The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1889-08-29

We notice from the London Daily Telegraph Of
Aug : farewell dinner given to Mr. Charles
Wyndham. Of the Criterion Theater. mon The
point OF his departure for an American tour Mr.
Wyndham will be no doubt enthusiastically re-
eeived in this country. lie is brother-in-IavE OF
the weil-known American journalist and play
wright, Bronson Howard. Mrs Howard being sfr
Wyndham's sister.
DR. Alice p. stockham. the author Of ''Tokology,"
sailed for Europe the 18th inst to arrange for
the translation Of her work into Russian and
Swedish
Comrade John johnson and his son, Of this city.
left with the Old Guard for ATilwepkee on satgr.
day TO attend the National Enenmpment From
there they viii go to Duluth Mimi, where Mr.
johnson viii meet q brother and sister whom hs
has not seen since May. 1851, over % years ago.
when he bid them good by on a train which was
leaving for Washington and the seat OF war. asa
soldier In Co. ID, 2d Wis. Comrads Johnson Iefs
his right arm upon the bloody field Of Frederfess-
ourg Va and has held a elersship in che Treasury
Department since 1850. 1t win doubtless be very
pleasant reunion.
Col. john n. Wilson accompanied his family 70
their new quarters at West Point on Saturday
evening" and returned to the city on Wednesday.
IN order To make arrangements for the final trans
Ter OF his official work into the hands Of hs-as vet
uhknoWh-sueeessoT. as well as TO complete The
task OF sending of his household effects. nanz
having already been sent ahead Of the family Mrs.
wilson returned ON Monday from Rehoboff,. ae-
companied by her mother, Mrs Wallen. irpmeeli-
ateIy upon receipt OF the news OF The CoIoneI's
appointment. and seemed greatly benefited in
health by the change Of air.
Mrs. Custer, the widow Of Gen. Geo. A. Custer
who Is now at Mount Poeona, Pa, is expected tn
visit Atlantic City. n. j.. during the Encampu1ens
OF the Washington Light Infantry at that place
during the present week to meet friends from this
city who viii be present there during the stay Of
the Light Infantrymen.
The friends Of Gen. Joseph B. Carr viii be re-
Joieed to learn that his recovery from cancer for
winch he underwent an operation, is pronounced
permanent by his physicians.
The family Of Hartranft, OF Pennsylvania r.
Gently held reunion in Kreulze's Grove. near De-
wars. Pa, at which over 20 members were pres-
ent- Cen John F. Hartrann, ex-GOvernor. al
though member OF the family, was not present.
ne having sailed for Europe for his health. few
days ago. .
The survivors Of the STAFF Of the rebel Gen. " p
Forrest are to meet at TulIaho-na Tenn. sent. &
Tor the purpose OF organizing permanent assoeia-
lion comprising ali tine old commands OF this sas,
ing Confederate leader. Gen Forrest wasn't much
OF scholar, but thousands Of the readers Of tbs
NATIONAL TRIBUNE viii testify to his ability "a a
lighting cavaifyman and prince Of raiders
Col A LoudOn Snowden, who was recently an
pointed Minister-Resident and CousuI-General to
Greece and Roumania, has yet left for his pest
OF duty and 1t Is rumOred THAT he IS waiting in sx
Dectation of receiving the appointments Of Post
master Of the city Of Philadelphia, which would
perhaps be more congeniaI Oniee for the gallans
Colonel