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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-08-20

Gen. Horace Porter, in Hayper's Naoa-
zine for September, says Grants style
was clearand terse, with little of ornament.
He used Anglo-Saxon words much more
frequently than those derived from the
Greek or Latin. He seldom INDUCED in
metaphor, but when he did employ n
figure of speech it was original and
graphic, as when he spoke of the COM
mander Mt Bermuda Hundred being sin n
bottle strongly corked, or alluded to our
armies at one time moving 'like horses
in a balky team, no two ever pulling to-
gether." His style inclined TO the epi.
grammatic without his being conscious of
1t. There is scarcely document written
by him from which brief sentences could
not be selected fit to be set in notices or
placed upon transparencies. As an ex-
ample may be mentioned: 81 propose 10
move Immediately upon your works y ~
shall take no backward step :" the famous
II propose to fight it out ON this line if II
takes all summer;" "Let us have peace !"
The best means Of securing the repeal
OF an obnoxious law is its vigorous en-
forcement.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-08-20
A Preacher breaks His Arm.

The New York Herald of Sunday
says A colored camp meeting is in pro-
gress in New Brunswick, N. J. Among
the preachers expected to preach there to,
day was the Rev. ]. w. Smiley of VIII
mington, Del. Just before the train on
which he was riding entered the depot
last night the door of refrigerator car
in passing freight train swung omen
and scraped the entire length of the
passenger train. Mr.. Smiley had his
elbow projecting from the window, and
the door struck his arm, tearing it from
its socket and fracturing the bones in
IN several places. He was taken to the
hospital. ..--7.---
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-08-20
dNanamaker's.
PHILADELPHIA, August II, 1855,

| AhADhhfhiA, huBusJ IL, 1850.
Pure advertising prompts
us to invite visitors to our city
to visit our store; and, to
make the invitation more
effective we afford them all
conveniences that we have
facilities for.
We are making here such a
mart as we believe to be good
for our city, good for our coun-
try and good for ourselves;
and we want as many people
to know about it as we can
get.
There is nothing mysterious
about it. 1t is only a place
where many sorts of mer-
chandiseare gathered together,
many grades of a sort, every
thing called by its true name,
and everything sold for about
as little as we can afford; a
place where a great many
wants are supplied, and no
cheating done; a place where
all the skill you need i'm buyino
IS to know what you want, or
to be able to recognize it
when you see it.
We are making such a
mart, we said. Eight years
ago, when we began this gen
eral trade, some thought we
made it in a twinkling. We
covered a part of the ground
and begun-only begun.
Every year since has brought
increase of room and of use
for it, to say nothing of the
increase of knowledge, by
which we buy better, sell bet
ter and walk with frmer foot.
We have not done by anv
means, Our building and
trade are growing together.
One is temporary; the other
appears to be as secure of
permanence as the wants
which give it life. One is local;
The other appears to have no
necessary limits. One is easy
% see and understand; the
other strikes most persons as
'ast, various, complex, intri-
ate.
We invite you to enter;
cave your luggage under
meek; wander at will over
very part of the store, with a
'uide if you prefer; carry
way with you as much knowi-
.dge OF our undertaking as
'ou can; tell your neighbors
What you have seen and when
'ou get ready, write us for
ONE trifle; and see how care
ally, :, how studiously how
how fully we serve a
tranger.
JOHN WANAMAKER.
1 sad nut, Thirteenth and Market streets.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-08-20

BLOOMINGTON, ILL.,, Aug. 1S.--Dr. Viii.
liams, veterinary surgeon of this city,
returned lust night from the Michael
Brothers farm, whose cattle are affected
with Texas fever, and reports five more
cattle dead, making in oil 90 that have
died. Several more of the cattle are sick.
The disease is said to be of the anthrax
variety. The blood on post norton ex-
animation is clothed with Spores A large
number of native cattle have been ex-
posed and it is feared that the disease will
spread.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-08-20
TEXAS FEVER.
It's Appearance 20 an Alarming Exc
tent i'm bloomington, III.

