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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-05-27
Prof. Odlum Leaps From Brooklyn
Bridge into East River.

New YORK, May 19.-Professor
Odlum, formerly director of the ma.
tatorium at Washington and lately
engaged at old Point Comfort, leaped
from the Brooklyn bridge into E,st
river this afternoon and died soon
after being taken from the water.
The professor, having eluded the
police, quickly divested himself OF
his clothing and appeared clad in
red shirt and trunks. He quickly
made his way to the top of the
bridge, and, posing himself for a
moment, he stood erect and glanced
hurriedly at the surface of the East
river far below him. The people
who were on the bridge in that vi
cinity sent up a cry OF horror when
they saw Professor Odlum pre-. q e
to plunge off the bridge into the
river, 135 feet beneath his feet. He
leaped from the railing into the air
withou. a moments hesitation. He
held one hand above his head as
rudder to guide him in his descent.
The river below at that moment was
clear of shipping. A schooner and
tug foated III the stream, several
hundred yards below the bridge.
The tug was filed with reporters
and club men. Captain Paul Boyn-
ton stood near the prov anxlously
watching the bridge. In moment
Odlum's body was seen to leave the
railing. Henry E. Dixey, the actor,
started stop watch which he held
in his hand in order to time the de-
scent. For nearly hundred feet
the professor came down all right,
feet foremost, with the speed of a
meteor, his red suit making him
easily discernible. When within so
feet of the water his body began to
turn. AS if realizing the danger,
Odlum brought down his hand with
a waye-like motion to aid him In
recovering his balance. The move
ment was, however, made too late.
His body had now turned SO far
that it was impossible to change its
course. Half a second later, with
mighty splash that threw up the
water on all sides rs if torn with a
shell, Odlum's body struck the wa
ter on one side and sank out of sight.
When he appeared on the surface
blood mingled with froth came from
his mouth. lie was with difficulty
dragged into boat and transferred
to tug, where restoratives were ad-
ministered. After considerable rub
bing his eyes opened and sought
the face of Captain Boynton. What
kind of a jump did l make2" he
whispered.
:" First class, my boy, responded
the captain you'll be all right in a
little while"
He quickly became insensible
again aud the tug started for the old
slip. Just as the pier was reached
a shudder passed through the frame
of the professor, and then, afler
breathing heavily once or twice, his
heart stopped beating and death
came to his relief The body was
| taken to an updertaker's.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-05-27

AT a meeting of the Democratic
Congressman from the western part
of this State, held in Washington
last week, a formal division of the
spoils was agreed upon, and in a
u few days a clean sweep of the re-
manning Federal officers will take
place. This is a Democratic speci-
men of ''ciyil service REFORM
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-05-27
Grant Dedicares His Book.

General Grant was comparatively
free from pain yesterday. and took
a drive in the afternoon. He also
wrote the dedication of his book, as
follows:
"To the officers and soldiers en-
gagged in the War of the Rebellion,
and also those engaged in the War
of Mexico, these volumes are dedi-
Gated"
U. 8. GRANT,
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-05-27

IF there was one more than any
other who had made himself hated
as an offensive partisan" to the
loyal men of Kentucky, that man
was James Blackburn. And yet
the President selected him from
among his multitude of followers in
that State, for Collector of Internal
Revenue.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-05-27

THE Buffalo Courier-President
Cleveland's home organ-thus har.
rows up the feeling Of the mug
wumps who have the impudence to
cavil at the Presidents practice In
the matter of civil service reform;
We regret to see that our esteem
ed contemporaries have lost temper
over certain recent Federal appoint
nents in New England. They
should not get SO skittish, as we re-
marked on a former occasion it is
now time for them to stand without
hitching, like the rest of us. Real.
lly, if the Independents feel so bad
at seeing an old-fashioned Democrat
appointed to Office, they should
have voted for Blaine
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-05-27
Dr. Bosauko.

