The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-10-15

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The democratic party had been anxiou
~ waiting for something 10 happen; an e.
plosion that would blow the republican cal
didate clear ont Of the field Finally thI
long looked for something did happen up
Mexican county and it was one ef Il
smallest pop-gun. X Y zaiIAirs ever know
1t was bitter disappoi ntment. Your cal
didafe was charged with running sroun
over the state begging votes; however,
have noticed since that Bradford explosio
they have been glad enough to initiate b
example
Il came here 10 see you and TO talk to yoI
and characterise those personal matfel
as malicious lies. gotten up by our opps
nents to deceive yuu and steal your votes.
II had the honor in 1889 to offer resolE
ton to the legislature OF this state, whic
was unanimously adopted, providing for h
appointment Of q tai commission TO invest
gate these questions and report There al
two farmers on this board aud they latel
informed me that they would soon be read
10 report measure which would relieve th
farmers and remedy those evils When
offered the resolution for the appointment
of this commission il would certainly Civ
me pleasure to approve 8 proper bill b.
adding my signature to il as governor. 0u
opponents talk great deal about the econo
my Of Mr.. Pattison and Grover Cleveland
Yes, they were economical in some snal
things-shey scrutinized a little pension bill
very closeIy-it seemed to be delight Il
practice economy in deprising old soldiers
and those they left behind them of fh,
means of support and decent burial
In the course of Senator Delamat er':
speech he read the letter Of J. s Rrran in
which the following occur Il have his own
letters TO prove that he is a demagogne, a
faisitier and colder of stolen goods. sin
cerely hope he will prosecute me for libel in
order to enable me to justify myself Sem
ator Delamater said, Senator Rutan is at
liberty, yes invite, challenge and demand
that he publish any letters of mine which
may enIighten the public. Lat us turn on
the light. While | ask your suffrsges be-
cause am Republican and represent the
party, want no mans vote
sxcept be thinks am an honest and manly
man.
At the close Of his speech some one pro-
posed three cheers for Governor Delamsser
and they were given with will The Sena-
Tor retired amid loud and long continued ap-
planse.
State Treasurer Boyer was then introduced
and made a pleasing speech of about ten
minutes length
Louis A. Watres, candidate for Lieuten-
INT Governor, was then introduced. He
poke for about 3 minutes, and what be said
was listened TO with careful attention, and
spplauded literally. Among other good
hings he said when candidates ask you
oE your votes you have a right to know
Shy you should give them. What has Mr..
PaftisOn said for or against protection
Nothing He dares not declare himself on
hat important issue, for like his party be is
lgainst protection, the very bulwark ofour
'reat commonwealth prosperity and ad-
What Mr.. Delamater thinks
N the question he has told you plainly and
whatever our party is pledged to do it is do
ng and will continue 10 do. .
Col. Thomas J. Stewart. candidate for See-
etary of Internal Affairs, who is always able
o do his own campaigning, whether in peace
II war, was next introduced and was receiv-
d with wild cheers and applause
The meeting was such success and every
'ody 50 full of enthusiasm that Mr. Stew
IT was inspired to one Of the best efforts
4 bis life in the speech making line.
Patiison's veto Of the Soldiers burial bill
'ot the greater portion Of the grape-and-
annister shots fred into the enemy's ranks
" the witty old soldier. Unfortunately
Or the Democrats" be said, each political
'arty hiss history. The history Of the Re
'ublicsn party is one to be proud OF For
oes not that which we Americans love best
t all-Lberty perch proudly upon her
snner2 In speaking of the veto of the
burial bill. he said "The bill provides for
be decent burial Of any old soldier who did
ot leave sufficient means TO defray the ex-
ense, and besides s35 for burial expenses,
Is is provided for headstone he burial 70
r n other faaa grO,uids used for The panps |
cad. Mr.. Psftison said in his veto that all |
ad beeen done by the government il could |
o with prudence and without extrays-
zncen Mr. Stewart here read where Pat |
son called il misguided charity to pass
be bin. The other objection was that the |
tate would have TO defray the expenses Of |
be burial Of soldiers from other States who /
sppened to die in this State These, Mr. |
tewart said, "are the most unpatrioiic rea-
ons for vetping sneh bill, and | am sure
he veterans viii look to ii that Mr. Patti
pms course is not approved Of BY voting to
lace him again in position where be can
Sc his power 50 unjustiy-'
Mr.. Stewards speech was replete With
'itty sayings and funny stories. and his de-
,ripiions of scenes and incidents during the
ar were so graphically described that at
be moment The audience would be held
and the next applauding with
light snd main or conyulsed with irrepress-
,le laughter.
At the close Of Colonel Stewarts address
iree rousibg cheers were given for Della
ater and the State ticket and the meeting
ijourned.
Immediately after the adjournment Of the
Getting the speakers were escorted TO the
rriages in waiting, when they were hastily
sven 90 the S. & c. station. Here they
ere met by committee Of gentlemen from
,hnstown. composed Of George T. ssank,
Iitor Of the Tribune: Hon. John N.
ose, w. II. Keller. Alex Kennedy, B. +.
atkins. G. W. Moses and H. p Derret,
ho came up ON the GIG train 10 escort the
ninent speakers back TO their city where
eeting was called for the afternoon
The special train with the candidates and
e Johnstewn reception Committee aboard
,lled out Of the station amid prolonged
leers from the large crowd that had assem-
ed 70 witness their departure, at exactly l.
clock
When the train reached stoystoxn large
OVID had congregsted aud short stop was
ade.
The candidates made brief speeches and
ook hands with a portion Of the crowd.
1ring Mr. Delsmaiers remarks be was pre-
uted with beautiful boquet from the
,ung ladies Of the party.
Every thing considered. il was the most
ccessfal political meeting ever held in
.rnarset and has ALREADY eixsr, a frash i'm |