New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-07-19
PERSONAL.

Whenever Mr. Potter Palmer of Chicago, patron
yes his own hotel and restaurant he pays MS way Ike
any other guest but he never tips" waiter
A monument to Arnold OF Brescla is 10 be erected
I'm Rome on the very spot where he was burned AZ
the stake.
Mr.. Reed, the Speaker has accepted honorable
membership I'm the Americas Club, the FAMOUS hcPUD4
can club OF PittsburG.
Mr. william O'Brien's marriage calls to mind the fact
that Of the eighty odd Irish members OF the House
Of Commons, considerably less than one-han are
BeGedlcks.
The Vice President has entered number OF his
thoroughbred cattle and sheep for the New-lorh am
New England Fair.
Lord Brasscy is the owner Of 10000 acres IN
Australia and he very properly considers it his duty
to encourage Australian sport, In general and colonial
yachting in particular During his last visit 10 the
colonlc, he presented handsome trophy for compe-
tlon to the South Australian Yacht Club 1t mas Just
been won By Commodore Murton, whose yacht the
Alfredo fulfilled all the conditions Of the gift and was
victorious during three successive seasons: Inc
Governor Lord KinOre, In handing over the cup,
announced his attention Of Initiating Lou brds9ci
example and presenting a ChaucnGe tOPhy ~ OO
sailed for annually.
John Russell Young describing Lincoln at "c'p9-
surc saws he followed Edward Everett who had spoken
for two hours I'm clear voice and with caretuiS
studied and impressive delivery. II was like great
actor PLAYING great part Mr. Lincoln arose, walked
to the edge OF the PLATFORM took cut his glasses ana
put them on. He bowed to the assenblage IN Ms
homely manner and took out Of his pocket a page
OF foolscap In front Of him photographer with
his camera endeayorng 10 take picture OF the scene
We all supposed that Mr.. Lincoln would make rather
A long speech-a halfhour at least. lie took the
single sheet OF foOscap. held II almost to his nose
and In a high tenor voice without the least attempt
for effect delivered the most extraordinary address
which belongs 10 the classics or literature The Pho
tographer was busting about preparing TO take the
Presidents picture while he speaking. but Mr.
Lincoln finished before the photographer was ready
/ remember II "A beautiful october day, ana therc
were four five thousand people present. Very lew
that hls words should have made no particular I'M
preston at the time. The noticeable thlng was inc
bNcty Of Hi 81. uc pit'Iopi I'M 'O p,nL,r yrc
should be able to get his Pc.ure rei. a, va
were all very much disappointed at his failure, ana
were more interested IN his adventure thah III TIC
address
~ the late George W. Hacker, of Philadelphia, It
IS told that he bore a strong physical resemblance to
Dickens. and one afternoon during the htter's
last visit to Philadelphia ont In barouche With
a party OF Common Counclmcn. The party hal IN
tcryicwed number Of jo,ial spirits during their
ride and by the time the Larouche reached Broad
and Chestnut St.. were IN very jolly humor. They
had barely turned into Che,tnutst when they noticed
% connection among the promenadcrs on both sides
~ the thorouehfarc. the cause Of which they we1c
NJ loss TO determine, TIL some one the sidewalk
cried out: Three cheers for Charles Dichens!' and
general attention directed 10 the barouche 1t
wa, then plainly evident that Mr.. Hacker had been
mistaken by the throns FOR the famous author. He
wa. however fully equal to the occasion, for.
moving his hat. he stood mp I'm the carriage with a
graceful bow. at the same time placing his hand on
his heart. Then he moved to resume his seat. but
the crowd. by that time reused 10 high pitch Of
enthusiasm. wouldn't have 1t. 50 Mr. Hacker was
compelled To remain upon his feet and keep on bowling
nuU The barouchc could be driven rapidly away on
side street. When Dickens heard OF the affair b.
oh rl,lf he Ike f,
make Mr. Hackers acquaintance, which lie af
tcrWard did.