CHAUNCEY DEPEW HONORED

Chauncey Depew.

Cortland Evening Standard, Saturday, November 9, 1895.

CHAUNCEY HONORED.

Buffalo Citizens Pay Homage to the Eloquent Spellbinder.

   BUFFALO, Nov. 9.—Never has this city seen a more representative body of its citizens gathered to honor to a popular and distinguished son of the Empire State than assembled in the palatial diningroom of the Buffalo club to do honor to Hon. Chauncey M. Depew.

   Most elaborate preparations had been made for the banquet and the appointments were unexcelled. The Buffalo club outdid its reputation for elegant menus, and the floral decorations of the superb apartment were superior to any seen at any similar function in this city.

   The dinner was tendered to Mr. Depew, not alone because of his prominence in affairs of commerce, but quite as much for the special interest he has always manifested in the welfare of this city. Individually and collectively Buffalo feels that nothing is too good for Dr. Depew, and such was the keynote of expression at this complimentary affair.

   Since Dr. Depew, in reply to the question what he considered would be one of the greatest phenomena of this country in the next decade, responded: "The development of the city of Buffalo," and since moreover he has evinced the sincerity of his convictions by investing $100,000 here in suburban real estate, such has been the pressure of cordiality towards him that it must needs find voice, and the pride and gratitude of this municipality was characterized and fittingly expressed in this public function, in which 100 of Buffalo's most prominent citizens united.

   Hon. Edgar B. Jewett, mayor of Buffalo, presided and welcomed the guest of honor in a speech which elaborated the sentiments that had given rise to the occasion. John N. Scatcherd, president of the Bank of Buffalo and formerly Republican state committeeman, enacted the role of toastmaker.

   Among the invited guests were Hon. William F. Cody and George H. Daniels, the general passenger agent of the New York Central and Hudson River railroad.

   Letters of regret were received from H. St. Clair McKelway of the Brooklyn Eagle, Colonel William M. Singerly of the Philadelphia Record, and others.

   The chief speech of the evening was that of Dr. Depew himself, which dealt flatteringly with the prospects of the Queen City of the Lakes and most optimistically of the country and affairs in general.

TRIED TO KILL HIS WIFE.

Bloody Tragedy Enacted Near Syracuse.

RESULT OF FAMILY TROUBLES.

Shoots at Her Three Times, Two Balls Taking Effect; Then Fires a Bullet Into His Own Brain,

 Dying Instantly—Woman Will Undoubtedly Die.

   SYRACUSE, Nov. 9.—A special from Canastota says:

   William Hawkins shot his wife and then shot himself. He died instantly but his wife is expected to recover. Family trouble is thought to have been the cause.

   Mr. and Mrs. Hawkins have not lived happily of late. About six months ago he went to the gold cure, returning a few weeks ago. Mrs. Hawkins went to Peterboro to live with her brother, Daniel Torrey, and only spent part of the time with her husband in this village. He came from Peterboro on the stage and met his wife.

   They were together on the street and he asked her to take a walk with him out on the Elmira, Cortland and Northern railroad tracks, which run south of the village. She complied and together they walked to an old culvert about one-half mile south of this village. He asked her to step off the track with him. She did and he drew a revolver and fired three or four shots. Only two of them took effect. The first struck her in the head, lodging in the brain, but not proving fatal. The second struck in the thigh. Turning the revolver at his own head, he fired another shot and the bullet penetrated the right eye and passed through the brain. He fell over, death resulting instantly.

   At the scene of the shooting the road runs close to the railroad tracks. Mrs. Hawkins by a hardy effort crawled to the side of the highway, there to await help. A few minutes later Reuben Stimson, son of Chief of Police Stimson of this village, was driving by on the road to Clockville. He saw her and went to her aid. She was only able to say: "My husband has shot me."

   He hurried her into his wagon and brought her back to the village and she was taken to a room in the Arlington hotel. Dr. C. M. Colgrove was called and he immediately began probing for the bullet in the brain. This was removed and he began probing for the other bullet. By gasps she was able to tell enough of her story so that it was known what her husband had done.

   Chief of Police Stimson was notified and he started up the railroad track to the scene. He found the body of Hawkins lying in the same position where he had fallen. The remains were brought back to the village and now lie in McMahon's undertaking establishment. Coroner Miles of Oneida was also notified.

   When the body was found a 5-chambered bulldog revolver of 32 caliber lay alongside with all the chambers empty.