BLOOMINGTON, ILL.,, Aug. VA cattle
disease, alleged to be Spanish or Texas
fever, has developed here and is creating
considerable excitement among stockmen.
Two weeks ago Michael Brothers, large
cattle men near this city, shipped 81
stock cattle here from Hutchinson, Kansas.
When they arrived they appeared to be
in perfect health.
On Friday last the cattle showed signs
of being sick and already 15 are dead and
~ more down with the disease. When it
it was learned they were sick Is were
shipped to indianapolis. Veterinary sur
geons say it is genuine Spanish or
Texan fever. The cattle commissioner
has been notified.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-08-20

Electricity is soon to have practical
trial, as motive power for street cars,
on portion of the Ridge Avenue line,
Philadelphia. Electric power has been
successfully applied to short lines in
some European cities, but Americans
have been rather slow in hitehing the
hanessed lightning to their cars. They
have been hardly consistent in this, con.
sideiing the previous discoveries and
achievements of Americans in this field
recalling, in the language of couplet
already grown old,
Twas Frnnklin's hand that caught the horse,
Twas harneAsed by Professor Morse.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-08-20

TIED TO TINE TRACK.
Fiendish Attempt of Two Tramps
to Murder a MAN.

20 Murder a Man.
HUNTINGDON, Pa, Aug. 15.--A diabol-
ical attempt at murder was made at
Anderson, near here last night. As Fore
man Thomas Crepps was walking on the
railway track he was set upon by two
tramps, knocked down and gagged. After
stealing his watch and check for his
months salary, which he had just re-
ceiyed, the miscreants tied him to the
track and left him to his fate.
BY frantic efforts he worked himself
partially free, but passing freight train
cut of one of the fingers OF his lett hand,
which he was unable to release from the
rail.
Great excitement over the outrage pre-
walls. Twenty tramps have been arrested
and searched, but they were discharged
in the absence of evidence against them.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-08-20
RELICS or THE PAST.
Fourteen Ancient skeletons Ex-
hunied in IsO,tOn.

BosToN, MASS, Aug. lS.-The work
men Mt the Boston Gas Co.'S work in
Commercial Point, Dorchester, exllumed
the skeletons of nine adults and five
children while making an excavation on
Commercial street to-day.
The bodies appear to have been thrown
in trench together, MS they were all
found in heap. II is thought they are
the remains of Inlians, as clam shells
were found around the bodies MS if feast
had taken place Mt the time of burial.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-08-20

Miss Cleveland is achieving cosmopoli-
tln fame as an authoress. The Empress
of Russia has written her an autograph
letter, expressing her admiration of her
book George Eliots Poetry and Other
Sketches" and requesting that the worl,
be translated into the Russian language.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-08-20

Some papers are still expressing their
sympathy for John Roach, who, it has
been conclusively demonstrated now,
failed for little over 200 cents on the
dollar. But, as Mr.. Roach can pay off all
his creditors in full and still have over
$4,000, 900 to soothe his declining years,
he can probably stand all the surplus
sympathy lying around loose.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-08-20

It is unofficially announced that Gen.
Luther Nj. Meiley of Lima, Ohio. has
6een appointed assistant commissioner of
the General land Office, to succeed Luther
Harrison, whose resignation will take
effect on September LIST. General Meiley
was a soldier of the Union during the
war. In 1878 he was appointed adjutant
general Of his state by Governor Bishop.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-08-20

Wages and More Work

hhcrease Oh wages and More Work
Announced la P0ttstOwn, Pa.
PoTTsTowN, Pa, Aug. 1S.-Ellis &
Lessig have notified their heaters, helpers,
rollers and others working about the rolls
in their mills that wages will be in
creased, the increase in some cases reach
ing as much ms 20 per cent with prospect
of the mill going ON double time, and
plenty of work
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-08-20

The latest cotton crop reports from
every section of Texas indicate much
damage from drought. Notwithstanding
this, all the reports indicate better WELD
than last year.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-08-20

The wampanoag spipns,s a. pou
River, Mass, met Friday and dso;a aii
lore 70 remain out until the corporation con-
s s',;ns'o 70 satisfactory settlement. The
high speed, improper adjustment OV a.
machinery low wages aud over time. =
The largest corn crop since 1882 ia
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-08-20
80 -
BOOK MOTTO ES.

