The National tribune., 1885-02-05


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AN ANNOYING RUMOR.
An unpleasant story was current in the press
recently to the effect that serious dsagreements
had arisen between the accomplished daughter
of Judge Kelley of Pennsylvania, and her Rus
sian husband. twill be remembered that this
young lady, who was a companion and secretary
10 her father, accompanied him abroad to study
with him the condition of the working classes
of Europe. She has devoted her really fine
talents for years to the study of social econO-
mics and has achieved decided success. While
in Switzerland she met cultivated young
Russian of similar tastes, and out OF the COM
partnership grew affection which resulted in
their union. Tho story went that she had
embodied the result of her studies in work
and made arrangements for its publication
when her husband nterfered-prcsumablya at
the dictate of his Government-and prohibited
its publication. She resented this exercise of
his authority and an enstrangement ensued.
This is now authoritatively denied by the father
of the young lady, who says that no such thing
has occurred that the young couple are living
in perfect harmony and pursuing their studies
as of old. This denial will be pleasant news to
the readers of THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE, who
not only admire Judge Kelley, the veteran
Member of Congress from Pennsylvania and
champion of protection in the House of Repre-
sentatiyes, but who have also great regard for
the young lady herself growing out of a cor
respondence with this paper, which it viii be
remembered was unusually bright and able.
MRS. HAYES PORTRAIT.
The report has gained currency in the press
that Mrs. Hayes's portrait, placed in the White
House by the Woman's Christian Temperance
Association, has been taken upstairs and hung
in an obscure position. The fact is that the
painting has never been taken upstairs at all.
but is in the Green Room. 1t was originally
hung in the East Room, where it was the SUBJ
ject of much criticism from the fact that for a
long period at least no paintings of Presidents
or their wives had been given places in the
grand East Room, except the full-length por-
traits of George and Martha Washington. 1t
was thought presumptuous to make a solitary
exception in the case of Mrs. Hayes. Presi-
dent Arthur some time ago caused new frame
to be provided for Mrs. Hayess portrait, which
has very much improved its appearance, alter
which it was removed to the Green Room.
Then the portraits of Mrs. President Polk and
Mrs. President Tyler were brought down from
obscure halls on the second floor, where they
had been hung, and they, too, were given places
in the Green Room. These are the only por-
traits Of the wives of Presidents to be found
in the White House, and they occupy very
honorable and conspicuous position in the
room mentioned.
HoNoRING THE PAST COMMANDER
Among other positions of distinction to which
our esteemed Past Commander Gen. Geo. S.
Merrill has attained to was that of Commander
of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Com
pany of Boston, Mass, and so well did he dis
charge the responsible duties of that dignifed
special honor. On official occasions during the
term of Office the Commander of the Ancient
and Honorable Artillery wears suspended from
his neck a silver gorget, representing the old
armor worn in medieval times This, with
peculiar shaped sword, he receives upon his
being installed by the Governor of MasSachu-
sets, and he surrenders it on retiring from Office
ed the affair in the felicitous manner for which he
at the the end Of the year. Upon Gen. Merrill's
retirement from Office the members of the COM
pany presented him with small facsimile of
the gorget in gold suitable for wearing as
badge. 1t has his name and an inscription,
and is inclosed in satin-lined case. This is
the first time that such present has been made
peculiar organization, and Gen. Merrill appre-
ciates the gift highly, as he has abundant
reason to.
FAREWELL BANQUET TO C. C. ROYCE.
Last Friday night those who have been act
lively associated with Past Commander c. C.
Royce in the GA L. work in this city rendered
him q farewell banquet at the Riggs House.
There were between so and 80 leading GAR.
men present, and the assembled company sat
down at o'clock to a sumptuous repast. Past
Commanders. S Burdett presided and conduct
office that he has been made the recipient of q
isso noted. Complimentary speeches to the de-
parting comrade. in which his eminent services
to the Order in the District were described,
were made by Comrades Burdett, Alexander,
4. Nj. Brooks, Smith, Amos, Cunning, Corson,
Smith, w. III. Mills and others.
1t was midnight when the affair concluded,
and even then those present were reluctant to
md hid IA Ta1Yall 70 tho mhn hoe
made friends wherever he has made acguaiut-
ances Comrade Royce left on Saturday for
Troy, o., where, as it was announced last
week, he will conduct bank and there is
not man in the city but what wishes him
signal prosperity and unlimited happiness.
ARNoLD's MARCH To QUEBEC.
Maj. VIM. Howard Mills formerly of the
14th u. S. Inf vino is well known in this city
as writer of talent and versatility, has an
article in the forthcoming number of the
Magazine of Ansericcn History on Benedict
Arnold's March to Canada" Maj. Mills
has made careful study of the route this
wonderful march traversed, and his descrip-
ton of it, and of the terrible difficulties
overcome by Arnold's iron will, are wildly
interesting. The expedition TO Quebec is one
of the most romantic episodes in our history,
and had its fame not been clouded by the
leaders subsequent infamy, it would be now
favorite theme for song and story. Maj Mills
has done the subject justice, and the article
will no doubt cause sensation in literary cir
cles. Maj. Mills is making some very inter-
esting studies of episodes in the late WARM
which he took very honorable part,-and the
publication Of these will be awaited with
interest.
NOT CREDITABLE APPOINTMENT.
Most people would rather had the appoint
ment of Caterer to the Inauguration Ball
given to some one else than Ed S. Stokes,
who has received it. Mr.. Stokes, it will be re-
membered was the man who quarreled with
" Jim FiSke over the favors of courtesan
and deals" on the Stock Exchange, and at
last murdered him. He keeps the Hoffman
House, in New York, place more noted and
expensive than reputable 1t has notable
collection Of lascivious pictures, by talented
artists, and other attractions to make its drink
ing saloon the most stunning Z" thing of the
kind in New York. Mr. Stokes will get
great deal Of free advertising for his hosiery
and bar-roOm out Of the appointment.
woRsHIPING THE RISING SUM-
MIR. Oeveland's announcement that he would
be in New York city this week, where he could
be seen by the leaders of his party for con-
sultation, has brought about remarkable
scarcity of Democratic statesmen at the Capt.
tai. 1t took only slight hint to induce the
expectant Congressman to bring his free-pass
House has been in New York city this week
loaded to the muzzle with advice.
THE SWAIN COURT-MARTIAL.
The trial Of Judge Adyocate-Gen. Swain
came to conclusion last Saturday, and on