The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1895-10-31
PERSONAL.

Some Democratic papers are urging "a q
Presidential ticket Gen. John O. Black, Of
Illinois, and Channcey F. Black, Of PsnnsyI-
vsnia They think Black and Black ~ would
DO very catchy.
Thomas I. Hamilton and William erav- OF
WeIlsville. o.. both Of whom served In Ia =
/ 95th Ohio. made sour Of the Southern b.ttl,-
I fields in September. and during their trim ss-
cured many relics. one Of which was an old
corn crater. found ON Chickasaw Mountain
where their regiment had camped in 1864. Il
is supposed to be the same that these comrades
used during the war. and is now in the posses
sion Of Comrado Hamilton.
Col. Z. T. Lee, Secretary Of the Shiloh Bat.
tlefeld Association, is preparing 20 write q
book on Shiloh, and there is no one better
qualified to undertake the task He will xiv,
the Causes leading mp to The battle. history Of
the engagement Itself including the number
engaged. with their commanders. and the losses
sustained.
No railroad man in the country harvested
more credit out Of his management of the big
crowds which went 10 the National Encamo-
ment at Louisville than Comrads William II
Greegor. General Agent Of the Chesapeake &
Ohio Railroad. COmrsds Greegor who saw
much service during the war in the gallant old
4th Ohio. is veteran railroad man, and occu-
pied many positions OF trust and responsibility
before coming onto the Chesapeake & Ohio,
with which be has been for a number Of years.
The comrades who went over the Chesapeake
& Ohio were loud in praise Of the road and
every feature Of management. The cars were
new aud comfortable, and contained all the
modern improvements the scenery was grandly
interestiF, both historically and otherwise,
the time made was excellent. they had good
meals at the proper times aud at very reason
able prices, and every detail was carefully at
tended 70. Comrade Greegor supplemented
the advantages Of bis road and its equipment
with the closest personal caro- for every item
that could add to the comfort OF the parties
who made the trip.
The remains of Gen. t. G. Pitcher have been
brought from Fort Bayard, N. ~, and inferred
in Rock Creek Cemetery, near Washington.
Col. Bob Tngersoll expresses himself in favor
OF annezing Cuba, Hawaii aud Canada.
Gen. A. w. Greedy, the Arctic explorer, is
quite theoiogiau and earnest Unitarian.
pSH- DenJdIulu naEElSOH mas broken q long
list of destinations to address public assem-
blsges, and will appear on the platform this
evening in indianapolis with Gen. Joan 3.
Gordon, of Confederate fame. Gen. Harrison
will introduce the ex- Confederate and it is ex-
pected that he will contribute some interesting
remarks on the results of the war and the re-
lations of the two sections
The Nebraska Republicans State Central COM
mittee requested Senator Thurston to makes
few speeches during the pending campaign.
but has received telegram from San Diego
saying that while the Senator was improving
slowly it was impossibls for him to undertake
work. He hopes for complete rss-
toratiOn of health by the time Congress meets,
when he will return to vote.
1t Is curious fact that not one of the Major.
Generals or the Brigadier- Generals now on the
active list will succeed Gen. Miles should hs
live TO the age of retirement which occurs in
1903; Gen. Brooke, who approaches nearest,
arriving at the retiring age in 1902.