AMERICAN POLITICAL IDEAS, viewed from
me standpoint Of universal history. Three
ctures delivered mt the Royal Institution /
Great irlulln, IN May, 1881, by John Flske,
square, 1885.
ms little volume is one Of the most in
teresting and valuable contributions to
political literature which we have seen for
4 long time. 1t is publication in
book form, of three lectures delivered
by Professor Fiske in Boston, and after
wards, in London. The author, who is ono
OF the lew bOOk-makers Of the present day
with Il thoroughly logical mind, undertakes
To show that our form Of government is not
an invention, but an evolution or develop.
ment OF political ideas whose roots run far
back into the early history Of our race.
The lirsr lecture gives what must be- to
anyone unfamiliar with its history, n most
Interesting and profitable account Of the
growth and characteristics of the town
meoling in New England. lie shows ron.
clnslN"ly that the institution WIS not indi-
Sehols on THIS continent, hut was simply il
phase pl an institution which, in one form
or another, is found running far back in
the history Of the Aryan world.
IN" second lecture, on the Federal Union
Traces the history Of the principle of repre-
Ssh'aloh III government, and shows how
tlih growth OF communities necessarily re-
suited in the formation of compound
growihs resulting from tho coalescence Of
adIhr"nt small communities which had
originated in clanship or descent from n
common ancestor. The principle Of rpre-
schlatinn was u necessity arising after n
growth Of families and clans which rom
dered the primitive system of government
worthless.
The third lecture, on '.NIanifest Destiny !"
departs from the domain Of history.
Or deductions from history, and reaches
INTO the future, exhibiting as the
conception Of the author the final adoption
lly The nations Of Europe Of the principles
OF Federalism, and looking forward even
beyond that to the time when, from the
same law Of necessity before alluded TO
lltr' sha he applied universally, and on
tile Sflhl"-t scale, the prinripn of fulrra-
tlon ana government hy representation
which had lis beginning in the union of
clans, and according 10 Professor Fiskn Is to
end only IN universal federation Of M
world. - -
NJ student of history, or Of American
politics can afford not to read this book moi
I" avail himself Of the farts which. though
available elsewhere, are here grouped
together perfectly and in n most interesting
manner .lrr"iv"dt through G. f. Thomas * 90
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-08-20

MISS CLENELAND'S BOOK George i5liot,s
poetry ana other studies by Rose Elizabeth
Cleveland Ninth edition. Funk ~ Wagnnlls
New YORK, ~ and II Dey street. London Al
Fleet street. All rights reserved.
Hal not the Presidents sister been called
TO he the social head Of the milton. n pro-
censorship of history would De an imminent
fat". should 1t come hereafter, il will
greatly advantage the institution which
secures hcr Though pretending TO no
original research, still less TO views start
lingly philosophical, her earnest entlni-
slnSln, vim in throwing herself into the
spirit OF II past age, and excellent sequence
OF events give touch of almost genius to
me historical studies which form more than
nail 81 Miss Clrveland's work A man Is
said to do well the labor in which he de-
llShts anu there Is an inherent love Of the
subject here which rebounds TO the good of
reader or scholar. Evidently Miss Cleve-
land reads her Gibbon to good purpose.
"Chivalry' she treats with excellent un-
Outstanding and sympathy. She defines il as
the best Illustration of the natural religion
Of humanity and is very recognizant of its
self-unconsciousness Joan of Arc, she makes
great through the faith that was IN ner, a
view less original, perhaps, than salutary.
Of the rise of the French nation, a crisp.
logical study is made. Charemagne Is SO
favOrite hero that regrets are EXPRESSED
thar Goethe did not give 10 him the labor
bestowed upon Faust.
These studies are prefaced by essays on
various subjects. Admitting as she does
the non-eXistence Of original ideas, 1t NAV
be certainly conceded that Miss Cleveland
performs good work In stirring up to
working order some creditable old ones.
The lessons of 'Airruistic Faith" the good
TO others OF our belief in them, our recogni-
ton and comprehension Of the part they
can best take in carrying on the world, are
excellent. The essays, however, arc un-
equal. This Is decidedly the gem. ,.-
Mt IS creditabe to Miss Cleveland that In
this hey-day OF interest both in herself and
her subject, she should aspire to no pecu-
liar, distinguishing appreciation of George
Eliots poetry. She makes her poet indeed
neither In matter nor manner. Broad as
was her range, George Eliot was a posi-
twist to the core of her being, and this is
fatal to poetry. Miss Cleveland herself has
a faith, strong, reasonable and comprehen-
sive. Of this she makes neither profession
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-08-20

Chestnut, Thirteenth and Marka, s,ra.,,.
and city-hall square. s' e'iee's,
The Press., 1885-06-18
MONSON.

