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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-20
The Garfield Double Wedding.

MENTOR, Ohio, June 1.-THE marriage of
Miss Molle Garfield to j. Stanley Brown,
and that of Miss Belle Mason, of Cleveland.
to Harry Garfield, Oldest son of the dead
President, took place this evening. at the
home of the family. The ceremony was per-
formed in the Garfield memorial room by
Rev. w. V. W. Davis, of Worcester, Mass,
the former pastor of the Euclid Avenue
Presbyterian Church, of Cleveland. Both
the brides were members of his congregation
during his pastorate in Cleveland. An eiab-
crate bower of roses and smilax had been ar
ranged in the east window of the room in
which the ceremony was to take place. The
decorations throughout the house consisted
of evergreen wreaths, smilax, Marechal Neil
roses and daisies and potted plants and
ferns. A special train conveyed the guests
from Cleveland and a city caterer provided
the refreshments. The greatest secrecy was
observed in details of the wedding, reporters
being absolutely refused any information.
At $50 p NJ the orchestra struck up Men
delssohn's wedding march, and Mrs. Garfield
and Mrs. Mason. followed by near members
of the family. entered the room. Following
them were Harry Garfield and his bride.
The former was attended by James Il. Gar
field, Bently Warren, of Boston, and Frank
Baldwin. of Cleveland The bridesmaids
were Miss Mary Mason, of Cleveland Miss
Helen Newell, of Chicago and Miss Fanny
Southworth, of Cleveland. Directly after
this ceremony had been performed, the sec
ond bridal party entered the room 1t con-
sisted of J. Stanley Brown and his bride
The former was accompanied by Perciyal
Farquhar. of New York J. ] Hatch. of
Chicago; J. J. Chickering, Washington !;
irving Garfield Mentor. and Charles Jewett.
Buffalo. The bridesmaids were Misses Mary
Garfield and Minnie Garfield, of Cleveland
Mabel Fittredge, New York; Sallie Foster.
of Cincinnati, and Nellie Window, of ST.
Paul. The wedding supper was served di-
rectly after
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Garfield will 20 to
Northern New York on their wedding tour,
and Mr.. Brown and his bride, after short
tour in the West, will leave for Europe.
Among the prominent guests present were
ex-President Hayes and wife, and ex-Post-
master General James and wife.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-20

THE Republican National Convention
which will assemble at Chicago to-day
10 nominate the next President and Vice
President of the United States, will be a
,icliberative body, free from single in
dividual favorite. II will be a conven-
ton representing principles well under
stood and frankly avowed. The State
delegations are generally uninstructed
and no man has anything like majority
pledged TO him. There is no boss like
him of the White House, or his deputy
Of Erie, TO command what shall be done.
The convention will be a serious deliber-
alive body, looking for the best men to
carry out the wishes Of the people; to
preserve the system Of protection 10
American industry, first of ali, and to- re-
store the grand system Of government
under which the Republican party pre-
served the Union and gave it a strength
and glory that made every patriot proud
or than ever. We have full confidence
that this patriotic pride will inspire the
convention to make ticket that will
represent il and that can be and will be
elected.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-20
Heavy storm Damages.

NEW YoRK, June I7-The worst thunder
storm in many years visited points in New
York and New England Friday night In
the har5or, near Bedloe's Island. the sIoop
yacht Agnes was capsized and c. T. AnCier-
son drowned. Kiralry's big show q" Nero. =
on Staten Island, was wrecked and dozen
boys injured. Bahalo Bills Wild West
show at Erastiana was thoroughly drenchod.
but no one hurt. Many houses were struck
by lightning and much valuable property
destroyed.
ARLINGTON, ORE. June 1G.-A cloud
burst and disastrous wind storm occurred
here on Saturday. Seven buildings at Lex
ington were wrecked, killing and manning
several persons. A school house was blown
down and many pupils injured.
TITusyILLE. June ia eloud-bgrst oc-
Cured here late Friday night, temporarily
inundating the city. Land slides are report
ed from different places along railroad lines.
seriously incommoding railway traffic. Tie
damage is estimated at 10000
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-20
Big Storm and Flood.


