to
the United States before assuming office
SECRETARY BLAINE recently got off a good
mot. a friend met him and said; How is your
health Mr. Blaine:H The premier paused for
moment, rubbed his hand across his brow, and
said musingly: Let me see, what newspaper
did read ast:"
CHARLES DExBY, the United States minister to
China advis "a the Secretary of State, under
date OF April last, Of the appointment Of Tsu
Kwo Yin as envoy extraordinary and minister
pleaIpotentiary of China TO the United States,
vice Cnan len Hoon.
HENRI RocHFoRr, JR., who recently killed
himself in Nigeria. was only % years old, but
HAD lei q most adventurous life. He had been
with Olivier Pain in tne Soudan ana with VI. de
RraZza on the Congo. He had also Travelled
much in South America.
REV A. II. KIRKLAND, a widely known evange-
list and co lab lrer Of .. l.. Moody, died near
Cnicago on Tuesday of Bright's disease. He
obtained notor.ety some years ago by being
arrested in New York for street preaching and
refusing to employ lawyer or be bailed out.
MILE. DE NoGUEIRAs, daughter of the late
minister from Portugal to this country, made
her American debut as vocalist at concert
in New York on Tuesday evening She has
been singing, leading parts IN opera in Italy
and will soon return there 20 fill an engage
ment.
WILLIAM II. CAMPBELL, an old-fashouei demo
crat who has been postmaster IN Vermont
town Tor four wears has Just stepped OUT and
his wife a stanch republican, has been given
the commission, while William becomes assistant
postmaster. TAKE it all in all. 1t is as nice a
little arrangement as the times have turned up
ALpHoNsE DAuDEr is at work on book which
is to be called MES Doul-urS.' II Is a study
of his own physical ailments, which are re lis
tered with tn most minute care. An acQuant-
auce asked him a few days ago when j. would
be published. Daudet looked at his questiouer
very seriously for moment ana replied; u am
waiting till feel worse, for there may be some
fresh symptoms to chronicle. The analytical
school Of literature is coming to rather a queer
pass.
THg reyivalist Moody, has grown more stall
wart than he was when he carried on the re-
svtyni in New Yofs a1i Brooklyn, but in preach.
Ing he has n9tlsst tst eneF Fi, taat formerly
| strons face coattnnst1 b. a striking as tbey
we're many years ago, and he still maintains
the stnbby beard. hrtelr !!lile nose, AMI small
| twinkipg eSes OF othes duys In delivering his
sermons ulS voiea IL yet flNi ard clear. Brother
| Moody is q noticeable Tfgure wherever he as
seen.
THE late Merry Crawford was sexton OF St
| Barnabas chapel Nav York, for nearly twenty
| years and died az the age Of 81 Her postios
| was no sineeure sac lal 70 put on the chan
| eel befo.e and take OF after every ssryiCe the
| furnishings. iecterps, carpet ADJ all the book.
for service OF 800 people. She cared for anc
| kept clean the holy vessels aud priestly vest
| meutS she not only Kept the Missionary
| room in order, but She prepare his lu4ca an.
tea. aud helped him d.strlodte the books from
| the library. aud visited the sick. II was VIII
| great reluctance that she gave up any ~ bel
! duties when compelled TO do 50 by failin-
| health and loss Of siSht
| Cor. JvpsoN, whose name is always foun,
| alongsidtslf GOV. Hil'S whenever his excellency
! l. announced a. having arrived IN New York
| and who accompanies the governor Whenever
! he leaves Albany, is the lattsr's military seer.
! tary probably the Youngest ever appointed il
! thtstate. ,Iuason is moderately tall thin. la.
a smooth face and dark co upleNlon. Tie is ,
! bri-ht young man, ana. according 10 the GOV
eruor. ha, Que par licIlar point 10 his favor.
! point .rouL enough TO have ecIr.d htu tht
/ present app mrnt. "he knows emo lsh ..
/ keep his mouth shut, D." was what GOV. Hiu sdt
| Wlcu inquiry was made why he appointed Bog
/ young man, The salary is $1,000 a yc1r and
! enough hol0rg 60 live on the rem .luiet ut hl
! uis