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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-06
A Review by Bonfire Light.

A little before noon on 9TH of April
1865, Gen. Grant, with his staff, rode into
the little vile of Farmville, on the south
side of the Appomattox river, town
which will be memorable as the place
in which he opened the correspondence
with Lee which led to the surrender Of
the Army of Northern Virginia.
He drew up in front Of the village
hotel, dismounted and established head
quarters on its broad piazza. News came
in that Crook was fighting large odds
with his calvary on the north side of the
river, and l was directed to 60 to his front
and see what was necessary to be done
to assist him. found that he was being
driven back and the enemy was making
a bold stand north of the river Hum
phreys was also on the north side isolated
from the rest of our infantry, confronted
by large portion Of Lees army, and
having some very heavy fighting. On
my return to general headquarters that
night. Wright's corps was ordered 70 cross
the river and move rapidly to the sup
port of our troops there. Notwithstand-
ing their long march that day, the men
sprang to their feet with q spirit that
made every one marvel at their pluck,
and came swinging through the main
street of the village, with : step that
seemed as elastic rs on the first day of
their toilsome tramp. 1t IVES now dark
but they spied the gt5afsfIn.chief watch
ing them with evident pride from the
piazza of the hotel.
Then was witnessed one of the most
inspiring scenes Of the campaign. Bon
fires were lighted on the sides of the
street, the men seized straw and pine
knots, and improvised torches. Cheers
arose FROM throats already hoarse with
shouts Of victory, bands played, banners
waved, arms were tossed high in air and
caught again. The night march had be-
come grand review, with Grant as the
reviewing officer" Grants Last Cam
paign" ia The Century
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-06
PETER PERKINS DREAM.
BY EMILY ARTHUR.

Inasmuch as ye have done il unto the least o
these, my children, ye have done it unto me.
"There is that ham, it is loo old to sell
and this barrel of dried apples, and a
barrel of meal and one of flour, which
are both little moldy, but still good
enough to give to the poor, and that hall
barrel of sugar that the kerosene was
split in, and those two sacks of rice that
has weevils, and you might add all that
stale bread. They will make good
showing. and ! guess my name will head
the list, for nobody else would give that
much. These things you can set aside
Mark, and tomorrow l want them car.
ried round to the society's rooms with
my compliments. Aha This will help
many poor family to enjoy good
Christmas dinner, and will help me with
my customers. Everybody likes a gen.
erous man. but few of the brethren will
make as good display as l shall to-mor-
row. l guess I'll go home now, Mark
and, ah, here are 50 for your Christmas
| can't afford more. You know business
is slack Well, good night
And wizened old Peter Perkins got
into his old overcoat and went home
through the streets where the snow lay
thick and heavy, until he reached his
comfortabIe-looking three-story house.
After he rang the bell he muttered to
himself:
81 might just as well have only given
Mark 81 instead OF S. He'd a'been just
as thankful, and I'd a'saved that much
And all those things there-why, could
have sold them at discount, but then,
after, all, was losing ground in church
custom by what they call my stinginess
and now, well, guess after all I'm glad
gave them. The poor who get them
can't complain. Oh, here she comes at
last And she will expect present, too
II seems as if everybody was beset Christ
mas time. I'm getting very sick Of it.
Ha -
At this instant Mrs. Warner, who was
servant and housekeeper both, opened
the door. her rather long face wreathed
in smiles and her form dressed in her
best black silk gown. Peter Perkins was
asionished and surprised as she led the
way TO the dining-room, where the old
"a 4 n
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-06
A Timely Hint.

john she said, as she glanced at
the clock, edo you know anything about
baseball ?''
We'll, rather guess do he answer
ed with pride.
There is a short stop in every nine,
isn't there ?"
Certainly
g Is there long stop too"
NO.
1t is a pity"
Why so?"
Because" and she glanced at the
clock again, "if there was long stop you
would make money. Every club would
be bidding for YOU
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-06
Howl to be Healthy and Wealthy

