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| State Sen. Clarence Lexow. |
Cortland Evening Standard, Thursday,
December 13, 1894.
LEXOW
COMMITTEE.
MORE RETIRED OFFICERS ON THE WITNESS STAND.
One Man
Draws a Big Pension In New York and a Big Salary In Brooklyn.
Counsel
Goff Scores Private Secretary Grant Who, He Says, Enriched Himself Upon
Numerous Bribes—Other Witnesses Examined.
NEW YORK, Dec. 13.—Interest in the session
of the Lexow committee waned rapidly when it became known that President James
J. Martin of the police board would not take the stand as expected.
Father Duccy was not in attendance and the
crowd was not as large as usual.
Chief Counsel Goff first made a few
sarcastic remarks and explained the absence of Charles A. Grant, formerly
private secretary to Commissioner McClave. Mr. Grant's presence has been
desired for the past six months, but he has, it is said, avoided society in New
York and remained at his seaside residence at Asbury Park.
"Of course I know," said Mr. Goff,
"that he will not appear, because he is in Asbury Park, beyond the reach
of the Lexow committee. But I would like to take this opportunity of stating
that while in his office he became possessed of $70,000
worth of real estate and now we are prepared to prove that he accepted
innumerable bribes and this accounts for his wealth."
George Radford Kelso, representing the printing
house of Martin B. Brown, the firm which has charge of the printing of election
ballots, was on the stand and an effort was made to secure evidence throwing light
upon the manner in which that firm secured the contracts, but it was not very
successful.
Then a number of policemen were called for
the purpose of obtaining facts to show the maladministration of the pension
fund of the police department.
Etienene Beyer, formerly a wardman, explained
that he had been retired because of injuries to his right hand.
Mr. Goff secured an admission from the witness
to the effect that he was still able to put his hand behind his back and caused
considerable laughter by inquiring whether his usefulness as a wardman would
have been impaired if he had not been able to put his hand in the bribe taking position.
One of the witnesses was Mulvey. a retired
police officer who is drawing a pension of $1,000 a year from the New York
department, receives full pay as a police officer from the Brooklyn force, and
he expects to be soon appointed to the position of captain.
Captain Alexander Wishart, the
superintendent of the Society for the Prevention of Crime, was called. He is
one of Parkhurst's agents who was attacked by a mob near the Essex Market
police court. He told the story of the assault and said that the judge in the
Essex Market court refused to sustain the charge, and the case of three of the
assailants was dismissed.
Rev. Dr. John A. B. Wilson, pastor of the
Eighteenth street Methodist Episcopal church, was the last witness of the day.
He read a long statement of his efforts to close the policy shops and the
disorderly houses in his precinct, but claimed the police gave him little
support.
Senator O'Connor asked the witness whether
he thought it wise to colonize the disreputable women of the city.
He replied: "No; I do not think so. The
minute that you do so you take a step toward the abolition of marriage."
He also expressed the opinion that the social evil could be finally abolished
by the proper enforcement of the law.
Ex-Captain
Stephenson Convicted.
NEW YORK, Dec. 13.—When the trial of ex-Police
Captain Stephenson was resumed, all testimony having been taken, Attorney Ira
Shafer began summing up for the defendant. He was followed by District Attorney
Fellows for the prosecution.
Judge Ingraham took 55 minutes to deliver his
charge. Mr. Shafer made several objections, especially that Judge Ingraham declined
to charge that Edwards was an accomplice. The objections were all overruled.
After deliberating for three hours and 20
minutes the jury returned to the court room. They returned a verdict of guilty.
Captain Stephenson received the verdict with
apparent surprise, but made no comment. He was remanded to the tombs for sentence.
A motion for a new trial will be made, probably
today, by Captain Stephenson's counsel.
Convict
Facey Released.
AUBURN, Dec 13—William Facey, a New York
burglar, who was transferred from Elmira reformatory to this city last year
because of his incorrigibility, and whose testimony before the [Brockway] investigation
commission was of the most sensational variety, was released from prison on a
special commutation granted by Governor Flower, Facey is the prisoner referred
to in the governor's pronunciamento [sic] last Monday, where he charges
Brockway with wrong doing in flogging Facey for refusing to give
evidence concerning an offense in which it was believed he was himself implicated.
THE
TROUBLESOME SULTAN.
He Will
Attempt to Play the Queen Against the Foreign Office and Russia.