   It is positively known that three shots were fired, and it is thought that the other two shots missed their mark.

   Hawkins is about 30 years of age. His wife is younger. They had been married about five or six years, but had not lived happily. One son was born to them about four years ago.

   Before living in Canastota they were residents of Syracuse, where Hawkins was employed in the Smith Premier Typewriter works. Previous to that they were residents of Rome.

   Dr. Colegrove said that he had hopes that Mrs. Hawkins would recover, unless blood poisoning set in. She is in a delicate condition.

HE FELL IN THE SEWER.

But Was Fished out of the Mud by the Police.

   A sewer connection is being made on West Court-st. with the Wallace building. Last night a Cortland man who had been indulging too freely in fire water wandered into the alley and fell into the open trench. He was unable to extricate himself. Chief of Police Linderman soon appeared on the scene and, with the assistance of Officer Brower, succeeded in fishing the wanderer from the trench. He was coated with mud from head to foot and, by this time being reasonably sober, was allowed to go home and profit by his experience.

Hoyt's "A Trip to Chinatown."

   Hoyt's "A Trip to Chinatown" will be the next attraction at the Opera House on Thursday evening, Nov, 14. Two new stars will be presented to the theatre going public in the persons of Miss Laura Bigger, who is very beautiful and talented, and who plays the widow, and Burt Haverly, quaint and original, who will play Welland Strong. These people are well-known in the public as stage artists, but this season introduces them as stars.

   Mr. Hoyt takes a great pleasure in being able to give these people a vehicle that fits them to such a nicety as ''A Trip to Chinatown.'' He personally admires their talent, and knows of their capabilities, as they have played these two characters many times for him as leading members of his several companies.

Another Excise Arrest.

   John Andrews of the Central Hotel was arrested this morning on the charge of violating the excise laws. When taken before Justice Bull the case was held open until three o'clock this afternoon to enable defendant to procure counsel.

Miss Mary F. Hendrick, English Department, Normal School.

Lecture by Miss Hendrick.

   Miss M. F. Hendrick, on invitation of the Corlonor society, last night delivered a lecture in the science room of the Normal [School] upon the "Yellowstone National Park." The members of that society were present, and the members of the Clionian and Alpha Delta societies were their guests. Miss Hendrick drew her descriptions from personal observations upon a trip through this section of the country.

   The lecture was illustrated by the stereopticon which was in charge of Miss Mary V. Manwarren. The evening was a very enjoyable one to all the audience.

THE MILK QUESTION.

Mr. Haug Says the New York Market was Flooded.

To the Editor of the Standard:

   SIR:—To the readers of The STANDARD, and the farmers and public in general, I wish to make a reply to the article printed in The STANDARD of yesterday under the heading of "Milk is Refused."

   Whoever made the complaint to the paper I think is very much in error. I have been for three months out of the last seven, paying one-quarter cent per quart more for milk than any other depot in the state, and I think that if I did ask my patrons to hold their milk they would have no cause to complain. I have asked my patrons to hold their milk at three different times for one day and have taken milk when I knew it would be a dead loss to me, and I do not think that it is any more than just for me to ask a farmer to lose from one or two cans of milk when if I took it I would have to loose from 95 to 100 cans myself.

   Now if I pay them one-quarter cent per quart more than other farmers are getting, and only ask for a few days stoppage, I think I am only doing right. Other depots are paying less and at the same time are asking for as much stoppage as I am. I think if the farmers will look at this matter justly they will not complain. In regard to the telegram sent by me from New York I wish to say that there was no word in it saying that there would be no cans sent up.

   The following is a copy and can be seen at the STANDARD office:

   MRS. J. B. HAUG, 13 E. Main-st.

   Stop all the farmers for one day, market flooded.

   J. B. HAUG.

   Asking only for justice,

   I am Yours,

   J. B. HAUG.

TEMPORARY INTERRUPTION.

Question as to Right of Way Over the Welch Estate.

   Work has been pushed hard upon the new bridge of the Erie & Central New York R. R. and it would have been entirely completed before this had not a few of the timbers been rejected as imperfect. New ones have been sent for and when these come it will take but a few hours' work to complete the structure. The track has already been laid half way across the bridge and material is at hand to lay ties and rails for a considerable distance east of the bridge.

   Some complications regarding the right of way over the land of Frank C. Welch, sister and mother, heirs and widow of the late Benjamin Welch, about half way to McGrawville, have arisen within a few days and it looks as though the matter would have to be settled by the courts. This will make a very annoying delay, though it is only temporary. The proceedings will be pushed forward in the courts with all possible speed. Meanwhile the men will continue the work as far as possible, using up all the material on hand and laying the track as far as it will go.