Don't worry.
"Seek peace and pursue it."
Be cheerful. "A light heart lives
long.
Never despair. Lost hope is fatal
disease"
Work like man, but don't be work
ed to death.
Spend less nervous energy each day
than yon make.
Don't hurry. "Too swift arrives as
tardy as too slow."
Sleep and rest abundantly. Sleep is
natures benediction.
Avoid passion add excitement. A
moments anger may be fatal.
Associate with healthy people. Health
is contagious as well as disease.
Don't worry Don't starve. Let your
moderation be known to all men,"
Court the fresh air day and night.
Oh, if you knew what was in the air! /"
Think only healthful thoughts "As a
man thinketh in his heart, 80 is he"
Grammar Was His Strong Point,
Justice of the Peace-Have you ever
saw this man before?
Witness-Yes.
Had be came before you went?"
"No."
SIS them your eggs what you say was
stole 2"
Yes"
Would you have recognized them il
you had seen them before they was
brought here?"
Yes; would have knowed them.'
Speak grammatic, young man! 1t
Amt proper to say have knowed; you
should say have knew. - Philadelphia
Cali
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-06
No One Need
REMAIN
A Dyspeptic.

/ have been suffering for over
two years with Dyspepsia
For the last year could not
take a drink ofcold water or
eat any meat without yomit-
irg il up. My life was mis-
cry. bad recommended
Simmons Liver Regulator, of
which ! am now taking the
second bottle, and the fact is
that words cannot express
the relief / feel Ny appe-
tite is very good, and ! d.
gest everything thoroughly.
] sleep well now, and ] used
to be very restless. / am
fieshing up fast good strong
food and Simmons Liver
Regulator did it all. ! write
this in hopes Of benefiiting
some one who has suffered
as l did, and would take oath
TO these statements if so de-
sired.
Il. 8 BArIor. Syracuse. Neb.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-06

And the reason Of the change is that
Nellie took DIR. Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery, which regulated her liver.
cleared her complexion, made her blood
pure, her breath sweet, her face fair and
rosy and removed the defects that had
obscured her beauty. Sold by druggists.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-06

~Has George proposed yet dear?" mo,
ma, but he did the next best thing to it
last evening" "What did he dor aHe
asked me il thought paresoric injurious
to teething children"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-06

Mr. Joseph jefferson is the richest
american ACTOR He is worth $4,000
The Washington critic., 1888-05-24
NOTES AND GOSSIP.

WASHINGTON IRVING BIsHoP, the mind
reader, has gon0,to the Sandwich Islands
for his health.
MINISTER PHELPS is enjoying a recep-
ton this afternoon given him by his old
friends, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Lyman, at
Burlington, Vt.
A MUNICIPAL election is in progress at
Richmond, Va, to-day, and there are
two tickets in the field, the Democratic
and the Citizens Independent.
THE BAR STEWARD of one of the Euro
pean steamers reports that on one trip
from the United States last summer his
receipts were $500 in seven days.
REV, JOHN S. FOLEY, who is said to
have been appointed Bishop of Detroit,
is pastor Of st. Martins Catholic Church,
Baltimore, and was born in that city in
1888.
Mrs. CHRISTOPHER CRoss-This is a
pretty time ofnight for you to come home.
Mr.. Chris. Cross-'Sh, M dear Amt
come home yet. Jes' called T. shay "
needn't sit upf me o-night.-[Puck.
THE CORNERSTONE of the Confederate
monument at Jackson, Miss. will be laid
tomorrow, and Jefferson Davis and fam.
lily will be present if the health of Mr.
Davis permits.
THE GRAVE of Henry Ward Beecher al
Greenwood will be decorated on Memorial
Day by the veterans of the Sixty-seventh
New York Regiment, and Congressman
White OF Brooklyn will be the orator o.
the occasion.
BENJAMIN l.. HUBBARD, who wrecked
the First National Bank of Monmouth
ILL.,, in 1856, and was sent to Joliet fol
seven years, has himself become wreck
both physical and mental and canno
live to serve out his sentence.
TIE CHIEF OF POLICE of the City o
Mexico has been presented with a car
riage and span of horses by Mr.. Brilanti
who was recently robbed of $75,0 600
About $70,0O of the money was recov
cred, and all the robbers captured excep
the leader.
THE cosTLIEsT piano in this country i
owned by II. G, Marquand of New York
1t was made in London and he paid $40,
600 for 1t, He also owns the highes
priced billiard table at $4,000. Th
costliest sideboard is Judge Packer
at MGuch Chunk, representing an out
lay of $4,000 The costlest painting
| is Mcissoniel's '1S07," for which Judg
| Hilton paid &0, 500.
The Washington critic., 1888-05-24
THAT NIGHT.