This nameis so familiar with the
people throughout the United States
that it is hardly necessary to state
that he is the originator Of the great
DR.. Bosanko Cough and Lung Syrup
the favorite remedy wherever known
for Coughs, Colds, Consumption and
all affections of the Throat and
Lungs. Price so cents and e1.o0.
Sold BY C. N. Boyd.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-05-27

AGAIN it looks like war. Russia
is crowding England to the wall by
demanding more than she is willing
to concede. England is keeping
her army in Egypt; her iron-clads
are ordered 20 sea. The Afghans
are marching hurriedly to Herat,
and all Europe is again in a culver
of excitement. The signal for hos
tilities may come at any moment.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-05-27

IT must be very soothing to the
feelings of the "civil service REFORM
ersn who voted for Mr.. Cleveland,
TO note the scores of removals of
manned soldiers and competent Of
ficials, on the convenient pretext
Of offensive partisanship," while
their places are being filled with
Democratic FOUNDERS aud heelers,
and Southern Brigadiers.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-05-27

DURING the canvass preceding his
election, Mr.. Cleveland was urged
upon the people as a civil service
reformer, and it was ostensibly on
that ground alone that he received
the mugwump vote, which secured
his election. Civil service reform
as advocated by its apostles, was ex-
planned TO be retaining of tried
and competent men in official pcsi-
tions, who had well discharged their
public duties, promotion from
lower to higher grades on account
of competency and faithfulness,
and the appointment of new men
to fill vacancies, only after official
examination as to their qualifica-
tions. Partisan appointments were
hotly denounced. and the old doc
trine, ito the victors belong the
spoils." was repudiated as relic Of
the dark political ages. Cleveland
was elected the innocents gloried
in the great reform they had effect
ed in politics; thoughtful Demo
Gratis gravely pondered over theil
pledges and speculated as to how
they were to be redeemed, while ths
srtful dodgers of his party applied
themselves to the task of inventinl
some plausible device, by which th,
President could be relieved from th,
odium of violated promises, and th,
obtaining Of Office by false pretences
The spoils must be utilized, th,
Democrats were very hungry ant
thirsty like ravening wolves they
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-05-27

AT last a Congressional Appor-
tionment bill has been passed by
the Legislature and is now in the
hands of the Governor, with a grave
suspicion that he may veto it. The
bill as finally agreed upon, leaves
this district undisturbed, except as
to its number; it is now made the
nineteenth.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-05-27

SAMUEL J. RANDALL has pro-
nounced in favor of Cleveland for a
second term. Samuel understands
that "the early bird catches the
worm" In return for his early
secoud-term declaration, he is per-
mitted to distribute the patronage
in this State among his followers.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-05-27

HARRIsBuRG May 2l.-The State
Grand Lodge Of 0ed Fellows at this
mornings session granted the privi-
leae TO the lodges throughout the
State to appear in full regalia on
Memorial and Independence days.
Harrisburg was selected as the place
for the meeting of the next session.
Adjourned sine die.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-05-27

FIRST ASSISTANT POSTMASTER GEN
ERAL Hay, who has not yet entered
upon his official duties on account
of i'll health, is said to be convalesc-
ing. He is a subject of prayer cure
hr anxinus exnecants.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-05-27

OLEoMARGARINE can no longer be
either manufactured or sold in this
State, the Governor signed the bill
prohibiting it on Friday last. The
question now TO be tested is, will
prohibition prohibit?
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-05-27

A contemporary given to mathe-
matics, has figured that "a postmas-
ter is appointed at Washington every
four minutes of daylight" 1t is
thought when it is reduced to sec
onds the faithful will begin to exper-
fence happiness. -Four minutes"
make a long time between drinks.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-05-27

MORRISON was laid out horizontal
ly by the Illinois Legislature. Now,
watch the swing OF Cleveland's
broad-axe in the Illinois section OF
the nolitical yipeyard.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-05-27

WHILE the Republicans are hav-
ing lots of fun over those two cents,
they are none the less amused at
the glum looks of the Democrats,
who cannot crack smile over the
raeult
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-05-27

