TROOPS CALLED OUT IN BROOKLYN AND CORTLAND WOMEN TO PUBLISH THE STANDARD ON WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY

Cortland Evening Standard, Saturday, January 19, 1895.

TROOPS CALLED OUT.

POLICE UNABLE TO COPE WITH THE BROOKLYN STRIKE.

Mayor Schieren Makes a Requisition on Brigadier General McLeer of the National Guard For Troops to Guard Streetcar Lines and Stations—Cars will Be Run Regardless of the Consequences.

   BROOKLYN, Jan. 19.—Mayor Schieren made a requisition upon Brigadier General James McLeer for 700 or 800 of the Brooklyn militiamen to be in readiness today, as the police from the beginning have been found inadequate to cope with the difficulties.

   This power is vested in the mayor so far as the troops within the city are concerned, but in case these forces are unable to quell any disturbance that might arise, the commissioner of police can then call upon the sheriff, who, in his official capacity, is authorized to call upon the governor for troops from other parts of the state.

   Every police captain in the city was called to police headquarters to receive special instruction concerning the plan of action for the day.

   The call for help is made under section 162 of article 10, of chapter 559 of the laws of 1893, which provide that in case of any breach of the peace of imminent danger, the sheriff of any county or the mayor of any city may call for aid upon the commanding officer of the national guard stationed in the county or city where the trouble is, or in the counties or cities adjacent.

   The commanding officer upon whom the call is made shall order in aid of the civil authorities, the force or any part thereof under his command, and shall report what he has done and the circumstances of the case to the commander-in-chief. It is left to the commanding officer to designate what portions of the militia shall be called out.

   The purpose of the authorities is to have men stationed at the depots, while the police force is to protect the town.

   Mayor Schieren, Corporation Counsel McDonald, Police Commissioner Welles and Commissioner White met in the private office of the mayor to discuss the question of the advisability of the call for troops.

   The conference was the outcome of the official notification of President Norton of the Atlantic avenue system and President Lewis of the Brooklyn Heights system that they would operate all their lines of railroads today with or without police protection, and in compliance with a request that military force be called upon to assist the police.

   The call to Brigadier General McLeer for troops is said to be the result of this conference of Mayor Schieren and his cabinet. All the questions of law and expediency were discussed in detail.

   There has been hurrying to and fro in all portions of Brooklyn. Many of the members of the national guard were aroused by special messengers, and the scenes in the vicinity of the different armories were those of action and animation.

   The state militia of Brooklyn consists of the Thirteenth, Fourteenth, Twenty-third and Forty-seventh regiments and the Third battery, making a complement of about 3,000 men.

   The mayor and the other city officials refused to talk concerning the meeting, but the action in calling for the troops stands for itself.

Governor Will Summon No Troops.

   ALBANY, Jan. 19.—Colonel Cole, private secretary to Governor Morton, said that the executive would not call out any troops to quiet any disturbance in the city of Brooklyn, owing to the trolley roads strike. He said that the mayor and the sheriff of Brooklyn had it in their power to call out the National Guard of Kings county or of New York county, if necessary

   These are the proper ones to deal with the situation, as they are on the grounds of the trouble and have an exact knowledge of the condition of affairs. When the powers of these officials are exhausted and it is found that there are not sufficient forces to cope with the situation it will then be time for the governor to act.

   Another phase to be considered is this, if the city of Brooklyn, through its mayor or the county of Kings through its sheriff, calls out the troops, the county will have to pay them and stand the expense of the maintenance, while on the other hand if the governor issues the call, the state will have to bear the burden.

   Colonel Cole does not see why the state should be called on to bear an expense which rightfully is that of the county of Kings.

BROOKLYN UNDER ARMS.

Three Thousand soldiers of the National Guard on Duty.

   BROOKLYN, Jan 19.—At 7 o'clock this morning nearly 3,000 soldiers of the National guard were under arms in this city. Although it was early when the soldiers left the station at 20th-st. and Fifth-ave., a large crowd was present. They followed the soldiers up 20th-st. hissing and jeering all the way. Women threw up windows in the tenement houses on the street and shook their fists at the military men as they marched by. Every man in the company carried his gun and bayonet and a full supply of ball cartridges. The officers carried pistols in their belts.

