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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1885
Page
2
The Warren Mail lists multiple candidates authorized for Warren county offices. J T Barker Joe P Dean C H Wiltsie C Colmer Merritt J R Brady R A Love Henry Fuellhart O W Randall L D Flatt and others seek Republican nomination for Associate Judge and Sheriff in Warren county.
Authorized notices announce eight S H Briggs Corydon Morrison Arird Bearstedt and other Warren county residents as candidates for Prothonotary subject to Republican County Convention decisions in Glade Corydon Youngsville Warren city and surrounding areas.
ENX Secretary Frelinghuysen died at his Newark home on May 20 1884 in his 68th year. He was nephew and adopted son of Theodore Frelinghuysen who ran for Vice President in 1854 on the Whig ticket. He served as United States Attorney General 1861 1866 and in the Senate from 1866 to 1871 and 1871 to 1877. President Arthur named him Secretary of State from which he retired last March. He fell ill soon after with little hope of recovery.
Victor Marie Hugo, aged 83, died on the 22d. He was a famed poet, novelist, and writer whose influence in France surpassed leaders in other nations. He dabbled in politics and failed, then retired from public life and earned universal esteem as the loftiest embodiment of liberty and patriotism after the Restoration.
The Macon Telegraph notes twenty years of solid Democratic voting in the South to free itself from Republican harpies. It argues if this effort fails, Southern states will align with factions offering the best terms to advance their progress and peace.
Gov Hitt of New York summons an extra session to push needed legislation. He cites Gov Pattison and warns of consequences. The speaker notes Pattison’s defeat by 81 000 votes, suggesting a similar backlash if echoed in New York.
A New York paper recalls Prof Odlam who leaped 140 feet from the Brooklyn Bridge and died upon hitting the water. The piece, noting the failed stunt, contrasts heroism with the fatal result and mocks his motive.
The notice states 8. J. Randall will pursue the Speakership of the House with Carlisle and Free-trade allies. It promises a distinct agreement: no horizontal nonsense in the Forty-ninth Congress. Skeptics may note this for future reference.
A skeptical voice notes that treasury counters found a two cent shortfall in twenty five years. The officials are accused of lying, but they later admit the error and declare the cash correct, illustrating how such small mistakes trigger distrust in public records.
The Pennsylvania Railroad launches a $4,000,000 loan in London on May 22, drawing heavy demand as subscriptions reach six times the amount. The event underscores Pennsylvania’s credit and its nation’s great transportation system.
Rumors swirl over Hay not yet pushing duties as he travels south for health. Some say he will resign, others say he will stay. Sunset Cox urged to remain in Congress while Democratic passions tempt political shifts. June 17 looms as Turkey remains a possible gain for hungry Democrats. Local notes include stock updates from A. A. Davis & Co. and Wendlebee’s custom window shades.
The Legislature endorses a congressional apportionment bill with 118 yeas to 38 nays in the House and unanimous Senate support. The plan creates 18 Republican and 8 Democratic districts with several doubtful seats, detailing district composition across counties and noting potential shifts from 1880 and 1884 results. Possible candidates named include Gov. Stone, Col. Mackey, Sen. Emery, and Mr. Cochran amid ongoing local political jockeying.
Last Wednesday the gratifying news came that Senator Logan was re elected to succeed himself as United States Senator from Illinois. The contest has been long and close, but the Republicans win by fidelity and good management. Logan not only did valiant service in the war, but he is a tower of strength in the Senate. He worked hard last year for the general ticket, and ought to have been Vice President. This failing, his many friends throughout the Union will rejoice that we are still to have his services in the Senate. Logan's election insures the continued Republican majority in the Senate. The election of a Democrat from Illinois would have made it a little doubtful, and hence the desperate efforts of the Democracy to win. Now there are but two places to fill in the 49th Congress. One is in New Hampshire, and the Legislature of that State will in a few weeks choose some Republican to succeed Blair, and it is safe to count upon the coming of a Republican Senator next December from Oregon, where our party has a majority in the Legislature, but could not agree upon a candidate last winter. This will make the body stand forty Republicans, thirty four Democrats, and two Readjusters.
