The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1891-10-15

mote industry among his tribe Old Joseph Is the
Chief whose strategy and skill kept his small army
from being annihiIated By the Regular and vOlun-
teer troops several years ago. They are all said 70
be good Indians nowadays.
Lieut. schwatka and party have returned to Vic
toria b. O.. from an exploring expedition to the
Golfer River. They opened up 600 miles Of totally
unknown country, and secured thorough maps,
taken by DR.. Hays, Of the Geological Survey at
Washington.
The New York Democracy never did n more
graceful thing than when they selected Thomas
A. Coakley 10 be Scrgeant-at- Arms Of their state
COMMITTEES the other day. There are few men en-
the United states better known in Washington
than TON" COakley, who for many years has
been an Assistant Doorkeeper Of the House Of
Representative, continued ~ such from Congress
TO Congress irrespective Of party But IL il not as
a Democratic politician that Tom Is an interest
ing character to THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE. CUR
interest in him IS due to the fact that he was one
OF the fighting sailors OF the War Navy and his
name stands the rosters % two % the most
famous fighting ships that ever carried the old flag
at the fore. One was the Cumberland. and Tom
was first de-tacklemau and pikeman on the
forward gun Of the "starEoard division" when
that Old ship went down in battIe with the Merri-
mnc. He was hit By spiinterS but not severely
the
bonts as the vessel WAS sinking After that he
made one ortwO uneveutful cruises and was trans
ierred to the Eear-arge when she was making mp
her crew % star. after the Alabama He completed
MS term IN the KearsGTge, and was hOuorabIy dis
Charged with high rec0mme udttiOus and a good
conduct" badge ia $3.50. His record in the Navy
j. second to none. Some time ago Col. Haywood,
now Commandaut Of the Marine Corps. who was
Marine Officer of the Cumberland said 10 Us that
Tom CoaISley was one Of the best and bravest sail
oFs he had ever known in over ~ years service.
Cen IL. +. Butler is keeping up his weII-earned
reputation as a fighting man" The @. r. Jewett
Publishing Company OF Boston has begun suit in
the supreme Court Of Massachusetts against the
General for violation Of contract with them i'm the
publication of his book. They charge that after
furnishing them with manuscript for 63 printed
pages. he withdrew the same and gave the book to
another firm, and an injunction Is prayed against
the rival firm. Under the contract It was specified
that IN case Of the Generals death or inability to
conclude the wOri he named james Parton as the
person whom he wished to complete the work
In case OF his death before the book was finished
the Generals estate was exempted from liability.
He. however, agreed TO defend any suits which
might arise against the firm publishing The work
on account Of any statements contained therein
and in return was to receive 81 cents for each
sold.
Gen. VIM IT, r. Lee. son Of Cen Robert f. Lee
and a Member of Congress from Virginia, is re-
ported 70 be dying Of heart trouble on his planta-
ton. -" Rayensworth," near Alexandria. lie has
been III for months and has failed rapidly of Late
his physicians having hope for his recovery.
Cen Lee held The rank Of Major General Of cav
airy la the rebel army, and he has been elected
TO Congress three times, besides being one Of the
wealthest farmers in Virginia. "Ravensworth !"
Is one Of the most valuable farms in the Old Do
mIniOH.
Denver (Colo.) man makes claim to the honor
OF being the Bugler Of Balaclava" the trumpeter
who sounded the charge that ordered the Light
Brigade mp TO the mouths Of the murderous Rus
sian cannon. His name is Alexander Sullivan, and
he Is an erect and welI-preseryed man Of 80, with
hair and beard Of siIvery Wilderness. He tells the
story OF that military massacre in q dramatic man
ner. but with quivering lip.
Mrs. Catherine A. Weir died at Hoopestown, H.,
on Saturday, Aug. q, aged IS. Mrs. Weir was the
mother Of Lieut.. James X. Weir. Co. b. 18th H.,
who was killed in June, 1864. during the Atlanta
campaign. An older son, Daniel, was a soldier in
the Mexican war. who died shortly after his return
home from the effects Of campaigning in that tOrrd
climate
a-~ Peter Delude died at her home, IN Marine
City, Mich, on Friday, Sept. H. aged 90 years Mrs
Deiude was married to Michael YAK when 20 years
old and by him bad six children. Her husband
took part in the early Indian wars Of Michigan,
and fought against Tecumseh at Bloody Run, near
Detroit, when mere lad. He died in lSis and
Mrs YAK married Delude. son. William YAK
was a member OF tie 22d Mich. and died while a
prisoner ia AudersonvilIe in 1854 The step father
Peter Delude. drew 81 600 back pay and bounty for
VIM. YAK, Of which the rightful heirs never re-
eeivsd a cent and they nov trying to establish
a claim 10 the money.
Gen. Boulanger was guest of the United States
Rt the celebration Of the hundredth anniversary Of
the surrender Of Lord CORVALLIS at or ktown, Va
and q little incident is told that shows how the
theatrical predominated in his nature. While the
procession WAS passing the reviewing stand where
Gen. Boulanger stood among the guests Of honor.
he stepped hastily down, and and rushing to
soldier who stood by one Of the ancient cannon
seized the lanyard and fred several guns OF the
salute. He then turned about and said in French:
"A son Of France behind an American gun! Nav
the symbol never be broken and may French
man never fire heavier ammunition at the Repub-
lie Of the United States" Those who understood
the remark set up a cheer that developed into
prolonged shout, when the crowd was made to
understand the meaning OF the words. His last
Brussels, was even more theatrical than tie iuci-
dent above given.
Maj. HOyt sherman, who lives In Des Moines
Iowa, closely resembles his distinguished
brothers, Senator John and the late Gen W. T.
Sherman that he has often been taken by strangers
for both Of them, is the youngest member OF that
distinguished family Mai. sherman was himself
an officer Ia the army being appointed Paymaster
in 1861, resigning in 1865. He is a member OF the
Society Of the Army Of the Tennessee, the Grand
Army, and the Loyal Legion.
Miss Nussey. daughter of Gen. r. d. Mussey,
Colonel Of the l0O.h U. = O. f.. who has charge Of
the drawing Of the Western High School in Wash
ington. has returned TO the city with a we'll filed
portfolio Of sketches IN water colors made during
a three months summeriug on the coast OF Maine
Some OF these sketches will be exhibited later in
the Miss AIussey is fast gaining high rep
utatou a. artist.
At the celebration Of Labor Day in Kokomo Ind
one Of the speakers. Rev. Suowdon, took ground
that gave great oh-use TO the wOrkingmen In
the course OF his remarks he ascribcd to Gen. B. f.
Butler certain extraordinary sentiments to the
effect that he (the Genera) could not be supported
by labOring men, because he had said he could
smell a greasy mechanic in the next room. The
GanaraI danfl think L paad IN fb,s r