The National tribune., 1890-02-20
PERSONAL.

Capt. Frank z. Moran. who is well known As the
historian ofthe Ex Prisoners of War Association has
written book entitled "Bastiles OF the Confed-
eracy." which givesa succinet and vivid history Of
his experiences in Libby and elsewhere. Ii will be
published shortly by one Of the leading New York
firms
Col. c. Mason Kline and hts wife stopped on
their way West at Toledo to visit Past Commander
In-Chief John g. Kountz. The w.RC- cf Toledo
gave Mrs Kline charming reception nj the Boody
House, which attended in large numbers by
the veterans and other citizens. and ladies inter-
ested in W.RC. work.
It Is stated that Jaa. r. GARFIELD second son of the
late President. Is about to marry Miss Helen,
daughter ofJohn Newell. the wealthy railroad mag
nate of Cleveland. o.
Prof Alonzo Williams, OF Browns University.
Past Department Commander OF Rhode Island. has
been appointed Supervisor of the Census OF tina:
State.
Col. Schneider and Maj B5oughton. ofthe 2d Mich
lansing Mich. were each recently presented with
a beautiful gold badge by the Reginental Associa-
ton. The badge is in the shape OF star, which
Is blue shield crossed by cannon and anchor on
the intersection of which is acknowledged
garnet. Around the shield Is the legend, Black
burns Ford to Appomattox,n the whole suspended
from gold bar by red ribbon Accompanying
of the regiment.
LIeut.-Col. Joshua s. Fletcher who tried
some time ago by a court-martial at Fort Omaha,
Neb on charges unbecomiag an officer and s
gentleman, in having wrongfully accused his wife
OF indelIty with officers stationed at the same post
| and subsequently, denying that he had made such
accusations was sentenced last week. The court
martial had adjudged him guilty ofthe charges, and
/ had sentenced him to be dismissed the service.
The President Endorsed upon the papers that the
/ sentence in this is confirmed. out in view OF
/ the judgment of the Acting Judge Advocate-Cien-
eraI. concurred in by the Major General com
| mandng the Army. that the findings upon the
first charge and its specifications not sustained
/ by undspntable proof aud In consideration OF the
excellent record of the accused IL is migAted TO
suspension from rank aud duty with forfeiture OF
one-fourth of ms pay, for period Of three years.
! Michael Lane an old veteran IS years Of age
| and "A pensioner. attempted to commit suicide in
| Washington last week. by cutting his throat with
Il butcher knife. The knife too dull to make
| good work however. Lanes wife happened to
enter the room while he was saving away, and
grabbed the knife from him. lie taken &c
| Providence Hospital and his wounds dressed. A
| he threatened To complete the job when he got
chance he will be confined In the hospital for sew
eral weeks. His company and regiment could mol
| be learned.
Mai. Joseph r. Denniston. who was recently
elected Department Commander of Pennsylvania
GAR. had continuous military record o
six years. He enlisted in Pittsburg in April
1861 and was mustered out of the army as AInjo
and Commissary of Subsistence in 1867, having
been promoted to the latter position for gallantry
lie was retained in the service after the war closed
Comrade t. W. MeCauslaud. of McCausand
Iowa, recently saw his obituary in one OF the
papers, and not being dead vigorously denied tbs
charge, although he admitted that lao came very
near death. IL seems that n couple of months ae,
| burglars entered his house, which Oceupe,
only by himself and daug liter, and being detected
n desperate revolver duel ensued. Comrade Me
| Causland was severely wounded at the first fire
but managed to drive of the burglars out OF tn
house hatless and shoeless which fact led to hi
capture in a few hours The eomrade was no
surprised to see his obituary, as he lay between
life aud death for over three weeks. all chance
| being against him. But he remarked that IA
served through the war in the goth Iowa. and there
fore refused to die at the hands of "a sneaking Gu
OF II burglar
| Recommendations of Pensions Gen. John c
Black and wife, who have been visiting Washing
ton for a couple OF weeks, left for their home il
, Illinois on Thursday evening last Every form @
social enjoyment has been showered upon Ger
Black aud wife during their visit they having bee
| the guests of honor at countless teas, receptions
dinners, luncheons and breakfasts.
Secretary of the Navy Tracy has so far reeovere
from the injuries lac received the recent burning
his home and the shock ut the loss of his wife am
daughter that no is able to devote some attentio
to his future domestic arrangements. He has cos
eluded to rent furnished house and resume house
keeping, with his married daughter. Mrs. Wilmer
ding and her daughter, In q very quiet way unit
hot weather. when they will so North. 1t is pro
posed to rebuild the burnt mansion and sell It, a
i Secretary Tracy will never reside in it again. Tn
Secretary is devoting little attention to oficis
matters, although he does not go to the Navy DE-
, partment He consults with his assistants aud
taking considerable interest In the coming debat
upon the Monitor question, which will come u
shortly In Congress. he now has rooms at in
Hotel AFnO.
, Mai William Mckinley. jr Member of Congress
, from ehe Eighteenth District of Ohio, has bee
confined to his rooms at the Ebbitt House for owe
a week with the grip. This has been particular
annoying to the Major, as no has been able {
take little or part in the exciting debate whic
has occupied the attention of the House durin
his Illness lie is slowly recovering. however. ant
4 will yarv liIkelY be In his seat Ehia week.