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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-10-14

meath the windows of the embassy he de-
termined that he would obtain a peep at
II, without being seen. Unfortunately,
he became so interested by the magnif-
cence Of the spectacle that he quite lost
sight of the fact that he was to keep out
OF sight, and when the emperor and the
archdukes passed in front of the en-
bassy they beheld to their amazement the
ambassador arrayed in a quilted dressing
gown, standing on his balcony in full
view of the public, a gudy and tasseled
smoking cap surrounding his beaming
and Ohenbachian countenance. The en-
peror rarely smiles; but on this occasion
he had an evident struggle to preserve
his gravity, while several of the younger
archdukes laughed outright. 1t was short
~ after this extraordinary exhibition that
M. Tisserand de Bort was recalled by his
government.
Perhaps 1 might be permitted to in
clude in this brief enumeration of con-
tretemps the amusing break made at one
of the Marlborough House garden part
les by the late Lord Portarlngton, who
on receiving q most gracious bow from
Queen Victoria, advanced, proffered his
hand to her majesty, and amiably re-
marked: I'm awfully pleased to see
you; your face is perfectly familiar to
me, but for the life of me I can't recol-
lect your name" 1t is only fair to add
that the earl had some time previously
suffered from severe illness that had
impaired his memory. No such excuse
can be made for the Italian Prime Minis
ter Crispi, who was guilty of a similar
piece of forgetfulness on the occasion Of
the visit of the Emperor and Empress Of
Germany to Rome at the time of King
Humberts silver festivities. Crispi was
not in office at the time, and was among
the ordinary guests at the garden party
given at the quirinal in honor of the royal
and imperial visitors. The Empress Of
Germany, recognizing him in the crowd,
held out her hand to him in the most
gracious manner. Although he had seen
her two years previously, both at Berlin
and MonZa, he did not know her again,
made no attempt to take her hand, and
showed in such a plain manner that he
had no idea who on earth she could be,
that she was forced to mention her name
before he could make up his mind to bow
down and kiss the tips of her imperial fin
gers.
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Our Stock Must Be Reduced and Low Prices Viii Do It,

to make the appropriate obeisance The
American knee being stiff before roy
atty a short rehearsal was imperative,
and by the time the Imperial Guard drew
near the line of girls could make cour-
tesies, which, although ridiculously awk-
ward, were respectful. Having never be-
fore seen the emperor, and being anx-
ious for the privilege, the bodies were re-
spectfully bent, but every head, instead
of being bowed before the august pres
ence was upllfted, and frank eyes stared
admiringy at his imperial highness.
The officers of the suite were much
amused by the awkward line of pretty
girls, and smiled broadly-one even
laughed-but the emperor touched his
hat and returned the salutations, with
out the suggestion of a smile on his hand
some face.
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AWKWARDNESS AT COURT.
Some Amusing Stories Of the Mobiles
and CTandeeS.
The Princes Call-An Emperor Cracks
His Head-The French Ambassadors
Ex-Attache in New York Tribune.

Mistake.
Ex-Attache In New York Tribune
"Contretemps," like "chic." is French
word that has ma English equivalent.
Neither "mishap," nor vet "a piece of ILL
luck" given by the dictionaries as the
correct translation, constitutes the true
definition of Its meaning. For "contre-
temps generally involves the perpetra-
ton of some awkward act or the utter
ance OF some equally awkward speech,
productive of embarrassment and morti-
fication. Perhaps the best way to ex-
plain what "contretemps' really means
will he to relate briefly a few that have
come under my observation and which I
happen to recall at the present moment.
Thus, it was contretemps that pre-
vented young Lord MountmOrres from
entering upon his duties as page of honor
to Queen Victoria after the death of his
father. The late peer was murdered near
Clonburgh County Galway, In the early
part Of the SOS, leaving his wife and
family in Strengthened circumstances.
On hearing this, her majesty gave the
widowed peeress a suite of apartments
free Of cost at Hampton court palace,
made her an allowance out of the civil
Hist and likewise announced her de-
cision OF making the eldest boy, the pres
ent Lord Mountmorres, a page OF honor,
81 post WniCh carries with II annual
salary Of $500, and Is held for a term of
five years. The intimation Of this honor
was conveyed to him at a moment when
he was, boyke, climbing tree. Brought
down, washed, clothed In his best and tu-
tored as to how he was to approach his
sovereign, he was taken to Windsor and
ushered into the royal presence for the
purpose of thanking her majesty for her
kindness. But, on being both awkward
and bashful, when he knelt on one knee
10 make his bow and kiss the royal
hand, he overbalanced, and to save him
self incontinently clutched at the queens
sleeve, with the result that the stout
little lady who reigns over a seventh part
of the globe was upset and fell sprawling
to the ground hurting her knee. The boy
was terribly frightened. The queen, how
ever, although suffering much with pain
and considerably mortified, did not lose
her temper but contented herself with
mildly rebuking the boy for his Faucherle
But she did not permit him to enter upon
his duties as page. and the result Is that
Instead OF holding a commission IN the
army, which rs nearly always granted to
the pages ut the conclusion Of their term
of sarvelcc, he Is to-day earning his live
lihood IN London IS a journalist. II was
q similar contretempa, too, that cost blum
old Sir John Ashley, poRilarly known as
THE Mate the favor which he at one
time enjoyed az court. lie was playing
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AND THE BAND PLAYED.
Rejected 5uitor's Novel Method for
Securing Revenge.
From the Plttsburg Dispatch.

