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REWARD OFFERED FOR CLARK'S ANTI-SALOON PARTY



William H. Clark.
The Cortland Democrat, Friday, October 3, 1890.

PAGE FOUR/EDITORIALS.



   Wanted—Any information of or concerning the whereabouts of Clark's Anti-Saloon party. A liberal reward will be paid for reliable and trustworthy information that will lead to the recovery of the lost babe, either alive or dead, by its sorrowing and heart-broken parent. If alive, it should be kicking and squalling as of yore, but if dead, common decency requires that a requiem be said and a decent interment of the remains should follow. [Cortland's Anti-Saloon Party was founded by William H. Clark, editor and published of the Cortland Standard. It was a tool used by Mr. Clark to split the Republican Party and gain control from the influence of Judge A. P. SmithCC editor.]

   It is a little singular that some people will go so far to associate with a falsehood when a much shorter cut in company with the truth would bring them to their destination in less time and with less fatigue of both body and mind. The Cortland Standard charges this week that the reason why the Democratic convention was not held in Taylor Hall on Tuesday last, was because the rent for last year's convention had not been paid. The fact is that the convention referred to, was not held in Taylor Hall last year, but in Fireman's Hall and consequently the proprietor of Taylor Hall could not have any claim for the use of a hall that was never contracted for or used. In this connection it might be well enough to suggest that when the Republicans of this village settle for several year's gas bills that remain unpaid, it will be in order for the Standard to refer to debts owing by Democratic clubs and committees if any such can be found. The Democratic County Committee holds the receipt of the proprietors of Taylor Hall for all obligations up to the present time and the receipt was signed and delivered many months since.

   The new tariff bill puts a duty on spectacles and eye glasses or frames of sixty-six per cent. There are very few manufacturers of these articles in this country but there are millions who are forced to wear them. Those who do not wear them now will have to come to it before long and then they will have to pay two-thirds more for them than they cost now. The Republican party virtually says to the people "you have no business to grow old."

   The Standard affects to be greatly amused over the proceedings of the Democratic County Convention. The Standard claims that the convention was held in the club room for economic reasons: Granted: The Democratic party is composed largely of laboring people and as long as they are compelled under the iniquitous high protective tariff to pay a heavy tax on almost all the necessaries of life, economy will not only be a virtue, but a necessity. Candor compels the admission that on the day of the Democratic County Convention, two dollar bills, five dollar bills and ten dollar bills were not as plentiful as on the afternoon and evening of the republican town caucus, when the Republican candidate for Member of Assembly was contending for the delegates from the town of Cortlandville. No saloon keepers on the day of the Democratic county convention could boast that their bar did the heaviest business in their experience, or marvel at the number of crisp new bills that had found their way into the hands of those who, theretofore, had dealt only in small change. For the amount of "liquid refreshments" consumed and an utter want of economy in distributing money, Clarke's anti-saloon caucus will ever be memorable in the town of Cortlandville.

Matthew S. Quay
   The speech of Congressman Kennedy of Ohio, who took occasion to charge Senator Matthew S. Quay, Chairman of the Republican National Committee with being a thief and who compared him to Judas Iscariot to the latter's discredit as an artist in his peculiar line, has finally been expunged from the pages of  the Congressional Record. The speech may not be published in the official paper of Congress, but the Republicans of that body cannot destroy the speech or prevent the American people from reading it. It is a little singular that not a single Republican member of Congress had the cheek or the audacity to stand up in his place and deny that Quay was a thief or even that he was a second Judas Iscariot, and an improvement, in the wrong direction, of the original. Had not every soul of them been perfectly satisfied, that the charge was true, and that any attempt to deny the same or explain it away, would involve the party making the attempt in an ocean of trouble, some one would have made the attempt to clear up the unsavory record of the leader of the party.
   Quay is a United States Senator from Pennsylvania and there were twenty-three Republican Congressmen from that State who heard Kennedy's charge and yet not one of them dared to rise in his seat and attempt to refute the same. If Quay was not a branded criminal as charged by Kennedy it is very strange that he does not deny it. The fact that he does not shows pretty conclusively that he cannot. His silence is evidence of his guilt. The New York World and several other prominent and responsible journals have made substantially the same charges and have repeatedly requested him to bring an action for libel in order that they may have the opportunity of proving the truth of the charges and yet Quay makes no sign. With Quay at the head of the National Committee and Tom Platt at the head of the party in this state, the g. o. p. is well officered for a raid upon the treasuries of the nation and state.