PLEADED GUILTY

To Charge of Selling Liquor and Paid a Fine of $35.

   C. M. Smith of Owego-st. was arrested this morning by Officer Jackson on a warrant charging him with violating the excise law. The warrant was issued upon evidence furnished by M. L. Munson and Oscar Trim. Smith was taken before Justice Bull, he waived examination, pleaded guilty, was fined $35, which he promptly paid, and was discharged.

BREVITIES.

   —A regular meeting of the C. A. A. will be held Monday night.

   —New advertisements to-day are—Fred I. Graham, page 6; A. S. Burgess, page 8; Warner Rood, page 5.

   —The pastors of the First M. E. and the Homer-ave. M. E. churches will exchange pulpits tomorrow morning.

   —The "Eight Bells" company which appears at the Opera House to-night arrived at 10 o'clock from Syracuse this morning.

   —The Binghamton high school football team arrived at 10 o'clock this morning and is quartered at the Messenger House.

   —Two drunks and one tramp occupied the cooler last night. One drunk paid a fine of three dollars, the other was discharged and the tramp was ordered out of town.

   —There are two football games in progress at the fair grounds this afternoon: Binghamton high school against Normals and Ithaca grammar school against Normal Juniors.

   —A meeting of all the lawyers of Cortland county is called at the office of Hon. J. E. Eggleston on Wednesday, Nov. 20, at 8 o'clock for the purpose of forming a county bar association.

   —The Baptist church at Whitman, Mass., has just bought a fine lot centrally located and will build a new parsonage of handsome architecture which will soon be occupied by the pastor, Rev. H. A. Cordo, D. D. [Former Baptist minister of Cortland and Homer—CC editor.]

   —Mr. William T. Perkins of Scott comes to the front with a pumpkin story that so far holds the record in this county. He has raised two pumpkins, the weight of one of which was 73 1/2  pounds and the other 64 pounds.

   —Yesterday afternoon a horse belonging to E. M. Yager of Maple-ave. was being clipped at Gillet's barn on Orchard-st. when it became frightened and started on a run. The horse ran around town for a while and was finally captured about a mile this side of Blodgett Mills.

   —Twenty of the schoolmates of Mr. Arthur C. Smith of the Central school gave him a very pleasant surprise at his home, 21 1/2 Elm-st. last evening. An enjoyable evening was passed in playing games and in music, and refreshments were served,

   —The young men composing the football team from the Binghamton high school have made a most favorable Impression by their gentlemanly bearing. They demonstrate conclusively that roughness and rowdyism are not necessarily qualities of football playing.

   —Joseph Jefferson appears at Ithaca in Rip Van Winkle on Saturday evening, Dec. 28. A number of Cortland people have already expressed their determination of attending. If enough should do so it would probably be possible to secure a special train, It is not likely that there will be many more opportunities to hear this celebrated actor in his masterpiece.

   —Last Sunday evening a Vermont divine, not a thousand miles from this village, suddenly paused near the close of his sermon, and said: "We would all be very glad if that young man in the vestibule would come in and satisfy himself whether she is or is not here. That would be much better than keeping a half-inch draft on the occupants of the back pew." And in the silence that followed, the congregation could hear a sound as of the retreat of an army with banners.—Vermont Echo.

GOOD RESULTS SHOWN

From the Work of Truant Officer Isaac W. Brown.

   The work of Truant Officer I. W. Brown is fast showing results. Through his firm dealing with truants all the children in Cortland, with possibly now and then an exception, are attending school regularly. It has been necessary to take two boys to the reform school at Rochester and several others have been arrested, but sentence has been suspended. Mr. Brown states that in many cases the parents have been ignorant of the law but are now informed, while in some cases parents supposed their children were in school when they really were not.

   The law relating to the duties of persons in parental relation to children, and which is being rigidly enforced in Cortland is as follows: Every person in parental relation to a child between eight and sixteen years of age in proper physical and mental condition to attend school, shall cause such child to so attend upon instruction or shall give notice to the school authorities of his city or district of his inability so to do. A violation of this section shall be a misdemeanor, punishable for the first offence by a fine not exceeding $5, and for each subsequent offence by a fine not exceeding $30 or by imprisonment not exceeding thirty days, or by both such fine and imprisonment.