By the death of Hon. Frederick
T. Frelinghuysen the State of New
Jersey has lost one of her ableet
sons, and the Nation one of her pur-
est and most accomplished states
men. Mr.. Frelinghuysen was At
torney General of the State of New
Jersey during the war of the rebel
lion, and from 1866 to 1869 and
from 1871 to 1877 represented that
State in the Senate of the United
States. In December 1861 he sue
ceeded James G. Blaine as Secretary
of State, serving throughout Presi-
dent Arthur's Administration with
distinguished success and great ac-
ceptability to the business interests
of the country. He was the third
one of the name that represented
New Jersey in the United States
Senate. The first Senator won his
reputation as soldier in the revo-
lutionary war, and entered the Sen
ate in 1898. His son, Theodore,
who was a candidate for Vice Pres
ident on the ticket with Henry Clay
in 1S44. commanded a company in
the war of 1912, was elected At
torney General of New Jersey in
1917, and was chosen to the Uuited
States Senate in 1929. The late Sec
retary was his nephew and adopted
son. The family has always been
distinguished for patriotism and
high personal character, and for
three generations has been honored
in its native State.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-05-27
Irthe Administration would DROP

IFthe Administration would drop
its hypocritical cant about civil SER
vice reform, and turn out Republi-
cans because they are Republicans,
and put in Democrats because they
are Democrats, it would cut a better
figure in the estimation Of honest
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-05-27
Another Fatal Epidemlc.

PIrrsBURG, May PA strange
disease, battling the skin of the
physicians, broke ont at Paris Roads
on the Pan Handle, eighteen miles
from Pittsburg. a few days ago. In
one family alone there have been
five deaths, and the mother is in
sane. Eight persons have died and
eight more are sick. The local ply
sicians refused to attend the patients,
and Steubenville, Ohio, physicians
are there. Tbs disease is spreading
rapidly and all cases prove fatal.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-05-27

"Ir is a poor rule that will not
work both ways" thinks Commo.
dore Truxton, who has charge of the
Norfolk Navy Yard, and he has &C
cordingly notified the foremen Of
the yard to disprove the charge
that they were workers in the late
Democratic convention in that city,
or else to resign. Sauce for the Re
publican goose must be sauce fol-
the Democratic gander, says the
gallant Commodore.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-05-27

In Henry & Johnson's Arnica
and Oil Liniment is combined the
curative properties OF the different
oils, with the healing qualities of
Arnica. Good for man and animal.
Every bottle guaranteed. For Sale
by c. N. Boyd.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-05-27

THE President has had another
of his happy inspirations. He has
dug up poor old Robert NJ. t. Hun
ter, who was expelled fron the Z.
S. Senate for his disloyalty, and was
one of the earliest advocates and
promoters of the Rebellion, and
has given him q $4,000 Office. Hun
ter is old and poor; but age and pow
erty are scarcely good reasons for
discriminating in favor of such
original, fre-eating secessionists,
who were driven out of Federal Of
flee for their disloyalty.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-05-27

THE Governor has signed the bill
and it is now the law permitting
criminals to testify in their own be-
half. This is simply giving murder
ers and thieves a chance to add per-
iury 10 their other crimes.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-05-27

BURTON and Cunningham, the two
men who were indicted for attempt
ing to blow up the House of Com
mons and the Tower of London,
were convicted last week and SEN
fenced to imprisonment for life.
Served the murderous villains right.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-05-27
Locusts by Countless Thousands.

