New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-12
PERSONAL.

Pittsburg at last shows signs OF approaching Mr..
Carneges gift OF 81 100000 for public library, to
which it is understood that he will eventually add
another million After long delay the municipal
councils have at last authorized the commission elected
by him TO 60 ahead with the work OF building.
Frank Stockton says that two years ago he sat next
to Senator ingalls, at dinner party and that that
gentleman seemed TO be improving the occasion to
find out how many hours day each Of the guests
worked. The Kansas statesman's quota was about
eighteen. Stockton confessed to only two three.
"Theeupon," the story-writer continues, "Ingalls
drew up his spare form till he lowered way above
me, screwed those eyes Of his into mine, and EN-
phaHcaly said: you id sybarte.' OF course there
nothing left for Inc to say"
The Princess Clotllde has written to a Paris pub
Usher stating that for the present at least "Plon-
Pon's" political correspondence cannot be made pub
lie, rs 1t contains matter compromising wellknown per-
sonageS still living.
The latest addition TO the ranks Of the Knights Of
the Black Eagle In Germany, Is Napoleon Louis de
Taleyrand Pergord Duke of Taeyrand, Duke of sagan
and Duke Of Valencay, who received the order from
the Emperor recently the celebration Of his eigheth
birthday. The new Knight, commonly known as the
Duke Of sagan, is a granddaughter Of the famous
diplomat and statesman whose memoirs were published
few weeks ago.
Emin Pachs has been honored By German botanlsts
new plant has been called Emma Eminens.
The citizens Of Altdorf Switzerland have determined
10 erect q monument 10 Uno USuOTy Vi Nlludm l6ll
near the old court house. Scuors from all parts Of
the world invited to enter 1e competition for the
work Four prizes, ranging from 500 to $500 francs
will be given TO the designers of the best four models
The Pope has decided to present his statue In
marble to tho st. Mary's Church, in Hanover. 1t is
TO be placed over the tomb q DR.. Ludwig WindhOrst
The young King Alexander Of servla, according to
present plans will visit anumber Of European courts
this year. NJ. Rsics, me Regent, and n. Paslcs
President of the Ministry, have endeavored
Gently to induce King Milan and Queer. Natalie TO
sign an agreement to eman absent from Servia until
their son comes Of age. should they consent which
is doubtful King Alexander viii be allowed to spend
one month annually with his parents abroad.
Few men have been greater favorites of the fair
sex than the late Prince Napoleon 1t is said that
King Hnmbert smiled when the Prince first made
known his intention to marry the Princess Clothlde.
who gas known as perfect man-hater, ana one of
the most bashful of women. "Gve me only five
Minutes with her." said the Prince in answer to Hum
berts boast that his sister would listen his
trei6ies. The i've minutes granted to the hand
s0De Napoleon. True TO his word the Prince won the
Princess within the specified time. Two weeks later
tn engagement was publicly announced.
To his great regret Louis Kossuth was unable, on
account Of sickness TO attend the funeral of his friend
rrnce Napoleon. Through Genera, Tuer, however,
ne sent flowers anu laurel wreath to be laid his
grave.