Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-30

The following Is the text OF the executive
order issued today placing Lieut.. Gen.
schofield on the retired list:
'EXECUTIVE MANSION, Washington,
September so. 1895.
Lieut.. Gen. John NJ Schofield having
reached the age emitting him to relief
from active military service he is. in ac-
cordance with the provisions of law, here
by placed upon the retired list of the army,
to date September 29 1895, with all the
pay and allowances belonging to his rank
upon such retirement.
1T is with much regret that the Presi-
dent n axes the announcement that the
country is thus to lose from the command
of its army this distinguished general, VINO
has done so much for its honor and eff
cheney. His gallantry in war challenges
the admiration Of all his countrymen, while
they will not fail to gratefully remember
and appreciate how faithfully he has serv
ed his country in times of peace by his
splendid and successful performance Of
civil as we'll as military duty.
Lieut.. Gen. Schofield's career, exhibiting
an unVarying love for his profession a
Jealous care for its honor and good name,
just apprehension of the subordination
1t eXacts, and constant manifestation of
the best traits Of true Americanism, fur
nishes to the army an example of ines
Unable value, and should teach all our
people that the highest soldierly qualities
ohlsations belonging to good citizenship.
GROVER CLEVELAND"
Gone to Ohio.
In accordance with his original intention
Gen. Schofeld left here last evening for
Sandusky, Ohio, for a seasons fishing at
Peelee Island, in Lake Erie. He is mem
Der of the Peelee Fishing Club and makes
an annual visit to its celebrated preserves
Mrs. Schoffeld accompanied him part of
the way, and continued on to Chicago,
where she will remain for several weeks
Gen. Schofield will join her there. He has
made no definite plans for the future be-
yond general intention to make a tour of
the continent and to write his memoirs
He and Mrs Schofield will take up their
permanent residence either in New York
or Washington.
Distribution of His STAFF.
Colonel j. P. Sanger, military secretary
to Lieutenant General Schofeld was to-
day detached from duty at army head
quarters and ordered to report to the in
srector ger eral Of the army for duty in his
ofhoe. He will act as General Breckin-
ridges assistant, duty he performed be-
fore his ASSIGNMENT to the staff of General
Schofield. The other members of General
Scbofeld'e staff were also detached today
Colonel Bliss reported to the Secretary of
war for assignment to temporary duty in
the commissary generals office at Wash
ingtoE. Colonel C. B. Schofeld has been
granted two months leave of absence at
the expiration of which time he will join
his regtme ent the second cavalry, at Fort
Wingate, N. NJ.
Gen. Thos. NJ. Vincent, assistant adju-
tant general, who has been on duty at
army headquarters for several years, will
remain there in charge, at least until Gen
Miles assumes command, and his future
service will then be determined. If he does
not remain on duty at headquarters he will
q fn 111tv in, he N-o,.
Department as an assistant to Adjt. Gen.
Ruggles.
Gen. Miles Aids.
Gen. Miles is entitled to three military
aids by virtue of his rank as major gen.
eral There are two vacancies on his staff
at present which will undoubtedly be filed
by the time he takes his station at Wash
irgtor. Capt. Francis Michler, fifth cav
airy, his present aid, will undoubtedly ac-
1pop TO