The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-05-02
PERSONAL

Thus far Lord Randolph Churchill, who gen
orally does the unexpected, is the only English
man OF prominence to give a public dinner TO
Gen, Boulapger.
MRS. AND Miss PHELPS, wife and daughter Of
Hon. william Walter Phelps. did not accom-
pany him to Berlin on his diplomatic mission
last week. but remain at Teaneck, their coun-
try seat in New Jersey.
ADRIAN 8. HEWITT. who is now in London. has
suite of rooms directly over those of Gen.
Boulauger. 1t is said that the two have al
ready dined together, and that they are in dan
ger OF becoming fast friends.
HENRY GEORGES tour through Scotland pre-
sents some of the features OF an ovation.
Crowds meet him ut the various stations, cheer
his glowing periods and escort him to the trains
when he departs His health is hrSt-clsSs.
JOIN Henry BRopRrBB is anxious to become
Sir Henry Irving, and accepts the qusen's
recent command to play before her at Sandrng
ham as an indication that the coveted honor
will come. And what q magnificent advertise
ment It Will make to be sure.
SIGNoR sALvINI's DAUGHTER, GARFIELD, in
herited from her father talent for the stage.
She has already distinguished herself in ANA
teur circles aud despite her fathers objection
will soon become professional She is a typ
ical Italian woman. medium hight, dark and
passionate, with a full share Of feminine ca
picloneness.
SECRETARY ov WAR PRoCToR very seldom
uses pen to sign his name He has had
stamp made and when mail hour arrives a mes
enger stands before MIN ana stamps letters,
orders and even acquisitions for money with
fac sinile of "Redfed Proctor When the
secretary writes 10 the President however he
signs his own name.
In Sir John Snclair's Code OF Health and
Longevity are to be found the biographies of
Thomas Parr, died at 1872; of the Countess of
Desmond, who made the journey from Bristol
to London after she had passed her l4Oth year,
aud OF Peter Zortan, Hungarian, born in 1897
and died in iI13 QEp1 lkD The
Scotch bishop. Kentigern, beatiled under
the name Of st. Mungo, also lived TO the age of
1856
Gov. BUcKSER Of Kentucky scored the success
of the evening at the Grant birthday dinner on
Saturday last, says a New York newspaper.
one who was present says that his speech upon
the character of his friend and whilom antag-
onist was full OF feeling and. at the same time
OF dignity. The governor is an extremely hand
some gentleman, Of military bearing, and the
most delightful old school southern manner. 1t
is not generally known that after the war he
foF time engaged in Journalism, and 10 q
writer OF marked ability and forcs. The gov
ernor has since recovered the fortune which his
devotion to the southern cause had placed in
jeopardy. and eau afford 10 look back on the
war, and the trying times which succeeded it.
with tine utmost philosophy.
THE New York star OF Monday said: Gov
Davld r. Hill is a man OF wonderful tact and
good sense lie showed these qualities yester-
day in a way that did him honor. IL was q
slight incident perhaps unnoticed by many
but it is worth recording as showing the govern
or's peculiarly quiet way Of doing what was
thoroughly right All the way up Broadway,
az be rode in the carriage with President Harri
son the shouts OF Harrison Harrison. -
were intermngled with cries for Hill The
President rode with uncovered head, bowling
right and left TO the enthusiastic thousands
and tho friends OF the governor shouted them
selves hohrse In hopes Of recognition from the
executive Of their state; but the governor rode
on looking straight ahead, apparently not boar
ing the cheers OF his friends. He recognized
Justly that the guest Of the day was the Presi
dent of tho nation, and never, oven by smile
returned the greetings that met him at every
step along the great street. President Harrison
did all the bowling.