The National tribune., 1890-08-07

estimabIe wife in the death Of their youngest child
Robbie, who died at their home in Toledo, Of ma
iignnnt scarlet fever The child one Of unusual
promise, and his untimely death casts a cloud Of
sorrow over his afflicted parents which time alone
may remove
The item which appeared in our columns sorns
weeks since in regard to Col n. C. Parsons, for.
merly Of the LIST VI. Cav. having sold the Natural
Bridge property was incorrect in some details The
property sold was two 1OOOscre blocks I'm the park
on each side of the bridge to a Boston-Norf,I<
syndicate The Bridge property, the original tract
granted by King George III " TO his loyal and be-
loved subject" Thomas Jefferson is retained This
includes Col Parsons's residence. The hotel and
other buildings were gathered by the sale The
purchasers intend 20 put Up extensive hotels for
Summer and Autumn business make improve
ments TO the extent Of $4,000 or 5000 COO and seek
the business that goes TO Ashyjis.
The third annual message Of Mayor Edwin n
Filter. Of Philadelphia shows tho work that Past
COMMANDMENT Chief Louis Wagner. who holds ths
responsible position oftbe Director OF Public Works
in that city is doing II lisa Ky volume o5s6 Iargs
pages. full Of iabea, and simply OVERLOOKING with
details and figures az TO the expenditures for gas
water, paving, and other street improvements Of
the great city Of Philadelphia al Of which matters
are under Gen. Wagners charge.
The Association Of the Descendants OF George
and Michael Harlan Che two brothers who came 70
America in 1857 and settled in Chester County Pa
will hold it, third National Reunion at Richmond.
lid, Aug. 20, q and % Every person in the
United States bearing this name Tor tho name Of
Harland) is descendant Of one or the otaer OF
these two men, and as such il cordially invited %
attend This Reunion. For full particulars address,
with stamp. A. II. Harlan, Secretary, New Bur
Iingion. o.
Capt. James 5. Frazer. Chief Clerk Of The limit
grafton Service at New York resigned his position
much 20 the regret Of the officers OF that servies
last week. Secretary Window accepted the resiz-
nation, as Capt. Frazer stated that lie desired to
accept a private position with more &lary than
that Of the Chief CIerI<ship which he was giving
up Capt. Frazer has been connected with the I'm
migration Service since the Federal Government
Stook charge OF it. and had good record Tor dill
gence, faithfuiness and sympathy FOR the imml-
grants He Is also popular Grand Army man.
Dunkirk, n. Y. has a veteran Of the war in the
person Of q woman. Mrs. VIM SinfsId % whom
Congress has just granted pension OF is month
BY special permission she enlisted with her hus-
band in Co. Z, I'D y. T. and was in the battles Of
williamsburg, Seven Pines, Peach Orchard the
second battle Of Malvern HILL the second battle %
Bull Run, the battles Of ChantiIy Fredericksburg.
ChaneellorsvilIe and Gettysburg. She has earned
her 50 cents q day.
X. Sheridan, who was Captaia Ia the ssth H..
and afterwards Brigaiier- General Of Louisiana
Militia, was married to 5Ir. Alfred 2. Frye. Chief
Engineer Of the Boston Mass P0stoEice building
one day lsst week. Miss Sheridan Is a N actress OF
great merit. and Is the leading lady Of the Boston
Museum. Shcinherits the versatility OF her father
Is pretty, and very popular with al who are 40
quainted with her.
Charles II. Ashton, a veteran Of the late war aud
leiter-carrier the force Of the New York Post
Office FOR the last IS years. was before T. ; Com
missioner on Thursday last for robbing the mails.
He was on leave OF absence but went 20 his station
while Intoxicated and his actions which were very
suspicious, caused Investigation. Ia back
room were found fragments Of 80 letters aud Ca
the person OF Ashton some money which had evil
IDENTIFY been taken from the letters. he has a wifs
and two children, who feel the disgrace <eenIy.
Battle Creek. 3Iich will send a representative 70
the GAR. Encempment at Boston who will be .
distinguished member among the hoazy- headed
veterans. Col John Peavy holds a commission
that dates back to 1880. and was granted by Gov
Pierce, OF New Hampshire, father OF Presidents
Pierce. This commission created him Captain OF
the Light Infantry. 27ih Regiment New Hampshire
and his present title Of Colonel was bestowed be-
fore many Of the Grand Army veterans were born