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The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1888-01-27
Taa,ranaker's
philadelphia, Monday. Jan.

Philadelphia, Monday, JAN 3, 1859.
The retail situation of the day
has three demands. Cold,
Fashion, and Economy draw at
sight.
These divers and contradic-
tory demands of the period call
for a gread deal of attention. It
seems a paradox that much
current interest in the store
should be divided between
the things for midsum
mer and midwinter. Furs
and Lawns, Toboggan Sleds
and Ginghams, Skates and
Hamburg Embroideries, Over
coats and Muslin Underwear are
equally in the minds of retail
buyers. To meet all these ele-
ments is our study.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1888-01-27
WANTED.

Tin Lard Cans, nicely painted, holding
80 pernds, 4acts; IS pounds, 55ets, Is
Humphreys.
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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-13
They Backed Out.

NIAGARA FALLS, n. Y, June 9-The peo-
pie who came here to-day to see Potts and
Hazlett go over the Horseshoe Fall in their
barrel were disappointed. The daring coop
ers did not do anything, as they had been
unable to get the New York Central or Erie
railroad to put up 81 600 to repay them for
taking the risk.
Carlisle ID. Graham, who twice braved the
rapids, entertained the people with an ex-
pertinent TO show that it was not fatal
plunge to go over the Horseshoe. He did
not go himself, but sent his pet Scotch ter
rier in an ale-barrel. The canine was en-
closed in hammock made from a coffee
sack. The bung was all that stood between
the dog and suffocation. A start was made
from the Canadian saide and the barrel shot
over the cataract only TO appear again four
teen minutes later in the eddy below The
barrel was fshed out by boatman, and
when the head was knocked out the pup was
found to be nearly suffocated. Graham dosed
him and two hours later he was as lively as
ever, being troubled only by three or four
slight bruises and little lameness
Graham says he will go over the falls if
anyone will put up money to pay him for it.
He does not care for any more museum
money.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-13
CHAMBER CIRCUIT JUDGE UNITED STATES
CHICAGO, June T.
7. w. Richmond. Pittshurg, Pa:
The Rebels Victorious.

Wednesday, the 9th inst was observed as
Confederate Memorial Day in Baltimore,
when Bradley T. Johnson. Of that city, for
merly of Virginia, and Rebel General. de-
livered the address of the occasion to num-
Der of Rebel soldiers. In part he said
The South is progressing; she is not dead
These old Confederate soldiers and their de-
scendents elect ninety ont of every hundred
Congressman, tbirty-four OF the United States
Senators. and the President of the United
States. lApplausel The Government of
the United States is controlled by Confeder-
ate soldiers. These old Confederate soldiers
are not idle. Their work for twenty-six years
in Government, in railroad, and industrial
enterprises of all sorts. in making itself felt
all over this land. 1t 1899 Texas will send
twenty-five men to Congress. The anxiety
will be then, not who can carry New York in
the election but who can win in Texas.
[Applause.l Every Confederate
soldier carries with him. chained to his heart
a caskei of his dead hopes and aspirations,
all through bis life. as Douglas did the heart
of Bruce to the Holy Land. to show his de
yotion to the canse for which he fought IL
the time should ever come, and it were
necessary. there are ten thousand in Mary
land who would stand for their cause as
Douglas did for Brace. have been respec-
tel. have no sympathy with that sllsll
and sentimen;ality that is always gushing
over to the other people won't do that,
recall the scntimenfaliiy exhibited by some
just before the eisiitieth birthday of Jefser-
son Davis, a man, who, Of all the Confeier-
ates, has been singled out by his enemies.
and branded by malice and prejudice, and
KEEP, from his rights. Icannot forget jefferson
Davis. He is patient statesman and a hero.
He is renowned for his patriotism ] hope
he will 20 down to his grave with the dis
franchisement his enemies have put upon
him. for ! am sure he has no desire for it,
to be otherwise. and would never accept the
right Of suffrage except by unanimous con-
sent, OF which there is not the remotest hope.
Let him rest In peace in his old age.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-13
Blaine is StIlI in Demand.

