DEATH OF JUDGE BALL

The Cortland Democrat, Friday,  September 19, 1890.

Death of "Judge Ball."

(From the Kingman, Kansas Times.)

   Died, in Kingman, Kingman County, Kansas, Aug. 26, Mr. Hiram L. Ball. He was born in Virgil, N. Y., in 1835, was married to Miss Mary Penny, of Virgil, in 1876, moved with his family to Kingman, Kansas, and settled on what is called the Ball Ranch, his wife dying soon after. In 1884 he married Mrs. Eva Kelly, of Albany, N. Y., who was a faithful and devoted wife and who attended and administered to his every want until the day of his death.

   "Judge Ball" as he was familiarly known, battled with the strife and hardships peculiar to frontier life and his efforts to upbuild the city and county will long be remembered, and go down with its history. The confidence reposed in him as an enterprising and thoughtful business man by the residents of the county, was such as to place him in the responsible public office of County Commissioner and that too, for a third term, and for two terms he was chairman of the board. He has also filled the office of Justice of the Peace several terms for the city of Kingman. In 1874 he built the hotel called the Kingman house. In 1886 he built the new brick hotel which is indeed a credit to the city, and named it Hotel Ball.

   The funeral services were conducted as he had planned, choosing his pastor and pall bearers. His remains were taken to the M. E. Church where a brief but impressive address was delivered when all were given an opportunity to view the remains for the last time. His remains were interred in the Greenwood cemetery followed by the largest procession ever witnessed in the city. We condole with the family most sincerely on the sad event and if sympathy of friends can be of any consolation under the trying circumstances, they can rest assured that all who knew him will share in their sorrow.

PAGE FOUR/EDITORIALS.

   It seems that Homer has no rights, that a Republican Convention is bound to respect.

   The town of Homer will be permitted to contribute her share towards paying the salaries and expenses of Republican county officials, but that town must not expect to be allowed to furnish any of the officials or to have anything to say as to the manner in which her share of the protective duties shall be disbursed. Cortland virtually says to Homer "you pay your money and take your choice of candidates." History tells us that it was "taxation without representation," that led to the revolt of our revolutionary sires against the mother country. Unfortunately there are no "revolutionary sires" living in Homer in these days.

  

   As there seems to be some question between Messrs. Peck and Stillman as to which one is entitled to the credit of securing the passage of the bill giving each district $100, we beg leave to suggest that a committee of investigation be appointed to settle the question, and that the committee be empowered to send for persons and papers. The people ought to know to whom they are indebted that they may vote understandingly.

   There seems to be a considerable difference of opinion between the Hon. R. T. Peck and School Commissioner Stillman as to who was really the author of the $100 apportionment bill for District Schools. Mr. Peck claims to be the originator and author of the scheme, while in point of fact the scheme was originated by a committee of School Commissioners, of which Mr. Stillman was a member, who undertook to secure its passage. Mr. Peck simply helped other Members of Assembly pass the bill. The originators and promoters of the law, however, are claiming much more benefit to the districts than they will be likely to derive. Under the old apportionment the districts received from $72 to $75 per annum, but the new law gives them $100 each absolutely. They do not receive, as some have been lead to believe, $100 in addition to the apportionment formerly allowed. The new apportionment takes the place of the old.

   Voters in the southern towns of the county will be pleased to note that at the School Commissioner Convention held in Marathon last Saturday, Cortland walked away with another fat plum in the shape of the School Commissioner nomination. Of the five candidates thus far nominated by the Republican party for the south half of the county, Cortland takes all the nominations. In the north end of the county, Preble has been recognized by the nomination of Gustavus A. Crofoot for School Commissioner.

   Before the Republican County Convention was held, it was pretty generally understood by the friends of Mr. Lee Johnson of Lapeer, that Mr. Johnson had made a combination with Mr. Peck, whereby the latter was to turn his delegates over to Johnson for Treasurer, in consideration of receiving the support of Johnson's delegates for Member. The same arrangement was made with Jones of Virgil, who was also a candidate and still another combination was entered into with Brown of this place, who was the successful candidate in the convention. It would be interesting to know with which one of these candidates Mr. Peck kept faith. Mr. Peck was nominated first and there are many republican politicians who are of the opinion that after he had secured the prize he coveted for himself, he washed his hands of the whole business and after wishing them all good luck, mentally expressed the hope that "the devil may take the hindmost."

