New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-03-29
PERSONAL.

King Humbert of Italy has been awarded . goM
medal by state commission for civil va!or,' the
occasion being the collapse OF house In Rome last
January. His Majesty climbed down rickety ladder
into the cellar ahead OF every one else, and assisted
in rescuing several persons who were badly injured
from the ruins To one poor fellow that was pinned
down for ltours by heavy tmbers he gave wine and
verbal s0lace; and TO another man who feeby tried
make m You worsea The only moment when he seemed
to think OF anything but the scene around MIN was
when he ordered message to be sent to the Queens
who awaiting luncheon for him. not 10 be uneasy
as he might not be able TO return for some hours Tho
King did not leave the spot until all were brought OUT
alive
President David Starr jordan, Of the indiana state
University who is TO surrender his present charge In
order to direct tho organization and work Of the
Leland stanford University, says that though he was
In California in 1881, lie never met Mr. stanford until
last week. lie was probably commended by othe.
TO the Senator's notice He expects TO open with over
200 students and abOut fifteen educators
President Eliot of Harvard insists that the Western
man cannot "rustle' nor hustle" any better than an
fastener.
Carter Harrison means to take the $4,000 which
his campaign for Mayor this spring will cost out Of
certain requests to charitable Institutions made in his
will. In that way, he fgu'es the expense VIII NOT
come out Of his own pocket at all
Professor Sumner OF Yale. who went to Europe in
January for his health has derived no benefit and will
remain abroad the rest OF the year
Judge Gresham, OF Chicago s quoted as expressing
himself thus regarding the new Illinois senator, Mr..
Palmer: lie is a great man for small issues, and
small man In the face Of great issues. Give MN
small case and lie handles It well in court and, with
ont any legal quackery shystrism, makes IL seem
10 he a large case TO the jury and to the general
audience lie has much selfcOnsdousness. But give
him large case ard lie lessons 1t By trying 10 make
1t seem larger than 1t really Is
Lady Jeunc wife Of the new English Justice OF the
High Court, IS one Of the bestlnOwn and most 10.
euential ho,tesscs in London. she has tact, broad
svmpathes and much courage. Many celebrities ARE
among her visitors, and she is warm friend Of
Princess Christian, Queen VctOrias daughter. Long
hcror,, Summing, became fashionable, Lady Jeune
visited the Door and Suffering extensively and was
active IN Organized charities. This recent Illustration
of her IDEAS and labOrs Is described In London letter
Mr. Bernhmi MalabaIi had come from India to interest
Tho English In "a plan for reforming the perniclous
indian custom child marriage The task was dell.
cate one as regarded India difficult one rs ieehdei
England Lady Jeune made IL possible FOR Malaban
IN 9pDroach the Government with an Influential back
ing Size invited hundred iIiencS 10 Nmpoiest.
They comprised members of the House ei Lords ana the
UOn,e of Commons: the Governor OF BlnDay, VINO had
lust returned 10 London and number II others whose
advocacy would stand In good siead she induced tle
Princess Christian ard the Duchess OF Connaugh' 10
attend Mrs. Gladstone came, too, asa there WeTe
speeches hv the Countess Of Jersey an adnlraoo
speaker by the way. Professor Max Muller ana Others