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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1888-06-27
BENJAMIN Harrison.

General Benjamin Harrison, the re-
publican candidate for president of the
United States, was born at North Bend,
Ohio, in his grandfather's house, August
20, 1888, and is therefore in his fifty
fifth year. The name is historic, and
he comes of family that has furnished
several distinguished men. Major
general Harrison was one of Oliver
Cromwell's trusted followers and fight
ers, and paid for this with his life in
1860. His descendants emigrated to
Virginia, and the next of the family
that appears in history is Benjamin
Harrison, who was member of the
Virginia house of burgesses and later
of the colonial congress, and was one
of the signers of the Declaration of In
dependence. He was also three times
governor of Virginia and member of
the convention that ratified the Con-
stitution. He was the father of William
Henry Harrison, who won renown as a
soldier and statesman and whose career
eliminated with his election as presi-
dent in 1910 and was cut short by
death within month after his Inaugural
ton. President Harrison was the father
of John Scott Harrison, who served as
governor of the Northwest territory
and subsequently in congress, and who
was the father of the subject of this
sketch.
General Benjamin Harrison inherited
a robust intellect. AT the age of eight
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1888-06-27
Levi p. Morton.
married.

Hon. Levi p. Morton of New York,
the republican nominee for vice-presi-
dent, is a native of Vermont, and was
born in Shoreham May 16, 1924. He
is thus the junior by eleven years of the
democratic candidate for vice-president.
Mr.. Morton is in excellent health and
impresses one as much younger man
than his age would indicate. His father
was a clergyman and of Pilgrim an
cestry. The son was named Levi Par
sons, after his mothers brother, who
was the first American missionary in
Palestine. He received common
school and academical education, and
entered mercantile life as a clerk in a
store at Hanover, n. H. AT the end of
five years he purchased an interest in
the dry-goods firm of Beebe, Morgan
& Co., in Boston. In 1854 he went to
New York and established the dry
goods house of Morton Il Grinnell. At
the breaking out of the war the south
ern trade of the firm was DESTROYED,
which caused their suspension. The
firm settled with creditors for fifty cents
on the dollar, but few years later the
latter received an invitation from Mr..
Morton to dine with him. When they
sat down at dinner each man found be-
meath his plate check signed by Mr..
Morton for an amount of money that
paid his claim in full, with interest.
Mr.. Morton opened the clearinghouse
of Morton, Bliss Il Co. in 1868, and
five years later a clearinghouse in
London. These banking-houses were
largely instrumental in making the re-
sumption of specie payment in the
United States possible. 1t has been
estimated that, from first to last, Mr..
Morton's and associate banking-frms
saved the government $40 100000. Mr..
Morton has made the policy of his
house careful, conservative system of
dealing in securities of sterling value.
His aversion to speculation in wildcat
issues has always been marked.
Mr.. Morton's political career has
also been a notable one. He was
elected to congress in 1876 and
reelected in 1878 and 1880. His
career in congress was honorable and
useful. He was urged to accept the
nomination for vice-president in 1880,
but declined. President Garfield Of
fered him cabinet position, which he
also declined, but he did accept, how
ever, the appointment of minister to
France. His services in this post were
of much value to his country. On the
election of President Cleveland he re-
signed and returned to this country and
has since remained in private life.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1888-06-27
Republican National Nominations.
The Convention.

