The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1890-02-27

of a little knife under the lid, with which he cus
away elipticshaped piece of the flesh, thereby
shortening the dropping lid and uncoverng the
eye so that it could perform its functions The
General viii have to remain indoors for three or
four days.
The Garfield Monument which Is completed. will
be dedicated this Spring. When the remains OF
the General were taken to Cleveland o. a guard
was placed over them by order Of Secretary Of War
Lincoln, but was relieved by Secretary Eudicots
Mrs Garfield, fearful thatthe body would be stolen,
had il removed one dark night to an obscure vault
so that pilgrims to the tomb Of Cen Garfield have
been paying homage all these years to an empty
cusset.
Capt Edwin Hurburt, S7th Mass. celebrated lis
golden wedding at his home in Great Darlington,
Mass, on Monday, Feb. TO- A family reunion was
held during the day, at which his five children and
their families were present In the evening. there
WAS a reception, ut which the bride and groom Of
90 years ago received the congratulations Of many
friends. Capt. Hurburt is = years Old but would
readily pass for 80. The Captain il a Veterinary
Surgeon. and Is now engaged in breaking colt.
The widow Of Lieut.. Yates 7th Cav, who fell by
the side Of Gen Custer at the Big Horn massncrs.
makes her living by teaching a dancing class at
Carlisle Pa.
The widow Of Lieut.. Calhoun, nee 3Iargares
Custer, who lost both brother and husband in Ibis
same fight, is an elocutionist.
The Union League Club Of New York City
through its Executive Committee decided last week
70 give an Informal reception 70 Gen. W T. sher-
man, on the evening OF the clubs next regular
meeting which will occur March r. The Score
tary OF the club informed the General OF the pro-
posed reception, and he sguied in graceful letter
ms acceptance Of the proposed honor. Gen sher-
man Is an honorary member Of the club.
Gen. Don Carlos Buell. who commanded tho
Army Of the Ohio in 1862 late Pension Anent
at Louisville. Ky, since being relieved Of his
Office has retired with his step-daughtsr. the
only remaining member Of his family. to his farm
In Muhlenberg County. Ky. The General will stay
In retirement, 50 he says for the balance OF bi5
NE He has good health, and thinks he viii enjoy
\ farm life.
/ Comrades who belong 20 the KNIGHTS Of Pvthfs.
will be pleased to learn that Comrades A. NJ Moore
/ and w H. II. Clague, Of O. J. Powers Post No
"9l' Rochester. n. Y. have taken charge Of Tbs
| fyiidn Knight. the official organ Of the Order tho
former a. editor and the latter az business nanaer
They hold the same relations to The jun a Rocss,-
ter illustrated society Journal.
T. K WestfaIl, who served as Second Lieutenant
In Co Il, 10th H., has been appointed by the Presi-
dent Postmaster at Bushnell, IT, Comrads Wet
fall belongs to Carter Van Week Post No ia De-
pariment Of Illinois He served two terms as Post
master prior to Cleveland's Administration having
been relieved by the man three years ago whom
he now relieves, lie having resigned a year before
his time expired. Comrads Westf1lI was iudo-.ed
by the Grand Army and the majority Of old soldiers
| in the community.
Abraham Lincoln son Of Robert T. Lincoln. T. :.
Minister to England who has been iI for several
months. IL reported % have had q serious rel4pse
and his life il in great danger.
I DIR. George r Graham, the newIy-eIected Ca-,-
mander Of the Department Of Maryland G. 4 .,
Is a native OF Baltimore and when bat l. years "a
enlisted in the 9Th Nd. He was wounded nc r ~
Oaks, and was mustered out a. First Lieulenau. q
September, 1866. He afterwards studied uaedic5us
and II now IN active practice Of his profession
Mrs Eveline Hinehey was appointed last vvee.z
Postui-tress at 3iiddleport, y. Y Mss Hnch-v
succeeds her late husband who died some mon % q
ago Mr. Hiuchey Union soldier with /,
splendid warrecord and the comrades took the side,
of his widow ia the fight for the office, and a.-
though there was considerable opposition came out
/ victorious.
Capt. James II Spencer, Z 3 Army fretire1
will shortly receive his sword which was captured
in August, 1854 when he and most Of his company
were taken prisoners in front Of Petersburg Gam
Spencer was ia command Of Co r, 2Gth Mas NJ
The time. He has recently been notified b. T r.
Novel;, Of Macon, ca, the Of a Coufed-glts
veteran. that he can have his sword upon arrlicS-
ton. Capt. Spencer after the war was appointed
IN the Regular Army, was retired ia ISIS end now
lives IN Los Angeles Cal. He viii be much pleas
receive the sword lost . years ago through t.ls
fortues Of war.