Stratton S. Knox
The County Ticket.
   The Democratic County Convention held Tuesday very wisely nominated Judge Stratton S. Knox for Member of Assembly. The nomination was unsought and came unanimously direct from the people. He was the choice of every member of the convention, and each delegation represented the entire Democratic party of the town from which it was sent. Judge Knox needs no eulogy. His record as County Judge and Surrogate for six years is of itself a sufficient commendation and it is well known to the voters of all parties in the county. His integrity and ability have been tested and he has come forth spotless. Even the most rabid Republican politician must and will admit that he is a splendid man in all respects, and that his superior for the office does not reside in this county.
   In 1877 Judge Knox was a candidate for County Judge, and had pitted against him a shrewd and experienced politician, Judge A. P. Smith. The latter was elected by a majority of only 90 votes, when he should have had 1200 to 1600 majority. In 1883 Judge Knox was again nominated for the same office and this time was opposed by Jos. E. Eggleston, a popular man, who represented the younger element of his party, and after a hard fight Mr. Knox was elected by a handsome majority. In 1889 the same candidates came before the people and after an exciting contest Mr. Eggleston was elected by a majority of 138 votes, while the Republican State ticket had a majority of about 1300. His popularity and strength before the people is not equaled by any other citizen of this county. If he is elected there will be no suspicion of wrong doing attached to him during his term of office. Every voter knows beforehand that he will act and vote strictly in accordance with his own convictions. The people of this county cannot afford to allow this opportunity to be represented by an honest man at Albany pass by. If every Democrat does his duty, Judge Knox will be the next Member of Assembly from Cortland county.
   Randolph R. Maybury, the candidate for County Treasurer, is a resident and highly respected business man of Marathon. For many years, although a man in the prime of life, he has been engaged in the harness trade in that village, and by fair dealing and honest practices has made a success of the business. He enjoys the confidence and esteem of citizens in the south part of the county, where he is best known, to a marked degree. He possesses excellent business qualifications and if elected would be able to fully discharge all of the duties of the office himself. A better candidate could not have been selected and we hope to see him elected.
   Theron O. Brown, the candidate for Justice of Sessions is a well known and very popular magistrate residing in the town of Taylor. He was elected Justice of the Peace by a very large majority in a Republican town and with a popular candidate opposed to him.
   David K. Allen, the candidate for Coroner, is a practicing physician residing in Freetown. He has a very large ride [sic] and is highly esteemed by the good people of that and surrounding towns for his abilities as a physician, and his excellent social and business qualifications. Dr. Allen should be elected.
   Charles E. Osborne, of Harford, the nominee for School Commissioner of the first district, is an under graduate of the Cortland State Normal School, a graduate of Cleary's Business College, Ypsilanti, Michigan, and a member of the class '90 of the Ypsilanti State Normal, the largest school of the kind in the United States. Testimonials from teachers in those institutions speak in the highest terms of his irreproachable character, the thoroughness of the preparation of his lessons, the methodical arrangement and practical application of the thought. His experience as a teacher extends over several terms. He acted for a while as assistant instructor in the department of natural sciences of the Michigan State Normal, making an able and efficient teacher.
   In 1888 he was principal of the public school of Richford, N. Y. He has always taken an active interest in the educational affairs of both this state and Michigan. Mr. Osborne is at present principal of the village school of Vesper, N. Y., and was Surrogate's clerk under Judge Knox for the last two years of his term. Mr. Osborne is a young man of fine abilities and unexceptionable character.
   Mr. William A. Coon, the candidate for School Commissioner in District No. 3, is a teacher in the Homer Academy, where he has shown himself to be possessed of abilities of a high order. As an instructor he has very few equals and as a citizen he has the respect and confidence of all with whom he has come in contact. He is a young man, active and energetic and will make a model official. He will undoubtedly be elected.