The ninth national convention of the
republican party has completed its work,
and we think that the general verdict
among republicans everywhere will be
that it is we'll done. The proceedings
of the convention are given elsewhere.
AS was to be expected from the I'M
usually large number of candidates in
the field, the convention was one of
the longest on record. But it appears to
have been a cautious, deliberatve body,
composed of intelligent and patriotic
men, who had constantly in view the
success of republican principles. The
claims put forth in behalf of the aspir-
ants, who for the most part are men of
national repute and unquestioned abil-
ity, were evidently considered with
much care. That injustice may have
been done to some of the aspirants in
the sharp contests of the factions is
probable, but we can well believe that
the final result was reached by means
that will meet with the appreciation of
the defeated candidates and afford
solid basis for enthusiasm in the cam
paign.
The nomination of General Harrison
is, in our humble judgment, happy
and fortunate outcome of the contest.
We say this with all due respect for
ho Of thaco yuhn ,NrofarroI
other candidates, and more especially
to those who were still hoping for Mr..
Blaine's nomination, because they sim
cerely believed that he would be the
strongest candidate for the republicans
in the doubtful states and would draw
the most votes from the opposition.
We did not believe Mr.. Blaine's NOM
ination to be possible or judicious, save
in a certain contingency which was
quite unlikely to occur. AS one of his
firmest friends has said, " it would not
be honorable for him to accept the
nomination unless it came to him with
unanimity, and as result of the with
drawal of other candidates in his favor"
General Harrison is man of marked
ability, of solid attainments as lawyer
and legislator and of sterling sense.
His personal reputation is stainless,
and if there is flaw in his career his
opponents have never discovered it.
Heis thoroughly loyal man, who served
with distinction through the war of the
rebellion, and statesman who has
served with great credit in the United
States senate. The nomination of
Levi p. Morton for the vice-presidency
will give great satisfaction to republi-
cans everywhere, and especially to
Vermont republicans, for he is a native
of this state. He has had a notable
and honorable business career, is man
of sound judgment, thorough-going
republican and his personal character
is unassailable.
1t is highly creditable to the sagacity
of the Vermont delegation that they
discovered, so soon after their arrival
in Chicago, that General Harrison was
the best man for the republican stand
ard-bearer, and that they voted solidly
for him from first to last. Their wise
and consistent action is highly COM
mended by their constituents, and it
should be appropriately recognized by
resolution in the state convention
to-day.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1888-06-27
Republican National Convention.
Harrison and Morton
the Nominees.

\ Session of Six Days Excellent Plat
form Benjamin Harrison Nominated
on the Eighth Ballot - Blaine Again
Withdraws 90 Levi y. Morton Nominated
for Vice-President ON the First Ballot
Temperance RESOLUTION Adopted -
How the Nominations are Received -
Great Enthusiasm over the Result.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1888-06-27

The convention met at ten o'clock A. NJ.
Prayer by Rev. L. Il. Green of Chicago.
Mr. Mckinley, from the committee on resO-
lutions, reported the following platform,
which was unanimously adopted After
feeling tributes to Abraham Lincoln, Grant,
Garfield, Arthur, Logan and Conkling and
sympathetic reference to Phil. Sheridan it
saysl;
of our own devotion to human liberty and
with that hostility to all forms of despotism
and oppression, which is the funda-
mental idea of the republican party, we
send fraternal congratulations to our fell
low-Americans of Brazil upon their great
act of emancipation which completed the
abolition of slavery throughout the two
American continents.
we earnestly hope we may soon congratu-
late our fellow-citizens of Irish birth upon
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1888-06-27

TERMs-s2 year, 81 for six months; fifty cents
for three months Strictly in ddUdnce
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-24
UNDERTAKING
John Moriarty Undertaken
F. E. BENHAM, 66 North Main Street,

Has received a car load of the best horses ever received in Waterbury, and any one wanting a business or driving horse would do well to see him. They are as follows:
 Pair bay geldings six and seven years old; weight of team 2, 2,575 lbs. TAe pair when driven together make showy team. Pair gray geldings, five and seven years old, weight 2.sOO lbs. This team have been driven some time by Mir Gray on his ice wagon and they will make a good draft team for fire engine or like. Pair bay geldings, nine years old, weight 200 lbs. Pair black geld ings. five years old, weight 2,300 lbs. Five year old dapple gray gelding, I6 hands high, weight 400 lbs; good draft horse and at the same time good heavy harness horse, as he is long necked and quite stylish. Pair black gedinge, five years old, weight 2,300 lbs; a good blocky work team. Bay geldng, eight year old weight go lbs. Bay geldng, five year old, weight 1000 lbs. Dark brown gelding, nine years old, weight 1000 lbs. weight 1,025 lbs. Black gelding, nine year old, weight ,15o lbs. Bay gelding, six year old weight mare seven year old, weight 9so lbs; the George Miller mare.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-24
CHAPTER III.

