The National tribune., 1896-06-11

by admitting few John Russell Young was
one of the correspondents who wanted story
Of the wedding for a New York paper. GER
tain well-known man in Washington made a
visit TO Senator John p. Jones, of Nevada at
time when the latter was not at home. "Fll
Just write him little note" said he to the
servant, aud sat down and began busying him.
self with an imaginary letter to the Senator.
On a table near him he saw the very article
that the newspaper man coveted, and IN sec
ond the card of invitation to the Grant Sartorls
wedding was in his pocket. In few hours
more John Russell Young had it Then
council of war WAS held, and it was decided TO
make Mai. Carson the further agent in the
conspiracy.
The important night came, and behold, the
Major, i'm faultless attire, drove up to the White
House in fine team. But lac did not have to
show the card of invitation. Outside, bali
dozen friends waited and watched for him,
specializing in the interim on the chances OF
his ex pulsion. Finally, he came out, aud soon
great scoop" was buzzing over the wires to
New York.
Quite hubbub has been kicked up by the
statue of Gen. Sherman. There is always q
row after every acceptance of design, and we
have sounding discussions as to what Is art and
what is not Most of it is selfish and insncere.
There are cliques among artists who are just as
viciously opposed TO one another rs are political
factions, and just as inscriptions as TO the
truth. ] haven't bit of patience with them,
and it will take an immense amount OF proof
to convince me that the committee did not &C
cept the very best design offered. know them
TO be good soldiers, intimate acquaintance Of
Gen. Sherman. and straightforward, honorable
men. j would lake their verdict unbesitst-
ingly against the National Association of
Sculptors, The Washington Society Of Sculptors,
and any number of other organizations.
The Carl Rohl Smith design for the new
Sherman statue here is of much interest. Ike
main pedestal carries the equestrian statue and
two groups, War" and Victorious Peace"
symbolizing mankind horriicd during the war
and happy, enjoying life III time Of peace
There are four has peliefz one representing Gen.
Sherman and his army On the march through
Georgia: another the battle OF Atlanta, July
% Gen. Sherman overlooking the field;
third, Gen. Sherman planning, while the army
sleeps, and another Missionary Ridge, Nov. "a,
with the Genera. aud staff in The ID iddle ground.
-Four statues Oh the corner pedestals on the
terrace represent soldier ready to defend the
Gag, cavalry man rejoicing over victory, an artil-
scb a.,d afln
ing Gen. Sherman's sword. There are eight
portrait medallons Of the Generals corps COM
manders the corner pedestals As in the
case Of the other monuments the base and
pedestal to be of granite and the statue and
other figures and the medallions TO be OF bronze.
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An effort viii be made by Congressman Cum
mings aud others TO secure for the Government
for preservation in the Capitol the Travis paint
ing Of Lincoln. The House Committee on the
Library has recommended an appropriation of
$4,000 for the requirement of this oil portrait.
which is life-size. The artist is George w. T.
Travis. the Of German painter of some
local renown. lie came to this country in 1864
and Immediately sought 10 enter the army.
He was rejected account of physical dis-
ability. President Lincoln became interested
IN the painter. was attracted by his enthusiasm
and gave him several sittings at the White
House. The painting was flushed in England
at the painters studio and at once attracted the
attention Of a United States Consul. who bought
it. The work was exhibited at the Centennial
Exhibition and created sensation.
Il
The talk of Gen. Scbofield as the Democratic
candidate lasted long enough 10 stir up the
bile Of certain class of Denocrats-Senator
Joe Black burn, for example-who are holly
opposed to ANY more brass buttons in the
White House"
The button which Speaker Reed wears in
his lapel has been discovered TO be ono bearing
the portrait OF Dennis Flynn. Delegate
from Oklahoma, and inscribed, Flynn-Free
Homes"
Mrs. Cen Sheridan and her charming daugh-
ter have left the city for the Summer. They
90 to their cottage at NoRquit, on the shore OF
Buzzard's Bay, not far from Gray Gables
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lhtTe - iltlle Vrospcct OF an early report by
The Venezuelan Boundary Commission Some
new testimony has been received from Spain,
which is as yet bat partially translated.
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In spite OF the admitted snobbery Of Wash.
ington, royalty seems to have a tough time of
il here. The SWEETEST club in tue city-the
Metropoltsn-has recently expelled its only
royal mem ber-the Prince Iturbide, grandson
Of the Emperor lturbide, vino reigned brief
period over Mexico in the early part OF the
century. The club people are reticent as to
the cause Of the expulsion. but il is known
that for long time the Prince has been a
persona non grdta.
The terms of l3 Republican Senator's expire
the 4th OF next March. These Senators are;
Allison tlowa. Brown (Utah), Cameron (Pa.
Dubois lIdaho), Gallisger IN. H., Hansbrough
N. d., Mitchell (ore.l. Morrill, (VLl, Perkins
(Csl.l, Platt (Conn.), Pritchari On. CT Squire
WASH and Teller Colo. In every one of
these cases the Scuators win either succeed
themselves, else their Successors will be of
the same party utilization, the case of Mr.
Pritchard, Of North Carolina, alone being
doubtful. In addition TO this at least two
Democratic Senators already know that they are
TO be superseded by Republicans, Mr.. Foraker
coming from Ohio in the place of Mr.. Brice
and Mr Wellington from Maryland TO succeed