The Cortland Democrat, Friday, August 7,
1891.
DRAPER CONCURS.
Superintendent Draper Keeps His Promise to the
Politicians and Goes Back on the People.
Draper
has finally acted in the Normal school matter and if there were any who expected
he would keep the promise he made to the people here, through Deputy Skinner, they will undoubtedly be disappointed. It
ought to be pretty evident to the people of this community now, that Draper is
entirely unreliable and that his only interest in the schools of the state, is a
selfish one. It is quite evident that he intends to use the power of his office
to further his own political aspirations and the prosperity of the schools is a
secondary consideration with him. The following dispatch from Albany tells the
story:
ALBANY. Aug.
5.—Dr. Francis J. Cheney's nomination by the local board of trustees of the
State Normal school at Cortland to be principal, was approved by State Supt. of
Public Instruction Draper to-day. Dr. Cheney succeeds Dr. James H. Hoose. Dr.
Cheney was recently displaced as an inspector under the Regents of the
University, that office being abolished because the Civil Service Commission insisted
on making it competitive.
This is
the decision after informing the Local Board a little over a month ago, through
his Deputy, that Dr. Hoose would open the next term of school as usual. It is
very unfortunate that the important office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
is occupied by a politician instead of a professional teacher. His interests
are not in harmony with the aims and desires of the profession and he cares
nothing for the schools except so far as he can use them in advancing his
personal and political end. He discharges teachers simply because Local Boards
composed of politicians of his own selection, request him to do so, and in
direct opposition to the wishes of the scholars and the patrons of the
institution.
So long as Draper is at the head of the
department, no teacher, however eminent in his profession, is secure in his
position. He holds his place simply by sufferance, and whenever the Local Board
or a majority thereof chooses to displace him and put an incompetent man in his
place, Draper will concur. The members of the profession throughout the State
owe it to themselves to make a fight to prevent the recurrence of such outrages
as has just been perpetrated on the people of this town. The President of the Local Board has succeeded in
securing the dismissal of Dr. Hoose, but he has not gained any laurels that are
worth having by doing so. If we do not mistake the temper of the people of Cortland,
he will soon be made aware of this fact.
A Dark Case Unsolved.
A case
was before Justice Bull during the latter part of July wherein a colored woman
as wife No. 1 laid claims for support to one William Stewart, who for some time
had been basking in the graces of a white woman who was performing the duties
of a wife at William's residence on Maple avenue. Little of the evidence
appeared in print, but William agreed to support the dusky woman and was
discharged. He kept his promise by assigning to her use the best room in the
house and stocking up with provisions, but declined to occupy the rooms with
her.
Last Saturday
a bill of groceries was delivered to wife No. 1 and in the afternoon the police
were sent for. When Chief Sager arrived a one-half pound package of tea was
shown to the officer and Health Officer Moore, who had also been called in. A liberal quantity of Paris green was discovered mixed with the tea, the other parcels were not
disturbed by the officials, but the tea was taken to police headquarters. How the
poisonous powder became mingled with the tea is a question yet unsolved. The
officers assert that Mrs. Stewart No. 1 was anxious to obtain admission to the apartments
occupied by William and his family—though the locked doors was conclusive
evidence that her visits were unsolicited.
There is
no clue to the purchaser of the Paris green although Section 402 of the Penal Code provides for the registering of all
purchases of drugs or liquids of poisonous properties. At last reports
everything was quiet at the double yet divided household. No charges have been
preferred and the mystery still remains unsolved.
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| Homer Band. |
The Homer
band gave an open air concert at the Messenger House corner on Friday evening that attracted an immense crowd and
was highly appreciated by all who heard it. The cornet solo by Mr. P. Conway,
the clarionet solo by Ed. Alger and the trombone solo by Mr. Charles Maas, were
fine and called forth rounds of applause. A handsome bouquet of flowers was
presented to Mr. Conway.
As some of
the newspapers in this place and Homer have been engaging in some warm words over
the merits of the Homer and Cortland bands, Mr. Jewell of the former organization,
took this opportunity to announce that so far as the Homer band was concerned, they
regretted that anything of the kind had occurred, and he assured all present
that the members of his organization had no part in it and he did not believe that
the members of the Cortland band had had anything to do with it. That the members
of both organizations were friendly and that it was the desire of those he represented
to have such friendly relations continue. He was loudly applauded when he
resumed his seat.
There
certainly ought not to be any jealousy or unfriendly feelings between the
members of these organizations and we do not believe there is, notwithstanding
the attempt of outsiders to create an unpleasantness. Homer people feel justly
proud of theirs and this is as should be. The band boys are all right.
Cortland Driving Park Races.
Advanced
science is remarkably correct in announcing the weather prognostications from
twenty-four to a less number of hours in advance, but the weather program for
weeks in advance is still materially obscure from human observation, at least
so thought the public upon the occasion of the heavy rains in the midst of the mid-summer
races at the opening of the past month, and the officers of the society were
greatly embarrassed thereby.
But by
public notice they displayed the business integrity of the association in
redeeming season tickets issued; immediately arranging, at no small expense and
loss to personal interests, for a new set of dates and purses aggregating $3,600,
besides personally interviewing owners of noted horses that were here in July
as well as new ones and now, weather being favorable, are ready to announce a
grand series of turf exhibitions for four days during the present month—18th to
31st inclusive. The purses are $400 in each event.
Tuesday
will be devoted to the 2:45 and 2:25 trotting, and 2:35 pacing class.
Wednesday,
2:29 trotting and 2:23 pacing class.
Thursday,
2:37 trotting and 2:27 pacing class.
Friday,
2:33 trotting and 2:20 trotting class.
Of the
new grand stand it is sufficient to state that the view obtained is so perfect and
clear that the hundreds who occupied it on the opening of the July races pronounced
this new feature as adding fully 100 per cent to the pleasure of witnessing the
sport upon as perfect a half mile track, as is to be found in the state.
Note down
dates and arrange to be "in it" and aid those who are striving to
serve the people with a season of enjoyment. The section of the grand stand to
the right of the entrance is reserved for ladies and affords equally as good
view as the seats assigned to the general public.
August
18, 19, 20 and 21, 1891. Circulars may be had of F. N. Harrington, secretary, Cortland,
N. Y.
Negroes to Emigrate.
WASHINGTON,
Aug. 1.—A movement of considerable magnitude is now on foot to arrange for the
deportation of the negroes of the Southern States to Liberia. Capt. John Murray
and W. B. Lewis, representing Elder, Dempster & Company of Liverpool,
owners of an important line of steamships, have been at Chamberlins for some
days in consultation with Benjamin Gaston, the authorized agent of the Liberian
Emigration company. The negotiations between them have been carried to a successful
point, and an agreement has been reached whereby a fleet will be at the disposal
of the colored people.
Ships
will sail at frequent intervals from Southern ports direct to the African
coast, and it is believed that the first contingent will be ready to start out
inside of two months. One of the company's vessels is now at Baltimore. Captain
Murray talks enthusiastically of the good to accrue to the negroes by
immigrating to Liberia.
Liberian Exodus: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liberian_exodus
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