lay for long while insensible, and that I should have recovered my mind instead of dying in that swoon I must ever account as the greatest wonder of a life that has not been wanting in the marvellous. I had no sooner sat up than all that had happened and my present situation instantly came to me. got upon my legs, and found that could stand and walk, and that life flowed warm in my veins, for all that had been lying mo- tionless for an hour or more, laved by water that would have become ice had it been still.
 It was intensely dark; the pinnacle lamp was extinguished, and the light in the cabin burned too dimly to throw the faintest color upon the hatchway. One thing quickly noticed-that the gale had broken and blew no more than fresh breeze. The sea still ran very high; but, though every surge con- tinued to hurl it's head of snow, and the heavens resembled ink from contrast with the passage, as it seemed, close under them of these pallid bodies, there was less spite in it's wash, less fury in it's blow.
 Finding that had the use of my voice, I halloaed as loudly as could, but no human note responded. Three or four times I shouted, giving some of the people their names-but in vain. Father of mercyl I thought hat has come to passs Is it possi- ble that all my companions have been washed
 
 I stood for some moments as one stunned, and then my manhood-trained to some pur- pose by the usage of the sea, reasserted itself and may be also got some slender comfort from observing that, dull and heavy as was the motion of the brig, there was yet the buoyancy of vitality in her manner of mount ing the seas, and that after all her case might not be so desperate as was threatened by the way in which she had been torn and precipi- tated past the iceberg.
 Feeling as though the very marrow in my bones were frozen, crawled to the compan- ion and pulling open the door descended. The lamp in the companion burned faintly. There was a clock fixed to beam over the table; my eyes directly sought it, and found the time twensy minutes after ten. This sig nified that had nine or ten hours of dark ness before mel
 I took down the lamp, trimmed it, and went to the lazarette hatch of the after end of the cabin. Here we kept the stores for tho crew. lifted the hatch and listened
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-24
Linen Collars and Cuffs,

This sale of Collars and Cuffs will eclipse all past efforts, and remember, we guaran- tee all Collars and Cuffs sold by us Pure Linen.
 9c-One hundred dozen 4-piy pure Lin en Collars in eight styles two turnover fonr standing and two turn down; sizes from 13t to 174. Always sold for 15c, our price, Sc.
 One hundred dozen Pure Linen Collars in four leading styles one standing, one turnover point and two turn-down at Sl % per dozen We shall only sell one dozen to each customer.
 125c-Cuffs Cuffs Two hundred dozen Ably Pure Linen Cuffs in two styles size g. to 114, regularly sold for 25c. Our price 124c.
 One hundred dozen Gentlemen's Neck wear in four-in- hand and made up. Reg ular 50 cent goods Our price 25c.
 Get your share of these Bargains right away. They cannot last long, as some of the lots are small and at the prices named will be bought at once.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-24
TUESDAY, MARCH 20, AT 3 O'CLOCK,


We will give the public an opportunity never before offer ed. We propose to make this the most sccessful sale ever held in Waterbury.
 We have purchased large quantity of Shirts, Collars and Cuffs especially for this Great Event.
 The quality, and workman ship of these Shirts which has rarely been equaled will be fully sustained during this Great Sale.
 Remember that all Shirts sold by us during this sale are warranted pure Linen Bosoms and wristbands.
 Note the following Bargains we shall offer during this Great Sale: LAUNDERED l. DRESS SHIRTS 5Oc-Twenty-fiv dozen Shirts, good cot ton, linen bosom, lined back and front, at soc.
 75c-Thirty dozen White Shirts, eagle cotton, linen bosoms and wristbands, rein forced back and front, and well made, at 75c.
 .00-Twenty five dozen FULL DRESS SHIRTS, open front and back, very best cotton, specially selected linen, at $1.OO. Six for $500. We highly recommend this shirt for fit and first-class workman ship.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-24
Author of "7he Wreck Of the Grosvea,or,' ''Jaclss Coe.rtship," .sMy Watch Be-
 lo10, "s Tue Lndy Maud Etc.
CHAPTER I. THE STORM.

HE Laughing Mary was a light ship, as sailors term a vessel that stands high upon the water, having discharged her cargo at Callao, from which port we were pro- ceeding in ballast to Cape To " Il, Sou tn
 Africa, there to call for orders. Our run to within a few parallels of ths latitude of the
 Horn had been extreme
 ly pleasant; the prover-
 bia1 mildneSS of the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-24
CHAPTER II.