HERE AND THERE.
   Having no further use for the Republican club room on Railroad-st., the same has been leased to parties for a shooting gallery, and the gallery is now in full blast. The air or wind gun is used. Appropriate.
   Cortland county has 894 veterans of the late war.
   Mr. Ed. Chubb, of Cortland, has purchased the Brannan Bros.' steam thresher, planer and appurtenances at Upper Lisle.
   Frank Hopkins had a hand badly cut with a circular saw while at work in Greenman & Co.'s mill at McGrawville, Tuesday.
   In Elmira and other places mock elections are to be held to allow voters to "catch on" to the workings of the new ballot law.
   The Chautauqua Circle will meet with Mrs. Eldridge, 158 South Main street, on Monday evening, Oct. 6th. All interested are welcome.
   A large party left on the morning train over the E. C. & N. railroad yesterday, to attend the annual reunion of the 76th regiment at McLean.
   The regular 4 o'clock services of the Young Men's Christian Association will be held in the gymnasium next Sunday. The address will be given by Wm. H. Clark.
    For September the post-office report shows that 106,501 pieces of mail matter were delivered and 29.005 collected as against 104,946 delivered and 27,596 collected in August.
   J. H. May, proprietor of the Central Hotel on Homer Ave., will give a select party at his hall on Friday evening, October 7th. Music by Happy Bill Daniels' orchestra. Full bill, $1.75.
   The regular monthly mothers' meeting (central) will be held with Mrs. E. R. Johnson, 16 Prospect street, on Tuesday, October 7th, 1890, at 2:30 P. M. Subject for discussion, "Dress." All ladies are cordially invited.
   Rice's World's Fair Minstrels had only a fair audience in the Opera House, last Tuesday evening. The company is a very fair one. Sato, the juggler, was the best performer in his line that has visited Cortland in many years.
   The regular monthly mothers' meeting (east) will be held at the residence of Mrs. S. Adalbert Jennison, 200 Port Watson street, on Wednesday, Oct. 8th., at 3:30 P. M. Subject to be presented and discussed, "Foods." All ladies are cordially invited.
   Steps are being taken for the formation of a foot ball league, to embrace teams from the Auburn, Moravia, Aurora, Cortland, Jordan and Ithaca High schools. A meeting will soon be held at Auburn to perfect the organization and make out a schedule.—Ex.
   The regular semi-monthly mothers' meeting (west) will be held with Mrs. W. H. Hatfield, 143 Tompkins street, on Thursday, Oct. 9th, at 3 P. M. Subject to be presented and discussed, "Babies' rights and mamma's privileges." All ladies are cordially invited.
   Miss Sarah L. Kinney, who has a large class in instrumental and vocal music, has opened a studio at No. 10 Lincoln avenue. Miss Kinney is an accomplished musician, and a very successful teacher. For the last two years she has been the organist of the Presbyterian church at McGrawville.
   Miss Charlotte M. Allen will give her new and charming entertainment entitled "Switzerland," in the Presbyterian parlor, Wednesday evening, Oct. 8th, at 8 o'clock. It consists of a monologue in four parts and is pronounced very interesting by those who have heard it. Music by Mr. Daehler and Miss Baum.
   From every town in the county comes the report that the potato crop is seriously affected by rot.
   A voting booth will be placed in the Democratic club rooms for practice at the meeting to be held this evening. Be sure and attend.
   W. J. Greenman's brown mare, "Jessie Fly," took second money in the 2:40 class at the Dryden fair, last week, and John Hodgson's mare, "Maggie H.," took first money in the three-minute class.
   The subject to be discussed at one of the mothers' meetings to be held in this village is announced to be the well-worn but never tiresome theme, "Dress," and the managers soberly announce that "all ladies are cordially invited."' Superfluous words. You couldn't keep them away with a ten-foot pole.
   C. W. King, of the Hotel Windsor, of Homer, who was found guilty of violating the excise laws before Justice Kingsbury last week, and sentenced to pay a fine of $125, or be confined in jail for 125 days, was ordered discharged by Judge Eggleston, on the ground that a Justice of the Peace has no power to order a fine of more than $50. We understand an appeal will be taken. Frank Pierce was counsel for the people, and John Courtney, Jr., of this place, appeared for defendant.

For Sale.
   Matched pair black mares, for sale cheap. For particulars, apply to the Rev. J. J. McLoghlin. 44 North Main street. [Catholic parish priest—CC editor.] (16tf)

   The Wadsworth farm on Fitz Ave., Cortland, containing 65 acres of choice land. For further particulars inquire of D. C. Beers, or on the premises. (27m6)

   100 cider barrels. Thos. F. Grady, Liquor Store, 7 R. R. St., Cortland, N. Y. (27tf)

Cider Apples
   are wanted at H. L. Carpenter's mill, near East River, for which the highest cash price will be paid. (27tf)
 

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