The morning news., 1889-04-22
PERSONAL.

SECRETARY Tracy of the navy is a man of
wide reading and fond of quotation. He has a
fine library and has special partiality to En-
glsh classics.
Mrs. RUSSELL HARRISON is said to be much
importuned by photographers for a sitting,
they guaranteeing, OF course, the customary
dozen pictures gratutousy
Mrs. POTTER goes over to France by the
French line early in June, and will rest while
the modsteS manufacture her stage gowns for
next season i'll this country.
Mrs. MCLANE, wife of the ex-Minister to
France is stated TO be- too much of invalid
to return at present TO this country and will
remain abroad until early autumn
GOV. AMEs. of Massachusetts, is one of the
most daring spectators in Boston. He takes
risks occasionally at which even brave operators
shudder, aud nine times out Of ten comes out
ahead
SIR CHARLES RUSSELL, who recently defended
Mr. Parnell, drinks no strong stimulant while
undergoing great mental strain. During his
recent speech, which lasted through five court
days no drink save cocoa passed his lips.
HERMAN OELRlcns, the New York financier.
will soon give banquet in mid ocean to a party
of intimate friends. The voyage will be made
IN q brand new steamer at the expense of the
wealthy host, and may be continued TO Liver
pool
AS AN Illustration of the old saying that really
great men are modest, II may be cited that
John Bright regarded Mr.. Gladstone as the
greatest orator IL England. Mr. Gladstone. on
the other hand, thought John Bright entitled to
that honor.
ALAN ARTHUR. son OF the late ex. President
is not desirous Of any political office, He in
tends to devote his time to business. and W III
settle permanently ia New York. He is not en-
gagged 10 be married, ami his intimate friends
are his former classmates at Princeton.
TnE LATE Ex-CoNGRgssMAN CHrrTENpEN
thought oratory the greatest OF all gifts.
Twenty years ago, after listening to an eo-
quent speaker he remarked: Il would give
$50, 900 to be able To make a leech like thu. ."
AS q; e result of constant practice he becln A
fair speaker himself.
Mr.. BLAINE's DAUGHTER MARGARET is fast
earning tue reputation OF being one of the wit
test young, women in Washington. She is
clever and sarcastic, but uses her powers with
rare judgment aud good nature Her voice is
particularly pleasant, and 1t Is said that she has
a naive way OF saying Don't you know" that
is the envy OF all the other Washington bellies.
She acquired il in England during her visit last
year. and uses il frequently in her speech.
The estates Of the late Sir Thomas Gladstone.
consisting OF 1000 acres in Kincardineshlre,
pass in fee simple TO his son, Sir John Glad
stone, The estate Is magnificent wooded
country. and IL overlooked by Fasque house.
one OF the finest casteated mansions in Scot
land. Sir John Gladstone, who is ia delicate
health suffered considerably from exposure by
the cold weather al his fathers funeral. lie
will spend the summer In Europe. Sir John,
like his late father is an uncompromising Tory.
MAN named Quay registered at the Girard
house. Philadelphia, few days ago. He was
courteous, aifAble Canadian, With a rather
broad accent, and he wrote Toronto, Canada
after his name AS soon as his talismanic name
was discovered on the register, reporters, oifice-
seekers. politicians and men OF leisure began TO
send their cards TO him, dog his footsteps and
lie in wait for him at every turn. Mr. Quay
stood the annoyance as long as he could, but
had Jo leave the hotel about three hours after
his arrival