From the Plttsburg Dispatch.
Chicago, Oct. 81. p. Jacobson's suit
for her heart and hand was rejected by
Mrs. Johanna Baseman. a widow, Friday
night Saturday morning band marched
up in front of Mrs. Basemans home on
Rumsey street. Then the notes of Sweet
Mario" began floating through the neigh
borhood. Whose Little Girl Are Your
followed with kiss and Let's Make UP
Again" and enough more TO keep the band
busy for II hours.
Mrs. Baseman begged the leader TO
leave, but he said no, that Mr.. Jacobson
had paid handsomely for the music and
the contract must be carried out.
The whole neighborhood gathered about
the band, tho children danced and the
parents giggled. Mrs Baseman was Wild
At o'clock at night the band quit.
This morning the band again marched
UP TO the Widows home and began the re-
pertoire all over again. Mrs. Baseman hur-
riedly consulted a lawyer with the result
that a warrant was sworn out for jacob
son and an injunction was secured against
the band.
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Very funny are some of the expert
ences of a minister" said the Rev. Philip
Graft recently to the Tacoma Ledger.
When asked what particular experience
had called forth the remark he said:
"A little while ago a worthy young man,
we'll known in this town, accompanied by
a very sedate young lady, called at my
house with a marriage license and asked
me to perform the ceremony. I knew
them both, and was naturally very much
surprised at their hurry. l was also GU
rious to know how they would explain
their haste to their friends and relatives.
But that was no business of mine Ev-
erything was in order, and / committed
the decd. / was enjoined to secrecy and
so was my wife, and I have never yet
breathed a word of that ceremony But
now comes the story. short time after
the marriage in my little parlor 1 met
the young husband, and greatly to my
surprise he told me that his wedding was
hEed for certain date, about two weeks
ahead, and that he expected me to per-
form the ceremony. l thought he was
wandering in his mind and reminded him
that he was already tied up as tight as
the ordinances of God and the laws of Cal
norma could tie him. He only laughed
and said that the other little affair was all
rlght SO lar as 1t went, but 1t did not 40
far enough. All the young lady's rela-
tives had been looking to the event. and
II would never do to disappoint them, so
the first wedding had been kept a pro-
found secret, and only the four of us
knew anything about 1t. so on the ap-
pointed day l went to the house of the
bride, and, in the presence of the guests
married the husband and wife the seq
ond time. Everything went smoothly the
groom looking unusually distressed, and
the bride assumed the regulation blush,
Notwithstanding the fact that several
weeks had elapsed since they were made
one"
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formed. and publishes a 1ourishing week
Is paper which disserninates news and in
formation on the objects Of the society.
over eighty widows have been remarked
within the last three years. and the fund
remarriaEe exceeds 10000 rupees.
The storm IS past-soft twilight brings
FepOse.
Blues in the sky, yet here and there
O'er-Tun
With clouds flushed by an unseen setting
sun,
Whilst IampIght from the cottage win
dow CLOVIS.
They stand there by the gate-fond
sch9ol-fellows-
Two slender girls, whose grudging fare
well done
Still fingers. in their looks; black-robed,
the one
Must stay, the other fower-laden goes.
What Is that sad hearts narrow fate?
Her friend,
Leaving the dusky homestead, its gray
Rain-sodden. the stiu cliff. the somber
yeWs,
To a more garish lot will gladly wend,
Lies JOY her need. rose-wreaths her
only road,
For few there be who twilight shadows
choose.
Sonnet on a picture By George Boughton,
A. R. A, by Blanche Lindsay. in Pail
Mall Magazine.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-10-14

Two bushels OF tiny toads fell from
Waterspout that passed over Pepper
Grove, Tex, on Friday. They were an
alive and very active.
Thrty-three Partisan physicians advoi
cate the use OF the bicycle Tor women, ane
ten are opposed 20 n. The forty-thTec ale
we most eminent practltIonerp IN tranel'
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-10-14
Kid Gloves.

