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| John J. McGraw. |
The Cortland Democrat, Friday, October
12, 1894.
"Mickey"
McGraw.
"Mickey" McGraw, the great third
baseman of pennant winning Baltimore team, and who held out so long against
playing the Temple Cup series under the rules and regulations imposed by the
committee having the matter in charge, is a product of Cortland county. His
home is in Truxton where his relatives live. In the first game at Baltimore on
Thursday, it is said that he deliberately ran into Ward at second base, knocking
the ball out of his hand. When he was nailed at the plate a little later, while
trying to score, it is said to have so irritated him that he tried to gouge
Catcher Farell's eyes out.
McGraw is, nevertheless, a wonderful third
baseman and a great all around ball player. Syracuse tried to get him a number
of years ago, but was too slow and he went elsewhere—Syracuse Herald.
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| Trolley in McGrawville. |
(From the
McGrawville Sentinel, Oct. 11.)
Surveyors for the electric
road have been working between McGrawville and Cortland the past week for the
purpose of determining the most feasible route for the company to reach
McGrawville. The original idea was to follow the main road from Port Watson
bridge to Cortland hill, thence around the hill by the way of Polkville and up
to the main road again at A. A. Wellington's; thence along the main road to W.
L. Bean's and thence across the flat to Elm street in this village.
The laying of the tracks
around the hill by the way of Polkville will prove an expensive and unwise
outlay of money and the Electric company are unwilling to undertake it.
Therefore it is now proposed to petition the road commissioner to open a new
road around the hill, starting easterly across the flat just north of the railroad
bed, curving around the base of the hill to A. A. Wellington's corner. This
would prove an immense saving to the Electric company, not only in shortening the
distance over which they would have to equip their line with ties, rails,
trolly wires and poles, but an every day saving in power so long as the company
continues to operate the road.
Attorney Bronson assured the Sentinel
reporter Tuesday that if the laying out of this new road is consummated
the electric road will be built to McGrawville within sixty days.
In years past the Sentinel has
on several occasions urged the opening of a road around the south side of
Cortland hill as a matter of every day convenience to the people of the central
and eastern part of the county, and we shall hail with delight any steps that
may be taken in that direction. With Cortland hill out of the way the road to
McGrawville would be one of the most pleasant driveways leading from the county
seat, and the expense of laying out the new road will be a mere trifle as compared
with the present daily loss of horse flesh and time in climbing the mountain
that now lies in the pathway.
Tug-of-War Team.
A tug-of-war team, consisting
of Chas. Seabrook, Fred Hartman, William Magher, and Tobias Robarsh (anchor),
all of the Howe Ventilated Stove company's shop, has been recently organized.
They met for their first practice last Thursday night in Smith & Brown's
storehouse, pulling on a 3,500 lb. steel spring. The result was that the spring
is in the shop for repairs, and the boys are beginning to think their chance
for the state championship is good.
Hospital Chorus.
The first rehearsal of the
hospital chorus was held Wednesday evening at the C. M. B. A. rooms, Empire
Hall.
A very enjoyable evening was
spent in studying compositions of Mendelssohn and Woodard. The chorus, though
excellent in quality, is inadequate in volume to the work planned for it.
Oratorio music, to be effectively rendered, should be sung by a large number of
voices, not less than forty, and unless the requisite number can be secured, the
character of the entertainment will have to be changed.
The opportunity for studying
this class of music under a thoroughly competent instructor is seldom offered
to Cortland musicians and it is one they cannot afford to lose.
Our Cortland singers
especially should make an effort to avail themselves of its advantages. The
next rehearsal will be held Wednesday evening, Oct. 17, commencing at 7:30 at
Empire Hall.
Hospital Donations.
The following gifts were
relieved at the hospital during the month of September:
Flowers, Baptist church, Mrs.
J. J. Walker, Homer Avenue church; old linen, Mrs. Jayne, Mrs. J. J. Walker;
bread, Mrs. C. Warren; hair brush, Mrs. W. H. Clark; gallon brandy, E. Dodge;
two comfortables, bed blanket, sheets, mirror, Miss E. Ormsby; two bottles
tomatoe sauce, Mrs. Lucus; tomatoes, Mrs. Hyatt; vegetables, Mrs. Goodrich;
three comfortable, Miss Booth; comfortable, Mrs. H. S. Rose; three bushels
potatoes, Rev. Mr. Weatherwax; clock, slippers, nightshirt, Mrs. Judd; sweet
pickles, Mrs. Miller; material and making of mattress, Beard & Peck.
Omitted from previous list: Dressing jacket, Mrs. J. L. Robertson; server, Mrs. Aben Smith.
Cash Donations—B. A. Benedict,
$2; B. F. Taylor, $5; a friend, $5; A. Sager, $5; Stillman Benjamin, $5; D. Bauder,
$5; A. D. Wallace, $5; E. E. Ellis, $.50; S. S. Knox, $10; Maher Bros. $2; Mrs.