The anniversary exercises at Monson Academy occur on Monday of next week. The graduating class number fourteen, the largest graduated for many years, and the first that has passed its entire scholarship period under the tuition of Prime pal Cum mings. The school and people of Monson feel concerned over suspicion that MT. Cummings is seriously considering the ac- ceptance of more advantageous position as instructor, in which case this term will be his last. It will be great misfortune to the school if this proves to be the case. The names of all the graduates are given in the following programme ::
 Anniversaries salutatory Addresses. Chas. c. Keep MonsOn.
 Citizenship of the Indian. Harry A. Merchant, Monson. -G
 Influence of Circumstances. Nellie G. Hagerty, MOnsOn. ..-
 Evils which Threaten our Country. Wm. L. Rick etts. MOnson.
 The Politicians Conscience Rufus s. Stebbins, Monson.
 Watchwords. Kate V. Hagerty, Monson.
 Liberty. Alfred A. Mainwaring, Boston.
 The Loftiest Mountains Catch the Sunlight first Emily H. Dutton, East Longmeadow.
 The Patience of Science. Robt H. Cushman, Monson.
 Belief, not Climate, Determines the Progress of A People. Minnie M. Noble, MOnson.
 Popular Amusements. Alex. Macdonald, Jr., Bos- ton.
 Fashions of s5 Hetta Rllithorpe, Stafford Springs, Conn.
 Humpty Dumpty. Harry H. Brown, Palmer.
 "Per Aspera ad Astra :" with Valedictory Address es. Mabel l.. Anderson Monson.
The Press., 1885-06-18
y AND 8 PER CENT. Farm Mortgages.

on Improqed Farms in amounts not exceeding one third to 40 percent of their value the Best Secur
 ties obtainable is evidenced by the of all who have invested in them through me. am prepared to demonstrate from the records of business extending over tenth of century that these bonds are safe o theni as they have been negotiated for will stand for moment in face of overwhelming proofs which my records offord. Contingencies existing in almost every other form of investment lacking in these and while do not pretend that they are the only safe security to be had do say emphatically that thcIcombination of great safety, and near. y if not quite twice the income obtainabe from such as would place in the same class. renders them de- cidedly attractive. Had they not proven satisfactory to my customers during the past twelve years my transactions in them would scarcely have reached the proportions my records disclose.
 invite all whose attention may be attracted by my advertisements to this foral of investment to call and investigate for themselves before deciding that my claims for these securities strong make them, are based upon solid foundation.
 Respectfully, J. .F.CHAMBERLlN.@
The Press., 1885-06-18
GoF7E7.EE1S

never had so fine line of Coffee as I have at present. Try pound of the
The Press., 1885-06-18

be long time before another is held in New England.
 -Gallivan < Halloran's new store is a beautiful sight, with it's display of new and elegant goods, and wins much admirine comment from customers and passers-by.
 Whitman, the baker, has commenced agenaent of Charles Mitchell, who was with Steele, MT. Whitman's predecessor, about year ago.
 -Adelbert Needham telegraphs from Chicago that he will ssarriYe in Stafford Saturday morning, June 20th, with nine- teen of the finest horses I have ever brought to town, and will sell them at very low prices.
 Joseph Labrishe on Monday paid s1O fine and costs on ''repntation" charges. < -The Stafford base ball club is made mp for the season of 1885 as follows: John Roche (captain), 3d b. Jerry Shea, 1st b.; Thomas Hassett, I. f.; Chas. Me Carty, l. f.; Jerry Donahoe, c. f.; Vim ton, 2d b.; Thomas Brnton, p. Patrick Hanifer, c. Daniel Mack, ss. The club played it's second game and won it's second victory last Saturday, beating the Willi- manties Il to 3.
 Rockville people seem to feel very little interest in home nine, the late game on Hyde Park not getting any mention from tue local papers. It needs hired nine of non-residents to enthuse those people
 List of letters remaining in the post office at Stafford Springs, July 18th: Mrs. Jennie B. Rosworth, Mrs. George Ros- worth, Thomas Curnan, Thomas Cokley, Mrs. Esther Grover, Wm. Kelly, Maggie McMaster, N. H. Reed, Joseph Plant.
 Mrs, Charles Fox, with her brother, Hon. A. F. Hyde. and sister, Mrs. George Sexton, of Hartford, were passengers on the German steamer Ems from New York yesterday.
The Press., 1885-06-18

