SENATORS AMAZED AND TRUXTON SCHOOL

Clarence Lexow.

Cortland Evening Standard, Saturday, October 20, 1894.

SENATORS AMAZED.

COOL PIECE OF INFORMATION FOR LEXOW'S COMMITTEE.

New York Gamblers Proposed to Buy Them Off—Considered That $70,000 Would Do the Job—The Members Thunderstruck—Usual Grind of Police Victims—Colored Girls Who Purchased Protection In Small Quantities.

   NEW YORK, Oct. 20.—For weeks the members of the Lexow Committee have been listening to the stories of the amounts of money paid for "protection" from the proprietors of the soda water fountains of the city up to the French Transatlantic and Cunard steamship lines. But the senators were startled from their seats in the committee room to learn that even the Lexow investigating committee itself had been weighed in the balance by the gamblers, greengoods men and policy backers of the city. It was claimed that their price had been fixed at $70,000.
   Counsel Moss, who is assisting Chief Counsel Goff in conducting the cross-examination, remarked when this bit of evidence was divulged: "These gentlemen proceeded upon Sir Horace Walpole's theory that every man has his price."

   The man who informed the committee from the witness stand that their reputations for honesty had been reduced to dollars and cents was George W. Kay, eight years ago a policy backer of this city, but now a reputable business man. He testified that he had heard that the committee could be bought for $70,000.

   "What's that?" inquired Senator Lexow angrily.

   Senator Bradley whistled softly. Senator Cantor only smiled while Senator Robinson appeared thunderstruck.

   Mr. Goff inquired whether a pool was being made up for the purpose of securing protection from the committee, but the witness assured him that he knew nothing about it, if an attempt was being made.

   There was the usual grind of cases during the morning. Walter Balentine of the Stearns Commission company, accused of dealing in bogus stocks, said that he could not find the detailed statements of his business asked for by the committee at the previous session.

   His answers were so unsatisfactory that the police were requested to arrest the proprietors of the place and later in the day Superintendent Byrnes closed up the place.

   After recess two or three colored girls were called for the purpose of bearing witness to the fact that they paid the police $1 a week for "protection."

   Just before the committee adjourned the three children of Mrs. Urchittel were brought into the room by an agent of the Hebrew Sheltering Arms society and restored to their mother.

   There was an affecting scene, the children rushing from the presence of Mr. Goff to the arms of their mother.

   An adjournment was then taken until Wednesday.

A Crank in a Bank.

   NEW YORK, Oct. 20.—A crank entered the Clinton Place bank in Astor place and demanded $1,000 from Paying Teller Hind. The teller told the crank to wait. As Hind turned away the crank fired a revolver point blank at him and a bullet flew by Hind's head, burying itself in an adjoining piece of woodwork. The crank was seized and turned over to the police.

   The officials of the Clinton Place bank three days ago received a postal card from a man, saying he would call in a few days for $1,000. The man's identity is unknown.

Reception to General Booth.

   NEW YORK, Oct. 20.—Commander Balllngton Booth, the head of the Salvation army in the United States, has completed preparations for a welcome to his venerable father, General William Booth, the founder and international commander-in-chief of the army, who arrived in this city today from Canada. On Oct. 22 a monster reception will be given in Union square. There will be 120 staff officers, 1,000 other officers and 3,000 delegates from all parts of the country.

Charles H. Parkhurst.

PAGE TWO—EDITORIALS.

The Clergyman in Politics.

   The clergyman is in evidence in politics this year more clearly perhaps than ever before, and it is to be hoped that his appearance is a prophecy and a promise of continued interest on his part in a field which he has heretofore been too much inclined to leave to other influences. The revelations of rottenness in the Tammany police force which have been filling the columns of the papers for weeks past are due to the courage, the lofty public spirit, the iron determination of Rev. Dr. Parkhurst, who faced a storm of obloquy and abuse such as has rarely burst upon any private citizen, and persisted in his efforts to haul the crimes of Tammany Hall and its minions into the light. He has shown what one resolute and active man, with justice on his side, can do against enormous odds. An encouraging sign in the same direction is the part which the clergymen of his district played in the defeat of W. C. P. Breckinridge for renomination for congress in the Ashland district.