   One James L. Lusk, who is said to be a School Commissioner of Broome County, and a graduate of the Normal School in this place, made some remarks before the Teachers' Institute in this village on Wednesday. The Institute is supposed to be held in the interest of the schools and for the purpose of school work only, but Mr. Lusk took occasion to deliver a political speech in the interest of Hon. R. T. Peck, who is the Republican candidate for Member of Assembly in this county.

   Mr. Lusk is said to be a bright man and an excellent official, but it is believed that the impropriety of his course on Wednesday, would have suggested itself to a person possessed of much less common sense and a desire to keep within the bounds of common decency. Not to be outdone by the gentleman from abroad, Commissioner Stillman followed with remarks glorifying Mr. Peck and the wonderful work credited to him in favor of the common schools and teachers. Mr. Stillman gave Mr. Peck the entire credit of passing the bill giving each of the district schools $100.

   Those who heard him and were present at the School Commissioner convention in Marathon last Saturday, where he was a candidate for renomination, and claimed the entire credit for the passage of the law to himself, were at a loss to know which of his statements to believe. Possibly he thought best to claim all the credit while seeking the nomination as an argument in his favor, but now that he has secured the coveted prize, and brother Peck seems to need all the strength he can buy, beg or purchase, it may be that Stillman has loaned his credit for the balance of the campaign. It may turn out, however, that Mr. Stillman may require all his resources in his own canvass.

                                            Teachers' Institute.

   Teachers' Institute for the First Commissioner District convened in Taylor Hall on Monday and will close to-day. Monday forenoon was occupied with registration of teachers, of whom one hundred and nineteen are now enrolled.

   The afternoon sessions were occupied by Conductor Stout in discussing "Word Analysis."

   Tuesday morning session was opened by prayer by Rev. Dr. Cordo. Conductor Stout continued his work in Word Analysis.

   At 10:15 he gave a very instructive exercise in "Roman Notation."

   The last session of the forenoon was occupied by Commissioner Stillman in discussing the recent work of grading country schools, and by Principal Weatherly of Marathon, with the topic, "Care of School Property as Related to Successful School Work."

   Tuesday afternoon sessions were taken up with Prof. Stout's remarks on "School Records," and the care of the new register on "Results to be Obtained by Reviews."

   Dr. Hoose gave a characteristic and vigorous address on "Thoroughness in Teaching."

   Tuesday evening Prof. D. S. Bardwell of the Normal gave a lecture on "Teacher's Investment."

   The first two hours of Wednesday morning's session were occupied with the Conductor's address on "Professional Courtesy," and the opening of the query box. Dr. D. E. Smith of the Normal followed with an exercise on School Law.

   Wednesday afternoon Prof. Bardwell discussed "Simple Science Investment," illustrated by experiments.

   Commissioner J. L. Lusk of Broome Co. gave a vigorous and eloquent address on "The Flag and Taxes." A unanimous vote of thanks was extended to Commissioner Lusk by the Institute. At 4 o'clock Dr. S. J. Sornberger discussed the teaching of "History."

   Wednesday evening Prof. Stout gave an illustrated lecture on "Points of Interest in the Empire State," which was largely attended and much enjoyed.

   Prof. Stout has proved one of the most satisfactory conductors that has ever been in Cortland. His thorough work and jovial good nature have won general favor. The Institute closes Friday afternoon.

County Medical Society.

   A very pleasant variation in the regular routine of the meetings of the Cortland County Medical Society was made by holding the fall meeting at Marathon.

   On Thursday, Sept. 11, notwithstanding the very unfavorable weather, a good representation of the profession met at the new Firemen's Hall, at 11 A. M. The meeting was called to order by the chairman of the local committee of arrangements, Dr. L. G. Smart, the vice-president of the society. An address of welcome was given by the president of the village, Mr. D. B. Tripp; and a response made by the president of the society, Dr. F. D. Reese of Cortland.

   The president then took the chair. Dr. U. S. Bliss, of Tully, and Dr. M. R. Smith of McGrawville, were elected members of the society. Dr. S. P. Allen and D. A. Seymour, of Whitney's Point were invited to participate in the discussions. A resolution was adopted that the chair appoint a committee of three on "Popular Sanitary Science," whose duty shall be to prepare or supervise familiar articles for the secular press, on subjects involving the care and protection of life and health of the individual and of the community, in accordance with the accepted principles of sanitary science. Drs. Higgins, Smart and White were appointed as such committee.