I'll b IC ERG.
 Tn loss of the spars I have named was no great matter, nor were we to be intimidated by SUI ll weather as was to be expected of Cape Horn.
 But here was an inveteracy in the gale which ad driven us down to this part that bore g-ilv upon our spirits. It was impos
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-24

CTt1tyt7ty tUtJN O ueCCN gTtp C0 Ute tttteT.
 The fearful grating noise ceased on sud- den, and the faintness of the berg loomed upon the starboard bow. We had been hurled clear of it and were to leeward; but what was our conditiona I tried to shout again, but to no purpose, and was in the act of quitting the tiller to go forward, when I was struck over the brows by something from aloft-a block, as I believe-and fell senseless upon the deck.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-11-15

sLEEPLEss NIGHTS, made mis-
cradle by that terrible cough. shi.
loh's Cure is the Remedy for you.
For sale bv MeFarlanA.
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How New York Was Won.

The staff correspondent Of the Bal.
timore San, "F. A. r." says;
In the roar Of triumph which goes
up from the victorious party it will
be best for them not to mistake the
meaning of the result in New York.
The out-and-out use Of money added
to the influence OF local causes has
made up the Harrison plurality in
this state. To credit it to opposition
to tariff reform among the people to
trifle with the truth when Connecti-
cut and New Jersey go for Cleveland,
1t is folly to say he lost New York on
account OF the tariff. The money oil
Pennsylvania monopolists and the
treachery Of local factions has lost
New York. Cleveland is the victim
just as Hancok was in 1880. But the
popular vote of this country will dem.
onstrate that tariff reform is on the
path to victory, and the day is cores
pondingly not far distant when the
control OF the destinies Of the nation
will not depend upon the corrupt bar
gains or the resentments OF local polit.
icians. In New York. it is said
whether truly or not, $4,000 was the
price paid for the alleged doctored re-
TURNS in Brooklyn.
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Is it a boy or girl? How often do
we hear this remark and question.
Yes, it is pretty baby, but how bad
its mother looks. She looks as if she
were going right down. She Is so thin
and yellow, and her face is covered
with wrinkles and blotches. She
seems SO nervous and irritable too but
it is easy to account for her condition.
Childbirth has left her with prolapsus
brother displacements, poisoned blood,
and disordered state of the stomach
and bowels. The best thing she can
do is to use at once DR., Pierce's Favor
lite Prescription which has been pre-.
pared for the express need of women
in this condition. All druggists.
DR.. Pierce's Pellets-cleanse and
regulate the stomach, bowels and sys-
TEN generally. % cents i vial one a
dose
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Democrats. Move Ont.

There is but one proper kind OF Civ
il Service reform l'hat IS the kind
that says the verdict Of the people at
the polls shall be respected During
the several Republican Aaministra-
lions chat preceded that ot Grover
Cleveland no Democrat was given
Office, no matter whether he was n vet
eran of the war or any other kind of
veteran, During Mr. Cleveland's Ad.
ministration too many Republicans
were kept in Office. Now when Cen
eral Harrison is inaugurated let him
have respect enough for the will OF the
people to turn every Democratic Fed.
eral ofiiceholder out OF office That
is what he was elected fol dc is a
very small factor in the general result.
He was elected largely to execute that
Justice. Every Democratic oficehold.
er under President Harrison will re-
sign il he has the proper amount of
seIf-respect, merely having the cour.
tesy TO give President Harrison the
time necessary to secure his successor
and to permit the outgoing man to
give the incoming one such details Of
instruction as will be of service to him.
Daniel Mag1ne ought to go. Post
master Pearson ought to 60 Every
Democrat and every mugwump Fed
eral ofiiceholder ought to be ready to
move any time after the 4th of next
March. To the victors belong the
spoils. 70 the winning soldiers be-
long the flags That is Civil Service
reform in its best estate.-N. T.
Graphic.
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For lame back, side or chest, use
Shiloh's Porous Plaster. Price rs
cents. For sale by Mcfarland.
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rs Consumption HncurabIe.

