What Constitutes a Veteran.
Mr. Theo. P. Reid of New York is the secretary
of the National Veterans' Tariff Reform
League, and among other duties he has to perform in this campaign, is that of
writing to old soldiers on the subject of Tariff Reform. His instructions are
to treat all alike, and so it happens that his letters and public documents
fall into the hands of Republicans, Democrats, Prohibition and Farmers' Alliance
veterans.
Occasionally one falls into the hands of a graduate
of the sutler's department, and of course in such cases, the old vet feels called
upon to reply. The bravery that these knights of hardtack and commissary whiskey
display with a pen in time of peace, is only equalled by the equanimity with
which they raked in the dimes and dollars of the soldiers in time of war. Of
course any intimation that these valiant fellows could be induced to vote for
Mr. Cleveland or any other Democrat, must be resented in a public manner and
instead of sending their communications to Mr. Reid to be dumped in his waste
basket, they are forwarded to the Cortland Standard for publication.
The brave, manly, fighting veteran, is proud
of his record both during and since the war, and never for one moment does he
forget the courtesies due from one gentleman to another and seldom rushes into
print without reason. The cheap soldier, conscious of his indifferent record on
the field of battle, feels that he has an accuser on every side and attempts to
defend himself before he has been assailed. It is not necessary for the genuine
"old vet" to boast of his deeds from the house tops. Everybody knows that
he was a soldier worthy of the name.
The
Falsehoods Stamped Out.
Two Republican falsehoods are set at rest by
those who have been the immediate victims of them. Gov. Flower disposes of the
allegation that he had said the McKinley tariff was a benefit to the farmers of
Jefferson, his home county. He shows that it has been a detriment and he looks
for a reduced Republican majority.
Gen.
Daniel E. Sickles disposes of the charge that he had urged soldiers to vote
against Cleveland and Stevenson. The words put in his lips by Republican
newspapers were uttered by a Republican at the Grand Army meeting which he
addressed.
The lies have a long start, but the truth
will overtake them and they must react against those who have given currency to
them.—Albany Argus.
HERE AND THERE.
O. W. Walters, the music
dealer, has a new advertisement in another column.
Hitchcock Hose fair was a
grand success in all respects. The boys will net about $1,000 from the same.
Be sure and attend the Sunflower
concert and Tom Thumb Wedding at the Universalist church, this evening. [fundraiser.]
The choir of St. Mary's
church will give a sacred concert in the church at an early day, the proceeds
to go towards purchasing a new church organ. The Keyes sisters, of Rochester,
and other excellent talent, will participate.
The mother's meeting (central)
will be held at the home of Mrs. W. B. Stoppard, No. 15 Lincoln avenue,
Tuesday, November 8th, 1892. Subject, "Conversation and Reading." All
women invited to be present.
Mr. Albert A. McKee, of
Syracuse, formerly of McLean, was arrested last Friday night, charged with embezzling
funds of the Wayne County Building and Loan Association of Palmyra, and was taken
to that place on Saturday by an officer.
Frequenters of public places
around town were much entertained by Mr. Chas. Foster, of Rochester. His
performance upon a banjo is something wonderful, for he never loses the time,
though the instrument swings in the air, or rests on the back of his neck.
Firemen from five counties met
in Ithaca last week, for the purpose of organizing a Firemen's Association upon
the same plan as the State Association. It will include nearly 100 companies. A
committee will meet in this place Nov. 23 to draw up by-laws.
Mr. A. B. Johnson, an experienced
laundryman, who came to Cortland from Troy and was in the employ of Mr. C. J.
Coleman before the recent steam laundry fire, has rented rooms in the rear of D.
J. Chadwick's barber shop, and will open the Troy Hand Laundry next Monday.
The ladies of the
Congregational church will give their annual chicken pie supper on Friday, Nov.
4th, at the church. As this is the last social tea to be held during Dr.
Taylor's pastorate in Cortland, it is earnestly desired that the occasion be
one of the highest social enjoyment. All are most cordially invited to a good
supper and a pleasant time generally. Supper will be served from 5:30 to 8 P. M.
Mr. D. E. Harrington of 120
North Main st. spent last week in the woods of Hamilton county, looking for game. On Saturday morning he returned
home, bringing a handsome young buck deer that weighed 100 pounds. Mr. C. F. Thompson
purchased the same and allowed it to hang in front of his store until
afternoon, when it was taken to the block and cut up. The steaks were tender
and juicy, as we can testify from experience.
King's Daughters.
The committee appointed to
secure rooms have received and accepted an offer from Miss Eliza Austin, who
has kindly donated two rooms free for their use. These rooms are located
on south side of Clinton-aye., between Sager and Wells' blocks, where all
contributions may be left. For the present their meetings will be held here.
The King's Daughters are looking
well to the poor of our village, and render such assistance as required, such as furnishing food, clothing, fuel and
money, and provide employment for such as can work.
At this season of the year the
demands are large and donations of all kinds, especially clothing, will be
thankfully received and judiciously distributed. All who do so cheerfully are
earnestly requested to contribute liberally, as the object is a deserving one.
Look over your clothing, bedding, fuel, pocketbook, etc., and see if there is
not something you can give them. Take it to the King's Daughters' rooms at any
time, and they will gladden many hearts with your gifts. Remember: "it is
more blessed to give than receive."
The next meeting of the circle
will be held in their rooms, Saturday, Nov. 5th at 2:30 P. M. Let every member
attend.
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