   The strikers and their sympathizers are loud in denouncing the city authorities for ordering out the troops. All the local assemblies, the strikers say, where the motormen and conductors are out, will hold meetings to-day to take action regarding the present situation. They claim that the action of the city authorities in ordering out the troops was unnecessary as they expect to win the strike without resorting to violence, for the reason that the companies cannot procure new men to take their places.

   The Court-st. and Flatbush-ave. cars were started without trouble. There was no indication up to 9 o'clock of trouble at any of the trolley depots. The strikers seemed to realize that the troops meant business, Squads of policemen were present at all depots, and as fast as the roads were ready to send out cars two policemen were placed on each car. At 9 o'clock thirty cars are running on the Halsey-st. line. The full complement is 54 cars. Cars were in operation on all the lines that were open yesterday and the Bergen-st. line was added to the list early to-day.

   The Seventh and Ninth-ave. lines of President Norton's system were started up about 9 o'clock. The troops at the depots prevented any hostile demonstrations. The Seventh-ave. cars got along all right. The Ninth-ave. line was not quite so fortunate. There was a slight disturbance on 20th-st., between 8th and 9th-aves. when the first car started out. Strikers placed boulders on the tracks, and turned a switch throwing a car from the tracks. This occurred within a half block of Ninth-ave., where a company of soldiers was stationed.

   The action of the mayor in calling out the troops was denounced by the strikers and the men resolved to stay out six months if necessary.

   Mayor Shieren was at his office early this morning. He had short talks with Police Commissioner Welles and Corporation Council McDonald. The mayor said that so far as he knew the companies operated their cars all right now under ample protection.

A WOMAN'S PAPER.

THE STANDARD TO BE ISSUED BY WOMEN FEB. 22.

The Ladies' Auxiliary Take This Means to Assist the Young Men's Christian Association.

   For some time the Ladies' Auxiliary has been trying to think of some means to assist the Young Men's Christian Association, and at last the idea occurred to them to follow the plan which was started some weeks ago by the ladies of San Francisco in publishing a single edition of The Examiner of that city. The plan has been imitated by ladies in a number of other places, who are endeavoring to raise money for charitable purposes. A committee from the Auxiliary a few days ago presented this scheme to the publishers of The STANDARD, who at once entered heartily into the idea.

   Washington's birthday, February 22, is a legal holiday and on that day the paper would naturally be issued. This year, however, the office will be turned over to the Ladies' Auxiliary who will edit and publish a paper. Every line  that goes into the paper will be written by women. The STANDARD'S compositors, proofreader, make-up man and pressmen will be placed at the service of the ladies and the total receipts will go into the treasury of the Y. M. C. A. It is the intention of the ladies to make a house to house canvass of the village in advance for subscriptions.  Papers will on that special day be delivered only as they are subscribed for as they are sold on the spot. It is expected that an unusually large edition of the paper will be printed on that day and it will be an excellent advertising medium. The ladies will therefore make a canvass of the business men for advertisements for this special edition.

   The Ladies' Auxiliary have a meeting next Monday afternoon to arrange the editorial and business staff and further particulars will be mentioned in STANDARD from time to time as they occur.

A Remarkable Pension History.

   One of the Cortland pension attorneys gives us the following remarkable history of a pension claim which he has been engaged in prosecuting. Edwin W. Smith of Virgil, N. Y., late of Company M, Twenty-first Regiment of New York Cavalry Volunteers had applied for a pension and his claim was on the completed files at the incoming of the present administration. On the 11th day of April thereafter he hanged himself. On the 22d day of the same month Louisa Smith as widow of the dead soldier made her application for a pension which was allowed September 28, 1894. A few days later she died leaving Elizabeth Smith, a child under 16 years of age, and her guardian, Frank I. Freer, made application for pension in her behalf, which was allowed Jan. 9, 1895. Probably another such a case cannot be found in the United States.

A LADIES' PARTY.

Given by Mrs. Mager—Wound Up with a Sleighride.