   Still another sign is the departure by Rev. Dr. Lyman Abbott in his sermon in the Plymouth church, Brooklyn, last Sunday morning, from his custom of refraining from political discussion in the pulpit. He began his sermon by deprecating the objections made by many to clergymen participating in politics, and using their influence in the primaries and in elections. On this point he said: "The kingdom of this world does not object to ministers, provided they say nothing about politics; nothing that will bear upon that kingdom. It will not allow a minister to enter a primary, to go to a ballot box or vote in an election. God is counted out in all these things. It is the arbitrary will of the czar, or of a mob. It is the decision of a man who happens to have a crown on his head, or of a majority that happens to occupy a city. The kingdom of this world does not say there are no principles of virtue and truth for women and children. But they don't belong in the senate, in the house of representatives, or in the primary. The kingdom of this world reduces itself to this: 'The purification of polities is an iridescent dream; government is force; politics is a battle for supremacy; parties are the enemies; the Decalogue and the golden rule have no place in a political campaign.' It is immaterial whether this was an expression of Senator Ingalls' own opinion, or as he afterwards explained, his portraiture of the condition of things in politics. I'm not indicating him, but the kingdom of the world, which maintains such principle, or rather such disavowal and repudiation of principle, that will say to the preacher: 'You may preach anything you please so long as you do not attempt to arouse indignation against our methods;' will say to the press: 'Keep still about all the vices in your own party.' It is perfectly safe to attack those in the opposite party."

   Regarding New York City politics, Dr. Abbott said: "The question in our neighboring city is not whether Mr. Straus or Mr. Strong is the purer, better, more philanthropic, more charitable gentleman. There is a battle going on there. On the one side are the blackmailers and thieves and rascals, the men that have had one hand on the threat of the great metropolis and the other hand rifling its pockets these many years. On the other side are men who have raised the club in hand to strike the burglar down. The question for citizens on the other [side] of the river is, Will you vote for the burglar or the guardian? Will you vote for Purroy or for Parkhurst?"

Truxton.

   TRUXTON, Oct. 9.—The Young People's society of Christian Endeavor will hold a poverty social at F. I. Woodward's hall Friday evening, Oct. 26, to which everybody is cordially invited. A prize will be given to the poorest dressed person. A fine will also be imposed on all persons wearing anything but cotton. This is the society's first social and everything is being done to make it a success. A fine time is assured and we trust there may be a large attendance. Remember the date, Friday evening, Oct. 26, instead of Oct. 19 as we announced in our last letter,

   Mrs. Mary Weaver of Batavia, the Quaker temperance lecturer, delivered a very interesting lecture to a very large audience in the Methodist church last Friday evening. She is a very able talker and held the closest attention of the audience. The singing was furnished by a quartet consisting of Mrs. H. C. Wicks, Mrs. F. I. Woodward, Mrs. H. I. Van Hoesen and Mrs. I. S. Sears and was especially fine.

   The union school is prospering finely under the management of Prof. Irving S. Sears, principal and teacher in the senior department, Mrs. I. S. Sears in the intermediate and Miss Martha Van Hoesen in the primary. The attendance in all the rooms is very large. The teachers' class has been organized and a forty-five minute recitation is held each day in both arithmetic and geography. The new library makes a great addition to the school. It is not known as yet whether the Regents' examinations will be held here in November or not.

   Hereafter services will be held in the Methodist church at 11 o'clock A. M. instead of 1:15 P. M. as heretofore. Next Sunday the pulpit will be supplied by the new minister, who will be sent here by the conference which is in session at Syracuse. Prior to this date Truxton and East Homer have been united as one charge. Hereafter Truxton will be a charge by itself. This change will be greatly appreciated by our townspeople. Sunday-school will be held immediately after preaching services.

   The young people's meeting will be held every Sunday evening at 7 o'clock, instead of 7:30 as in the past. The meeting next Sunday evening will he led by the pastor. Subject, "Which of Christ's Teachings Seem to You Most Wonderful?" Everybody is invited.

   The new iron bridge purchased of the Groton Iron Bridge Co., to be placed over the Labrador creek near the Stevens farm, has arrived and been erected. Workmen were at work yesterday filling in on both ends of the bridge. This is a much needed improvement as the old bridge has been considered unsafe for a long time.

   The registration board meet at Woodward's hall Saturday. No Republican should fail to register.

   The new buildings for the furniture factory are fast nearing completion. A large force of men are at work building them. Workmen are at work to-day putting on the roofs, which are iron. The new engine and boiler arrived and will be set up at once.

   CRAZY PAT.

An Excellent Orchestra.

   There was a dancing party given at Higginsville Friday evening which was much enjoyed by those taking part in it. The music, which formed one of the chief attractions was furnished by Davis and Palmer's orchestra of McGrawville. The organization is an excellent one, and it is now prepared to furnish the latest music and most popular selections for dances and parties.

