The National tribune., 1902-08-28
CHAT OF THE CORRIDORS.

George Z. McEndree, OF Cumberland,
o., who was in the city last week on his
return from the celebration Of the battle
of Cedar Mountain, has a peculiar his
tory. He was originally Of strong Union
sentiments, ana living in the Shenandoah
Valley. He made several attempts to get
away when the CONSUMPTION for the rebel
army began, but was prevented each time.
Finally he was put in the 9Th Va. Con
federate), and became a Sergeant. At the
battle of Cedar Mountain he distinguished
himself by capturing the flag Of the 2Sth
n. Y. He was finally captured at the
battle of Fishers Hill, and Immediately
signifed his intention of entering the
Union army. He succeeded in getting
others of his comrades to join him, and
finally full regiment was organized at
Point Lookout, Nd, and became the 4th
U. s. Vols. 1t was sent to Norfolk, and
did provost duty and such other service
as was required of it, and the regiment
was singularly loyal to the United States,
as but one man was lost by desertion. At
the close of the war the regiment was
sent out to the plains to fight the Indians,
and remained there one year. Mr.. Me
Endree, who is a painter by trade, is
substantial citizen of Cumberland and
generally esteemed. He has been several
times the guest of the 2Sth N. Y, and
also Of his old regiment in the Shenandoah
Valley. His main regret is that he is de-
barred from entering the Grand Army of
the Republic.
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isiana avenue, and there are II others in
the directory; all descendants of old Tenn
pus Fugit, doubtless.
DIR. De Merritt lives on Vermont ave
nue.. Think of the puns and quips he
must have TO endure.
The walls of the Presidents modest lit
tie church, at the corner of 18th and o
streets, are going up rapidly, and have
risen far enough to indicate that it will
be plain, sober, but quite attractive
edifce. The material is Indiana lime
stone, with just enough Ornamentation to
break the monotOny and enliven the eff
feet. The President laid the corner stone
of the new edifce himself early in the
Summer.
The friends of Rear-Admiral Bob
EvaBs, U. s. N, are telling good story
at his expense. Soon after the close of
the Spanish War the people of Iowa de-
cided to present a sword to Capt. Evans
as memento of his command Of the bat
tleship Iowa in the Santiago fight. The
presentation was made at the home Of
Admiral Evans, in this city. Nearly all
the prominent Iowa people in Washington
were there. The affair was social event,
and many ladies graced the occasion. Mrs.
Evans assisted her husband in entertain
ing the guests and presided over the col
latiOn, which was served in the dining
room after the speeches were concluded.
Bob" did not make a very elaborate ad-
dress, but soon after the close of the for
malities he said few words which were
highly appreciated by those who heard
them. "Step into this ROOM" said the
naval hero. "We'll have cigar and
tOddy." Leading the way into a coZy den,
Capt. Evans said: II ran out of my IA
vorite brand of whisky yesterday and was
compelled to stock up with some that i
don't know much about. But here is some
brandy that l do know something about;
it has been in this house for more than 20
years. Turning to Representative Hull,
he added: (which will you take, Gov
ernor?'
Just hand over that whisky decanter,"
responded Mr.. Hull.
why, what's the matter with the
brandy?" asked Evans, in tone of sur
prise.
81 don't know, Bob" said Hull. 'but
if you have had it in the house for 20
years without drinking it, there must be
something the matter with it. I'll take
the whisky"
Aud Capt. Bob" retired under the roar
of laughter.
Senator Pettus, of Alabama, whose
term will expire in March, 1908, desires
reelection. Senator Pettus is known as
'Confucius" to his friends. He is hale
and hearty at 49, but his preternaturally
solemn air of peering at one over the top
of his "specs," his shiny bald head and
his goat-like white whiskers make him
seem the veriest Methuselah in age as he
is said to be a COnfucius for wisdom. 1t
is also said that he can punish more
chewing" tobacco than any other five,
men in the Senate.
An advertisement in one of the Wash
ington papers calls for an ''Infider' to pre-
pare material for certain books. 1t is
favorable comment on the moral trend of
the times and the spread Of Christian
teaching that to find an infidel he has to
be advertised for as one advertises for
old junk or cast-off clothes.
cAnETS-AT-I ApGE