MARSHALL, Ill, May 22-The To-
Gust plague will probably visit this
section. In plowing several gardens
the little ravagers were turned out
of the ground by countless thous-
ands, and in an almost matuIed
efafe
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-05-27

BLAINE telegraphed to Logan =
Cordial congratulations. The con-
test is unprecedented, Your victory
is memorable"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-05-27

The President is said to mourn
that he cannot depend upon any one
to give him trustworthy information
about men whom he is asked to ap-
point to Office. Therefore the many
mistakes he has made. Why don't
he follow yilasis example and have
Democratic Congressmen appoint
smelling committees" who can
hunt up offensive charges?
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-05-27
LOGAN AGAIN SENATOR.
The Memorable Struggle I'm Illinois
Ended at Last.-A Scene or Wild
Excitement Attending the
Final Roll Call


CHICAGO, May 19.-General John
A. Logan will again represent Illinois
in the United States Senate for a
term of six years after the 4th of
March next. The memorable strug-
gle which began early in February,
ended this afternoon with intense
excitement on both sides, in the dis
comfiture of the Democrats and
amid the joyful shouts of the Re-
publicans. Logan's vote was l03,
the number necessary TO elect
The Republicans rose to man
and yelled, and it was several mii;-
utes before order could be restored.
Kimbrough wanted the House alb
sentees called, but objections were
raised. 1t was finally agreed to call
the absentees, when every Democrat
voted for Tree. McNally and Baker
then changed their votes from Tree
to Farwell, and Barry caused a
counter sensation by changing from
Tree to Logan. The confusion
which followed this declaration was
indescribable. Every Republican
was on his feet yelling with all his
might. The Logan men were In
fever of enthusiasm. During the
uproar several Democrats walked up
to the clerks desk and tried quietly
to change their votes to Farwell
Rep J, in the vain hope of defeating
Logan. Vigorous protests followed
this action. Barry changed his vote
back to Tree, stating, however, that
he did so 10 the interests Of peace
and harmony and would again sup
port Logan rather than see any 9TH
er Republican elected. On verifi-
cation of the call of the House,
Crafts said it was the unanimous
desire of the Democratic side to
have their votes recorded for Lam
bert Tree. This was met with loud
cries eff mo, No" By request the
list of Democratic members was call
ed to give them another opportunity
to charge to Tree. This they did
with great unanimity, Streeter, how
ever, stuck to John c. Black. In
reality Farwell received SO Demo
cratic votes which were afterward
changed to Tree. Haines announc-
ed the vote after further delay: Lo-
gan, 1903; Tree, SO; Black, 2; Hoppe,
l and Morrison, l, and declared
Logan elected amid wild demonstra-
tions on the Republican side.
ENTHUsIAsM IN ILLINOIS.
CHICAGO, May l9.-Many portions
of the State tonight were ablaze with
the old-time enthusiasm for General
Logan over his election to day.
Mass-meetings were held in different
cities, addressed by enthusiastic
speakers, while bonfires and music
made the event particularly joyous
for the Republicans.
IowA's COMPLIMENTS TO CLEVELAND.
DEs MONIES, La, May 19.-The
news was received here with great
rejoicing. Flags were displayed,
bands paraded the streets. A ratiti-
cation meeting, attended by several
thousand citizens, was held in the
Courthouse square this evening.
When Logan's election was announc-
ed the following telegram signed by
number of Republicans of the city
was sent to President Clevelond
THE Republicans of Iowa send
compliments to your Excellency and
congratulate you on the beneficial
results of your despatch to Illinois
Send anyone but Logan Thank
God the Republicans of our sister
state delight to honor the man who
will beat you in 1888"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-05-27

Costiveuess is the primary cause of
much disease, DR.. Henry Baxter's
Mandrake Bitters will permanently
cure costiveness. Every bottle war
ranted to give satisfaction. For Sale
by C. N. Boyd.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-05-27

The Legislature will adjourn IL
nally on the 18th day of June, at
which date the supplies will be ex-
hausted.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-05-27

"A stitch in time" often saves
consumption. Downs Elixir used
in time saves life. For Sale by C. N.
Boyd, the Druggist, Somerset, Pa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-05-27

WITH Democratic reform comes
the seventeen-year locusts. The
country will have both to endure
this summer.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-05-27

Az offensive partisan" is the iel-
low who holds an Office a Democrat
wants.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-05-27

The following chart, illustrating
the comparative expense of intox-
icating liquors and other items of
expense in this country, is being
circulated throughout the State.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-05-27

TIE Democratic Convention Is
called TO meet at Harrisburg, on the
9th day Of August.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-05-27
New and Seasonable.