CLEVELAND. o., June I4.-Specials from
Findley and Tifiin state that violent wind
storms did much damage throughout that
section to-day At the former place barns
were unroofed, fruit orchards prostrIted and
houses shattered by lightning. The farm of
loss is total.
At Tilfin the west wall of a new glass fac
tory was blown in, gas well derricks demol-
ished buildings overturned and much loss
incurred to fruit growers and farmers by the
destruction of grain
At Sylyania, during the storm. farm
hand named Williams, from Allegheny City,
Pa, where he has family, was struck by
lightning and instantly killed
SUPERIOR, WIS, June ia number of
the principal houses of the island of Cloquet
were swept away yesterday by millions Of
feet of logs breaking loose from the booms
above that town. Thirty or forty other
buildings have been abandoned. being under
eight feet Of water Property of the St Paul
and Duluth Railroad at Fondnlac has been
abandoned, and is likely to be swept away
at any time. In Nebraska a heavy electric
storm prevailed yesterday. Lightning struck
James Gillespie's house, killing 9-months
old babe but not injuring any one else
Charles Lee was killed by lightning at New
mans Grove. The Union Pacific depot at
Holmesvillc was struck by lightning and
burned TO the ground. In Minnesota two
children were killed by lightning, and at
0dell, H., a circus tent was blown TO the
ground and many persons badly injured.
Grave fears are felt for the safety of the ST.
Paul and Duluth bridge across St. Louis bay
here. The loss to lumbermen will be enor-
nous, as after they reach the lake the logs
must be picked by tugs, and only portion
Will be reg2inded
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-20
Deacon Bronson's Awful Crime.

WATERBURY, CoNs., June I4-DeacOn
Isaac Bronson and wife, of Poseyille near
Forrestville, were found dead in their farm
house this morning. The woman's head
was hanging by a mere thread and Bron-
sons throat was gashed by razor. The
theory is that Bronson, in lit of insanity,
symptoms OF which he has lately shown,
cut his wifr's he.sl of with an axe, aud then
cut his own throat
Investigation showed that the crime had
been committed with an axe Four blows
had been struck. one on the chin, making a
deep cash in the jaw. another just under
the chin, cutting deep cash in the neck,
and the other two halfway down the neck,
the axe each time being driven through the
carpet into the floor. over the left eye was
a.fracture of the skull. apparently made by
the head of an axe The body was clad on
ly in an underwrapper
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-20
Four Persons Cremated.

HALIFAX, n. 3. June 14.-Foresi fires last
night Destroyed the gold mining village Of
East Rawdon in Hunts county. Twenty
dwellings and stores and the crusher and
mills were destroyed. A gale drove the
flames into Halls Bay, and people in their
night clothes fed for their lives. Mrs. Man
ming and her two children and John Dris-
coll were overtaken and burned TO death.
Two hundred people are homeless and many
of them are more or less burned.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-20

General SheTidan's mother died on Tues
day, at Somerset, Ohio In her wanderings
she talked Of her little lad "Phil'--thinking
the great General still little boy with lath
for sword.
Mrs. Sheridan was born in County Cavan,
ireland, April l6, 1901. and was married to
John Sheridan in that country in 1921. The
family novel to Quebec, in Canada, in ls2g.
and 10 Albany, New York. in 1880, and
thence TO Ohio where she resided during the
rest of her life. Her husband died in 1875.
Her courage WAS one OF the most remarka-
bic features even up to the time of her death.
1t never failed her
She leaves three sons. General Sheridan.
John L., and Colonel ". V. Sheridan. and a
number of grandchildren.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-20

Tns Il. Louis Democratic platform, ne
affirming the tariff plank of 81. as con-
ssried in tho light Of the Presidents an
nual message, and the unanimous en-
dorsement Of the Mills bill by the con-
vention. will be held by the people as a
free trade declaration and upon that IS
sue the battle will be fought, and upon
that the party must stand or fall at the
,.<.,..;rsv oler4inu
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-20
Editor Pulitzer Almost Blind.

