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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-02


Il 10 her head the sentiment OF the
vanity OF human greatness impressed it.
self deeply on my mind. -Four or five OF
the nuns were present. and az the side
OF the piano. In the sable weeds OF the
order, sat the young and beautiful daugh-
ter OF Commodore Jones. who not long
ago took the veil. Al the close OF the
ceremony / address ed W words TO the
young ladies'. assuring them that ! felt
as much honored IN distributing the re-
wards as they had been IN receiving them
with this difference. however that on
me the honor was RFatultously conferred,
but theirs was the reward OF merit"
Speaking OF the Yturbides: In the ear
lest years Of the century. a very rich
man named Gen Forrest whose wife
was a famous Maryland beauty. owned
''Rosedale." one OF tho oid-time hospita-
bio mansions near Georgetown. one OF
their daughters was supposed TO have
made mesalliance. In marrying John
Green 20 r clerk in the navy department
who. however, afterwards succeeded
20 the estate. one Of his daughters be-
came the wife OF Don Angel dc Yturbide.
son Of the so-called Emperor OF Mexico,
Don Augustin l. though why he should
be- called 50 l do not know. as he caused
himself'to b. proclaimed Emperor OF
Mexico hut never served a minute in that
capacity. not being recognized by the
Mexican people. But be had some follow
ing Of course: and after his death. his
friends had his only son. Don Angel. sp-
pointed secretary OF the Mexican Lega-
lion In Washington, In 1856. While hold
ing his roorly paid position. the scion OF
bogus royalty married Miss Green. ana
the family were wonderfully set up by
the fancled shadow OF a shadowy throne
that never really existed, except in one
mans ambitious imagination. They had
one son. Don Augustln. who was about
yeana old when MACMILLAN az the In
stigation OF Emperor Napolean, made his
disasters attempt upon the crown OF
Mexico. and eventually paid FOR II with
his lie. Wishing 70 make himself popu-
lar with the people whom he purposed TO
govern. Macmillan resolved TO adopt
young Augusun Yturbide as his heir. To
this end. the Austrian archduke made
PROMISES OF great power and wealth to
the parents OF the boy. and upon their
gurrendering their son under these con-
aitiops. they were by Maximilian's or
der. banished from Mexico. They again
returned 10 Washington and hesought
William H. Seward. then Secretary OF
state. to mediate between Macmillan
ana themselves Mr.. Seward said this
was Impossible as tho country was then
Al war: hut he advised them 10 20 TO
Paris. interview the great Napoleon him
self and lay their case before him. About
this time the husband died. and Madame
Yturblde went alone 10 Paris But she
accomplished nothing being refused an
Interview with the Emperor OF the
French. After Maximilian's failure and
death. Augustin and his mother were
again united. Young Yturbide Frew M
and was educated IN this country On
- 4
pered eternally by hankerings after the
shadow throne that never existed. aevel-
oped into a first-ciass cad. with number
less dueIs on his hands for alleged insults
20 ladies. and biack-balled by every club
he aspired TO enter.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-02
THE NEW
FURNITURE Department.

We have faith enough In Savannah to
believe that II will appreciate and sup
port q complete and extensive stock OF
high grade Furniture. Following our poll
cy that Nothing is too good for our Gus
toners" we have bought from the fore
most furniture factories OF America their
special productions IN high class Parior.
Dining Room. Drawing Room, Library,
Bedroom and Kitchen Furniture. In CON-
plete suites or In single pieces. We show
the most handsome and exclusive designs
in all the most desirable woods. Also less
expensive sorts that are elegant in finish
and thoroughly well made and durable.
We con suit almost any taste and purse
and in every line and at every price. We
shall give you most real value for your
money.
Come in and inspec, the exhibit We
believe you'll agree with us that for high
quality and low price II outshines any col
lection OF Furniture you've seen.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-02