E. O. Rickard, $ 25; Mrs. John Garrity, $.50.
PAGE FOUR—EDITORIALS.
◘ Take Morton's barrel from the canvass and what would be left? A very
poor old man who has been made to believe he is a statesman.
◘ The most important factors on the Republican side in the pending
campaign will be Tom Platt and Morton's barrel. With these signs they hope to
conquer.
◘ Do the people of this great State want Tom Platt for Governor? If a
majority of the citizens vote for Morton, they will have the satisfaction of
knowing they have elected Tom Platt to that great office. What an elegant Governor
Tom Platt would make.
◘ Under the operation of the McKinley bill the price of wool dropped
steadily. The Wilson bill allows wool to come in free and ever since this
excellent bill went into operation, domestic wool has advanced in price and
foreign wool has declined. Does protection protect? Not much.
◘ Morton is a very respectable old gentleman, but he is a back number
and should be allowed to spend the remainder of his days in peace. He never yet
delivered a speech and he has never written an article that anybody remembers
to have read. He is neither a writer nor speaker nor is he a thinker. Who will be
Governor of the great Empire state if he is elected? Tom Platt.
◘ There is scarcely any market for horses and prices rule very low.
They bring low prices because there are more horses than the needs of the
country require. At present there are a score of horses for sale where there is
but one buyer. When there are a score of buyers and only one horse for sale,
the price rules high. The law of supply and demand fixes the price on
everything and all the McKinley bills in the Universe cannot change this
universal common sense law.
◘ Some three or four weeks ago the DEMOCRAT asked the Standard to
enlighten an anxious public as to the time when Miles E. Burlingame tried his
first case in a court of record, but the editor of the Standard has seen
fit to observe the strictest silence with regard to the question. Evidently our
neighbor does not know or else he, for some unaccountable reason, declines to
furnish the information. Now that we have failed to obtain the required information
from the Standard, we beg leave to put the question to any citizen of the
state or county and the answer will be published in these columns. When and where
did Miles E. Burlingame the Republican candidate for district Attorney try a
case in a court of record? Will some one answer?
The Democratic county convention held in this place on the 3rd inst.
selected a very strong ticket for the suffrages of the voters of the county at
the ensuing election, and if merit counts for anything the entire ticket will
be elected.
Mr. Edgar L. Adams, the
nominee for the office of Member of Assembly, is the editor of the Marathon Independent,
the only paper of the kind we know of that is true to name. The editorial
columns of the paper are always bright and newsy although politics is entirely
eschewed, and through its eminently fair course it has secured a very large and
paying patronage. Mr. Adams is serving his second term as President of the
thriving village of Marathon, is secretary of the board of education of
Marathon academy and has held that office for four years. He is also trustee of
the Peck Memorial Library association, director and vice president of the
Climax Road Machine Co., and for the past three years has been secretary of
Marathon Lodge, F. A. A. M. Mr. Adams is an educated and well informed young
man who would bring to his duties those excellent business qualifications,
which have contributed to his success in one of the most difficult and exacting
professions in life, and these, backed by a quick and intelligent mind and a
reputation for strict integrity, make him a model candidate. He would be a
representative of the whole people and would always be found on the side of
right and justice.
Wallace W. Wood, the candidate
for sheriff, is a resident of Cincinnatus, and is pretty well known throughout
the county. He has represented his town in the board of supervisors for several
terms, has held the office of constable and collector in his town and has
always been found able and faithful in the discharge of his duties.
He is in the prime of life and is an all round business man and good
citizen. A better selection could not have been made and his nomination should
be ratified by the people.
Charles B. Warren, the nominee
for county clerk, would make an excellent official. He is a careful, competent
and thorough business man, and is highly esteemed by the citizens of
McGrawville, where he has been in the mercantile trade for many years. He
retired from business pursuits two or three years since, although he is yet a
middle aged man. He would make a first class official and we hope to see him
elected.
Edward W. Hyatt, of Homer, is
the candidate for the office of district attorney. This is a most important
office and should be filled by a man who is not only capable but honest. Such a
man is Mr. Hyatt. If elected he will discharge his duties with fidelity and
intelligence. The people's interests will be cared for and there will be no
dickering with criminals or mercenary complainants. Indictments will be tried and
rascals will be punished. A district attorney is the people's lawyer, and it is
his duty to punish criminals. Mr. Hyatt will do his duty at all times and under
all circumstances. He is very popular in Homer and we predict his election.
Frank M. Hazard, the nominee
for the office of superintendent of the poor, is an active and enterprising
young business man of the town of Scott. He is just such a man as the office
needs and will poll a large vote. His integrity is unquestioned and his
abilities are of a high order.
Theron O. Brown, the nominee
for Justice of Sessions, is a well known magistrate residing in the town of
Taylor. He has served in the same capacity before and discharged his duties
with credit.
Dr. Rollin A. Goodelle is a
well known and highly respectable physician of Homer. He was elected Coroner in
1882 and made an excellent official. There should be no question about his
election in 1894.