NEw YoEK. June i7.-on Saturday Joseph
Pulitzer, editor and owner of the New York
IFor5d, sailed for Europe. where he goes to
be treated for an eye ailment. known as my
opsv. 1t is thought by some that be is hope
lessly blind, while Others express the hope
that with proper treatment he may regain
his sight.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-20

Nk- HENRY WATTERsoN, member of
The committee on resolutions of the Dem
orafic National Convention, and a rec
cgnized leader in the party. made use of
the following language in discussing the
proposition to endorse the Presidents
message on The tariff question: "The
Presidents message las committed the
party to free trade and any dsrlaraiion
that is not in accord with the message
viii discredit the party" We commend
the avowal of Mr. wa,terson. that went
without question in the committee, to
those Pennsylvania editors who persist
emily labor TO make believe that the
Democratic party is not a free trade
party.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-20

PEnsmENT CLEVELAND has gone back
on his promises, violated his pledges, and
to-day stands nominated for n second
term by means Of the very machine that
he denounced so vigorously three years
and half ago. Bat at that time he had
no beautiful and amiable wife who was
delighted at the prospect of housekeep-
ing at the old stand for four years more.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-20

CHICAGO. June 4.-Dispatches from points
in Northern Iowa and Western Illinois re-
port the appearance Of swarms Of seventeen
year locusts. Professor Riley. United States
Entomologist. who is at present in Chicago,
when asked about the locusts said that a
well-known brood occurs this wear. and this
periodical visitor may be looked form wood
ed portions of Illinois and Iowa. In reply
to question as to whether the grasshoppers
are TO be destructive this year. the Professor
could not express positive opinion. One
thing he felt sure OF, however, that they will
never do as much injury as they did be-
tween the years 1878 and 1877.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-20
More Cruisers for the Navy.

WASHINGTON, June ie-fhe naval sppro-
priation bill will be reported TO the House in
q few days. 1t contains an appropriation for
two steel cruisers of 5000 tons each, TO cost
not over 81 .2o0.0co each. to run nineteen
knots per hour. one steel cruisers of $500
tons. to run twenty knOts per hour. TO cost
I'll ,se00o0. and one armored cruiser. ..JOO
tons, to cost not over s., s,5Oaeeo. In the gen
eral appropriations $4,000 is provided for
the League Island Navy Yard
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-20

CoScREss has practically stopped work
for the Chicago Convention. So many
members of both houses are absent that
no Legislation can be put through if OBJ
lection is made. Besides political courte-
~ prevents any attempt to take advant-
age of convention seasons for partisan
purposes This is one of the creditable
features OF our political life.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-20

TnE Democrats have adopted as their
hattie flag the red bandana handkerchief
which for long time has been conspic-
nous feature Of Mr.. Thurman's personal
equipment. Had Mr.. Thurman been
placed at the head of the ticket this
would have been more appropriate. As
it is the Democracy have placed their
coiors AT the rear instead of in front.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-20

PirrsBUEGH region iron mills and mills
of the Mohawk Valley are closing on ac-
count Of Democratic tariff agitation, and
yet the Democrats had the cheek TO put
into the st. I.oais platform an expression
about business being paralyzed by doubt,
and to charge it TO the wicked Republi-
Gang
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-20

All Republicans should attend the
primary election Saturday and vote for
the candidates Of their choice. Particu-
lar attention shoald be paid to the cleo
ton of Committeeman. In the coming
campaign much will depend upon the
members Of the County Committee.
With an energetic County Committee
and Chairman, such as we have at pres
ent. Somerse; County viii give the Re
publican ticket an unprecedented major
ity this fall See to it that none but tried
and true party men are elected members
of the Committee.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-20
Against Hanging on Friday.

KARLSRUHE, June l5.-when Governor
Beaver took second look at the date to
which he had extended the respite of Sam
uel Johnson. the murderer of John Sharp
less, he found that October II would come
on Friday. He thereupon changed it to
Wednesday, October IL, having determined
that he would never fix Friday as the day
for an execution.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-20
Tariff Agitation Ruins Trade.

HAEnrsBuRe, June Ion June Goth the
Pennsylvania Steel Works will close, with
the exception of the Universal and Mer-
chant mills, for two weeks, notice to that ef-
feet being posted to-day. Stagnaiion in the
iron trade. as the result of pending tariff leg
isiation. is the cause. There will be reduc-
of wages when operations are resumed.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-20

The Rev. DR.. Freeman Clarke left re-
corded the following important truth !;
sIn extemporaneous preaching clergy
men are apt to make their sermon too
long. Twenty minutes is long enough,
and a preacher who exceeds that limit
spoils the effect of his sermon"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-20
The Oldest office-Ho Ider Dead.