You and ], and that night, with its perfume
and glory
The scent Oft the locu3ts-the light of the
moon;
And the yiolns weaving the walters a story.
Enmcshing their feet in the welt of the
tune,
1ill their shadows uncertain
Reeicd round on the curtain,
While under the trelis we drank In the
June
Soaked through with the midnight the oedars
were sleeping,
Their shadowy tresses outlined in the
bright
Crystal, moon-smitteu mists, where the foun-
tHin's heart, leapiDg
Forever
Forever, forever burst, full with delight;
And It's lisp on my spirit
Fell faint as that near It
Whose love like q lily bloomed out in the
night.
0, your glove was an odorous sachot Of
blisses
The breath breath of your fan was breeze Of
And the rose at your throat was nest Of
spilled kisses
And the music-in fancy, hear Il to-day,
As sit here, confessing
Our secret, and blessing
My rival who found us, and waltzea you
away
-LJaInes Whltcomb Riley.
The Washington critic., 1888-05-24

THE GOOD brethren of the Method
ist Conference in session in New
York have discovered frauds in their
election for Bishop, more votes being
cast than there were delegates pres
ent If this had been the Southern
Methodist Conference such a dere-
liction might have been excused, but
among Northern voters it is simply
shocking, and we hasten to notify
Senator ingalls, that he must investi-
gate the returns and explain to the
country what this Louisiana method
means in New York.
The Washington critic., 1888-05-24

convert the whole Of mankind to our
God given truths" The leader of the
new dispensation who has started out
to down all the "land kings, railroad
kings and money kings" ought to take
n few lessons of some frst-class ward
politician before proceeding any fur
ther.
The Washington critic., 1888-05-24

CLEVELAND AND MILLS will never do
for a Presidential ticket. There's got to
be a soldier on it somewhere, and
while Mr.. Mills was a soldier, he was
unfortunate in enlisting before he had
thoroughly considered what changes
might occur between 1861 and 1888.
Mr.. Mills p'inted his gun the wrong
WaV
The Washington critic., 1888-05-24

You never hear the bee complain,
Nor hear 1t weep nor wall;
But if itwish, it can unfold
A very painful tail.
The Washington critic., 1888-05-24
WASHINGTON, MAY "a, 1888.
MIR. CIEvrLAND,s SECOND,

1t may be that political rivalries
and personal jealousies will prevent
the selection of a Democratic candi-
date for President from either
Indiana or Illinois, and if the nomi-
nation goes elsewhere, it is not at all
unlikely to go to California. The
suggestion of William S. Rosecrans,
made several months ago by The
Critic, is received with favor by a
good many Democrats as being pecu-
liarly appropriate, in view Of the
political situation on the Pacific coast.
One of the Senators from Califor-
MIA is a Democrat. Democrats now
represent the First and Second dis
tricts of that State, and have con-
tested the elections held in the Fifth
and Sixth, that in the Fifth being still
undecided, the Republicans claiming
at best but a majority of 119, and the
election in the Sixth district having
been decided in favor of the Repub-
lican contestant on majority of only
55. In 1880 California gave 10 ma
jority for Hancock, which in 1884
was changed to 12,509 majority for
Blaine, the latter having used his per-
sonal power for all it was worth and
catered to the anti-C Chinese sentiment
Nevada also in 1880 gave no majority
for Hancock, her vote in 1884 being
changed to ! GIG majority for Blaine.
Both of the present Republican Sena-
tors from Oregon succeeded Demo-
Gratis, as did also Senator Stanford of
California and Senator Stewart of
Nevada.
The last election for members of
Congress from the State at large in
Colorado, Nevada and Oregon, show
an average Republican majority of
only 1856 in these States.
When, in connection with this un-
questionably true state of affairs on
the coast, the fact is considered that
the labor vote in those localities is an
element largely influential in deter
mining the results Of elections, it is at
once evident that man of admitted
strength with the laboring classes,
even were his general record not OF
national reputation, would be a strong
influence for Democratic victory in
those States. Such standing among
the laboring classes is undoubtedly
possessed by General Rosecrans, as is
proven by the record of his election
to Congress for two successive terms
from the San Francisco district; (be-
fore and since represented by Re.
publican) his record in Congress on
the Chinese question, and his gen
orally known sympathy with the
labor interests.
Recent inquiries among Congress
men from Ohio and Indiana only
confirm what might readily be sup
posed, that q strong support of the
Democratic ticket in those States
would be assured by the nomination
of General w. S. Rosecrans, who, a!
Representative. Holman declares, il
''the idol of the old soldiers"
The Washington critic., 1888-05-24