some sister. Mrs. Frederick Grant. moth
or OF the Princess Catacuzene. and now
IN st. Petersburg The Honore girls. a"
daughters Of Chicago hotei-keeper. are
etiil spoken 81 as among The most beau
ilfuI OF the thousands OF lovely girls who
have conned their books and said their
prayers len the old convent during It's CEN
fury OF existence. Among the later grad
yates was Mamie Saunders, daughter OF
GOV. Alvin Saunders OF Nebraska, who
served his state 81 the United States Sen
ate for many years. Miss Saunders was
like her distinguished father-tall plump
and blonde and after her marriage TO the
only son Of cx-Presldcnt Harrison. when
she resided In the white House, her
golden hair" and azure eyes we're the
favorite theme OF society columns.
II am not mis- aiken. the Baron Bodls-
co-an elderly ambassador from Russia.
who was said to be at once the richest
and tho ugliest man IN Washington-iirst
saw his wife as a schoolgirl In the
Georgetown convent She was the dsugh-
ter Of a poor and obscure. but highly
respectable family. named Williams. and
her youthful beauty was something mar
Vicious. She left the convent. before grad
uatton. az the age OF sixteen. 20 marry
the elderly Baron The wedding Is yet
talked about IN Washington
and Georgetown. There were only
eight bridesmnids-the nrst. Miss Jessie
Benton. who afterwards climbed out Of a
window 60 run away with and marry Fire.
mont, walking with President buchanan.
The bride. IN rich satin brocade and veil
OF Honiton lace. was given away by Hem
~ Clay. The Baron sent 10 his home IN
Russia for the ancestral Jewels with
which 10 bedeck his wife These Jewels
are described by Mrs. Tyler in letter
which she wrote IN 1872. Il very seldom
40 20 parties" said the Presidents wife.
but I could not refuse Madame Bodisco's
invitation. Her bali was expected 20 be
the grandest affair Of the season. Mad
anne Bodisco looked lovely and was attir-
ed IN pink satin with lace. flowers and
OH such splendid diamonds-stomachers
earrings, necklace breast pins. bracelets:
l never saw such beautiful diamonds.
nor so many ON one small person" The
moss sumpsuous fete ever given in the
district up TO that time was held In the
Bodisco mansion In honor OF the birth
day % Emperor Nicholas OF Russia.
Eighteen hundred guests were invited and
ali tho foreign ministers, with their at
sschea. were present IN court dress. IL
was an ordinary thing for people 20 line
dents reception. principally 20 see Mad
anne Bodisco pass from her mansion 90
the White House. II the weather Was
fine she was always frankly visible and
hmrpy In the sunshine OF love and admir-
asion ard the personihcation OF gracious
,eeraislisy. Her favoriie costume was
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-02

creamy white astin and rare old lace.
and when adorned with the Bodisco jew
els. worth something like "a million dol
lars. an escort OF mounted policemen fol-
lowed In her train az the request OF tho
Baron. People used 90 say, "Old Bodisco
Be- afraid somebody VIII steal his wife"
bun was only following the Russian GUS
tom Of furnishing an escort. j..
The Georgetown convent r. the Oldest
in The United States and owes IL origin
Indirectly 90 the Reign OF Terror during
the French revolution. In 1872 three la
dies belonging TO the French aristocracy
took refuge IN the United States from the
deadly fury that RACED IN their own coun-
cry. Their names were Marie dc Ia
Marche. abhess OF the order OF ST. Glare;
Celeste La Blonde de Ia Rouchefoucauld.
and Maria de 81. Luc. Arriving IN WASH
lngton they found themselves peuniless.
among strangers Three years previous
the Jesuit fathers had founded George
town College and through their friend
ship, Madame de Ia Marche was enabled
20 procure a small house which formed
the early home OF the splendid institu-
ton thar has since nodded the minds OF
many women who have become eNcmpiars
81 the highest culture and refinement.
The growth OF the convent was slow. by
reason OF numerous obstacles and dim
cultles, che chiefest being lack 81 money.
Madame de Ia Marche maintained the Sc
vcrest economy nearly starving herself
FOR food and freezing herself for fires IN
winter. and al length became able 20 pur-
chase from a wealthy Colonial land-hold-
cr and personal friend Of President Blu
chanau, the stately grounds that now con-
stiiute the convent premises. About this
time a young Irish girl. named Ala La
Tor. became companion te Madame de Ia
Rochefoucauld and upon the death OF the
latter decided upon a religious vocation
Hitherto che convent had been only an
ordinary day school. though under Roman
Catholic auspices. Miss Labor persevered
ia her desire. and being Joined by two
other young women. succeeded in having
the convent properly transferred to the
trio Jointly. by deed dated June O. 1875
Thus originated the order Of Visitation
Nuns in The United States. a religious or
der which Is now represented in nearly
every ono OF our large cities.
.
The order Is peculiar in that, though all
branches follow the same rules. there Is
no head, or mother OF the house All
Of the sisters who have died In tho CON
vent. together with the founders and most
OF the spiritual directors. have been buried
either IA the large vault beneath the
chapel. or In the little cemetery IN the
| grounds. Ia the center of the vault Is
seen the coffin OF Archbishop Neaie, with
the following Inscription: Here lies the
body Of Most Reverend Leonard Nea9e.
second Archbishop OF Baltimore. and
founder OF this monastery" Near by h
the tomb OF Rev. Picot Ciorivere. on the
plain little boards around the sides OF the
vault are recorded the names OF all those
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-02

