New-York tribune., 1896-03-29
PERSONAL.

The New-York Herald" the other day quoted Mr.
Matthews. of THE Buffalo Express applying
the expression 'oid goddlewoddles'' to Messrs Nor
ton and P.att. Just what Mr.. Matthews meant by
the expression has been puzzling everybody since
II appeared. But THE Buffalo Express" now de-
clares that THE Herald" reporter misunderstood
what Mr.. Matthews said. He referred TO the gen
tlemen In question as good old toddlewoddles."
The Prince Of Naples. OF the King Of Italy
who has quarrelled with his father. according to
foreign papers looks upon Emperor William OF
Germany as the one man TO be initiated. He Is a
thorough scholar and often surprises scientists with
his knowledge. He is not popular among women
One Princess refused him because he likes garlic too
well.
california" says Ex-Governor Sheldon. OF that
State. In The Washington Times" is a great
wheat t-growing State. especially the northern sec
ton. Last year produced one-slxteen,h OF all
the wheat grown 10 the United States and will do
even better this year. Our orange crop is going to
having been injured by the recent frosts. As FAR as
politics is concerned the American Protective As
sociation Is going to have large share In the work
OF naming the next President"
General Heureaux President Of the Dominican Re-
public. has given more proof OF his devotion
to Spanish interests on this continent. The editor
OF "El Porvenir.' a newspaper published at Puerto
Plata has been sent to prison for having published
nation OF Marshal Martinez Campos. The sentence
Is based upon the fact that the condemned article
lie should observe toward a friendly country.
THE Green Bag says that Judge Gary has dry
wit with him that Is occasionally the cause OF his
grim courtroom being pervaded by very audible
tittering The other day one OF the attorneys was
airing his Indignation. He had been robbed yes sir
robbed. 1t shameful the way things went right
there under the eyes OF the Jaw Finally Judge Gary
noticed the furnins and frettng one What's the
matter, now?' he asked. Matter It's confound-
ed outrage. Had my oyercoat stolen right from this
room" The Judge smiled a little "Ovcrcoat eh?
he said "Pah! that's nothing. Whole suits are lost
here every day"
Among the Kings In exile whom M. Rainilairj.
vony formerly Prime Minister Of Madagascar. will
find when he goes to Algers. will be Nam-Ghi tho
deposed Emperor OF AMMAN. Nam-Ghi likes AL.
giers however. and has no desire to return to his
native land. He has become an expert bicycle
rider and thinks tours on his wheel greater sport
than governing a country.
Henry Mencken. OF Baltimore. who has just mr..
rived home from Cuba. says that Americans are
constantly subjected to Insults. even In Havana.
zone American" he continues. who stands I'D for
Randall, commander Of the steamer Olivette. run.
cite was at Havana a few days ago, a Cuban who
is naturalized citizen OF the United States
boarded the ship with his daughter to sail FOR
Tampa. He found something wrong with his tick
cts and went ashore to correct the mistake. The
daughter became alarmed and appealed to a spanish
girls assistance Ne seized the ofiicer and threw M
him across the deck Don't you dare 70 strike any
II you try any more business OF this kind you good.
for-nothng feilow. will break your neck and throw
you overheard