The burial bill for deceased soldiers by each county passed the Governor's veto override and was signed by the Speakers of both Legislature branches. A second act admitting destitute children of deceased service members to Soldiers' Orphans' Schools was approved. The Governor also backed a law banning imitation butter sales in Pennsylvania. House adopted a resolution praising Gen Logan for Senate reelection and authorized sending copies to Logan.
Observes cholera spreading to Spain and Russia and likely across Central and Southern Europe with possible cases on the Atlantic coast by midsummer. Notes no cure, high fatality rate, and higher risk near watercourses. urges cleanliness, ventilation, and safe disinfectants, warning that sewage and wells spread the poison more via liquids than air.
A highly successful Chautauqua Day was held at the New Orleans Exposition led by Prof. E. A. Spring Prof. W. F. Sherwin and Rev. A. H. Gillett. More than 5000 attendees gathered in Music Hall for addresses music and the distribution of Chautauqua badges and C. L. 8. C. circulars along with the Chautauqua salute.
Rudolph regarded as the finest Hereford bull worldwide died recently. The animal was valued at $40,000. Dr. Fenner's Improved Cough Honey is claimed to relieve any cough in one hour.
A digest of items on politics and society includes a proposed pink postal card, Lowell's Windsor Castle visit, a ousted Consul-General Strorser, the Bartholdi statue pedestal funds, insurgent prisoners' fate, J P St John on temperance, a Michigan lumber fire at Au Sable with $200000 loss, Wisconsin forest fires, Julia Warp Howe's praise and unpaid funds, and Postmaster General Vias on offensive partisanship. contrasts with Pension Commissioner Black's rule.
Harrisburg hosted the State Grand Encampment on May 18 and 19. The Grand Scribe reported 2,635.93 dollars received in the year and noted 12,462 members with 1,241 admissions. Working encampments numbered 201 and relief payments totaled 54,553.93 dollars. The Grand Lodge saw 700 delegates, with 80,504 members on record and 2,723 initiations. Net member growth stood at 813 to 81,317. Past Grands reached 20,352. working lodges 911, up by seven. Distress relief over twelve years amounted to 4,448,000.60 dollars. Memorial and Independence Day regalia were approved. Next session set in Harrisburg, sine die after officer installations.
The Supreme Lodge met in St Louis with 128 848 members and 2525 lodges as of May 1 1885. Ninety eight new lodges were instituted this year and twenty assessments raised 2709561 54 dollars. Joseph W Branch reported receipts of 2409696 and disbursements 2264120 65 leaving 145575 55 for Widows and Orphans. General Fund took in 36585 15 and spent 14578 76 leaving 22006 59. The 33000 beneficiary fund balance disputed by Breckenridge remains tied up in Kentucky court.
The authors claim the revised Old Testament may endure as a scientific or reference work rather than supplanting the authorized version. They cite the New Testament revision’s peaked curiosity and swift decline to predict a modest, short lived demand for the Old Testament update.
Quito, the colt of Congressman Scott, won the Brentwood Stakes in Washington last week, covering five furlongs in 1:03 with J Donahue the jockey aboard.
Austin Curtin issues address on Decoration Day May 30 with G A R posts adding orders. Statewide observance noted. School boards to reorganize first Monday in June, hygiene and temperance texts under consideration as book agents press their case. Judge Stowe rules checks must be bank-presented or deem nonpayment. Pittsburg plans to burn riverbank trash with natural gas furnaces. Armless John Huber marries Sallie Berkstein in Philadelphia museum, ring placed with his foot. Hugh Young replaced by Robert E James as National Bank Examiner in Tioga. State Medical Society to convene in Scranton this week.
Extensive list of lot owners required to install new walks and repairs along Water Street on both East and West sides, with numerous names and lot numbers. Also includes two sheriff's sales notices for Warren County properties, detailing locations, boundaries, and parties in execution.
The new Baltimore Postmaster pledges kindness and consideration toward the three women currently employed, but states no new women will be hired. This concession is notable for a city official in Baltimore.
An old advertising quip traces Castoria through a family timeline from infancy to motherhood, highlighting persistent use as a soothing remedy. The playful rhythm links the product to care for children and young mothers, signaling lasting brand familiarity.
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