HARPER's WEEKLY for this week
contains page of caricatures of Rep
resentative Martin Of Texas, which
are neither kind nor creditable. Mr.
Martin may have his peculiarities, but
they are scarcely the subject for carl
cature, and Harper'S might easily find
subjects for its artists without going
into personalities which are little less
than cruel.
The Washington critic., 1888-05-24

The PopE has informed Archbishop
Walsh that the Irish cause has moth
ing to fear from him. This will make
Queen Victoria want to take back her
Jubilee gift to Leo.
The Washington critic., 1888-05-24
FOR NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

EOR RENT FOR OFFICES HOUSE no. 0l2
II Estnw, Apply TO 1880 IL 81 n W.
EOR REST-sTORAGE ROOM FOR FURSI-
IL ture. GEO. II. IARBlN, 3l0 Pa ave Q,
T,OR RENT-WINDOW AND PART OF STORE
Il Gil 18th SC n W, opposite Patent ONCE,
suitable for an Office.
The Washington critic., 1888-05-24

The PRESIDENTS veto of the Allen
town Building bill was overwhelm-
ingly indorscd by the Democrats of
Pennsylvania Yesterday.
The Washington critic., 1888-05-24

PERNIcIous ACTIVITY by partisans
who are my friends will be permissi-
BILE from this date until after Tuesday,
November 6, lSSS.-[G. Cleveland,
Chief of Civil Surface Reform Divis-
ion
The Washington critic., 1888-05-24

A PROPHET is not without honor
save in his own country.-[S. j. Ran
dali. Me too.-[J. G. Black. / don't
see il that way.-[R. @. Mills.
The Washington critic., 1888-05-24

Mr.. RANDALL wasn't running the
Pennsylvania convention yesterday,
Ii was Scotts turn at the wheel.
The Washington critic., 1888-05-24

GROVER, THE FIRST.
Tn Grover Cleveland from Buffalo,
| lead the leaders, boss the show;
There's one of me-
There's thousands of them;
They are the buds,
And am the stem
lop them off
Or let them stay,
Just rs happen
To feel that day
Pm Grover Cleveland from Buffalo,
The one big Man in the party you know.
I'm Grover Cleveland from Buffalo,
l work my thinker, never blow;
I've got my grip,
And I'll stay right there,
While the leaders cuss
And the leaders swear;
take IL serenely;
] know my chance,
hold up the party
BY the seat of its pants
I'm Grover Cleveland from Buffalo,
Pm the Unit of Value they can't let go.
They'd knife me, of course;
They've got the gall,
But they'd rather have me
Than nothing at all;
I'm Grover Cleveland from Buffalo,
If l get left, the party must go.
First Citizen-sarcastica is q
fine day for laying cornerstone.
Second Ditto; Oh, yes. Another one
of General Greely's mistakes. He
thought it was Baptist University
they wanted the weather for.
You never hear the bee complain,
Nor hear 1t weep nor vail
But if itwish, it can unfold
A very painful tail.
"Peedoddles" is new word of South
ern origin for "the blues" and it may be
used appropriately as follows:
To-day he's a candidate, hopeful and
high,
His boom to the breezes is gaily turned
loose;
Tomorrow you'll see him quite ready to
die
He has got the peedoddles, to beat the
deuce.
The Washington critic., 1888-05-24