Dr. Hermon D. Hunt has been a
practicing physician in the town of Preble for many years and is a man of fine
abilities. He has represented his town in the board of supervisors for two
terms and filled the office most acceptably. He should be chosen with Dr.
Goodelle for one of the long term coroners.
Dr. David K. Allen is one of
the old Democratic war horses of the town of Freetown. He enjoys an extensive practice and is a most excellent
citizen. He should be elected to fill the short term in the office of coroner.
The ticket makes a harmonious
whole and is strong in all its parts. If the Democrats of the county do their
full duty they can count on an election with the aid of those Republicans and
Independents who are opposed to combinations and crooked conventions.
HERE AND THERE.
Ed Robbins' new cigar case is
a dandy. Have you seen it?
Mr. H. M. Kellogg of this
village has been appointed G. A. R. inspector for this county.
Don't forget Geo. J. Miller's
auction sale of agricultural implements to take place to-morrow at 1 o'clock.
See advertisement on this page.
Col. A. Greene and Mr. A. D.
Kingsbury were re-elected elders of the Presbyterian church in this village
last week. Mr. Lewis Bouton was re-elected deacon at the same time.
The Alpha Chautauqua Circle
will meet with Mrs. T. J. Doubleday, 44 Port Watson-st., Saturday evening, Oct.
13, at 7:30 o'clock. A full attendance is desired, it being the annual election
of officers.
George McChesney of Syracuse
has taken possession of Hotel Windsor in Homer. He has many friends in this county and will make a popular
landlord. Mr. F. H. Nichols, the former proprietor, goes to Syracuse where he
will keep a livery.
A small audience attended the
performance entitled "Enemies for Life" in the opera house, Wednesday
evening, probably on account of the severe storm, but those who did go were
well payed [sic] for their trouble The entertainment was an excellent one in
every respect.
The regular meeting of the Woman's Christian
Temperance Union will be held at their rooms Saturday, Oct. 13. Consecration
service to commence promptly at half past two after which reports will be given
by the delegates in attendance at the State convention recently held at
Jamestown, N. Y.
FROM
EVERYWHERE.
A cyclone visited Nebraska Tuesday and floods
prevailed in Oklahoma.
Mrs. Fred Anthony of Corning has deserted
her husband for the company of a negro.
Salt has been discovered 1,000 feet below the
surface at Ithaca, and the stratum is 300 feet thick.
William Carmody who lives on the outskirts of
Binghamton fed his hogs on spoiled lemons one night last week and the next
morning the hogs were all dead.
Vassar College opens with nearly 200 new
students; this will bring the total number this year close up to 500. Every room
is taken and the neighboring cottages are filled.
A vein of gas was struck at Pulaski, Thursday,
which blew out the drill and threw stones and dirt sixty feet in the air. It is
the most powerful vein ever struck in the state.
It is rumored that there is a possibility of
a change in the management of the Lehigh
Valley R. R. Co., by which Governor Pattison will become president and A. A.
McLeod general manager.
Arthur Burt, indicted for burning his uncle's
barn in the town of Lisle, was brought before the court at Binghamton, Tuesday,
and pleaded guilty. The judge sentenced him to three years and four months
imprisonment.
While George Rathbun of Cooperstown was
hauling in a seine in Otsego lake he brought to the surface an old Indian
canoe, or dugout, sixteen feet long. It is in a good state of preservation and
bears the marks of the blunt instrument with which it was made.
The effort to get home laborers to put in the
Manlius water works proved a failure although the contractor offered $1.25 a
day to all who would apply. The work is being done by Italians. "There are
men,'' says the Eagle, "who
prefer to lay around and be supported by the town."
Joshua S. Helmer, ex-President of the wrecked
Merchant's Bank of Lockport, was convicted last week of making false reports of
the bank's condition to the bank examiner, and has been sentenced to five year's
imprisonment. He maintains that he was innocent. He was very prominent in
church and social circles, and it is said had planned to go to India as a
missionary had his trial resulted in acquittal as he expected.
Twenty-two burglars have been landed in jail
during the last month by the postoffice inspectors, and the work of those officials
has been equally lively in other directions, fifteen offending postmasters have
been apprehended, two assistant postmasters, three clerks in postoffices, two letter
carriers, two railway postal clerks, four mail carriers, three other postal employes,
and seventy-eight patrons of Uncle Sam's postal service who have not been patronizing
it in a legitimate manner—Binghamton Republican.
Stearns & Co., wheel manufacturers of Syracuse,
are experimenting with a bicycle flying machine which is now almost ready for
trial and will be shipped to Saratoga for that purpose in a day or two. The machine
is kept in the air by gas and is to be propelled by a bicycle arrangement with
fan shaped revolving attachment. Mr. Stearns says that the idea is not his own
but bad been suggested to him by a friend and that it seemed feasible and accordingly
he is going to give it a trial.
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