New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-08-06
A REPUBLICAN BALL TO BE SET ROLLING.
1T IS REAL ONE, FORTYTwo FEET AROUND,
AND WILL BE TRUNDLED FROM OCEAN TO

A REPUBLICAN BALL ~ DE- DEL uOA1AIh1'O'
1T IS A REAL ONE, FoRTY.Two FEET AROUND,
AND WILL BE TRUNDLED FROM OCEAN TO
OCEAN
Ono novel feature of the Blaine parade Will arrive
here this morning from Maryland. 1t is the Harri
son and Morton ball. which has Just been constructed
by Dr. Brockett Of Cumberland, where the famous
ball that figured in the Harrison campaign OF 1910
was first set rolling The story Of this original ball
IS set forth by the faithful historian OF that part OF
MARYLAND Mr.. Lowdermllk. He says Of 1t
Under energetic direction OF Thomas shrivcr Aiic-
gany prepared the most novel and striking feature Oh
tho campaign. large wooden ball. some twelve rect
diameter built in the barn OF MI Shrver Tor the
occasion made OF light timber. firmly joined ana
wooden bar passed through centre, protrudfnV some
two each side. To this were attached ropes ana
at intervals OF four feet short hand bars were
fastened tho ropes by means OF which the delegation
dragged It forward and the ball. set IN notion was
kept rolling till the election gave the Hard Cider and
Log Cabin" boys victory Tho ball was covered with
red and blue CLOTH In alternate stripes and at the
poles blue ground. 1t was covered with
various inscriptions The Alegany boys made big hit
with the ball. and the great procession in Baltimore
they and tho big ball wero heartily cheefed Henry
Clay declared the ball the " Lion OF the Day"
The idea Of making another ball was first sug
gested in Cumberland shortly after General Harr
sons nomination. 1t was carried out BY Mr.. Brock
ett and on Saturday the huge sphere was shipped
to this city by express. The Daily News or
Cumberland, gives this description of IT.
The ball. when entirely complete and actively engaged
In the fight for Harrison Morton and Protection will be
sphere 40 feet in Circumference and IA
feet In height The canvas covering will be painted In
red and blue. in imitation Of the American flag
tho blue fields being at the poles There will be ample
space left for striking and pointed inscriptions which can
DO read as the ball revolves. yoke will be run from
ends OF the shaft connect in 'front.' with lines by
which tho monster can DO readily pulled along The ad
usment very nice. and the weight well distributed
that very small amount will the ball as 1T
now stands suspended There thrtyeight ribs in the
ball, which WILL when completed weigh about 1000
pounds
Here are some Of the notices on the ball:
Ben fought to keep the starry dag
Proud poised thu Union over;
with dauntless heart he did his part
But where, oh where was Groverf
Roll along. roll away.
Keep the ball In motion;
~ho spirit OF is
From Rocky Hills TO Ocean.
Cleveland with his trade notion
Has set the country In commotion.
The people will at next election
Vote for Harrison and Protection.
Let her roll aRains. old England
And the Free Trade Golden CubS
Let her roll from old Kentucky
To tho centre Of the Hub
The ball was dedicated at a grand ratification,
held In Cumberland Friday. 1t is understood
that after the parade here 1t will be sent rolling
across tho country from the Atlantic to the Pacific