SPRINGFIELD, Ohio, June S.-Judge West
tonight sends the following from his home
in Bellefontaine to a friend here: Have
just received the following telegram from
Chicago: The Chicago Blaine Club indorses
your Springfield speech, and utters the cam
paign cry: Blaine brings victory W. n.
Whitley. discussing last nights Blaine meet
ing tonight, said "Am heartily in sympa-
thy with the move / believe such q meet
ing should be held in every school district in
the Northern States. The object is TO con-
vince all other candidates that the people de-
sire Blaine, then they as true Republicans
should, when the convention assemblies, give
heed to this great demand from the rank and
file of the party and gracefully withdraw in
favor of Blaine as Chase and Seward did for
Lincoln. Blaine's nomination means certain
success" Whitley is the man who took the
plug hat brigade, 500 strong, to Indanap-
oils in 1884 TO see Blaine.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-13
PRESS COMMENTS.

.iltooRa TniJitns: The composition Of the
Democratic tariff plank viii not change the
issue between the two parties. Mr.. Cleye-
land : message viii be his platform and upon
that the country will judge him.
Fsladeiphia Ledger Later news from
Oregon gives great deal of significance to
the election straw out there. The wind is
blowing very favorably to the Republicans,
their normal majority being more than
doubled, and the legislature more strongly
Republican than ever before.
Philadelphia Buigetin: 1t is soleninly an
nouneed that jefferson Davis is watching the
proceedings Of the ST. Louis Convention with
the deepest interest. OF course he is, like
every other Democrat.
Milwaukee Wisconsin The current every
where is against the continuance of the
Cleveland administration. Rhode Island re-
Gently made one stroke, and now Oregon has
made one much harder.
Boston Advertiser The century sees again,
what it has always observed, that Democrat
ic Presidents are controlled from the South,
and Mr. Cleveland, ia order to secure his re-
nomination, has accepted the policy laid
down to him by the Southern leaders.
Troy Times The Prohibition party as dis
tinctive organization has ever carried State
1t has never polled one-twentieth the num-
Der of votes necessary TO carry State. Ii
never can and never will. 1t assumption that,
acting as assistant of the Democratic party
this year, it will make sure its own National
triumph in '92 is, if honest, the inspiration
of pitiable lunacy-worse than the stuff that
widest dreams are made Of for there is no
preiense that dreams are based upon other
than the unconscious reyelries of the imagi-
nation without reason, and fitful fancies that
defy all logic.
Brooklyn Tones: The red bandana is very
properly selected as the Democratic emblem.
lts made in England, you know
Detroit Tribune: Mr.. Cleveland doesn't
want any Union soldier to run on his ticket.
Neither do the Southern brigradiers who are
running this administration.
Brooklyn Standard Jaion: Tie Territory
of Dakota contains 10000 square miles
four times as large as Ohio. The people ask
to be admitted as two States-Norih and
South Dakota. VIII the people of the East
see justice done Them Then vote in No
vember, Justice to Dakota"
New York Tribune If protection has ac-
complished such striking results on the Pa
cific slope lin Oregon what is it likely 10 do
in the great manufacturing centres east of
the Mississippi? Mr.. Blaine was evidently
eorrect-and almost prophetic-when he
stated in his recent letter that the protective
issue was greater than any candidate.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-13