   Dr. F. W. Sears, of Syracuse, read a very interesting paper on the "Diagnosis and Treatment of Diphtheria," which was fully discussed. The other scientific papers on the programme were left over until the next meeting, in order to do justice to the dinner and toasts at the Marathon House.

   The following were the toasts responded to, Dr. L. G. Smart acting as toastmaster.

   Cortland County Medical Society—Dr. F. W. Higgins.

   Our Village—Dr. D. B. Tripp.

   The Relation of the Profession to the People—Dr. A. J. White.

   The Relation of the People to the Profession—Mr. Jas. H. Tripp.

   Practice of Medicine, Past and Present—Dr. C. Green.

   Legal Medicine—Mr. Henry E. Wilson.

   The Ladies—Dr. H. T. Dana.

   The Press—Mr. Ed. L. Adams.

   Dr. J. Angel, Dr. C. B. Trafford and Dr. M. L. Halbert, with some of the prominent citizens of the place, were among those present. The next meeting will be held in Cortland, Dec. 11.

   F. W. HIGGINS, Sec'y.

HERE AND THERE.

   A Chinese laundry has been opened on North Main street.

   The reunion of the 157th Regiment takes place in this village to-day.

   Geo. W. DeLand has been appointed postmaster at Freetown Corners.

   Don't forget the races at the Driving Park, Sept. 30th and Oct. 1st and 2d.

   J. D. F. Woolston will address the grangers at Grange hall, South Cortland, Saturday evening, 20th inst. All members of the grange are invited.

   "The Christian Era Closed," will be the topic presented at the Universalist church on Sunday evening, by S. J. Hickey, minister, of Brooklyn, N. Y.

   Last Saturday Mr. I. M. Palmer had one of the fingers of his left hand cut off while working about the engine in Gillett's novelty shop. Dr. Hughes dressed the injury.

   Howard & Co., whose place of business is near the S. & B. station in this place, want potatoes, apples, hay, oats, barley and buckwheat, for which the highest market price will be paid. See advertisement on sixth page.

   That veteran Democrat, R. M. Price, Esq., of East Virgil, had the misfortune to receive a kick on the leg from a neighbor's horse, a few days since. Fortunately no bones were broken, but a severe and quite painful flesh wound resulted.

   The many friends of A. A. McLeod Esq., in this place, will be pleased to learn that the directors of the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad Company have voted to raise his salary to $40,000 per annum. This is said to be the highest salary received by the President of any railroad company in the country save one. The Central road pays Hon. Chauncey M. DePew, $50,000.

   Last Friday, while taking off a heat at the Howe Stove works, the bottom of one of the ladles fell out, spilling the molten iron upon the ground and spattering over the workmen, burning some of them considerably. One particle of the iron struck Harry Easton square in the ball of the eye, causing excruciating pain. Easton at once went to Dr. C. W. Parker's office in the Democrat building and had the iron, which was imbedded in the ball of the eye, removed. The doctor then dressed the injury, and he informs us that the eye will be saved.

   The members of the new Republican County Committee held a meeting for the purpose of organization in this place on Tuesday last. C. O. Newton. Esq., of Homer, was elected chairman, and Jerome Squires, Esq., of Cortland, secretary, and Chas. E. Read, of the same place, treasurer. It is confidently expected that the chairmanship of the committee and the promise said to have been made to the new chairman that he shall be the candidate of the party for Member of Assembly next fall, will be sufficient to satisfy the Republicans of Homer that she has not been entirely left out in the cold. Remember the promise made to Marathon two years ago.

For Trespassers.

   For the benefit of farmers as well as hunters we give in as concise a form is possible a few points on the trespass law. And first as to the notice to trespassers.

   To prevent persons from entering premises for the purpose of hunting or fishing, the lawful notice shall be a signboard at least one foot square, upon at least every fifty acres of land or near the lot lines thereof, or upon or near the shores or banks of any lake, stream or pond in at least two conspicuous places on the premises. The name of the owner of the land should be appended to the notice. Any person who should knowingly trespass on such lands for the purpose of shooting or hunting any game or shall take any fish from such lake, pond or stream, shall be liable to the owner, in  addition to actual damage sustained, exemplary damage to an amount not exceeding $25 nor less than $12.