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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1885
Page
2
The Che Mareen Mail announces J Barker of Freehold Joe P Dean of Columbus and C H Wiltsie of Pine Grove as candidates for Associate Judge of Warren County subject to nomination by the Republican County Convention.
Last Thursday the Senate confirmed additional Presidential appointments and adjourned without pay. The list includes Henry G. Pearson New York Postmaster Norman J. Coleman Agriculture Commissioner Jos E Johnston Railroads Commissioner Edward Park Custis Lewis Portugal minister Geo W Morrill Hawaii Islands minister Alexander McCue Treasury solicitor Wm R Roberts Chile minister A Leo Knott Maryland Second Assistant Postmaster General D M Kelly Virginia minister Italy Rufus Magee Indiana minister Sweden T J Jarvis North Carolina minister Brazil C W Buck Kentucky minister Peru R B Hubbard Texas minister Japan k B Anderson Wisconsin minister Denmark Isaac Bell Jr Rhode Island minister Netherlands Wm Caldwell Cincinnati port surveyor Frederick Paine Berlin consul general T M Weller London consul general Edmund Judsen Vienna consul general and more to follow.
Col James Worrall, born in Ireland in 1812, died April 1 1885 in Harrisburg at age 73. A surveyor and engineer for Canada, Ohio, Virginia, he helped shape the Allegheny line and the P and E railroad, proposing a route that might have altered Corry and Columbus’ fate.
The piece notes ex Secretary Freelinghuysen is dangerously ill in New Jersey after a period of decline. It also reports ex President Arthur ill at Old Point Comfort with suspected typhoid fever and General Grant growing weaker, with the end of life believed near.
The observer criticizes Henry G Pearson’s return as postmaster amid Blaine ties and says the move signals political reasoning. The Independents pressed for it while the President seeks to keep past services in view and bolster New York Democrats next year.
J 8S McCaumont of Franklin is appointed Commissioner of Customs at Washington replacing Johnson of Crawford. McCalmont, a Venango lawyer, judge, and veteran who commanded the 10th Reserve Regiment, is praised for his Civil War service. An admirer of Grant, he shifted from Republican circles back to his political roots.
In Philadelphia a scheduled bout between Sullivan and McCaffrey was halted by legal action. Judge Fell ordered both fighters fined $5,000 and held on peace bonds for thirty days. The ruling targeted brutal exhibitions, urging prohibition in cities of law and order.
The Philadelphia Times states Pearson supported Blaine personally but did not use his official role for politics. It argues his behavior is not offensive partisanship, except to those who see themselves as such.
Wetmore the Republican candidate is elected Governor of Rhode Island on April 1 by a 2962 vote majority. Rev Mah lon Vanhorn, a colored candidate, is elected to the legislature marking the first time a person of color serves in that body in the state.
The public debt decreased by 483 747 in March, bringing the total reduction since June 30, 1884 to 44 610 633.
Friends and the alleged widower speak out against the tale of Mrs Garfield's engagement. They call the report unfounded and insist no betrothal exists.
Discussion of wartime tensions over Afghanistan and Persia describing competing frontier claims from 1873 and 1881. Russia seeks to expand northwestern borders into Turkmen and Hamrud valleys while Britain defends western outworks around Herat and the road to Maimena Balkh. The 1873 accord left the Oxus boundary unsettled.
The piece describes Florida hotels overflowing with northern visitors returning from New Orleans exhibitions. It notes those with private cars fare better while others face rough travel. Travel conditions in the South have improved, with early spring bringing welcome warmth two months ahead for winter-dazed northerners.
The President re-appointed P M Pearson as Postmaster of New York City on March 31, drawing praise from some Democrats and many Republicans while angering other Democrats. The piece notes potential bias in the selection and hints at future postmaster appointments. It also mentions growing interest in science education and alcohol effects, listing several states enacting related laws.
Siister Cox, then chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, helped shape appointments during the last Congress. The minister resident to Turkey saw pay rise from 5700 to 10000 dollars, with one or two attaches added and 1000 dollars allocated for a steam launch for the minister. Reform is necessary.
