The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-12-22
PERSONAL.

PERSON AL.
The Loyal Legion of Maine held their annual
banquet at Bangor. Me-, Dec. 7, and IL was de-
cded success. Gen. Thomas w. Hyde. Com
mander, presided. Several new members were
elected. The event Of the evening was the address
Of COL A. G. Hamlin. Of Bangor. Historian OF the
Eleventh Corps, which was devoted TO the defense
of his corps and most scathing criticism OF the
reports of Gems. Pieasonton and Siokles. which.
accepted by historians, have been the means Of
clarifying those officers in the minds Of the public
10 extent. Col. Hamlin thinks, is IS ridiculous
az it Ia undeserved The Colonel stated that the
prejudice against the Eleventh Corps. which was
composed of American citizens, and not OF Dutch,
due to the falsehoods and misrepresentation
of the Falstafs Of the Army of the Potomac. The
Colonel evidently thinks there was . great deal
of misplaced glory at the battle of Chancellors-
vile.
Commodore William Kennan Mayo. q. 8. Navy,
retired was married TO Miss Jennie Elton Stevens,
on Thursday, Dec. g. ut Waterbury, Conn. On
their return from their wedding tour Commodore
and Mrs. Mayo will reside at No. g. Iowa Circle.
Washington, where they will give reception.
Mrs. Mayo Is fine musician and Is only n years
of age, while the Commodore Is So years old. He
retired in 1856.
Mrs. Nan A. Hearon. Argentine. Kan. says thas
TrogAL TRIBUNE what the In Gen. Logsn's
name stood for, as she had little son named for
the gallant General. She now informs u that tbs
little fellow died on the I'd of December OF blood
poisoning, aged six years. Everybody who saw
the boy said he was rightly named, a. he re-
senbled the General very much. Mira Hearon
has five other children, and her husband is badly
afflicted and his circumstances hard. The little
lad Logan seemed to realize that be was going 70
die and told his father just before the sad event.
that be would come 10 life again. Comrade Hearon
is veteran.
Ex-Gov. Benjamin c. Burney, one OF the most
enlightened and progressive rulers the Chickasaws
ever had died q few days ago at his home, near
woodyie. in the Chickassw Nation. He had
been member of both branches of the Chickassw
Legislature, delegate to Washington, and Governor
Few Chickasaws were as we'll educated and none
have done more for the welfare of this civilized
tribe. He trained with the "Progressives and
opposed the "Pullbacks."
During the civil war Parson" Brownlow, Of
Tennessee editor, statesman and preacher, was
often in great peril account of his intense and
ouispoken loyalty to the Union One Of his ex-
periences in those days q visit from mob that
intended TO lynch him, but his own daughter,
standing upon his doorstep, held the ruffians at
bay until her fathers safety assured. This
daughter now Mrs. Anna Patrick, and in many
ways a remarkable woman, is suffering from 9
lingering painful and fatal malady. Her home Is
at Knoxville.
Mai. John D. Norman, Of the Adjutant-GeneraPs
: Department of Pennsylvania IL applicant for
the position of Naval Officer at the port Of Pha-
delphia-
Besides the 9Th Regiment Band Of Mexico there
will be at the Worlds Fair woman's band Of IS
pieces, which Mrs. President Diaz will send to
Chicago at her own expense.
Ex-Goy. Hoyt's death leaves only two men
living who have held the Chief Executive Office Of
Pennsylyania-Andrsw g. Curtin and James A.
Beaver. James Pollock and Gen. Hartranft are
two others who have recently died. OF the ex-
Lieutenant Governors of the Keystone State, Latta
Black. Stone. Davies and Watres survive. Gov.
Hoyt was Colonel of the SD Pa. and was breyetted
Acknowledgement for gallantry.
During the trial recently at Jersey City, n j., Of
Kennie Heyner for the murder of his wife, Prose
cutor of the Pleas Winfield referred to allusion
of counsel for the defense TO the killing Of Phillip
Barton Key by Gen. Sickles because Of jealousy.
Mr.. Winfield said: "Siekles will be doing The
work of the devil long after he Ii dead That case
has been the defense of murderers ever since.
have no respect for that man, no matter what he
has done for his country since"
Gilbert A. Beaver. of Bellefonte. Pa. the son Of
a
oratorieaI ability. He is preparing for the Presby
terrain ministry.
Capt W. Bird, 9th Cav has recently arrived In
Washington from Fort Washable, Wyor and Is re-
siding at 1927 street.
Lieut.. Frank Tompkins. 7th Cav, viii be mar
ried Jan. 4, at Governors Island. TO Miss Alice
Barr daughter Of Col. Thomas F. Barr, Deputy
Judge Advocate General, United States Army.
Lieut. g. R. FL. Tompkins, It'll Cav, viii attend the
wedding of hts brother, and spend the holidays
with his parents, Gen. and Mrs Charles a. Temp
kins. stationed at Governors Island.
Rear-A Admiral John L. Worden Is enjoying .
welIearned rest from active duty ct ais residence,
1923 street. Washington.
There are two interesting changes noticeable In
Minister Egan since his return from his three years
of exile in Chile. One Is his fluent command Of
the Spanish language, Of which he WAS formerly
quite ignorant, and the other the transformation
undergone by his whiskers. When the genial
Patrick left these shores for the South American
Republic he wore full beard of thick sandy hair.
This the lapse of years and the art Of the barber
have changed into q white beard Of the prevailing
pointed Gallo style. Mr.. Egsn possesses 3 very
affable manner. an engaging smile and most per-
suasive voice.
The marriage of Miss George Chapline Culom.
daughter OF Capt. R. 8. Culom, United States
Marine Corps, to Mr.. John Carnahsn Milifgan, was
solomnzed on Wednesday, the It'll inst, at st.
Philips Church. West Philadelphia.
Miss Sophronisba Breckenridge. daughter Of Col.
W. c. Breckenridge, the Kentucky Congressman,
has recently been admitted to the bar. During her
recent two years absence In Europe, Lexington
dispatch says she devoted herself to the study of
law In preparation for this step. Miss Susan B.
Anthony Is credited with first exciting the
billions of Miss Breckenridge to undertake pro-
fessiona career The latter lady is not especially
fond of the frvoies Of society. IL Is her purpose
II is said to assist her father in his work long
he lives and remains active.
Gen. Clusters father whose death at the age of
sc has just been announced, native of Mary
land. lived In Ohio a child but finally went to
Michigan to reside. E1-SheriT Custer. OF Column
bus o. half brother of the distinguished victim of
Sitting Bull, says that his father seemed to be re-
covering from the Illness which carried him away,
and hopes were entertained that he would last for
years get.
Col. Robert L Orr, OF the 6lst Pa, WAS presented
with medal of honor at Philadelphia last week
for gallant conduct during the siege OF Petersburg
in 1865. The medal was granted by the War De-
partment, and the presentation was made by Capt.
Charles r. Kennedy, of Post 2. Grand Army OF the
Republic. The decoration Is Of cannon bronze,
and in the shape of a star. 1t rests upon silken
band designed in red. white and blue On the face.
surrounded by "A stars. for the States, il relief
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