A lot of damaged Kid
Gloves sold at a sacrifice
this week.
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Here is a pretty little story about Car
men Sylvia: A few years ago. when she
was in the zenith of her popularity ana
hedlth, she visited a small village scbooI
lncog. and asked permission to nut the
children through their pages" Tho
schoolmistress was highly delighted Al
though she was unaware OF Inc Nil,
rank of her visitor, she guessed fro,lI
outward appearances that the latter was
OF no common order. The children did
their mistress credit answering VIII
great promptitude all the simple cues
tons the queen put to them.
Just before leaving the queen noticed
ote NIUE TOT IN a Tar corner of the room.
with her tangled head of hair bent over
some book. The child was so deepIv on.
crossed IN her reading that she took no
notice whatever of anybody in the roor,
The queen asked the reason Of bar 81
lehce was she deaf or otherwise sfflicted9
On no, was the answer, but she ie
stupid and never attends to bcr et,,Sto,
but seizes every opportunity to res6 80,
BOOKS Carmen Sylvia walked o,,ietty
up 10 the little reader, and putting no.
hand on the curly head, asked sortI,
what the child was reading. and tba 10
ter held up the book to the STRANGE IaS,-
IL was .talry Stories and Poems" bv
toles?' asked their author. Like tben,
madame? oh, l love themr' ''''
ANA carmen sylvia took the child IN b,r
arms, kissed the little flushed face ana
departed. About a week aftorward The
chlld's aunt dor the little maiden vos M
orphan) received a letter from tho o,,oa.'
ouering 10 educate and bring up the china
The oner was gratefully and tb9ntfniI,,
accepted, and now the little one is IN ~
or the best schools in Roumania.
There is an American girl whose beI,oe
In the German emperors kin6liress -,
hardly be shaken, and one meroI.,, y,hiei,
she holds OF him shows him to he botL
courteous and self-controlled. soNs ~
New y ork Times ''e
The young woman was WALKING i, r,.
Berlin Thiergarten one afternoon lost
spring with several other American rirIs
under the chaperonage Of an o1Iari,,
German noblewoman, whose revrronayy,
Tor royalay was profound. Suddenly a.,
saw coming down the narrow rosa,,a,.
the bay horses OF the Imperial GuorJ
and whispered 20 her charges that ~
emperor was approaching You must
bow, girls the noblewoman said. brt
the command was mot with most vigor,
Gus yankee protests. There was a mn
red explanation that the position. NOT
the man necessarily required an exproe-
sion Of respect That being conceded
the girls were ranged in line aud taught
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When French bride marries she does
not assume the hymeneal white satin. as
is our custom, If her family or her hus-
bands are in mourning, but goes to the
altar in simple white muslin, as NJ. Err
nest Carrots bride did a few weeks ago
Though in view of the late presidents
tragic death 1t seemed somewhat soon
for the wedding, Nine Carnot herself
wished that it should take pace as IT ac-
cordingly did, but with so much privacy
that not even a single relative, except
those Immediately connected with the
young people, were informed. The brides
family wore costumes of pale gray and
violet, while the Carnot ladies were. of
course, in deepest mourning The bride
groom's mother appeared deeply moved
during the service, and an air of silence
ana sadness hung over the bridal. Mile
Chris was an especial favorite with the
late NJ, Garnet, and is extremely prettv
she had no ornaments, except a bouoet
OF white roses, with some fastened into
her simple dress. The Lady Chanel of
st. Pierre de Passy, in which the mar
rage took place, was adorned with SINH
lar flowers, but there were none in anv
part OF the church.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-12-08
SALE OF LINCOLN RELICS.