One of the first questions in which England
and Russia will be strongly urged to take united action is the matter of the
Armenian persecutions. The Turks themselves now confess that 2,000 Armenians
were slaughtered in what they describe as the suppression of a rebellion. The
British foreign office has already made a protest, which is as strong as any
form of interference it usually indulges in. It is well known that no
diplomatic weapon short of a threat which amounts to an ultimatum has any
effect on the porte. Public opinion in this country, therefore, clamors loudly
for extreme measures, and the indications are that the government will be
compelled to yield to this pressure.
Popular opinion is also expressing itself in
another way. It has been a grievance with the sultan for many years that Queen
Victoria has not made him a Knight of the Garter. Over and over again plain
hints have been given to successive ambassadors and to distinguished visitors
that the distinction of the blue ribbon would be much appreciated by his
majesty. Now the sultan has decided to force the queen's hand. He has intimated
his intention to send the grand master of ceremonies to England to deliver to
her majesty the ribbon, star and insignia of the new Turkish Order of the House
of the Family of Osman, which is limited to crowned heads. It was recently
conferred upon the German emperor, who forthwith created the sultan a Knight of
the Black Eagle. Of course the queen now cannot avoid returning the sultan's
compliment by giving him the garter, and it has been privately arranged that
the Duke of Coburg shall go to Constantinople in the spring to invest him with
this order. The English press are now voicing strong protests against such a
compliment until the sultan grants full justice to the Armenians.—London Cor.,
New York Sun.
PAGE
TWO—EDITORIALS.
It Rings
True.
Dr. Shaw's Review of Reviews deals with the disputed boundary question between
Great Britain and Venezuela in a way that appeals to the patriotism of every
American citizen. It is plain that England is trying on one pretext and another
to get a larger foothold upon this western continent. Her refusal at first to
recognize the authority of Nicaragua over the Mosquito territory, and, above
all, her attempts to get away part of Venezuela's lands on the pretext of adjusting
the boundary line between the little republic and British Guiana, are so
insidious that they have escaped general notice in this country.
Dr. Shaw's editorial will enlighten us. He
says the simple fact is that England has not the shadow of a claim to any
territory west of the Essequibo river. She has gradually stolen the coast line
as far as the Orinoco and has set up a claim to vast and rich interior regions which
ten years ago she admitted belong to Venezuela. He appeals to Americans to
insist on the maintenance of the Monroe doctrine and says further:
If there was ever a sound reason for the
convening of a pan-American congress, there exists a reason today in the
circumstances of this dispute between an American republic and a great European
power which is coolly annexing American territory and fortifying each new strip
of stolen ground. It is time for the American republics to inform England that
America is neither Turkestan nor India, and that the methods by which Russia
and England are gradually appropriating the whole of Asia will not be tolerated
on this side of the Atlantic. Nor is America in the stage of original discovery
and colonization. England, France and Germany may carve up Africa to suit
themselves, and the United States will give itself small concern. But England's
habit of conquest and of disregard for the rights and claims of feeble folk who
cannot protect themselves must eliminate the western hemisphere from its future
field of operations.
◘ The
national house of representatives has passed a bill for the purchase of Shiloh
battleground, a tract of 3,000 acres. It will be turned into a beautiful
national park, trimmed and adorned and kept green in memory of those who fell
there. It has been objected that these battlegrounds of the civil war ought to
be left alone and allowed to drop out of remembrance, so as not to perpetuate
the thought of the struggle between north and south. Not so. The feelings that
engendered the strife have passed away utterly. Northern and southern men will
meet as brothers upon the soil once soaked with blood. The battlegrounds will
serve as reminders that the war is fought out, and north and south are
"one and inseparable, now and forever."
IS HE A BURGLAR?
A
SUSPICIOUS CHARACTER ARRESTED-PLUNDER FOUND.
A
Memorandum Book With Syracuse Addresses in It—Refuses to Give Any Account of
Himself.
At 2 o'clock last night Officer Jackson ran
across a man on Railroad-st.
near the Grand Central who was somewhat the worse for liquor. The officer at
once arrested him and took him to the cooler to sober up. When searched, quite
a startling discovery was made. In his pockets were found a half dozen Rogers Brothers' silver on nickel tea spoons
in the original package with the label of the makers upon it, ten new jack
knives, two new shaving brushes, two new mouth organs, a revolver that had
evidently been used a good deal, but which was not loaded, a memorandum book
and a half-pint bottle of whiskey. He refused to tell his name or tell where he
came from.
He was brought before Justice Bull this
morning charged with public intoxication. He was perfectly sober this morning,
and still adhered to his determination not to commit himself in any way. He
finally said his name was Thomas
Jones, but no one is certain that he is telling the truth. He first gave his
residence at Binghamton, then said that it was Scranton and finally settled on
Baltimore.
