The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1886-11-04

Canada and other points were gradually brought
into one consolidated company. The works at
Fitohburg have been abandoned, but the others are
in fun operation. Col Conger has grown wealthy
In the new scheme He takes an interest in poll
tics, was Chairman for time of the Ohio Republi-
can Committee, and is a member Of the National
Committee"
Mrs. Grant still takes special interest in one Of
her oil paintings, large canvas representing her.
self, the General and their children as they ap-
peared just after the close of the at may not
be q work OF art" she says, land indeed some OK
my friends ask me why let it hang in my parlor,
but TO me it is better than a work of art.s'
Col Joseph n. G. Whistler. 18th U. ,. Inf. has
been retired. He Is a "West Pointer" but served
in the war as Colonel Of the ID n. Y Art, being
brevetted Brgadier- General for gallant and meri-
torious services.
Gen. ID. g. Swain has fled with the President
petition praying for review of his court martial
case, by which he was suspended for u years.
hoping that the President will that the irregu-
larities in the case were so manifest that he will
set aside the verdict and restore him to active duty
as Judge Acknowledgement The President, IL is
known realizes the present unsatisfactory condition
Of affairs in the Judge Advocate Generals Depart
ment, and would gladly straighten things out. but
it is thought very doubtful fhe will takesuch action
as requested by Gen. Swain.
At the beginning Of the war Frederick JoslIn, Of
St Johnsbury, VT enlisted in the 18th VT While in
the army he lost his eyesight from the effects Of
rheumatism, which he had contracted through ex-
posture. He then left the service and went to
Montreal, where for long time he was a licensed
beggar He finally returned to his native place how
ever, and has been supported ever since by Cham
berlain Post, GAR. Some time ago friends in
terested themselves in Joslins behalf and have Just
succeeded in securing q pension of ST. month.
with $4,000 of arrears This is the largest pension
ever obtained in Vermont. JOslin has a wife and
four children.
Gov. Pattison, Of Pennsylvania has appointed
Miss Myra Simmons Assistant Inspector and ex-
amner Of the Soldiers Orphans, Schools of that
State, in place of Mrs. Hutter. removed. Her APP
pointment was unsolicited. She Is the daughter OF
Col. Seneca G.. Simmons. who commanded the 9Th
Pa. Reserves, and who was killed at the battle Of
White Oak Swamp. in Virginia.
A clerk in the Pension Office who formerly be-
longed to Pennsylvania regiment. is happy as a
result of a recent decision of Gen. Black under the
increase of pension bill passed the last session Of
Congress. This act increased the pension of sol
der who had lost limb so that the stump was not
sufficient to attach artificial one from $50 to SIS
per month Of course in the determination of cases
of this character there is of necessity come dsere-
ton left with the Commissioner and because Gen.
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crease is the reason why the clerk is happy now
Comrade p J. Morgan Is a candidate for Post
master at Solomon City, Kan. He has good rec
ord Of service in the 9Th y. Y. H. A. and is worthy
member of Post 37A
Twenty-one years ago COmrade Dennis p.
| Brophy received the appointment of Postmaster
| at Nokomis, H., and the event was celebrated
| Sept. 20 by a number of his friends withOut
regard to politics. with two brass bands escorting
/ him from the pOstoffice 10 his residence, where
very pleasant evening passed. Shortly after
| their arrival Mr.. Brophy called out and Rev
w. III. Lilly, on behalf Of the citizens, presented
him with an elegant gold-headed cane. His re-
marks were well chosen and full of wit and created
much amusement. The recipient was wholly taken
by surprise, but replied in few happy words after
which refreshments were served and at a late hour
the guests departed for their homes. Mr.. Brophy
is old soldier, and was Brigade Postmaster for
! two years while in the army. He was suspended
by President Cleveland about two weeks ago.