Chief Templar Robinson Surprised.

   Last Thursday evening, Oct. 18, a large number of the members of Lincoln lodge, I. O. G. T., and their friends gathered at the home of Mr. W. F. Kelly. When all had arrived the party started out in pursuit of Mr. and Mrs. Hiram H. Robinson. They found them enjoying the evening with Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Klotten, and accordingly took possession of the house. Dr. Shelden Hinman presented Mr. and Mrs. Robinson with a beautiful lamp and a water set which the company had brought with them. The doctor's words were very appropriate and he truly expressed the feelings of all present. Music was furnished by a male quartet from Trenton, N. J., Messrs. Edwards, Scammel, Lather, and Crisp, after which refreshments were served.

   Those present were Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Klotten, Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Kelly, Mr. and Mrs. A. Frost, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Robinson, Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Ashworth, Mr. and Mrs. Jared Chaddock, Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Maltby, Dr. Shelden Hinman, Messrs, L. B. Fairbanks, C. W. Cook,  L. L. Gillett, E. E. Price, James Smith, Burt VanBuren, Morgan Edwards, Scammel, Luther, Crisp, W. M. Chorley, Ferda Goldsmith, Burt Hamilton, Burt Klotten, Clarence Klotten, Howard Consena, Fred Ashworth, Harrie Robinson, Mrs. A. Goldsmith, Mrs. Eugene Hopkins, Mrs. Franklin Pierce, Misses Maud Anthony, Rosa Goldsmith, Jennie Peck, Lena Howard, Grace Kinney, Addie Wheaton.Vena Hale, Lillian Frost, Jennie Harkness, Rosa Ball, Cora Monroe, Hattie Williamson, Gertie Brooks, Flora Klotten, Ethel Frest, Ellen Peck, Mabel Robinson, Fannie Consena, Mabel Ashworth and Eva Maltby.

BREVITIES.

   —The Chautauqua circle will meet Monday evening at 7:30 at the home of Miss Norton, 26 Railroad-ave.

   —Charles Ingalls has sold his stallion "Charlie Ingalls" to parties in Truxton. The purchase price is said to be $1,000.

   —The new social club known as the "Married Bachelors" will hold their first ball in John L. Lewis lodge rooms next Friday evening.

   —The fine roads and balmy air have brought into town to-day crowds of people from the remotest parts of the county and the stores are crowded.

   —The preaching service at Memorial Baptist chapel will be resumed to-morrow at 4 P. M. Sermon by Rev. Geo. H. Brigham. All are cordially invited.

   —Some of the local drygoods [sic] merchants are experiencing trouble in getting cloaks, as the great strike among the cloakmakers has shut down nearly all of the factories.

   —Rev. J. L. Robertson, pastor of the Presbyterian church, will to-morrow exchange pulpits with Rev. Samuel Dunham, pastor of the West Presbyterian church of Binghamton.

   — George Wyville of Fred Ritter's barber shop in the Squires block left on the 11:20 train last night for Binghamton, where he has accepted a place. Frank Seaman of Friendship, N. Y. has taken his place.

   — Mr. H. K. Samuelian, a native of Constantinople and a graduate of Auburn Theological seminary, will deliver a lecture in the Baptist church, Sunday evening, entitled "Among the Turks." All are cordially invited.

   —The Ithaca High school football team arrived in town this morning and are registered at the Messenger House. J. H. Ford accompanied the boys and will act as referee and umpire in the game with the Normals, which is being played as we go to press.

   —A third society, to be known as the Arethusian, has been organized among the young ladies of the Normal school and it is quite likely that a fourth will soon be started. It is understood that rooms for these societies will be furnished on the fourth floor of the new building,—Oneonta Herald.

   —A Syracuse man had his neck broken Thursday night in a runaway accident. He was alive when picked up. Surgeons set the neck again and he gives every sign of recovery. It is one of the wonders of medical science and the medical profession are watching the outcome with great interest.

   —A dispatch received this morning from Mr. John O. Reid stated that the operation upon his son Eddie would be performed to-day. Arrangements had been made for the operation several times previously, but other patients were ahead of him and it was postponed till to-day.

   —About fifty couples were present last evening at the private party of the Alpha Social club, which gave its first party in Empire hall. Daniels' orchestra of six pieces furnished inspiring music and the crash was so tempting that it was 2 o'clock this morning before the affair broke up. The many friends of the club hope soon to be entertained again.