When asked about his occupation and what he
was doing he told the truth in one statement at least, as any one who has occasion
to go out of doors can affirm.
Justice Bull asked him his occupation and he
replied that he was a dredger. The next
question was, "What are you doing up here, looking for a job?"
"Well, judging from the looks of the
streets here I should think there was abundant opportunity for plenty of work
along that line." All the spectators in the room laughed and even the
court could not repress a smile.
Then came the question, "Where did you
get all those things that were found in your possession?"
"Well, you just find out for
yourself," was the noncommittal reply.
Justice Bull then sentenced him to ten days
in jail for public intoxication. It is hoped that before that time is up
something can be learned of the place from which the goods in his possession were
taken. It was the opinion of all that they were stolen and the answers of the
man seemed to confirm the belief.
In the memorandum book was written quite a
number of poetical and prose quotations. The only thing of interest was two
names, D. J. Heffeenan, 1179 McEvers, Syracuse, and Miss Maggie Ryan, 132
Gifford-st.
The prisoner is a bright looking young man
from 25 to 30 years of age, is about five feet nine inches tall and weighs
about 160 pounds. He has curly hair which is inclined to be sandy and is parted
nearly in the middle. He wears a moustache. He had on a flannel shirt and a
dark suit of clothes.
PETIT
LARCENY.
Frank
Seaman Charged With Pawning a Watch Not His Own.
Frank Seaman was arrested last night by
Deputy Sheriff Edwards on a warrant sworn out by R. B. Linderman, proprietor of
Hotel Burns, for petit larceny in obtaining money under false pretences. Mr.
Linderman charges that on Dec. 4 Seaman came to him with a gold watch which he
said he had paid $60 for and which was his own and asked the loan of $13.50 on
the watch. Mr. Linderman accommodated him and took the watch. Later M. Kalvisky
replevied the watch and took it away from Mr. Linderman claiming that he had
sold the watch to Seaman on the installment plan and that he had paid very
little upon it.
When brought before Justice Bull this
morning Seaman was accompanied by his counsel, James Dougherty. He pleaded not
guilty and asked an adjournment of the case until Dec 19, which was granted. He
attempted to get bail which was fixed at $200, but up to the time of going to
press had not succeeded in doing it.
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| Cortland House, corner Main Street and Groton Avenue, Cortland, N. Y. |
Proprietor
Bauder May Lease the Hotel to Isaac H. Willsey.
Isaac H. Willsey is considering the idea of
purchasing the Cortland House, the leading hotel of Cortland. It will be
definitely determined next week.—Bainbridge Republican.
A STANDARD reporter took the above clipping
to Mr. Delos Bauder, owner and proprietor of the Cortland House, and inquired
if there was any truth in it. Mr. Bauder replied that he had not thought of
selling the house, but that Mr. Willsey had been talking with him about leasing
it for a term of years. In fact, the gentleman had been to Cortland three times
to talk the matter over, and a definite reply would probably come from him in a
few days. In case a lease was arranged Mr. Bauder would sell to the new
proprietor all the furniture.
Mr. Bauder has been the proprietor of the
Cortland House for many years and has had the reputation at home and abroad of
conducting a first class hotel. He has felt inclined for some time to retire
from active business and at one time a few years ago did lease the hotel, but
the death of Mr. Rogers, the lessee, brought the hotel back upon his hands
after two years. It is understood that Mr. Willsey, if he should decide to take
the hotel, would keep up the present high standard.
Royal
Arcanum Election.
The Royal Arcanum held a special meeting
last night and elected the following officers for the ensuing year:
Representative to the grand council to meet
in Syracuse, April, 1895—J. B. Suter.
Alternate—Jas. P. Maher.
Regent—J. P. Wheeler.
Vice-Regent—E. D. Wood.
Past Regent—J. B. Suter.
Orator—D. L. Bardwell.
Secretary—Jas. P. Maher.
Collector—Henry Relyea.
Treasurer—E. E. Eilis.
Guide—Fred McGann.
Chaplain—Dr. W. L. Baker.
Warden—Jay Dean.
Sentry—David Ingalls.
Trustee for three years—E. E. Ellis.
The officers will be installed at the first
meeting in January by District Deputy Grand Regent James P. Maher.
Coal
Team Ran Away.
