The National tribune., 1896-07-02

John Adams. Martin Van Bnren, Polk. Nil
lard Fillmore. Franklin Pierce, Jas. Buchanan
Arthur, and Harrison were prudent fairly
thrifty men, who lived inside of their salaries
had little appetite for money, but had small
fortunes when they died. President Cleveland
entered office poor man, and is now estimated
TO be worth more than 81 000, 600.
Senator Knute Nelson, OF Minnesota. has the
distinction OF being the only Senator who wa:
born on the continent of Europe. Four of the
Senators were born in England. two in Canada,
aud one in Ireland. Senator Nelson was born
in Norway.
A medal of honor has been awarded to Levi
3. Gaylord, Sergeant, Co. A. 29th Mass, for gal
1 lantfy ia action in battle at Fort Steadman, Va.
! I'm front OF Petersburg). This non-commis-
stoned officer volunteered and assisted in work
ing an abandoned gun while exposed to heavy
fire, until the enemy's advancing line was rout-
ed by charge on its left flank.
II
Texas politician who visited Washin gton
! last week stated that the next delegation from
/ tie Lone Star State would be almost brand
/ new. "Of the present members" said he,
only Bailey, Gov. Sayers, and Cooper viii he
reelected; so that there will be 10 new men
out OF L. unless Judge Noouan, the Republican
| from the San Antonio District, should be re-
turned. The gay and festive Crowley will
doubtless become private citizen after March
d. 1897, though with true Hibernian pugnscity,
! he will make stiff fight for another term in
Washington. Col. Culberson, the father of the
House, who has served for over 20 consecutive
years, has only three short months of official
lie after next December"
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The talk about Justice Field having the Y
rays applied to his knee to determine the ex-
tent of an injury has revived the reports about
has resignation. He is now beginning bis Saith
year Justice of the Supreme Court of the
United States, having been appointed by Pres-
dent Lincoln, and on Nov. viii complete his
o0th year. His mind is as clear as ever. and
physically he only sufcrs from an injury TO his
knee, resolved So years ago He will not re-
sign during President Geveland's term, be-
cause. though Democrat. be has a strong aver
o'Sh W VIC tSSleSik anu u DtBt vi lOA diiOh-
ing him The pleasure of making another ap-
pointment TO the Supreme Bench.
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Maj. Samuel r. Stratton, who served through
the war in the llth Pa Cav, much Of the time
as AcJuiant Of the regiment received just be-
fore the adjournment OF Congress the appoint
ment Of Reading Clerk 10 the House of Repre-
sentatires This is an office for which he is
particularly well fitted He has strong. clear,
musical voice, distinct enunciation, and from
long experience bias an intimate knowledge of
legislative business. All the comrades will re-
joice at the success OF one of the most jealous
aud faithful comrades of the GAR.
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Washington society people believe that there
is an engagement between Miss Katherine.
daughter Of Speaker Reed, and Representative
Charles p. Bennett, of Brooklyn, y. Y. Mr..
Bennett is young man of decided ability and
pleasing address He was born in Brooklyn in
lS63, aud has always lived in that city He is
a member Of the law firm OF Daniels & Bennett.
o. New York City, aud a staiwart Republican.
lie was candidate on the Republi ticket
for Representative to the SID Congress, but was
defeated in the landslide of 1892. He did SO
well though, tha; the Republicans renominated
ham, and ho was elected, receiving 1882 votes
TO lI.e25 votes for his Democratic opponent,
and about 800 votes for other candidates. He
has been a warm friend and admirer Of Speaker
Reed, and is very popular in Washington So
ciety.
Mark Hanna, just now one Of the most
tslked-about men in the political world. bears
a strong resemblance TO Philip ID. Armour
:. he two men look alike, have the same trick of
homeiy phrasing aud epgram- mas ing in their
speech. arc alike IN frankness and good nature
and kindlincss, and both have turns of the head
anG shoulders rs like those OF the other as one
pea s like its mate in tho same pod. My re-
semblance 10 Mr. Armour has often been men,
toned TO me-" said Mr.. Hanna, at St. Louis.
II had Armonr's faculty Tor making money"
Mr. Hanna added, with laugh, along with my
ability to spend il, what a devil Of fellow
would be-" Dir. Hanna does spend his money
ike prince, ssre enough. How much he has
spent during tbe~ias: Is months in the Nc
kinney campaign no one knows. except Mr.
Hanna himself, aud he won't tell. There have
been estimates as high as $4,000. At 81.
Louis ii was stated that every day the Con-
veDiion remained in session cost MIR. Hauna
aud The other gentlemen who were putting up
the funds the modest sum of $50 600 for rooms
club quarters. etc.
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The Ancient Arabic Order OF the Mystic
Shrine has elected Harrison Dingman as I'M
per'al Poteniatc, and this caused much rciojc-
ing in Washington, where Comrade Dinyman is
very popular. He served during the war in
the l4ih n. u. and has been prominent in
GAR matters, having been Commander of the
Department of the Potomac and Junior Vice
LommEnder-in- Chief On his return home last
week he received a fagtering ovation, a large
procession, with the Marine Band Drum Corns
ETC. meeting him at the depot and cscntting
aim TO the National Rifles Armory. where a
reception was held.
IN MEMoRIlM.
The Death OF "a Gallant soldier and a True
Comrade.
Mag. William blanchard Pratt, who died nj
| bis residence in this city on the 81 inst was a