GROVER CLEvELAxD's True PIcrURE-
Now that Grover Cleveland has been put
in nomination for a second term as chief
executive of these United States, all Illus
trated weeklies and good many dailies
are favoring their patrons with photo
graphic and pen-pictures of him. Most
people, by this time, readily recognize
his Photographic likeness, and know that
in personal appearance he presents
sharp and decided contrast to Andrew
jackson, whom some of his fawning fiat
terers would have US believe he 80 much
resembles.
To aid in the laudable work of placing
before the public life-likc picture Of
this representative Democrat we have
selected one out of the thousands that
have been published, which the reader
will find TO be striking and thoroughly
correct in every particular feature. A
juster, truer and more life-like picture of
any man was never penned.
Read it carefully, cut it out, paste it in
your hat; and then stultify your honor,
your principles, your Judgment, and de-
fame your fair name by voting for him.
'The alleged election of Grover Cleve-
land to the Presidency in 1884 was the
most astounding phenomenon in Ameri-
can politics, and II Is doubtful whether
IFS parallel can be found in the history
of any nation. Obscure men, ignorant
men, degraded men, have been elevated
to power. but it has never before occurred
that man possessing every acknowledg-
ed disqualification has been selected be-
cause of them, and elevated from the
lowest to the highest estate without ever
having expressed a seconded opinion
upon any public question. 1t is not
known that he ever made political
speech, tried an important cause, was a
member of any legislative body, wrote a
remembered paragraph, or expressed an
intelligent idea. Itremains uncer-
tain TO this hour whether his predilec-
tions in the war of the Union were with
the North or the South. and except that
he furnished a substitute when conscript-
ed, whom he subsequently permitted to
die in the poor-house, il Is certain that
he sustained no personal relation, either
in sentiment or deed, TO the most mo-
mentous controversy OF modern times.
He has no perceptible connection with
the category of accidents TO which his
election is due lie had neither personal
following, popularity, admiration nor re-
spect, because be had exhibited none Of
the traits nor attainmenis that inspire re-
gard. He vas not eloquent, nor learned
nor cultivated, nor agreeable, nor enter
tanning, nor attractive in mind, manner
or person. His enjoyments were those
which are found in the unresirained in
dulgence of the appetite and passions,
and his chosen associates were the com
panions of his orgies.
From this inert and vacant mass the
transendentalists and Pharisees of our
politics have made unto themselves a
craven image, 10 which they bow down
and worship with ignominious idolatry
and self-abasement; and declare that the
thing it represents possesses tbs courage
of Jackson"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-13
A Judicious Democrat.

True TO these principles, the Democratic
party fought successfully our foreign wars,
protected our citizens in every cline, CON-
PEELED the respect of all nations for our flag,
added imperial domain 10 our territory. and
insured peace, prosperity and happiness TO
all our people { hartman Collins speech a.
The Democratic National C0HUcg,tioa
That word foreign" beiokened presence
of mind The Democratic party fought more
on the wrong than on the right side of the
Rebellion campaigns, and, in convention as
sembled, pronounced the war a failure, and
cried aloud for craven peace. Not to go 50
far back, the firsi Democratic Administra-
ton since the war can hardly be said to have
been successful in protecting American eiti-
zens in every cline and compelling the re-
speci of all nations for the flag. Considera-
bic noise was made over Mexican editor
who had been properly convicted, and two
fine old Mahometan Moors received the sup
port of the American Navy, but the flag has
been repeatedly dishonored and insulted in
Canadian waters, and Yankee fishermen
have been abandoned to their fa,e.-N y.
Tribune
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-13
The Endicott Pear Tree Dead.

BosToN, June 9.-The worlds famous En-
dicott pear tree, planted by Governor John
Endicott, on the ancient, orchard farm at
Danver's New Mills in 1850 or 1888, is dead.
Tradition has it that 1880 was the date when
the tree was planted, but there is also evil
dence that Governor Endicott did not break
up the ground for his orchard till 1888.
There is no doubt, however, of the great an
tiquity of the pear tree and that it was from
$50 to 26o years old The tree stood on the
north bank of the river. about half way be-
tween the mills and the railroad track. 1t
had but one rival an ancient pear tree at
Truro, on the sands of Cape Cod, planted
prior to 1914
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-13