The Bates bill prohibiting dealing in stocks and oil on margins drew interest at Harrisburg and was defeated on final reading last week. The vote stood 87 to 78, short of a two thirds majority.
Governor Parrison re appoints E. E. Higbee as Superintendent of Public Instruction in Pennsylvania. Higbee is a Republican and several Democratic Senators oppose the Civil Service reform linked to the appointment.
The Independents of New York demanded Pearson be appointed and they secured the post. The victory is framed by the era’s spoils language with supporters claiming success for their faction.
A Washington telegram reports a plan to reduce Pennsylvania's six revenue districts to three. The Philadelphia area would head the first district combining the present First and part of the Ninth, Harrisburg would host the central district merging the Twelfth Wilkes barre and part of the Ninth Lancaster districts, and the third would cover Erie, Pittsburg and Allegheny with offices in Pittsburg. New Collectors and staff reorganization affecting about ninety five employees would follow.
Grace F. Coolidge launches a home amusements department in the Philadelphia Weekly Press. The new section covers home life social clubs and church entertainments and is meeting with great favor among readers.
Editors in Democratic organs attack Pearson's appointment as partisan favoritism and potential political privilege. The pieces argue for merit based selection, raise concerns over influence, and call for transparent criteria and public accountability.
In the House last Tuesday the act to prevent right of way acquisitions by schools passed finally and the fire escape act was amended and passed finally. The salary act for county officers was killed on first reading. The Bates contract bill was defeated 87 to 78 on third reading. In the Senate the physiology and hygiene study bill passed finally 131 to 39, awaiting the Governor. Thursday saw several final acts including safe deposit trust company authorization and a toy deadly weapons ban. Warren State Hospital received 59300 in the appropriation bill. The House adjourned until Monday.
A Washington dispatch reports the President greets Civil Service Reformers as Higgins is formally appointed Appointment Clerk of the Treasury Department by Secretary Manning and takes the oath. James Crawford, longtime Foreign Mails chief clerk, is to be removed to make way for Nicholas Bell, a St. Louis commission merchant, urged by Missouri lawmakers.
A dramatic executive session scene in the U S Senate centers on Virginia Senator Riddleberger known as the Gamecock of the Valley and New York Senator Evarts who denounced Readjusters as rogues. Evarts spoke with fiery indignation as Riddleberger raged, while Evarts remained calm and unmoved.
A clothing notice advertises suits and trouserings at Sol.Colin s Co and the Keystone Clothing Co inviting customers to leave their measure for tailored fits.
When troubled with dizziness and poor appetite you are urged to take several doses of Dr Henry Baxters Mandrake Bitters. The ad claims improved wellbeing and satisfaction guaranteed with every bottle sold by Johnson and Siegfried in Warren Pennsylvania.
A flurry of items from a broad 19th century periodicals page notes Aspinwall skating fever spreading to the Sandwich Islands and a mob burning Aspinwall on April 1. Other items include Me CoteMAN becoming Commissioner of Agriculture, Johnston succeeding Armstrrong, and a Senate nomina tions tally during a special session.
The State Superintendent urges county city and borough superintendents to observ arbor day on April 16 with school led tree planting activities. The proclamation from Gov Pattison is enclosed and guidance on tree and shrub choices, suitable exercises, and coordination with directors is provided. If weather is unsuitable plan for the following Saturday.
Supt. Artro of Youngsville Pa asks directors and teachers to report trees planted and grounds prepared by May first. He aims to include that all schoolyards are neatly fenced free of rubbish planted with shade trees and ready for children to play. He urges compliance to boost county school comparisons with neighboring counties.
March 30 report highlights McDougal’s death, Sugar Grove News praise, and quiet medical scene after a Warren celebration. Rail and postmastership talk dominates outside school progress notes. J B seeks P M and County Superintendent nuisance remark sparks GOP commentary. Two strong schools noted with diligent teachers and visible results.
Church revival at Farnsworth Siding led by Revs. Sandy and Sager reports strong attendance. A 13 month old child died after a pin lodged in the throat was removed post mortem. J Clinton, Lee House landlord, buried his father at French Creek N Y March 31. Local rumor says Davidge plans a goods and clothing purchase trip east.
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