WASHINGTON, June 15-Lindsay Muse
colored messenger in the Navy Department,
died this afternoon. of old age He had the
distinction OF being the oldest employe in
government service. He was appointed a
messenger in the Navy Department in ls2s,
and served there continuously in that capac-
ity 10 the day ofhis death. He served under
twenty-seven different Secretaries and shook
hands with every President from Monroe to
Cleveland.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-20

The suit of the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company against the South Penn, has
had its beginning. When the end will
be no one can tell. The hearing has been
continued till fall Those in authority
assert that this will in no way interfere
with their going ahead and constructing
the road.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-20

THE Platform Committee at Chicago
will not, like that at St. Louis, slobber
and drink over the platform for two days
and nights, and then come out with
something that they can not explain. 1t
will be clear, ringing document for pro-
lection, that man can read and under
stand as he runs.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-20

ASSISTANT District ATTORNEY SAMUEL
\. BOYLE of Philadelphia, has been sue
ceeded as clerk to the board of pardons
by William NJ. Gearhart, chief clerk of
the state department
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-20

Born sets of delegates from Virginia
and the District of Columbia will be Civ
en- seats in the National Convention
without the right TO vote until the con-
ties; has been decided. The Malone men
have been placed on the roll, thus max
ing the opposing delegates the contest
ants
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-20

TnE Republican conferees of the oath
sion at Pittsburgh all of last week, ad-
journed Friday without having made a
nomination They viii meet again on
the 18th of July when, the probabilities
are, Col. J. NJ. Reid, of Fayette county,
will be nominated
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-20

SOME of the wise ones predict that the
ticket TO be nominated at Chicago this
week will be Harrison and Morton, or
Alger and Phelps. A good guess would
be Elaine and Harrison.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-20

1t is reported that the President don't
approve Of the constant reference to the
ticket of Thurman and Cleveland"
When people begin TO spell it with a
small the dissatisfaction will increase.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-20

GoyERNoR BEAVER is determined to
show his contempt for the superstition
regarding Friday as hangman's day. He
has announced his determination never
10 fix an execution on Friday
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-20

GENERAL SHERIDAN is slowly but surely
gaining strength. His ultimate restora-
tion to health is now confidently looked
for by his physicians
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-20
BLAINE or HARRISON.

Apart from the Depew candidacy, the drift
to-day has been rather toward Harrison
bit there has been more of an endeavoring
10 get under cover than to do anything else.
The Depew candidacy is driving the granger
votes into closer communication with each
other, and the temporary and artificial alli-
ances thus made will probably postpone the
time when the approaching resul; will re-
veal itself. This of course increases the
chances of Blaine's nomination, which is
always in sight. Blaine or Harrison, or
Blaine and Harrison looks like good guess
tonight.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-20
An Ex-Mayor in Jail.

WASHINGTON. Pa, June l7.-Ex-Mayor c.
+. Hoffman, of Monongahela City. IS charg-
ed with the embezzlement of 81. .4O) from the
school board at thai place, of which he *
the treasurer. He was lodged in Jail here
last night
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-20

WALT WHITMAN is critically i'll at his
home in Camden, " j., with progressive
paralysis. which has made him an invalid
the past fifteen years.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-20

BAxDANA may rhyme with Indiana,
but il will not ring the vote of the hoos-
ier State
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-20

Il is any mans fight at Chicago, but II
looks as though John Sherman had a
tight grip on the longest pole.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-20

Latest adyices from Chicago are TO the
effect that the name of the child may be
Chauncey Mitchell Depew.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-20

MIS- LoGAS is an active champion Of
General Alger, her husbands old friend.
Inr tlt,. Presidency.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-20

TIE Bourbon nose harmonizes with
the red bandana-
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-20

DoS'r neglect to attend the primary,
SATURDAY..
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-20

THE public debt was reduced sl,6ls,-
Gas in May.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-20
JUDICIARY.