Read the following Mr., G, II. Nor
ris, Newark, Ark, says "Was down
with Abscessof Lungs, and friends
and physicians pronounced me an In
durable Consumptive. Began taking
Dr. Kings new discovery for Con
sumption, am now on my third bottle,
and able to oversee the work on my
farm. 1t is the finest medicine ever
made"
Jessie Middlewart, Decatur, Ohio,
says Had it not been for Dir. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption |
would have died Of Lung Troubles.
Was given up by doctors. Am now in
best of health" Try it. Sample bot
Ties free at the Central Drug Store.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-11-15

E. A. WARREN, Passenger Agent,
Bristol, Tenn.
P. J. MYNATT, Passenger Agent,
Morristown, Tenn.
J. L. MILAN, General Agent, Knox
vile, Tenn.
J. P. MoFFETT, Passenger Agent,
Knoxville, Tenn.
D. NJ, OWEN, Passenger Agent,
Athens, Tenn.
]. M. Crow, Passenger Agent,
Cleveland, Tenn.
J. M. SUTTON, District Passenger
Agent, Chattanooga, Tenn.
Or to G. A. BENsCoTER, Assistant
General Passenger Agent; B. w.
WRENN, General Passenger and Ticket
Agent, Knoxville, Tenn.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-11-15

"A HAPPY COMBINATION" one might
style "Petersons Magazine" fol De-
cember. Pictures, stories, fashions,
workable designs, medical and house.
hold recipes, are all found among its
contents, and each OF the various de-
partmcnts is a model Of excellence,
tits no wonder that Peterson" keeps
its place at the head OF family maya.
zines. Each new volume contains
some fresh and attractive feature. In
creasing popularity only spurs it on to
increased effort. Its hold on public fa'
vor grows stronger year by yeai
Terms, two dollars o year 2 copies fol
$3.50; 8 copies, $3.50; s copies, $500
with elegant premiums for getting UP
clubs. Sample copies free to those
desiring to get up clubs. Address
"Peterson's Magazine" 306 Chestnut
st., Philadelphia
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-11-15

SHILOH'S COUGH and Consump.
ton Cure is sold by us on a guarantee,
1t cures Consumption For sale by
Mcfarland.
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Cure of Pneumonia,

Hess ROAD, NIAGARA Co, N. Va
March "a 1886 {
About a year ago was taken with
a severe pain in both lungs. | was
first attacked with violent chill, then
a dreadful pain and then d cough ac-
companied by considerable fever. 1t
looked very much like Il bad attack Of
pneumonia. A friend Of minc procur-
ed five Allcock's Pasters. One he
put under each arm, one under each
shoulder blade, and one ON my chest
close around my throat In a few
hours the cough ceased, the pain grad
ually abated and / broke out in a pro-
fuse perspiration | fell into Il pro-
found sleep, and the next day was al
most well. wore the plasters eight
days afterwards, and have never had
any trouble since.
WILLIAM A. SAWYER.
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Resorted to All.
MERIDIAN. Miss, July u.

MERIDIAN, MISS, July u, 1887.
For number OF years have suffered untold
agony from the effects OF blood poison. | had
my case treated by several prominent physi
clans, but received but little, Ii any relief.
resorted to all sorts of patent medicines, SPEND
ing large amount OF money, but yet getting no
better. My attention was attracted by the cures
said to have been affected by B. b. b , and
commenced taking itmercly as an experiment
having but little faith in the results. Tc my ut
ter surprise soon commenced to improve and
deem myself to-day well and hearty person.
ell owing to the excellent qualities of B. b. B. l
cannot commend it too highly to those suffering
from blood poison. 30. GIBSON,
Trainman NJ. & o. r. R.
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M. A. Mcfarland,
CITY, TENNESSEE
Rucklen's Armiea snlYe.

The best salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores. letter, Ghappod Hands,
Chilbains, Corns andall Skin Erup-
tons, and positively cures Piles, or no
pay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction, or money refund
ed. Price % cents per box. For sale
at City Drug Store.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-11-15

The authorship of the dramatic profit ctions
attributed to the last fthe above named is agi-
tating literary circles to the very centre. tut af
fects the practical masses far less than Il c mo-
mentous question, how to regain or preserve
health, that essential of bodily and menia activ-
ity, business success and the pursuit Of harpi-
ness" We can throw far more light on this
latter subject than the most profound shak-
spearian can on the question first propodndcd.
II the system Is depleted the nerves shsky; ii
indigestion or constipation bothers one Al times,
or constantly; If the skin is yellow and tongue
Jurred as In biliousness; ifthere are prenouitory
twinges of oncoming rheumatism or neuralgia
II the kidneys are inactive--use Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters, the finest recuperant Of an age
prolific in benehciel and successful remedies
Remember, II malaria threatens or af1icts that
it neutralizes the poison and fortihes the system
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