OF our dear country 81 heart can accept n
nomination for second Presidential term,
still accept your nomination with the Ut
most eagerness. Ny appetite was never bet
ter.
have not yet seen the platform which tic
convention has adopted, bat that makes no
matter An ofsiceholler who wants more
spoils as badly as do is not going to be par
ficalar about the platform on which he is
elected. may say in passing thai ! have
jus, laid in a new stock of reform exhorfa-
tons which can scarcely fail TO awaken the
untmost enthusiasm for me in the Mugwump
bosom. These exhorfations are prinfed in
colors. each one of them i adorned with
my signature and photograph, aad is enclosed
in neat basswood frame. Price three cents
or two for Ese, with liberal discount TO
campaign clubs. One Of these taking illu-
minated reform cards contains such an an
noying typographical error that ! feel con-
strained thus publicly to correct it. in
tended il to read:
Cleveland is notable political Reformer.
Public office Is a public Trust.
But it IS printed:
Cleveland is notable political Reformer
Public office is public Bust.
will pay $40 reward and no questions
asked for the detection of the proof reader
who passed this glaring error.
have only to add that il il should be
thought best am willing TO take an affida-
Wit before high toned notary public that |
accept the nomination. mention this in
order that any ultramarine who may have
been laboring under the impression that |
mean what said in 1854 may be undeceiv
ed
One word more and will relieve your pa
tience. | wish to assure all Federal Office
holders who are in attendance at the con-
yen.ion, either as delegates. or managers of
the machine. that | shall take an early OPP
portunity TO have their wages raised Again
assuring you that accept the nomination,
and that If elected / shall continue 10 be a
reformer after your own heart, TO wit: re-
former who gracefully yields to the party
pressure whenever the spoils seekers apply,
remain gratefully yours,
GROVER CLEvELASD.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-13
The Letter OF Acceptance.

New York Tribune If advanced proof
of nomination were sent TO all the news
papers of the country yesterday, il was of
course, on the distinct understanding that
the interesting communication should not
be printed until word was received from ST.
Louis that the candidates had been chosen.
The Tribune in laying the letter before its
readers this morning, desires 10 state that its
premature appearance is not due TO an ua-
hallowed desire 10 get beat on its esteemed
contemporaries. bnt to one of those annoy
ing inadTeriences from which even the best
regulated newspapers are not wholly free.
WASHINGTON. June ;, lsSs.--To the Ma
tional Democratic Committee Gentlemen
Your telegram informing me of my renom-
ination for the Presidency of the United
States has been received In response hast
en- TO assure you of my unconditional ac-
ceptance, and have directed Dan to prepare
the dispatch. Ii is understood OF course.
that the salary will continue to be $4,000
year and expenses. Four years ago in my
letter formally agreeing 10 run gave it TO
be understood in plain but affecting terms
that on high public grounds would decline
a second term. There was no expression in
that letter more admired than this self-abne-
eating one. indeed | am told that several
Mugwumps as they read il barst into happy
tears, eNclaiming, That's so like him" But
never allow high public grounds to inter
fere with what have before characterized as
my personal comfort The longer live in
the White House the better / enjoy il. and
the more reluctant become 10 resume NV
sequestered law practice in Western New
York. Hence, as | remarked before. Iaccept
the denomination. Thank you one aud all.
gentlemen, and il you come TO Washington
before the 4th of next March. at noon, /
should be pleased 10 have you call.
had intended in this communication to
point with ill-concealed emotion TO my re-
nomination as signal proof of the hold
which have acquired on the confidence of
the party. But Dan-whom have encour-
aged to talk TO me with perfect frankness-
opposed TO my dong 50. Dan argues that
my solid success at st. Ionis may justly be
interpreted as showing that the Democratic
party has run short OF experienced public
men with illustrious records. Why are
you going TO run second iime?" he point
edly asked me few minutes ago, as he read.
blue pencil in hand. the first draff ofthis let
ter. ON your reputation as constructive
statement OF course not; for between our
selves yoa haven't got any such reputation
You are going to run ON your luck and your
assurance Don't point with emotion to
your denomination" did not stop 10 dis
cusss this point with Dan, contenting myself
with striking out the paragraph in which /
gave way 10 my emotion. Let me again
assure YOU that although it is my earnest,
ana .achangeable, and intensely patriotic
conviction that no man who has the welfare
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-13
At Thurm ans Home.

COLUMBUS, o., June Your correspond
ent visited Thurman's residence to-day and
informed him of his nomination. The SEN
ator laid down the book he was reading when
congratulated upon his nomination, and
upon being assured there could be no mis-
take, inquired il the call of the roll was fin
ished. When told it was not, he said I'VE
can't blame anyone for what has happened.
God knows did not want this nomination.
! did all in my power to stop it-that is, all
that any honorable man could do But it is
compliment that perhaps | do not de-
serve
Several visitors soon called. Senator Thur
mans eye was bright and his voice was
strong. He laughed when visitor haunt-
ed red bandana and added ''You know
am pictured as a decrepit old man, and as
Ohians have seen me SO often, why should
anyone else care about me | never shed
any tears over the result of previous conven-
tons The people are probably wiser than
my own friends. am gratified with the
enthusiasm OF the Pacific Slope
Senator Thurman received many congrat-
ulatory kilograms. and received numerous
visitors during the day. He was driven
through the streets tonight, when there was
large parade guns fired, and much display
of fireworks. He made speech thanking
his friends for their kindness, and stating
that he would take the stump for the ticket
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-13