Or. McGLYNN is decidedly optimis-
tic in his views. The failure of the
two labor factions at Cincinnati to
mite ON common platform and COM
mon ticket instead of being misfor-
tune, is blessing; "a union of the
two wings Of the party would have
been mistake" 1t would have been
an incongruous combination, sure to
breed trouble in the future. This
blunder having been avoided, "we can
now 20 on with our work of propagan-
da," says the Doctor, 'and in the end
The Washington critic., 1888-05-24

TIE CHANCES ARE that Mr.. Spoon
er's bill, placing the telegraph service
under the jurisdiction of the Inter
state Commerce Commission, will be
favorably considered by the Senate.
1t is not strenuously opposed by the
Western Union folks, probably for
the reason that they might fare worse
should Congress be prompted to go
further. The proposed legislation,
however is not to be looked upon as
final. 1t is only step. The tele-
graph companies will, some day, go
to the Government.
The Washington critic., 1888-05-24

Mrs, BELvA A. LocKwooD, in let
ter TO the New York Sun on the def
milton Of man, says imam is com
prehensive term, embracing woman"
We may not enthusiastically coincide
with Belva on all political points, but
when it comes to dictionary dehni-
tions we are with her body and soul.
The Washington critic., 1888-05-24
FOR SALE AND RENT.

ENOR RENT OR FOR SALE, ON VERY REA.
Il sonable terms, house 81 II st n Q; g.
story brick, mod imps, stable In rear. Apply
to r. WHITE, ga st W; can deal direct
with owner.
The Washington critic., 1888-05-24
CRITICULAR.


In Washington
Malaria Good morning
Neuralgia Good morning.
Malaria How are you this morning.
Neuralgia Never felt so strong.
Malaria Delightful weather we are
having.
Neuralgia Perfectly charming.
Malaria Good morning.
Neuralgia Good morning.
At the Piano;
He-turning the music All, Miss Ches-
tab, was weading this mawning that a
man in Dwesden, Saxony, had invented
a thing faw turning music leaves, don't
you know.
She All, indeed / wonder if IL will
be any improvement on the things we
have to turn them now, Mr.. Peanut
He-innocently Weally, Miss Ches-
tab, cawnt say, don't you know. | have
nevah seen them,
The Washington critic., 1888-05-24

THE BASEBALL enthusiast in New
Orleans who died for joy because his
home team won a victory, may have
his counterpart in Washington if our
club repeats its work of the last two
davs
The Washington critic., 1888-05-24

Mr.. CLEVELAND may be Mug
wumpic Democrat, but he isn't Il
Mugwumpic Presbyterian.
The Washington critic., 1888-05-24
MARsHALL HALL
OPEN FOR THE SEASON.

The Steamer w. W. CoRCoRAN leaves at
10 a. M, reaching Washington on return trip
at 4 p, m.
Application for use OF grounds, ''plank
shadn parties, excursions, etc, and for char
ter of.boat, can be made to Capt. BLAKE of
steamer w. w. Cotcoran.
For Sunday trips see special advertisement
The Washington critic., 1888-05-24
EnR RENI--HOusEs.
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EOB RLNT.