country. You will never hear OF China
man swindling a creditor. delaulung an
obligation or being involved IN any tron-
bic through misrepresentation. So ! am
Inclined to attribute the crOokedness OF
thu Cinnamon at home 70 the national at
morphere OF duplicity and deceit bou-
ole dealing IS SO universal over there that
:, ~ simply taken for granted. and when
"A native really desires 20 communicate
a fact he Is Obliged TO twist u wrong emo
10 or he wont get anybody 20 believe u
In other words. he has TO tell he IN o.
der to tell the truth"
A Happy Old Age I'm Burmah.
When Burman parents arc past Their
prime their children pray them 20 "noh'-
sat- which means that they should De
al che children's charge for the rest OF
their lives. as tho children had first been
al their parents. The turning point J.
not marked by any Formally. but emo
approaching parents on solemn ocea-
sion adopts the gesture OF venerstion' Ihs
aged are noe idle; they preserve great
elasticity OF mind and interest IN things
they study their religious book and O.
cupv themselves with their grandeur
dren. When they are TOO old 20 go on PHI
grimages with the others they keep the
house and tell their beads alone. The on
people wear palmer clothes than the
young and. according to old Burmese
fashion, less OF Il. The human dignity o.
the aged IL OF a kind that apparel cannot
add TO- STEPPED IN che spirit OF Bucah-
isssa The aged never yield 10 anger. Want
ing neither for nccessaries nor honor NJ
pathos Of their serene old age u pureg
thntN OF years. a peaceful end q theF
isf-
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-02
FOye'S New Store
WILL CLOSE AT 200 p. M. TO-T1ORROW.

EVERYBODY will be visiting the NEW STORE this week and expect
T. crowded every We haven't gotten things good shape
H few days. have to used to the
Store you'll give indulgence until we get Straight
ened up
The new Fall Goods are arriving before many days we'll be ready
gandeS display Fall and Winter merchandise brought together
Savannah
open departments adding already immense
extensive lines Shoes Carpets Millinery and Fun
these only RELIABLE worthy
qualities and offer best values at all times
yourself home place We're building
up the business cooperation and help We
every the business approval and request that offer
benefit
store that every and child Savannah should be proud
keep always the lead you'll assistance
support for nng immense increase OF business
conuSVey that Savannah people
cred that to do their trading he they always
Get Full Value Received for Every Pen
ny Spent With Us.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-02

Kong for a quantity OF tea. but NJ tho
last minute there Was a hitch about tho
delivery OF the consignment. He told me
Il had been temporarily tea up by tho
officials on account OF some misunder-
standing aboW the internal taxes. dis
covered by accident later on that the,
bot had been sold over my head 70 a
chance customer and the tax story was
a mere pretext TO gain time for the sub
stitution OF an inferior grade. The tea
merchant was sedate courtlv old gem
tieman and he had told me this ousra-
geous lie with perfect caimncss. looking
me squarely in the face. without CULVER.
II never occurred to me 20 doubt his wori
and bus FOR chance We would have beer
heavy losers. when l exposed him IN
dignantly before all his employees and
several foreign residents ! supposed ne
would be ashamed and Disconnected An
American OF his standing would have
been Inundated and crushed beyond meas
ure. have known men 10 commit sui
CHE for less disgrace; but he never so
much as blinked. He heard me through
biandly. made 10 comment and began
To talk about something else. lie had
told Ne. was caught. and regarded the
episode as closed
1T is that sort Of thing that throws
foreigners on their guard" continued the
captain. and gives the Chinese their rep
utation for prsternaturai ehrewdness
Most OF their lies are clumsy and child
ish. and for that very reason they are
apt 20 be cridted. He wouldn't dare tell
me such a thing II II wasn't So the
stranger will argue 20 himself. ana as a
consequences he gets badly left. When
European trader tells lie, and I am sor-
a. to say pisnty Of them DO, Il Is usually
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-02
THE NEW
CARPET DEPARTMENT.

