The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1890-08-28
PERSONAL.

During tic strike in New York troops we're called
for and at nil times Of day and night lhe robust
figure of Maj. Auer Of Syracuse could be here
and there showing that he had not forgotten how
to handle troops. although nearly 50 years out Of
regular service. Probably he is the best known Of
any veteran in Syracuse lie member Of the
18th \. Y. Cav.
Mrs. Ann Blair Lancaster died Sunday morning
at the residence Of her sou-in-law Asst AdFt-Gen.
Vincent, u. S. A., In Washington, ia the 9th year
OF her age. Mrs Lancaster was Of the notable /
Blair family first cousin of the late Francis Pres
ton Blair. and related to the late Archbishop Spald-
ing, of Baltimore.
Mai. Rathbone Consul General Of the Suited |
States in Paris. goes Of Office the Ist Of Sep
tember amid the universal regret both OF Ameri- /
cans IN Europe aud Of French commercial people /
who have had business with his Office. His ex-
ample is one that any successor may be proud to
emulate and his friends include al those who I
have the good fortune Of his acquaintance.
Commander T. D. Wilson, Chief Constructor Of
the United States Navy, is at the Park Field. Kit /.
terry Point Me.
Mai. Theophilus Guines, who was nominated by
the Republicans Of the ThiEl West Virginia Dis
trict for Congress recently, Prosecuting Attor
ney Of Hamilton County, o.. at the breaking out
Of the wUr. He enlisted ia the 5th Ohio, pro-
NOTED Captain in that regiment, and was made
Major and Judge Advocate General. In 1873 he
was appointed Pension Agent Of the District Of
Columbia. Nui Gaines liked by all the old
veterans, who used 20 call on him once every three
months here in Washington
The House Of Representatives last week passed
an act allowing Col William b McCreery, Of
Michigan who is now the American Consul at
Valparaiso, in South America $50 o month lie
had formerly been receiving sd Col McCreery
went TO the front Is private, was soon made g.
Captain Of the II Mich, and was afterwards pro-
NOTED Lieutenant Colonel OF the Dist Mich He
was IN many battles and rapidly promoted for
bravery aud soidieTly qualities lie was discharged
in 1901 when totally disabled, having been wounded
in several engagements, receiving six different
wounds, which wounded every limb in his body.
There Is no pension rule applicable 10 his case.
He has been drawing $50 a month. bat he was en-
titled TO that sum for the wound of his hand alone.
He was also entitled 20 so a month for wound la
both Thighs and, lastly. he was entitled 20 $50 for
other wounds received when he Colonel.
The Pension Office, under it, regulations, was ua-
able to do Justice 10 this heroic officer and, ac-
cordingly, a special act Of Congress was the only
remedy. At this late day he receives the amount
to which he il justly entitled
Mr.. y. Z. Dawson, who has been visiting Des
aioue4 Iowa, in company with Gen. G. u Dodge,
and who has been for many years intimately con-
uected with great men, Is very interesting char
acter. Aside from being one Of the longtime Off
eih steuographors Of Congress he has been the
Private Secretary OF Gen. Grant when he Pres
ident and also Of other distinguished lie
was with Grant in his tour IN Mexico and was also
his confidential Secretary when the General was
writing his book. He was with him during all the
final months and days of his final illness, until his
death. To him the dying General dictated the
most OF his famous book. He was not only o
confidential assistant, but an intimate friend very
highly priced by the famous soldier. lie j. himself
a fine writer, and some day should. and doubt
vii, make book OF his Tecoiieetions Of great men
with whom he has been connected. lie could tell
the story OF the last days Of Gen. Grant as one
else could tell IT, and he would tell it with afec
ton aud fidelity which would be very grateful to
{ the American people. Mr.. Dawson. who was orig
iually AN Iowa man, and product Of the news
paper. Is gentleman Of accomplished worth and
sterling personal merit, highly esteemed by all
who know him. He now resides in Washington.
Capt. Milton Garrigus Assistant Inspeeior-Cien-
craI, who entered the service a member Of the
S9th Ind. 18th Ind Cav, thinks he has scored
point President Harrison. The majority Of the
people Of Kokomo, Ind, wanted the Captain ap-
pointed Postmaster at that place but the President
selected nuorher person for the position. The
Captain then went before the Republican primaries
Tor the Authorship of the County, and received
235S votes against l. zoo for his competitor The
County Is strongly Republican. and the nominal
ion is equivalent TO election. The Office is for
four years, aud a much better paving one than the
Postmastcrshp; therefore the Captain thiaks lie
got the better OF the President after all
II is said that James \ Garfield was the
only President lucky enough to have mother
alive to witness his inaugural ceremonies. II is
well known fact that Grandma Garfield outlived
hcr son. She died at ripe old age al Mentor, o.,
sometime after the Generals decease.
II is said that Mrs. LELAND Stanford, the wife of
The California millionaire Senator, recently paid
$50 for 90 menu cards Tor OF her swell dinners
ia Europe, where the Senator aud wife
visiting The cards had the map Of the United
| states stamped ia silver upon the back and we've
/ very handsome.
Secretary Tracy visited the camp of the Vermont
| National Guard, at bradford on Aug. -. He was
/ escorted 10 the camp by GOV Dillingham; and ~ind,
/ aud The Brigade Band, with -.x oompauie~ The
! Secretary took great interest in d battery which
! was firing shells at target, aud he aimed one Of
/ the guns which hit The tArget. After Witnessing
| thc dress parade he made a few remarks, gampii-
men,ing and eonsutulating the several Captains.
Miss Wiu,low, daughter Of Admiral john A.
| Win-low, who commanded the EcUrs1rEe, has
been granted pension OF SIS month Il was
mainly through the efforts of Cousrc7ssual Andrew
that the bJ possed tho House OF Representatives.
| II had passed tho SENATE last June.
Col Thos. b. Rodgers of the l0,h Pa, now
! living in ST Louis Mo, was prisoner iu libby
Prison and during his incarceration 10; Of cloth
ing was received la the prison from SIX year-o.d
.-in of Salem Mass lie secured d part OF the
clothing and i'm one of the pockets lac found tho
name Of Jruuir Ward. He remembered the name
aud on Aug 20 he visited Salem, and after Iit,le
inquiry found The address of his uuknovn friend
to be at Il Nurth street. lie called at tie place
aud had u pleasant meeting with the young lady.