TrpSEoF THE srPRENE COURT.
JAMES 7. MITCHELL of Philadelphia
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-20
REPUBLICAN NOMINATIONS.
STATE.

ELpt1oEs- At LkRsE,
Tbomas Dolan. Lewis Pagh.
DISTRICT EIBrToEs.
: 1c,,n u Tar-ars IS John H. Grant
:, s..h,, W.aawsker ~ Wilson G. KrtSs.
: fr,,s.sr1 r. InIir. H. David ". Clark
= a., a u.,,iifo,i fs ten. g. Hntckisou-
I,.i,n z ~cEfnIey ~ John e. Lower.
= f....,.l Y z ss..is,s 81 Jeremiah X Miller.
~ : T-fiis n George J. Elliott.
= Fisar pins.hss. p Harry s Paul
;, ,s.,,,,.eI n Kltrfz - George Shiras. jr-
20 Eixopi tsric~f - = : neMnyr-
u William f',nncl. - ysiiih ". Nai'ase-
= I.....r = R,rk = Joset.h T. Jsnes-
a. 4eurx n Fs-.lstcl. - l. NJ. TruKaL
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SOMERSET MARKET.

Corrected weekly by COOK sEEsITs'
pFAIFEs ~
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AMERICAS SYMPATHY.

WASHINGTON, June Intelligence ofthe
death OF Emperor Frederick III was received
by Secretary Bayard this morning by cable
message from the United States Legation at
Berlin. The Secretary Immediately inform
ed the President and the following telegram
was sent to Berlin
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-20

Attorney General Michiner. of Indiana.
has direct charge of the Harrison boom. lie
says that reports show that the ex-senator is
gaining strength every hour. He dos not ex-
pSSi his full support will develop on the firsf
ballot, but says that ON the second he viii
secure individual delegates from many states
who will constitute nucleus for the consoi-
idaiion OF his forces. The Harrison men
seem to night to be more confident than ev-
er, and it is noticeable that there has been
no renewal of the talk concerning his name
figuring at the tail of the ticket.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-20
Administrators Sale
OF
Valuable Real Estate.
SATURDAY,, july I, 1888,
Sheridan's Mother.

DANIEL AT tGISIINE.
luni3-H. Admr. OF Elias 4. Kerr deed.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-20
DEPARTMENT OF STATE.
WAsirINGToN, June Is.

The President desires you to make express
sion. through the Foreign Office, of the re-
spectiul sympathy felt throughout the United
States for the German nation in the loss OF
their Emperor, who has at last yielded to
death with snch lofty courage aud calm re-
signafion To the Divine ,lecrFe
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-20

Before adjourniug, tie House of Represen-
tatives unanimously adopted resolution,
presented by McCreary, of Kentucky, from
the Committee ON Foreign Relations, expr, So
ing sympathy with the German Nation.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-07-02
OincinnAtt.
foledo.

ToLRDo, O.. June 3O.-Whe"t- Doll
and steady; cash and June s53c; August
s3sc; September s3ic; December s6 :c.
Corn-steady; cash 4sc. Osts-Quist;
caah 33c
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-07-02
THEY AGREE.
Philadelphia Manufacturers ana iro'
Workers Come to Terms.

Philadelphia Manufacturers and iron
workers Come to Terms.
PHILADELPHIA, June 3O.-The annual
conference between representatives OF the
Iron Manufacturers Association and the
local delegates of the Amalganated Asso-
citation, to consider a schedule of wages to
operate during the ensuing year. was held
at the Office of James Rowland q Co, yes
terdsy. The scale of wages which was
offered BY the men has the same feature as
that now in force, with the exception that
the puddlers demand that 'the output at
each boiling furnace shall he average
weight paid for il made" The present
system is on the basis of what iron is put
into the furnace and not what is turned
out. The demand was unexpected to the
employers, and they asked for time to con-
slider it.
At the Office of James Rowland & Co.,
afternoon, it was stated that the
difference had been adjusted, the manu-
facturers agreeing to the scale. The rate
of wages paid puddlers will stell be "a per
ton on the minimum basis Of q 2-cent
card rate, and prices for mill work will be
pro rata. No shut down is anticipated
unless the condition of the trade shall de-
mand it.