THE COLLECTION EXHIBITED At THE WoRlDS
FAIR SOLD IN PHILADELPHIA
ph,ladolphia Dec William Potter, ex-Minister
70 Italy and l.. &. Vanuxem bought most all OF
the valuable relies OF Abraham Lincoln, so'd "S
the Lincoln Memorial Collection tand exhlpteh
as such AT the Worlds Fair, at Brchs auction
rooms Thursday evening last. Included IN t"c
above purchase the old hickory chair IN
which Mr. Lincoln seated when he received
tho telegram announcing his nomination for the
Presidency OF the United States by the Chicago
Conventions antique mahogany sofa' mace W,
Mr. Idncoln's order in Springfield. by Dahie' T.
Ruckcl in 1851. and which, on account OF MS
stature was made unusually long; walnut skele-
ton bookcase. used by Lincoln In his law once
nm oldfoshioned split bottom chair repaired for
Caleb Carman In 1896 by Abraham Lincoln IN"
entire law library OF Mr.. Lincoln. consisting OF
twenty-five volumes. and each containing 'ne "'"
name OF Lincoln z Herndon.
nan, Amone he Autograph documents OF great value
purchased was a group II three pieces forming
The ors, was an autographs letter written by
Lincoln October 3 1873. to Sir Brayman president
OF the Illinois Central Railroad. offering ms SCI
vices as attorney for he company in suit hroush,
against II by Mclean county The second was
Lincolns autograph copy 81 his mn iot l'Sai yer
vices rendered the Illinois Central tailro1d '9 on
Tho hin for S."o. to which Lincoln hpp'ndrl
the name sol six members ~ The Illinois sar
who c"r!fy 10 The AMOUNT n9' n' rnsssI Wnm.
Y II Purple. - II BroTnnS and ,,. X -. n'H sSo
we'll The fhiri was inc rhF'h TOT s.''' klN'll nun
as p, ,stalncr After ,nrryinr tho rut through ~"
c,inrerno court and gaining &c. he rrcsrnted BIZ
,bsf President Rrsvman was absent. and Mr. Lin
coin was referred with his bill N tn" sup"rint"ndrni
~ tho company. who refused 10 pay a. roman kirH
at the ssmo time THAT b. as much A. " mrs.
class lawyer would charr" % The mnn who siok"
nm. dleraraEingly - m" services Or q fu'ur"
PRESIDENT Of The United states was General George
H. Mcclellan
by william " Uorndon. Linroln's Ia" partner.
giving hy request an account Of his ac'lnaintanc"
T.
facts contained therein forming an 'N''"linelf
interesting historical. a. vol n biographical a.
count ~ tho great e'niosman together eith many
other most interesting autograph letters ana pieces
Of furniture. ct
Mr. Potter and NJ VNnuNefn. vho nos possess
tho most valuable collection ~ Lincoln relics IN
oxistonce. propose To- place tho "nrr" collection
in their now Officer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-12-08
"SILVER DOLLAR" Smith HELD

Tho case OF Alderman Charles Silver Dollar
Smith was set down for hearing al p. m yes
terday, In the Essex Market Police Court. At 2l5
O'Clock Justice simms directed the clerk TO call
the case. He did 10. but neither Smith nor August
j. Gloisten, the complainant, responded
Tho Justice called for the stenographer but
before he took any notes Henry j. Goldsmith
went up 10 the bar and said: Your Honor
represent Sam Ense. Mr.. Smiths bondsman
am informed that Mr.. Smith was downtown In con-
suitation with his counsel. and is now on his way
here. ] hope you will not forfeit the ball.
IAN right" responded the Justice I'm with
hold the forfeiture for few minutes"
At this moment Frederick House OF the firm
~ Friend & House. entered the courtroom. At
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-12-08
A. r. coNKLrNG BEFORE CLUB b.

Good Government Club Is OF the %Xllld AS
sembly District had its clubhouse at No. 40 west
One hundred and fourth-st crowded last night.
Alfred II. Conkling Assemblyman-elect from the
With District, spoke on the organization OF inc
city government. He pointed out the present
abuses, and In favor Of the Mayor having
absolute power OF removal and said that bill
OF removal would be passed in Albany within
fortnight after the meeting Of the Legislature
He urged the members to appear before the Board
OF Estimate and Appointment and point out
any cases OF excessive expenditure and salaries
they knew Of He was in favor OF law that
would provide for proportional representation In
the election OF Assemblymen and Aldermen.
Among those who were present were n. a.
Rev j. p Peters S. ). Luckings, Mrs George
r. Baker. II. X. Kunhardt, jr., Judson Lawson,
Sherman Williams. W. J. Lloyd c. A. Stevens
and Byron Morgan.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-12-08
A "DEAL" IN ELECTRIC ROADS.