BALTIMORE. June s.--The steamer Joppa,
belonging to the Maryland Steamboat Com
pany. last night ran into T. Harrison Gar
rett's pleasure yacht Clean, and sunk her off
Seyen-foot knoll. On The yacht was pleas
ure party, consisting of Mr.. Garrett and
number of ladies and gentlemen. Mr.. Gar
rett was seen TO fall over boari and drown
The Joppa was on her regular down trip. and
the Clean was returning to Baltimore from
Annapolis She was expected at South
street wharf late last night. Carriages were
there in waiting TO convey the Garrett party
10 their homes.
The Clean was struck near amidship and
almost cut ntwo. As soon as the collision
occurred both the crews of the Joppa and
the Clean went to work to rescue the pas
sengers OF the yacht The life-boat of the
latter was manned and the passengers trans
ferred to the steamer. The yacht passengers
who had been put aboard the Joppa were
transferred to the steamer Sue. which was
signalled, and landed the passengers in Bal
timore.
Asa Needham, the agent Of the Poto mac
Steamboat Company, stated that the passen-
gers Of the Clean explained TO him that
when the Joppa struck the yacht Mr.. Gar
reit at once became greatly excited. and
sprang and grabbed the bow chain of the
steamer and held on to it until il parted.
He then dropped overheard The yacht,
which is said to have been cut almost in
half. sunk in a short time amer having been
struck. The steamer Joppa, after the passen-
gers had been transferred TO the Sue, contin-
ued on her trip.
The Sue went to Baltimore and landed the
passengers shortly before IL O'Clock this
morning. The steamer also stopped at Lo-
Gust Point and landed the yachts crew, who
boarded the Baltimore and Ohio tugboat,
Convoy, and sailed for the scene of the acci-
dent. Engineer Dashiell, of the convoy, re-
ports passing the steamer Joppa at ? O'Clock
this morning, going down the bay. The
lifeboat of the CLEAN is on the wharf of the
Potomac Steamboat company.
Captain Peter Geoghegan, who had a talk
with his brother. Captain VIM. Geoghegan,
of the steamer Sue, shortly after she arrived.
stated that there was no doubt of the drown
ing of Mr. Garrett He said his brother told
him that the steamer Joppa laid to for three
hours after she struck the yacht, and her
captain and crew made every effort to recov-
er the body of Mr.. Garrett. Captain Geog-
hegan reiterated the statement that Mr.. Gar
rett fell overheard from the bow of the
steamer. He could have been saved had he
remained aboard the yacht.
Mr.. Garrett was manager of the firm of
Robert Garrett & Sons, No. IL South street,
which was founded by Robert Garrett, grand
ather of 7. Harrison Garrett. He married
miss Whitridge and has two sons. Mr.. Gar
rett was member of the Maryland club and
one of the directors of the Baltimore & Ohio
Railroad.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-13
A Denial From chauncey Depew.

New YORK, June l2-The subject of the
letter published in st. Louis Globe Democrat
to-day, TO the effect that Mr.. Depew is not a
candidate for the nomination at Chicago, was
this afternoon brought to Mr.. Depew's notice
by United Press reporter. Mr.. Depew re-
piled that he had no friend in New Yorkw ho
could. or would. write such letter as alleged.
If such letter had been written Mr.. Depew
pronounced it unwarranted and untrue.
The letter in question was from gentle
man in New York, supposed to be in Mr.
Depews confidence, and was addressed to a
delegate-at-large from Western State The
explanation Of the alleged decision Of Mr.
Depew to retire from the race was that though
he believed he could carry New York. his
nomination, because of his record as rail-
road president and corporation lawyer. might
cost some Northwestern electoral votes.