During the past few days there has been particular m
in our SUMNER WEIGHT UNDERCLoTHING DEPARTMENT and
this Line of Goods direct the special attention of our man.
Friends and Patrons We have selection carefully
ranged Price. Weight Shade and Quality and the lam
est stock in the City to select from.
In Hats and Scarfs also fully up The STANDARD
No design quality in the market that cannot be pro
from
Our Ready-Made Spring Suits still attracting gre
attention for neatness and style.
Depend upon visit to Store, at the present tine
will prove paying one, you considerable mo
ey every purchase you make and at the time pO
Won with reliable goods.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-05-27

GENERAL LOGAN made the land
Ing on Tuesday last.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-05-27

Tobacco. 900, ,ooo. .0oo-
s5os, ,ooo.0oo.
sos, ,oo0 ,ooo-
and Steel, s1eo,sco, COO
Wooden Goods. ez37 600 ,oo0-
Lumber, S233. 900, ,OO9.
Goods, s2lo, ,ooo 900
and Shoes. *lpc, ,00e,oOo-
and Nolasses, fl55, 10000
Educatisn 81, ,0oo, coo.
Missions. s5,500, 900.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-05-27

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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-05-27
ENTHUsIAsM IN ILLINOIS.

CHICAGO, May l9.-Many portions
of the State tonight were ablaze with
the old-time enthusiasm for General
Logan over his election today.
Mass-meetings were held in different
cities, addressed by enthusiastic
speakers, while bonfires and music
made the event particularly joyous
for the Republicans.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1885-12-25

silence. Mrs. Leeds uttered a little
cry of recognition,
Heaven be good to us!"she walled;
it is our Alice, sure enough"
For the leading lady in Mr.. Roderick
Applegate's Great Combination
Troupe, the poor soul who had died
and been buried away from all her
friends, had been Alice Villars.
The sequel OF this little life idyl is
simple enough. Any one may guess it.
Charles Villars married Eliza. And
even the most fastidious Sisters" of
her husbands flock can utterno word
of reproach against the minister's
wife, although she makes no secret Of
the fact that she was once an actress.
And poor Abby Jane Clark is chew
ing the bitter usks disappointment.
For even Mr.. Trudkins has gone back
to Packerton without declaring him
self.
There's no dependence to be put
upon men," says Abby Jane discon-
SOlately.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1885-12-25
The Yankee Girl's Choice.
From the Portland Sunday Welcome.

From the Portland Sunday Welcome.
Residing on the Clackamas River,
in Clackamas county, Oregon, is a
good old quaker couple, whose pretty
daughter, with her "thees'F and
"thous" and chaste style OF dressing,
has been more thoroughly admired
than any one for miles around. The
fame of her beauty was not confined
to the immediate neighborhood of her
fathers farm, but hal reached the
ears OF q stalwart young stonecutter
OF this city, named Stafford, and also
the auriculars of a gay young rail
road engineer, named Morgan.
Both fell in love with the modest
girl at first sight, the parents Directing
to Stafford, who is a Catholic, while the
daughter manifested a slight prefer
encefor him. To make a long story
short, Stafford was so devoted in
his attentions that, unknown to the
parents, he succeeded in engaginghim-
self to the object of his adoration,and
gave her 500 with which to purchase
a few necessary articles of wearing
apparel. This reaching the fathers
ears, he sent for Stafford and Morgan
the latter appearing upon the scene
accompanied by two friends-and
with his pretty daughter met them
all in his little parlor.
The feelings of the rivals can well
be imagined when the blunt old
Quaker announced to his daughter
that her two admirers were before
her, and that although he preferred
the anuinaar he would Ienvetha cbo;ca