It's to be a thoroughly complete Carpet
Store. this new department OF ours. with
every grade of Carpets. from the cheapest
Ingram to the finest Brussels. But in ev-
cry kind. the best quality that can posi-
bly, be bought to sell at the price We ask.
We will be thoroughly equipped TO make.
line and lay these Carpets on your floor.
We have been particularly fortunate In
securing for our first seasons showing
the most artistic and beautiful of the
many new designs and color effects that
have been produced by the best manu-
fscturers.and IN buying In very large lots
have been able to get price concessions
that would be surprising to the Oldest
wholesale carpet buyer.
Besides Carpets we will carry fun as
sentiments OF Llnoleums and Mattings. and
a display OF Oriental Rugs that is posi-
lively unmatched in Savannah.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-02
THE NEW
SHOE DEPARTMENT.

To build a successful Shoe Department
and hold a valuable patronage we realize
that we must go a step further than any
OF our contemporaries. We must give
better values. newer. styles and the most
competent and courteous service We
launch forth In this new line with a per-
feet confidence In our stock. our prlees
ana our statesmen. We believe that our
shoe selling viii become an important part
OF our business and that ere long "Foyes
Footwear" win be known for hlghes,
quality. smaricst style ana lowest price Ia
every Savannah home.
We've selected the shoes with care
there's not an unworthy pair in the entire
ine-we couldn't afford to offer you an
unreliable quality'-and we have com
plete line for ladies. infants. and children.
The materials that enter into the make
up Of our shoes nre Of our own special
selection aud the workmanship OF every
shoe Is thoroughiy and carefully Inspected
before Il is placed on our shelves.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-02

MendacIty for which the European
IL Not Prepared.

From che New orleans Tlmcs-Democrat.
The cunning Of the Chinese has been
very much exaggerated" said form r
sea captain in conversation the other day.
4 was in the Hong Kong trade for sew
eral years. where was compelled 20
make pretty close study OF the native
character" he continued. ard ! soon
found QUE that the stories Of their phenom-
email astuteness were mostly rubbish. It
~ true that the average Chinese business
man viii generally overreach European
newcomers; but u isn't through any SUI
perior finesse or intelligence-it Is BY
plain. straghtous LYRIC That Is some
thing the European isn't prepared for.
aud until he learns the ropes he can't
believe that wealthy. diguined
n crchsnt OF high social and commercial
rank will tell him n deliberate. premedi-
lated falsehood As a rule II requires
several sharp lessons 20 get that fact
into his head. ! Will never forget my own
lrst experience. We had arranged with
a prominent Chinese merchant OF Hong
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-02

p. p. T.. wonderful medicine: Il gives
an appetite; Il invigoratcs and strength
ems e. 4. T.. cures rheumatism and oil
mains in the side, back and shoulders.
knees. hips. wrists and joints, r. y. r.
Old ulcers, sores and kidney complaint =.
p L. cures oatarrah. eczema. erysipelas.
an skin diseases and mercurisi poisoning
p. =. p. cures dyspepsia. chronic female
complaints and broken-down constitution
and loss OF manhood. p, z. p. the best
blood purifier OF the age. has made more
edies Lippman Bros, sole prorristors.
Savannah. Ga.-ad
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-02

who have been filed away. like musty doc
uments. "a century, more or less. Around
the walls are several scriptural quotations
and very striking oil-painting OF a Wis
ttation nun prepared for burial her habit
ana we'll adorned with white flowers
Through the windows Of the vault. pierced
IN the thick ivy-colored walls is seen the
pleasant garden. dotted here and there
with plain black crosses which mark more
burial places All that was mortal Of
sweet Virginia Scott. daughter OF Gen
Winfield Scott who renounccd the world
for the cloister. WAS first placed in the
vault, awaiting her fathers arrival. A
nun has thus described the last occasion
upon which the father looked upon his
daughters face: Here stood the Erizzed
hero OF Lundy's lane and the condueror
OF the capital OF the Montexumas. to bid
a last farewell 20 the lovely child Of his
heart. whom he had generously allowed 60
give herself In al her youth and beauty
co God. Ia a religion which he did not pro-
fess. but respected" Al the breaking
out OF the Ciyil War tho convent would
have been taken possession OF by the gov
eminent Tor army purposes. had not Gen.
Scott asked OF Secretary stanton that the
spot made sacred 10 him by the grave OF
his child. should. II possible. be spared
The entire area covered by the convent
r. about thirty-five acres The grounds
within their high. thick walls are beau
tifuliy laid out. with weli-trimmed hedges
and graveilcd walks: and close by Is the
even moro famous Georgetown COLLEGE
upon its commanding eminonco. There s.
an old ana new building forming the con-
vent. the latter presenting exactly tho
same appearance Il did half "A century
ago-thc former. / believe. the original
little old house In which the French exile.
Madame de "a Marche. set up her school
for girls. one hundred and eight years ago.
The chapel connects the two. and over the
chapel door appears the following inscrp-
ton:
N1ts.ta
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-02