A coal team belonging to C. H. Price and
driven by George White was left standing for a moment this morning in front of
the office of Maxon & Starin. Something
startled them and they went off at full run along Pendleton-st. toward
Railroad [station]. At the corner of Mrs. Bolles' property a wheel struck a
rock about two feet in diameter which is placed there to prevent short cuts
across the corner. The boulder was rolled into the gutter, the wagon bounded
three feet into the air and the team went on. But the wagon was heavy and by
the time Church-st. was reached the horses were ready to fall into a trot with
a gradually slackening speed until at the corner of Clinton-ave, and North
Main-st., D. M. Fuller succeeded in stopping them. No damage whatever was done.
Electric
Railroad Notes.
The smoke stack for the new power house has
arrived from Pittsburg and men are to-day engaged in putting it up. The
condensers and some other machinery are now at the D. L. & W. freight
house, having just arrived from Lynn,
Mass. The engines and boilers will be along in a few days.
The men arrived this morning to begin
stringing the trolley wires to-morrow,
The cars now run through to Homer without
transfer.
Workmen are engaged in gravelling between
the new rails as fast as gravel can be obtained,
Everything now looks as though the electric
cars could be started by Jan. 1 or within
a few days after it at the latest.
HOMER
DEPARTMENT.
Gleanings
of News From Our Twin Village.
Mr. H. E. Hannum returned from a ten days'
trip yesterday morning. During his absence he visited Boston, New York, Philadelphia
and Reading.
Miss Fannie Brush is ill with pneumonia at
the home of her aunt, Mrs. Myron Wooster on Copeland-ave. Mrs. Florence Brush,
her mother, is attending her.
Mr. and Mrs. James Clark, Mr. and Mrs. Ed
Knapp, Mrs. Newell Baker and Mrs. Octavine Crofoot attended the funeral of Mrs.
Orissa A. Baker at Cortland, this morning.
Carl Dillenbeck has a new attraction in a
female tight rope walker who performs in his store window and entertains the passersby.
Mrs. Albert Fisher will entertain the the
Leisure Hour club at her residence on Elm-ave. to-morrow afternoon.
A phonographic entertainment will be given
in the rooms of the O. U. A. M. in the Bennett block this evening at 8 o'clock.
This entertainment, aside from the worthy cause for which it is given, is one
of much pleasure to the listener. It is conducted by a skillful operator, who
has been successful in giving hundreds of similar performances in the cities
and towns of this state.
The class of '95 of the academy met yesterday
and elected the following officers:
President—Bertha M. Weigand.
Vice-President—Irving L. Steadman.
Secretary—Leila Corwin.
Treasurer—Florence E. Nixon.
Prophet—Hortense Olney.
Poet—Margaret Lynd.
The idea of having a class song is new with
this class and will be a pleasant change.
BREVITIES.
—It will be enough to make every Cortland
boy green with envy to know that Parisian boys can buy good bicycles for $15.
—The Alpha Chautauqua circle will meet with
Mrs. F. J. Doubleday, 44 Port Watson-st,, Monday evening, Dec. 17.
—Chief Sager and Officer Jackson each
gathered in a man last night who asked for lodging. They spent the night in the
cooler and were discharged this morning.
—Ithaca is to have a female walking match.
It began list evening. The contestants are six young women who are to walk four
hours each night for ten successive nights.
—The wind this morning raised havoc with
articles standing in front of stores, upset two barber poles and sent several
people of both sexes out into the sea of mud to fish out hats that had blown away.
—Farmers are warned to look out for a sharper
who is traveling about the country victimizing agriculturists with a sulky plow
promissory note swindle. The fellow has been trying to work the grangers in the
eastern counties, but found no victims among them.—Ithaca Journal.
—A little bit of cheese and an electric wire
form the latest rat trap. The cheese is fixed in the wire, and the instant the
rat touches the cheese he is shocked to death. Cortland rats will therefore take
a deep and personal interest in the spread of the use of electricity in this village—in
which Homer and McGrawville rats will sympathize with them.
Car Off
the Track.
Some gravel yesterday afternoon got into the
switch of the street railroad on Main-st, in front of the store of H. B. Hubbard
so that it would not slide freely as it ought and last night at about 10 o'clock
a special car from Homer ran off the track. The ground is so soft where the
paving has been removed to lay the new rails that it could not be got back upon
the track in the usual way and it had to be pried up and jacked up to get it on
the rails again. It took several hours to get it ready to go back to the car
house.
Capt.
Jack Crawford.
Capt. Jack Crawford, "the poet scout,"
late chief of scouts of the United States army, will appear at the Cortland
Opera House on Wednesday evening, Dec. 19, in his unique frontier medley entitled
"The Campfire and the Trail." Everywhere that Capt. Crawford has been
he has been greeted with enthusiastic audiences, and a rare treat is promised
to Cortland people.
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