The National tribune., 1891-11-12
PERSONAL.

Appleton & Co. Among others Of the series may
be mentioned Washington, Grant, Sherman, and
Sheridan, the authors Of which are AL military
men, Parton being the single exception, "a he was
deemed the most competent man in the country 70
write a history Of Old Hickory.
The removal Of old musty books and records
from the Office Of the Philadelphia Recorder Of
Deeds recently brought 70 light OF day for the FIRST
time lie many years the hand writing OF many
ancient notables whose bones are now dust The
signatures Of King Charles. King James, William
Penn. George Washington, and Benjamin Franklin
occur frequently in the dogeared pages alongside
the piebeian signatures Of forgotten fFeehoders.
One Of the most interesting documents IN the
books Is the deed that gave Penn title to all the land
between the Rivers Delaware and Schuyl<ill and
Vine and South streets.
Capt W. P. Black. 9th H.. brother Of Gen.
John @. Black, ex-Commissouer Of Pensions under
President Cleveland who became quite prominent
through his hard fight for the Chicago Anarchists,
and Judge Shepards. OF the Superior Court, had
personal difficulty In the Judges private Office In
Chicago recently IN which the Captain was beaten
In one round. The trouble arose over one Of the
Judges rulings. After Adjournment the Captain
sought satisfaction. and got Il to his hearts con-
tent. IL Is thought that the Captain viii hereafter
try to settle differences Of opinion between him
1-sA AAA V1AA1 5HcphFuB IN Soma QLAer manner
than resort 20 natures weapons.
Hon. John Evans. ofDenver. who was CoIorado's
War Governor. Is = hearty and weIl-preservsd
man well into the 70s. He was President LIN
coins friend. and on account Of this friendship was
made the Executive Of Colorado, then a Territory
The town Of Evanston, one Of Chieago's suburbs,
was named for him.
Gen. w. Fl. F. Lee was 4 prudent conservative
man In his business dealings, never resortlnz TO
speculation, and consequently left a very valuabIs
estate. Gen. Robert r. Lee lsft him Arlington, and
Congress allowed him Sl5OOOO for &C. with interest
amounting TO over $4,000. His Fairfax County
home and the White House are very hns planta-
tons, and altogether be must have lsh q quarter
Of a million dollars.
The family residence Of the late Gen. John r.
Hartranh at NOrristown, Pa, has been sold 10
Philadelphia man named March. The four heirs
take in exchange property in the city Of Phlla-
delphia-
Gen. Mcclellan Is spoken Of yet among the grow
ing numbers Of New Workers who love horseback
riding a. tho beau-ideal Of cavalier. Gen. sher-
man was nervous rider and used loose rein.
He seemed more intent getting there" than
on the manner or fashion OF arriving.
The body Of Gen. O. g Grant was placed IN IFS
final restng-place on Saturday, Oct 81 The body
which the hero was laid to rest several years ago
lifted 10 feet and moved % feet to the north ward
and 10 feet to the westward OF where the tomb was
originally built. The tomb raised by immense
iacl.serews onto heavy timbers, and pushed along
inch by inch TO the permanent site Hydraulic
pumps and several new applications Of standard
principles OF leverage were brought into use 70
move the huge mass, which will be located on the
northern foundation-pier Of the final monument.
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and ii and similar pier to the southwark will sus-
tain the total weight Of the immense superstruc-
ture. For the present the old red brick tomb will
be banked with earth around the foundations and
path and steps will lead up to the door 10 allow
the public, heretofore TO visit the resting place
Of their dead hero.
Capt John p. Walker, U. 9. Army retired was
arrested last week In New York City for drawing
loaded revolver In a crowded street-car upon a
citizen with whom he had had difficulty. II seems
that the Captain had insulted ladies' sisters OF
a broker. who promptly Knocked him down. He
got up, followed the broker and attempted to kill
him In the car. II Is but justice 70 Capt Walker to
say that he is not In his right mind. He graduated
from the Military Academy In 1865, and was APP
pointed Second Lieutenant Of the 18th Inf. and
served on the frontier. He was promoted First
Lieutenant 22d InL In 1863, and Captain, sth Cav.
Ia 1879. He became insane, and was sent 20 the
Government Insane Asylum at Washington, and
was released and again went out on the frontier
He was retired for disability In 1888.
Mai. Jtnes Morrison. Of Mount Sterling. Ala.
was wounded at the first battle Of Bull Run and
has since suffered from periodical breaking out
Of his wound. which In the calf OF the leg
Several attempts 10 iHd the ball have proved IN
successful. Ashort time ago another breaking out
OF tho wound caused the search for the missile 10
he aud tICcfo atrr,.,,l,ry L.
the irritating body. when It was found not to be a
bullet. but small gold button. This was cleaned
end found to be inscribed with the legend e. to r.
Mizpah. +" In small German lettering. The button
Is perfectly round and about the size Of bucSshot
having a small link attached, by which it was
caught TO = garment or watch-chain, on which IL
was probably worn as q charm. In all likelihood
II was erammed into the owners musket when out
OF ammunition and In emergency. The Major
prizes the memento highly. as hs has carried 10 IN
his leg for 80 years but says he will return Il 10 the
man who fred IL II be still lives and can relate the
circumstances under which he used Il, which were
OF such a nature 70 be impressed on the Majors
mind and cannot have failed to have impressed bis
assalans.
One of Cen James A. GarheId's biographies saws
that he greatly weakened HIS influence while in
Congress by doing too much talking. Garfield was
thoroughly posted on every question Of the time
that came up for consideration, and his exhaustivs
and ofteu dogmatlo speeches aroused Impatience
and sometimes resentment among the other menu
bers One Congressman said that Garfield
ought to give US credit for knowing something
and he no doubt voiced the opinion Of many
others
Gen. Beaver. ex Governor Of Pennsylvania, was
attacked with vertigo one night last week while
addressing a mass meeting In Philadelphia. be-
came unconscious. and was removed from the plat
form snd taken to bis hotel. He recovered In a
short time and the next morning was able TO travel
to hts home at BellefOnto.
Away back In tho long ago when Gen. Dan
MaoauIsy was Mayor Of Indianapolis = case OF
wife beating was brought before him. The Attor-
ney for the defendant was Counselor Joe Roberts |
IA character then connected with the bar On more
ways than one) On tho morning Of the trial Rob |
erts came into the courtroom loaded 70 the guards
with law books, and when tho case was called |
made lengthy argument, supported by Supreme /
Court authorities, TO show that q mans wife was |