New-York tribune., 1902-06-29
NATIONAL CAPITAL TOPICS
,,-FREsTING CAREER OF GENERAL
rrvwooD - SENATOR CLARK NAY
RrILD MANSIoN-INTEREST IN
ROSCOE CONKLING BRUCE.


=, hin the rank OF major general holds the
np H.. commission Of any officer IN any military
- Of The government. and on April last
- sorty-four years Of active service COM
P..o,ed of cer. None OF his contemporaries have
- record &c their credit. and the story OF his
-is-ces from the DAY OF his appointment until
romantic and thrilling one He has par
,,,,sted IN nearly every important naval engage
- since his commission signed, and again
= sestn has been commended by his superiors
e.. Gallant and chivalrous conduct A man of
&c executive ability. absolutely fearless. and
e<sssed Of those subtle qualities that inspire con-
xasnce and make q leader. IL is not strange that
&c n-ounoton came swiftly. that he should have
-, the respect and admiration of the officers
-,se- whom he served
Genera Heywocd's military career anredates the
csvfl Ha- since he was appointed TO the Marine
co-ns in 1s5S more than year before ne reached
,.s ma jorf-y- His first active duty with a
s.,schr-ent OF marines in New-York Harbor who
we're sent 20 suppress the quarantine riots This
x,ccessfuIly accomplished. the young officer vas
e--ached 10 the frigats Niagara, which ordered
N carry back 10 their homes in Africa a number
os captured negroes who were brought 10 this
-ouutry 10 be sold as slaves. 4 year later he
stationed al Nicaragua with the home Iadron.
which was il search Of the famous flibuster.
walker but sent home on sick leave.
su-ering from the low fever consequent upon his
iopg service in the tropics
AS sorn he convalescent the young lieu
.eusnt ordered TO the Brooklyn Barracks,
thence after short period Of service, he ap-
roiuted &c the flagship Of the squadron OF obser-
vstion. the Cumberland, then duty in Mexican
waters but which at the breaking Of the Civil
War sped to Hampton Roads where Lieutenant
Eeypood and his men aided in destroying the Nor
folk Navy Yard TO prevent its capture by the Con-
federates In May 1851. because Of his superior
-ecord and the need at thai crucial time for well
trained and experienced officers, he was promoted
20 first ueutenancy, and less than six months
later he made captain While holding this
rank he served the Cumberland. in her famous
fight with the Merrtnac. and fred the last gun
before his ship went down. jumping overheard as
she sinking For his devotion and bravery in
this action ne breve1ted a major and honor
ably mentioned by the commander. Lieutenant
George Z. Morris
Captain Eeywood's next sea duty was the
frteate Sabine which was sent out 10 find the pri-
rsteer Alabama His orders took him from the
Sabine 10 the Tconderoga. which detail he volun-
tarily surrendered 10 accept the command Of the
guard Farragut's flagship, the Hartford, Of the
West Gulf Blockadins Squadron. While in this
sergice he participated in the battle OF Mobile Bay
ard the other famous engagements fought by Far
ragut, winning the breveI OF lieutenant colonel
and the hearty communication Of his superiors. Al
ne close OF the Civil War il recommended by
Q special board that he should be advanced i've
numbers
has had many important details Al the time OF
ese s-slls 5roopie ee ~ GU A9 Ev VS.
N preparation for 6 lanolng IN Cuba; he'd posi-
White League troubles in New-Orleans; com
nanded the barracks At Washington, an6 duTTiing Tig
OF his marines at Baltimore, Philadelphia ana
hS General HANCOCK and ne received the thanks Of
TIE seeSstary OF the Navy for his efncent ser
nsnd in the Isthrus Of Panama in 1855, when that
neck OF land was practically controlled by the rebel
chief General Aizpuru, who had under him six
Pacific Coast The United States had pledged
Sinus open and General HeyWood was instructed
70 do this PeacefuIly If possible ane WITH no ciasn
ceeced in maintaining peace, but II was increased
Until his command numbered brigade; made UP
drilled ard imposing force ne vas able 70 carry out
open during the whole time OF the revolt without
General Heywood has beer stationed in Wash;
ington since l6ss. and since 1881 when ne succeeded
bss Feer - +5e hes6 Of the Marine Corps which.
under his direction, has been greatly ENLARGED and
celle1ce. and compares favorably with any similar
service.
naval officer noted among his friends and COL
leagues for his bumpttous egotisrn, has an old
NANNY cook who was brought up in her masters
family and understands all Of his Idio syncrasles
Lately the ice left at his house has been TO
the standard. and Nanny Jane complained TO the
man who delivered 81 saying that Mars George
would not have such ice and there must be an IN
wei saia a the iossn MAD. nj 69Rs tstE seS ioe
and the ice God Almighty makes ought TO oe sooo
YES tbc bonev Teplied the old negress; yes.
honey. De ice de Lord makes Is good 'nut Ilr any
bod Lastwse its goo. . 'ng1 @ fT IN me- Misl an sae a s9G4
good nut fur Mars George
Senator Clark OF Montana, has been distinct
disappointr1ent 10 society al the capital II was
predicted when he was elected 70 the Senate thar
he would be veritable Count Of Monte Cristo;
-E0rI
house and he would play the role at balIs Where
corner lots, steam yachts and autornoolies "ouio
be given away souvenirs On the contrary l"e
King of Butte has lived the life Of an anchoTet
since he took his seat il Congress. He accepts Few
Invitations and invites few people to ms N noasS use
The viands wine service and cigars are so9o Out
better than what his poorer coe4gqAes A e n he
changed. and gossip has it that Senator Clark viii
sbere t essIe stewart formerly stood. now
Cpon this handsome PROPERTY II = sato -s@5ce
sizE s,S snjendor viii excel the Letter Patterson
2nd WadswoTTh mansions SONS F1Tope 10 adorn this
house The palaces and castles OF me OI1 " u LII ~
b hU9r " With the masterpieces of ali ages Once
Installed IN this spleno!d nome; fl was exnected
Of him in TIE beginning ana nlinons VIZ & pe pb
for the entertainment and delectaloH oI NV
ionables IN Vanity Fair
The seventh annual meeting Of the American AS
eoclzt1on OF Farmers HO-nc-0 --O-N --0-0
this week was we'll attended and there was more
general interest and enthusiasm eVlnced than mas
been shown any previous meeting OF 1le s"-
eiety since its foundation. some seven years ago
L his annual address the president w l. Arnoso
spoke of the work done by the Farmers Institute
during the last year. and referred TO the growing
influence of this organizat aton throughout the cout
try. His remarks were well received. out Secre-
tarv Wilson's address was especially happy, and
net with great appIausa- He spoke most earnestly
regarding the teaching Of the rudiments of agri-