THE HOSPITAL QUESTION IN CORTLAND

The Cortland Democrat, Friday, January 23, 1891.

The Hospital Question.

   Editor Democrat:—As the subject of a hospital in this village is attracting some attention, it has occurred to the writer that some suggestions of a practical purport may not be out of place. Assuming that the intention is the establishment of such an institution in a broad and liberal sense, a comprehensive legal organization being first accomplished, the next step would be the securing of land sufficient for its use, say 3 to 5 acres or more in some outlying district, easily accessible and that now is, or in all probability will at no distant day, be accessible by public as well as private conveyance, (and as to location the extreme eastern, western or northern part of the village may be said to be not unfavorable locations).

   Then secondly, have acceptable plans made of the buildings to be constructed when completed and first build what may hereafter be simply a wing to the main building—and in this wing building, place such necessary attachments and appurtenances as may seem to be required and which are to be a part of the hospital fixtures and in their proper place now and hereafter.

   It is supposed the establishment of such an institution will embrace all proper attachments and when in working order (though in a small way) will be prepared to send on call an ambulance and strong hands to bring in many unfortunate victims of the numerous accidents including boiler explosions, railroad, shop and machinery accidents (of which this town, owing to its large and increasing amount of manufacturing, may cause).  

   If these suggestions are not with the objections that they outline too much, and the money cannot be raised, and the plan is not large enough we reply, with the proposal of establishing such an institution, under a substantial legal organization, in a steadily prosperous and growing town like this, and growing in its manufacturing interest more than any other which will largely increase the need of a hospital, can there be any question but there is wealth, and a sympathizing humanity combined, sufficient to gladly contribute enough for the start and if the people are awakened to the necessity, little doubt is entertained that say $5,000 to $6,000 may be raised and pledged or all that may be immediately necessary, and if taken hold of and pushed with energy before the Autumn frosts of '91 shall discolor the leaves, the Cortland hospital may be open.

   H. J. MESSENGER.

HERE AND THERE.

   A Farmers' Institute will be held in this village March 11th and 12th.

   Temple Quartette, in the Opera House, Friday evening, January 30th.

   There is to be an oyster supper at Grange Hall, in South Cortland, Friday evening, January 23d. All are invited.

   Peck, the shoe dealer, offers still further inducements to purchasers of boots and shoes in an advertisement on fourth page.

   Don't forget to attend the opening reception of the Cortland Wheelmen's club in their new rooms in the Democrat building to-night.

   A meeting of the hospital committee will be held at the residence of Mrs. J. H. Hoose, on Monday afternoon, Jan. 26th, at 3 o'clock.

   School Commissioner Stillman examined fifty-four applicants for second and third grade certificates in the Normal building last Saturday.

   There will be several contestants in the prize waltz at the armory, this evening. A prize is to be awarded to the best lady and gentleman waltzer.

   Two candidates were raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason at a regular communication of Cortlandville Lodge, No. 470, F. & A. M., Tuesday night.

   Monday evening, 26th inst., is the date of the adjourned citizens' meeting at Firemen's Hall. At that meeting the committee will make a report and other matters will be considered.

   The many friends of Helene Adell, the actress, who has played several successful engagements in this place, will regret to hear of her death, which occurred recently at Memphis, Tenn.

   While John Willsey, an employe of Warner Bros , was at work in their shop in McGrawville last Saturday, the thumb of his right hand was cut off by coming in contact with a saw. Dr. Smith dressed the injury.

   The 45th Separate Company's annual prize drill and ball takes place this Friday evening. Be sure and see the street parade, which will take place at about 7 o'clock. Admission to armory 15 cents. Dance tickets 50 cents.

   The annual ball of Vesta Lodge, No. 255, I. O. O. F., will be held in their rooms over the Second National Bank, Friday evening, January 30th. Dance tickets, $1. Supper, 25 cents. Music by the Opera House orchestra.

   The regular semi-monthly mothers' meeting (west) will be held at the residence of Mrs. Southworth, 146 Tompkins street, on Thursday, Jan. 29th, at 3 P. M. Subject, "The relation of home training to crime." All ladies are cordially invited.

   A forty by sixty-foot building is being erected by the Little York Ice Company, on land in rear of the Cortland Beef Company's buildings on Pendleton street, for the purpose of storing ice for the retail trade. The buildings will have a capacity of 1200 tons. The S. & B. railroad company will lay a switch for the purpose of accommodating them as well as the Omnibus company.

   The latest fad of wealthy and fastidious ladies is a craze, not for crazy quilts, but silk sheets, daintily embroidered. Sachets, filled with some delicate perfume, are fastened in the corners, and a flower corresponding to the odor with which the sachets are filled, is embroidered over the sheet. Old fashioned "puffs" or eider down quilts are filled inside with delicate perfumes, and one reclines not on, but under a bed of roses. A new bedspread in marked contrast is made of new coarse linen sheeting, embroidered all over in gold colored silk in bold conventional designs, wrought in the long stem stitch known to our grandmothers.—Ex.

