The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1893-10-19
PERSONAL.


of the association presented him with a handsome
gold headed cane at the recent Reunion held in
Chicago.
II is stated that Gen. Franz Sgel is now engaged
in writing his personal memoirs. These should
prove very interesting. He knows a great deal
about Pope's campaign, which every soldier would
like to hear, and which would open up a hereto
fore sealed chapter.
Col. Lovelsnd, of the New York Pension Agency
has on his payment list 1900 veterans and 800
widows and orphans of the army, and l. 80 vet
Grams and 700 widows and orphans belonging to
the naval service. The New York Office dis
burses the pensions of all army pensioners living
in the eastern part of New York and the east
ern part of New Jersey. The residue of the
New Jersey pensioners get their money in Phila-
delphia, while western New Workers go to Buffalo
for theirs. The total amount Of pensions paid in
New York and Buffalo last year was Sll 1872 $50.
Both Ohio and Pennsylvania rank New York as
regards the received within their borders.
oho's pensioners receive SIG. 600 900 and Pennsy-
vania's *l25O0,OOo. Indiana follows New York
with $40, 5000.
story. pitiful In the extreme is told by the At
lanta Journal. AS it says old man, resident
OF HoIyoke. Mass. Eugene Starr by NAME and 20
years of age without money, travelled foot all
the way from his home to Georgia to find the grave
of his son, who died while a member of Gen.
Sherman's army. He found the grave, about three
miles from Sandersvlle. and fell dead upon it.
The grave reopened and the father buried
beside his son.
II seems though the difficulties of Col. McNutt,
of Troy. n. Y, over the pension of Jane Suydam
Jane Smith. about Justice Fursman
appointed Benjamin z. De Groot commissioner
to examine her to her competency to manage
her affairs. Dir. De Groot summoned jury and
made an examination of the case. Mrs. Smith was
declared incompetent person to manage her
affairs, and guardian will be appointed to take
charge of her property, which is said to amount to
about IS, 176.
A gentleman of the of Farquhar, who
! lives in York Pa, tells good story about Abra-
ham Lincoln. When the broke out Dir. F.
did not enlist, for he is n Quaker. But in the
course of the struggle old Gen. Early marched up
before York and threatened to burn the houses of
its peaceful citizens unless n of S25 900 was
/ forthcoming. Mr.. F. was foremost in arranging
| matters. and struck bargain with the Confed-
| ates which, while they near, seemed very
| clever TO his fellow-townsmen, but when they
marched away brought forth many bitter COM
| plants. The ought to be ended So he set
out for Washington to offer his services to the
| Government. He called on Mr.. Lincoln told him
how he felt and said he wished to help his country
"WeIl" said Mr. Lincoln, come with to the
| Secretary of War, and will give you a position
/ which would gladly take myself" They were
| soon ia Mr.. Stanton's office. Lincoln made sign
| to the Secretary, who produced Bible and pro-
ceeded TO Mr.. F. into the United States
service. The ceremony had not gone very far
when he discovered that the position Mr.. Lincoln
| coveted that of private soldier. Mr.. F.
showed alarm. and the President laughingly re-
| leased him. He returned to York.
| Serg't Kenney, of the Eighth Precinct Police
! Station of Washington, was made happy by the
| receipt of the following letter:
| INDIANAPOLIS Oct 6.
Serg't KINNEY Metropolitan Police
DEAR SIR: Have just noticed in the papers that
official act has been justified. congratulate you.
Sincerely yours. BENJAMIN HARRISON.
The brief note, which is so characteristic of the
ex-Presdent. refers to Serg't Kenneys shooting of
the negro thief Elwood Reid. at lexington some
days ago in order TO the life of feIIOw-officer
who in imminent peril. Serg't Kenney was
detailed at the Executive Mansion during greater
| portion of the Harrison Administration, and soon
after reporting there for duty became quite a
| favorite with Mr.. Harrison and the other members
OF the Presidential household.
Loyal Farragut. son ofthe late Admiral Farragut
| who lives in New York City, has given to Naval
| Cadet Edward II. Watson the gold watch which
presented to the daring oflicer of Mississippi
River and Mobile Bay fame by the citizens of
| Vallejo Cal, when he relieved as Command
!
| Watson is a of Capt. J. C. Watson at present
| Commander of the San Francisco. flagship of the
| North Atlantic Squadron. who a fayorite Off
with Admiral Farragut, and served his signal
| officer in the battle of Mobile Bay.
! Mrs s. w. Sefridge. The daughter of Gen.
Kearny has this to say of her father: &" AT Charles
| City Crossroads Kearny found himself outfought,
| hemmed in, fsnked, all but surrounded, and he
was holding the post of honor. the left wing, the
1
treat The enemy knew it and pushed him yet
harder. A word 10 Aid. and then grim but
confident smile tells his that help will come
! And they stubbornly hold their place. The Aid
| riding hard, delivers his message not order
| Gen. Kearny desires the help of his old bri-
| gade.' As man they rise. erect ready, elate;
knapsacks blankets, and the east-prized treasures
| and accessories flung away to tho winds. They
| form and follow with steps that hurry the mes
senger's swift horse; they break and hew their way
to their beeaguered chief and his imperiled squad
ron. There is brief but desperate struggle, and
! together Kearny with his later and his first
| troops cut their way through two armies back to
! our line. 1t debt they owed him. and gIori-
ously did the Jersey boys repay it. At Harrison's
! Landing he formally thanked the regiments sue
| cessively. The responsive cheers were heard
across the James River and messengers were posted
| in hot haste to inform Lee that Federal reinforce
ments had come"
The engagement is announced of Miss Elizabeth
| Ekins. daughter of ex-Secretary of War s.
| B. Elkins TO Edward +. Bruner of New York.
| Miss Elkins is handsome and accomplished
| young lady. Last Spring she was presented at the
| court of st. James. Miss Eikins is at her
fathers country place. Halliehurst. Elkins w. Va.
/ The wedding will be celebrated in November. Mr..
| Bruner is a broker in New York.
The queer freaks of fortune was shown in re-
J cent incident. About 40 years ago a mulatto boy
of Chatham County, N. c., sold into slavery,
| and taken to Georgia A few days ago he re-
| turned. notwithstanding man. and was worth
| more than $4,000. His name was Nathan, and he
was sold a man named Toomer, who made him
| his body servant. He proved himself honest aud
| faithful and enjoyed his masters full confidence.