minister called If so, what denomination
 do you favor P tsT thank you, , he replied 1 sbnt I will wait and see my brother Ben
 and whatever faith he professes will pro fess. I've never been a religious man. ]
 On Thursday morning, the day of hls death, he called his landlady. to his bed
 side and said Ben and I will go togeth- CT. There will be only few hours be- tween us. 7 When he made this remark, I he was not aware that his brother was ill. Several days before this word had been sent to his brother that he was much worse. but at that time Benjamin was pros- trated with a severe cold and his physi cians would not allow him to go to Brook lyn. He grew worse, his cold developing into pneumonia, and on Thursday he was so unwell that he was not informed of his brothers death. During his last hour, however, he frequently spoke of him, and regretted that he could not see him before death. The funeral of Louis was arrang- ed for Saturday, but, in consequence of his brothers death, 1t was pat off until this afternoon. when both funerals will take place from IO1 Park place, Brooklyn. They will be inferred together in Green wood cemetery. The brothers were -na- tives of Portland, Me. Their father was shipmaster. They came to New York 20 years ago, and for many years were in partnership as ship merchants at 1O1 Water street. In 1883 they dissolved partner ship, and Louis carried on business in Maiden Lane. Both were members of the maritime exchange. Each leaves a large estate
The Press., 1885-06-18

Methodist churches were burned on Sat- urday at East Glastonbury and at Middle town. The latter is one of the most noted of the Methodist churches of the state, standing on the site of one built in 1894, and this structure built in 1928 The amount of insurance was $22, 900, winch does not cover the loss though originally the cost was but $7 800, the enlargements and furnishings having swelled the origin al cost. All the graduates of Wesleyan Academy have received their diplomas within the church, where commencement exercises he we always been held.
The Press., 1885-06-18
MANSFIELD.

The commencement exercises at the Storr's School will occur tomorrow, (Fri- day) beginning at 2.30. On the program are essays by the graduating class as fol- lows Bees and their Management, Robert A. Aver, Sayprook Force on the Farm, Horace S. Eaton. Chaplin The Climatic Influence of the Forest, Frank B. Fenner, Gurleyville; The Formation of Soil, A. C.. Ford, Romford Insects Injurious to the Garden, Royal B. Myers, Litchfield Pro- gressive Agriculture, Isaac B. Wakeman, SAugatuck. It is expected that Gov. Har- rison will be present. and give an address !; also speaker w. E. Simonds and other dis tingulshed gentlemen. Music will be fur nished by Miss Marion Keeney of Hart ford and her sister Mrs. Chas. Williams, and the Home Circle orchestra of North Coventry, MT. c. W. Lee, leader, and Miss Root, pianist. Parties can leave Hartford at a. m., and take team from Williman- tic, arriving in time for the exercises, and returning leave Willimantic at 5. 20, arriv- ing in Hartford about 630 MT. Mortimer Whitehead will lecture before the school and farmers of Mansfield and vicinity the night before commencement, Thursday. June 18th subject, The farmer and the Grange
 Wilbur l.. Cross of Gurleyville is one of the speakers for the Deforest prize at Yale College tomorrow. 3t4E Albert Storrs of Spring Hill, Mans. field, shot himself through tue head Sat. urday evening and died almost instantly. He was 8 well -to-do farmer. He had been about Willimantic all the morning and had been drinking. He had previously threatened to kill himself. He was de. spondent, partly on account of a cancer in the face. He leaves wife and two chil dren. a W Bsta
 A beautiful twelve lighted chandelier has been presented to the Second aCongre gational church, Mansfield
 A new pleasure resort has been open ed at Forest Lake, . about miles north of Palmer on the Ware River railroad where is grove fitted with swings and games, and skating and dancing pavillions, large fleet of new boats, also little steamer being put upon the lake. Family cottages and tents are provided for .scamp ars," and arrangements will be made fol exeursionists. The proprietor is w. R Harvey, of Thorndike, Mass.
 A Westehester County judge has decid ed that it is impossible to compel one mau to disperse. That's a good idea, but its not strictly original. MT. Sothern point ed out some years ago that it was contrary fo nature for one bird to go off and flock l all by itself.