The National tribune., 1903-12-10
of the Philippine Islands while they were

of the Philippine Islands while they were
under military government.
Comrade John NJ. Brown, an insurance
agent at Dayton, o., served four years in
Co. A. 6|th Ind, and took part in the last
desperate charge of the war, upon Fort
Blakeley. Probably the last rebel killed
in that charge was Lieut.. ]. s. Moore, owe.
whose remains tombstone has been erect
ed, with very complimentary inscription
TO his valor in fighting for the land of
his birth, and his refusal to live when she
was no longer free. COmrade Brown says
that after the rebels grounded arms in sur
render and the color bearer of the 9th III.
was planting the regimental colors on the
captured works, Lieut.. Moore shot him
Col. Yifquain. of the 9th ILL.,, instantly
drew a revolver and killed Lieut.. Moore.
Comrade Brown is quite positive that
Lieut.. Moore killed the color bearer after
the rebels had laid down their arms.
A beautiful monument of Georgia mar
BILE, standing IS feet high, has been
erected in memory of the late
DR.. Walter K. johnson in Oakland
Cemetery, at Atlanta, Ga. DIR. John
son was the son of Past Commander
in-Chief W. G. Johnson, of Cincinnati, o.,
and five years ago located for the practice
of medicine in Atlanta, where he speedily
built up a large practice and distinguished
himself by unselfish devotion to the poor.
His knowledge of medicine and his judg-
ment and skill in diagnosis were consid-
cred phenomenal and his reputation grew
constantly. When the epidemic struck
Atlanta. DR.. Johnson labored untiringly
among the sick and suffering. especially of
| the poor, whom he attended without pay,
| and also bought their medicine. Finally he
himself was struck with the dread disease
but he kept on his rounds of mercy az
long as his strength would permit him,
and, when he lay dying in his home heart.
felt prayers were sent up from the
churches all over the city, from those who
knew the Importance to thousands of his
living. So general was the recognition of
his services. that the citizens contributed
to erect this monument, which was un-
vailed by his little daughter, in the pres
| ence of large concourse of the leading
| citizens.
The wages of the British ambassador
| to the United States have been raised. and
/ that before he had a chance TO "strike,''
too. The salary of Lord Julian Paunce-
fote and of Sir Michael Herbert was $780,
600 a year, with residence. The salary
to be paid Sir Henry Durand will be S50.-
900 year. This makes him blue rib
bon" ambassador. for that is the limit to
the very best ambassador that Great
| Britain has in stock:
George Fl. Ray. who died at his home
in Northampton, Mass. recently, was one
of the sterling men of the State. He was
born at Canterbury. Conn.,, and at the age
of 10 enlisted in Co. A, 18th Conn.,. in
| 1862. serving three years. At the battle
of Winchester he was captured. and was
in Libby for some months, until en-
changed. After the war lie became sub
ordinate clerk for the Nonotuek Silk Co.,
rising in its service until he became its
Treasurer and one of its most efficient
managers. He was a director of the First
National Bank of Florence. Mass. and an
official of the Savings Bank; Vice-Presi-
dent of the Lilly Library there and
trustee of the Forbes Library: Deacon oi
the Congregational Church; Treasurer OF
the Church Society: for long time he
He was an advanced Mason: twice he was
Commander of VIM. l.. Baker Post. G.
A. r.. Department of Massachusetts. In
every way he was Il strong mana leader
in his State in church and business. At
the time of his death he was President of
the Western Massachusetts Association of
Union Prisoners of War. His death is Il
great loss to the veterans of his State and
to the State. He is survived by his
mother, Elizabeth Burnett Ray, by his
wife and FIVE children. Mrs. Harold
Chesson. of West Brookfield: Rev. Benja-
min E. Ray. of Chicago: Miss Elizabeth
Ray. of Holyoke, and Mrs. Irwin Prem
tice. of Florence; also by his sister, Miss
Marion Ray of Boston.