Trenton. Dec (SpeclaD-Articles OF incorpora-
ton were filed by the Trenton Traction company
this afternoon The capital stock &OVU. If di-
vided into 1000 shares. or this Thomas I. Bar
of East Orange, ~ j.. holds 1900 shares; Edward
J. Moore OF Philadelphia. 1900 shares George Is
Jenkinson. Of Newark. 200 shares Frederick W.
Roeblng. Trenton. 400: General w. s. Stryker 1ren-
ton 200; John l.. Kuser. Trenton. 80; Hugh H.
Hamill Trenton. 20O Francis NJ. Eppley west
orange D0 The Trenton Traction Company Is
organized to control the Trenton electric lines ana
to connect by loop with the electric road now beng
constructed between New-York and PhlladeIph'a'
The directors and stockholders of the Trenton
Electric Company hold meeting to-day ana all
tho stockholders except Samuel X Wilson con-
scented TO the leasing OF the line 10 the new ,rac
ton company. Mr.. Wilson owns EooGD worm tnn. OF
the Trenton Electric stock. lie Is also indorser
on $50 OOe protested paper. for part OF wnlch INC
hanks are now suing the railway company Mr.
Wilson wanted the traction company TO assume
100000 debts Of the company. The negotiations
between the two companies VIII continue to-ho'-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-12-08
UORE FOTND FOR UORTWT MIN.
4 CLEARING HorsE FOR CHURCHES ANp CHAIR
TABLE SOCIETIES LOO APPLICANTS
MONTH


The New York Employment Society was organized
last spring at the Hotel Waldorf - meet need
for a free labor exchange which has long been feii
by employers and employees Last night III" DE-
rectors mot AT the onico ~ the society. 80 =,
Clinton Pace. and received report of me Work
done during the last SIX months. During iha' tim"
6 $50 men have applied for work. more than ll'
month One-third OF that number could give -
references and Of the 800 references. onc-ipurih
was insufficient The sitting process leaves about ~
Der cent Of tho applicants available for posiiions
4 great deal Of time and expense have been used
in verifying the references Of the @"" mon regis
tered as satisfactory for positions. work has been
seven,ythree Of the positions nred have been n the
country. The following offer was ordered 10 be
sent to churches. charitable societies ana indi-
vduals
We will give any one contributing $40 annually
All the tickets which he may need 10 supply every
anplIcant for work We will conduct the inN'silei
ton thoroughly and secure permanent employment,
warrants a recommendation: Few appcan,c i"r r. r.
lief ask for money first. Their plea - CIV" me
work" one Of the employment society carIs WI
answer that demand. II a member desires 10 eiN'
money 10 the applicant without pauperzlng nun
ana will send the money IL our society we VIII
furnish temporary work for him. giving a. many
davs' work AS there are dollars received In not
A few cases this plan Of temporary renet mas pe'h
found 10 work well - f., 1910.
The society will furnish neat cards 10 hang II, sp
office or TO place In your door. informing hppncHnlS
where they will be sent. II they make an hppilca
lion for relief. Experience shows ,hat py nn,s
,ne.hnd the number Of unworthy applicants II ma.
terlay reduced, while those really "'S'''t''e -
10 canvasser is authorized to receive gfi@ for NE
treasurer. John =. Townsead, president OF Inc BOW
cry Savings Bank.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-12-08
NO BOSSISM WANTED.
SIGNIFICANT SPEECHES AT THE UNION
LEAGUE CLUB.

THE PEOPLE WON THE GREAT VICTORY AT THE
POLLS IN NOVEMBER. AND THEY WILL
NOT ALLOW SELFISH POLITICIANS TO
ROB THEN OF IT'S FRUITS
Ex-senator Thomas C. Platt's political methods
do not be popular at the Union League
Club This was manifested at the dinner given
on Thursday evening to Governor-clect Morton ana
Mayor-elect Strong. There frequent illusions
by the speakers during the evening TO the EVIL
effects of bossism in State politics in the past,
and the hope was expressed that Governor Nor
tons administration would be free from contami-
nation in this regard. References of this sort were
received with demonstrations Of strong approval by
a majority of those present; Several Of the speakers
treated the subject in rather a ocular way but
Elihu Root who led the Republican majority in
the Constitutional Convention al Albany, and whose
opinons of Mr. Platts leadership we'll I'M
derstood, not only in this city. but all over the
State told the Governor-elect with becoming
seriousness that the people expected him 10 be
his own master in the Executive office
Mr.. Root spoke of the great Republican victory
which had been achieved, and said that the Re-
publicans who had been intrusted by the people
with the discharge of high and important duties
would be held personally responsible for the man.
ner in which they fulfilled those trusts. Republi-
can ofceholders must prove true to the Obligations
they were to assume. 1t not alone a Repubh-
can victory and partisan feeling shou Hs no, cnre
within the party assuming control of public anars
Ex-senator Warren Miller spoke IN similar VEN IN
Every allusion TO the popular desire that me III,
coming State Administration should be free from
distasteful influences by which bosses ana fhGg t
prolonged evidences of satisfaction. -
bs in hs
day in the general sentiments which prevailed, ne
they we're delivered. saying that they would make
a valuable campaign document