The usual services will be held az First
Church OF Christ. Scientist. az II a. m.
Subject Of sermon substance" sunday
school ~ IA wednesday evening meet
ing. $40 Metropolitan Han. corner Whit
akcr and President streets. All are wei
come.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-02

The meeting for men This afternoon at
o clock a. the Young Mems Christian
Association promises 20 be an interesting
one The speaker viii be Rev. Thomas r.
Thomson OF Brunswick. young man for
merry of Savannah. Ills theme will be
t'Truo Manhood "
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-02

One OF the most interesting events In
a century OF interesting history was tho
commencement exercises and annual eN.
hihition to the summer Of ISIS. when Pres
ident John quincy Adams conferred tho
prizes upon the pupils and delivered the
address before the graduating class. In
President Adams. personal memoirs we
Ind this record. IN his own handwriting:
AZ O'Clock l went with my son John
and his wife 20 the Academy OF the Nuns
Of the Visitation. at GEORGETOWN. and dis
tributed the prizes that had been award
"a to the young iadies There are upwards
OF 100 girls al the most excellent school.
Among them are three daughters OF TIE
sometime Emperor OF Mexico, Yturblde,
and they all received prices The eldest
received tho Hrst crown and In adjusting
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-02

A. ST Bonedicrs Church there win be
mass to-day at O'Clock a. m The bcne-
dlction Of the Blessed Sacrament will take
nlaco Immediately aner.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-02

Right Rev. b. ). Kelley Is expected hone
tomorrow. The past month he has
spent IN New York and Washington. and
s. thought 20 have completed his plans
for the dedication ceremonies OF tho
Cathedral OF 81 John the Baptist by ex-
tendiug personal Invitations to the most
prominent members OF the Roman Cath
ole clergy IN this country TO take part.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-02

Morning service viii be had AZ 81.
pauFs Lufheran Church az II O'Clock by
the pastor Rev NJ J. Ept!ng "Esscn-
tials 60 Right Hearing" Will be the sub
sect. The Sunday school win meet az
ID IN
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-02

Aboott's East india Corn Paint cures
every tirne; Il takes on the corn; no pain:
curer warts and bunlons and Is conceded
20 be a wonderful corn cure sold by all
druggisEz-ed
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-02

At the Sacred Heart Church, the mass
will be celebrated at SO O'Clock a. m.
There will be 10 mass az . o'clock.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-02

o'clock a m and ., $50 .. m. The sun.
day school will meet az O'Clock
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-02

There will be preaching at the LawtOn
Memorial At II O'Clock m, and at sl5
y. m. by Rev. W A. Ntshes. Mr.. Mis-
bet VIII feave on Monday for Tennessee.
where he will spend September. aud the
lawion Memorial will be- CLOSED during
his absence. The regular services during
the pastor's absence will be held Va the
Sunday School room az Barnard and An
derson streets. and win be conducted BY
tbs elders OF the church. Services will
be resumed IN the Lawton Memorial the
nFEs Sunday In october.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-02

AZ the First Presbyterian Church, Rev.
DR. s. w Rogers viii preach at the =
O'Clock q. m. service. There Will be 40
Night service.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-02

A. Wesley Monumental Church there
will BE- services to-day at II O'Clock a. m.
and at $50 . m. The preaching viii be
by Rev. Thomas n. Thomson Of Bruins
wick. The SUNDAY School viii meet al 3
q. m. Prayer meeting viii be held on
wednesday az $50 p. n.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-02

The congregations OF So Johns Church
and Christ Church will unite ia services
at 81. Johns church. There will be a
sermon ard service az II O'Clock a. m. and
q service OF $50 ,. IN. Rev. l.. G. Birch
will conduct the services. Christ Church
Sunday school viii meet al $50 p. m,
sn Christ Church Sunday School room. a
service will b. held on "Wednesday after
noon at 81. Johns. al y. m.