Ion RLNT.
225 Penn. ave-, 3.story brick, . rs
and store. $500. ..,,.,..,,,,,.',".Sl00 20
Oi5 E ST. d.story brick, 10 rs........ 1O5 60
O10 ST, 3.storv brick II rs....,,.. 40 90
1tOS 10th sc, 3.story brick, 3 rs,... b5 90
1905 n st. 3-story brick, @ RS. .....n 30 90
1897 II Ell, 3.story bqfck % rs......... 80 90
l2di Wylie ST, n g, 2 story brick, 0rs il 90
1916 Wylie st, n @, 2.story brick. o rs ID 90
CIR cottages on Columbia lIeights.. 10 90
FURNISHED.
1923 Corcoran 81, 3story brick, 9 rs. sos 90
% house. ia GS.. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. i a.o =, e 100 90
NJ NJ PARKER, 1i1S II st.
The Washington critic., 1888-05-24

Mr.. GLADSTONE is taking solid COM
fort to-day in the great Liberal victory
achieved at Southampton yesterday
by the election of his candidate to the
House to fill vacancy lately caused
by the resignation of Conservative
Member. That the victory was un-
expected gives it all the keener relish.
The Washington critic., 1888-05-24
For SALE-LOIS.

EUU Park lots for the present will be sold
at 10 to 121h cents per foot; they command
the grandest view around the city; Same dis
tance from the Capitol building as Dupont
will be sold at reasonable prices street cars
and gas near at hand. Call on s. II. SUIT,
4O2 9th Sc n w.
The Washington critic., 1888-05-24
EXCURSIONS.
nLEAsURE boats or ALL KISDs.-oUM.
BERLAND q son. foot Of N II ave

INHE NEW STEAMER CECILE, THAT Will
accommodate 300 people, makes hourly
trips TO Holtzman's and Upper River landings
from 9 q. m. to 10 p. m. Round trip, loo. All
wharf.
The Washington critic., 1888-05-24
LOST AND FOUND.

C,TRAYED--A BLACK-AND-WHITE SETTER
- gyp; responds to the name Of Dolly wears
collar marked with owners initials, Liberal
st NV. A. II. GOLDSB0ROUGH.
The Washington critic., 1888-05-24

PRESIDENT CLEVELAND attended the
reception given yesterday by Mr.. and
Mrs. Wistar to the two Presbyterian
assemblies at Overlook, near Phila
delphia, and delivered an address
that was quite impressive and pecu-
liarly appropriate to the occasion.
His reference to the Church in which
he was reared was characterized by
excellent taste, and especially notable
were his remarks upon the import
ance of uniting the two assemblies
under one head. The words "North"
and "South" in this case, he said, de-
noted separation and estrangement. "
They were terms that should be obso-
1ete, and he wondered why these
lines of division should be perpetu-
ated. Take il all and all, the speech
was a success, and after reading it we
cannot resist the conclusion that q
mighty good preacher was spoiled
when Mr.. Cleveland turned his atten-
tion to politics.
The Washington critic., 1888-05-24

n OST-MAY IA, A POCKETBOOK, CONTAIN.
L. ing some money and broken pieces of
jewelry. suitable reward II returned to 11O7
18th st W.
The Washington critic., 1888-05-24
ONWARD Il. DROOP,
nDE Dap,,a A 90
VNH~ SANITARY PLUMBING AND TIN.

GOOD WORK AND FAIR PRICES.
Home Argand Yapor STOVES, latest inn
proyementsi specially low 70 those opposed to
bOycottlng. JOHN MORAN,
2126 and 1928 Pa. ave, n. W.
Telephone call, 994-2.
The Washington critic., 1888-05-24
COUNTRY BOARD.

XXTANIED--A FEW BOARDERS; LARGE
w brick house; private family; half.hour's
ride from city on d, and p. II. r.; elevated
location AID all country luxulies terms
moderate and best OF references given, Ad'
dress D., + o box 600. Baltimore Nd.
The Washington critic., 1888-05-24

EOR sALE-vACANT LOT ON U ST, BET.
II 18th and 18th SITS W. Inquire at 2032
10Th st W. .I, 0u
The Washington critic., 1888-05-24

EOR RENT-HOgsE, 412 22D ST. N. W, o
IL rooms, nearly new; SS per month In
advance; references required. Address next
The Washington critic., 1888-05-24

NV WAnILD-UAHHIkHS FOK TIE SUNDAY
w National Republican 10 deliver In
Anacostia, Unlontown, Kendall Green,
Monnt Pleasant, Howard University, Merld-
ian Hill, Tenleytown, Georgetown Heights,
residents OF those localities preferred; apply
ut the business Office.