   Several young ladies of McGrawville have organized a club for the purpose of studying history and literature.

   A cottage prayer meeting will be held at the residence of Mr. D. C. Beers, 72 Fitz avenue, on Wednesday evening, 28th inst., at 7:30 o'clock. All are invited.

   W. H. Hall will give a masquerade ball at his hotel in Virgil, on Wednesday evening, February 11th, 1891. Music by Livingston's full orchestra. Full bill, $l.50. All will be welcome whether in costume or not.

   Bright Light Lodge, No. 121, Daughters of Rebekah I. O. O. F., will give a social party at their rooms in the Schermerhorn block, on Thursday evening, January 29th, 1891. Games and dancing will be the order of the evening. Music by Seaman's full orchestra. Tickets 50 cents.

   Promptly at 8 o'clock this evening, the reception given by the Cortland Wheelmen's Club will be opened in their elegant rooms in the DEMOCRAT building. Lunch will be served as the guests arrive, and at 9 o'clock the parlors will be arranged for progressive euchre. Guests will govern themselves accordingly, and may rest assured of an elegant evening social.

FROM EVERYWHERE.

   Hebrew lawyers are debarred in Russia.

   Baseball is superseding bull-fighting in Cuba.

   Bismarck's memoirs will soon appear in Berlin.

   Oklahoma has voted for separate schools for whites and blacks.

   One hundred men are idle on account of the stopping of work in the Manlius stone quarries.

   Nearly 4.000 copies of the Lockport Journal were refused admission to the mails one day last week, because they contained an item referring to the Louisiana Lottery that violated the anti-lottery law. A second edition had to be printed.

   A surgeon of Decatur, Ill., has just completed a novel surgical operation. He removed part of four ribs of a cat and inserted them in the nose of a young lady, forming a bridge for the nose. The bones of the nose had decayed and were removed.

   John D. Rockefeller formerly resided in Owego and went to school at the Owego Academy. His first money was made by picking stone on a farm. Mr. Rockefeller is believed to be the richest man alive, and his wealth is increasing at the rate of $20,000,000 a year.

   The grist mill, saw and planing and machine mill of H. D. Smith, situated one half mile north of Whitney's Point village, was entirely destroyed by fire about 4 o'clock last Friday morning. The fire caught in the planing room, from what cause is not known. There is no insurance. The loss is about $5,000.

   John Joyce, an aged resident of Ithaca, was run over last Thursday night by a coaster at the foot of West Hill. His skull was fractured and he died about two hours after being injured. He was 70 years old, a laborer, and in very poor circumstances. The boy on the sled that killed him was the 14-year-old son of Patrick Hennessy. Joyce was very deaf and did not hear the sled approach.

  

George Bancroft

PAGE FOUR/EDITORIALS.

   [New York] Governor David B. Hill, was elected U. S. States Senator on Wednesday by a vote of 81 to 79 for William M. Evarts. The result is highly satisfactory to all Democrats. In the Democratic caucus held on Monday night, Gov. Hill received the unanimous vote of the caucus.

   The Constitution of the State of Oregon prohibits the emigration and settlement of negroes in that state and forbids contracts being made with them. The colored brother is practically outlawed in that Republican state, and yet her Senators are exceedingly worried for fear the negroes are not permitted to rule in the southern states.

   George Bancroft, the eminent historian and statesman, died in Washington last Saturday. He was born on the 13th of October 1800. The funeral services took place on Tuesday and were attended by the President, several members of his Cabinet and many other distinguished personages. There was only one floral offering on the casket and this was the gift of William III, Emperor of Germany. It consisted of a large wreath of white roses and heliotrope, bound with ribbons of the German colors. The pall bearers were Chief Justice Fuller, Justices Field and Blatchford. Senator Evarts, Mr. Bayard, Admiral Rogers, Mr. Spofford, Geo. Wm. Curtis, and John A. King.

   The question of negro suffrage was submitted to a vote of the people in the states of Ohio, Michigan, Illinois and Wisconsin, some few years ago and was promptly rejected. These are all usually strong Republican states and are almost invariably represented in the U. S. Senate by Republicans. The seven Republican Senators from these states profess to be disturbed, because as they claim, some of the negroes in the southern states are not permitted to vote the Republican ticket. Their extreme solicitude for the political rights of the negro in other states, would be more highly appreciated, if they were vouchsafed to him in the states represented by the Senators above referred to.

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   Morgan Stevens, a lad of 15 summers. residing with his parents on Railway avenue, was arrested Tuesday, on complaint of his mother, who charged him with stealing $8. He plead guilty before Justice Bull and was sent to the State Industrial School at Rochester, Wednesday morning.