   Perhaps but [few] companies of ladies ever reaped more genuine and unalloyed enjoyment at an evening's entertainment than did those who had the pleasure of attending the soiree given by Mrs. G. J. Mager, last evening at her home, 26  Lincoln-ave. The interior of the house was made especially cheerful and attractive with plants and floral decorations, and the games and pastimes furnished by the hostess were of more than ordinary interest and animation, especially the contest for the prizes which were six in number. Among the ladies present were Mrs. Wm. A. Stockwell, Mrs. Dorr C. Smith, Mrs. H. M. Whitney, Mrs. N. Jay Peck, Mrs. Mark Brownell, Mrs. R. H. Beard, Mrs. R. T. Peck, Mrs. Geo. C. Hubbard, Mrs. R. H. Duell, Mrs. Chas T. Peck, Mrs. J. S. Wood, Mrs. Geo. L. Warren and Mrs. A. S. Burgess. The six first named ladies carried away the banners of victory, as well as the pretty trophies furnished by Mrs. Mager. After a delicious menu of refreshments the happy guests were given a sleighride and all carried to their respective homes.

ANOTHER BICYCLE NOVELTY.

Mr. Chas. Mee, Sr., of this Village the Inventor and Patentee.

   Mr. Charles Mee, Sr., of this village has recently been granted a patent on a novel and useful device, to be attached to a bicycle for supporting it in an upright position when not in use, which he has named "Mee's Eureka Bicycle Holder."

   The device is attached to the forks and head of the wheel and when not in use, is folded and extends perpendicularly in front of the head, adding much to the appearance of the machine. By a very neat contrivance the attachment can be quickly unfolded, and on being allowed to drop it forms a triangle, on which the front wheel rests, and on which the bicycle is supported.

   Another attachment is placed on the lower tube of the frame. This is a device which is fitted with jaws and a lock, and which, by simply turning a key, grips the front wheel so firmly that the bicycle cannot be run forward or backward, thus doing away with the ordinary chain and padlock for locking a wheel when not in use. The holder complete adds in the neighborhood of only a pound's weight to the wheel, and every wheelman will at once appreciate its convenience and utility. It ought to come into general use and bring its inventor a handsome return.

   Mr. Mee has taken out a number of patents for ingenious and useful inventions, for which he holds various diplomas, among them one from the Centennial exposition at Philadelphia, besides a certificate of honorary membership in the Academy of Invention of Paris, France. While successful in supplying the wants which suggested them, none of these inventions, however, has given promise of creating such a universal and immediate demand as this bicycle attachment. If well and economically manufactured, sold at a price within the reach of the average wheelmen, and energetically pushed, it ought to score a great success. Cortland bids fair to become as famous for its bicycles and bicycle novelties as for its stoves, its wagons and its wire goods.

Bound to Secure Suffrage.

   Miss Harriet May Mills of Syracuse has been in Albany seeing to the preservation of the petitions which were sent to the Constitutional convention by the women of this state, asking for the striking of the word "male" from Sec. 1 of Article 2 of the constitution of the state. This is the beginning of another effort on the part of the women to secure their rights from the legislature.

BREVITIES.

   —Hon. L. J. Fitzgerald's residence was to-day connected with the telephone exchange.

   —The Bible class will meet Sunday afternoon at 5 o'clock instead of Saturday evening.

   —Dr. H. A. Cordo will preach in Memorial chapel, Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock. All are cordially invited.

   —Dr. Hinman will lead the prayer meeting Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock at Lincoln lodge rooms, over Baker & Angell's shoe store.

   —A. M. Edwards of Syracuse, representing Sheldon & Co. and H. W. Childs, representing Ginn & Co., visited the Central school during the past week.

   —Mr. D. A. Burnham has on exhibition in Stoker's grocery a fine hall rack made of oak finished in the natural wood. The pegs are finely polished horns.

   —About twenty couples were in attendance last evening at the Crescent club party in Empire hall, McDermott's orchestra furnished the music. The affair broke up at about 2:30 o'clock this morning.

   —W. B. Stoppard purchased the stock of Sanders, Cotton & Co. at sheriff's sale this morning for $1,255. Mr. Stoppard stated to a STANDARD reporter that he did not yet know what he should do with the stock.

   —One of the new street cars that have been built by the Omnibus and Cab Co. for the Cortland and Homer Traction Co. was delivered yesterday afternoon and was run up to the car barns. It is expected that the second one will be ready for delivery late this afternoon or early Monday morning.

   —Rev. W. Jarvis Maybee of Syracuse, state superintendent of the National Children's Home society, will occupy the pulpit of the Baptist church to-morrow morning at 10:30. Theme, "Homeless children and what to do with them." In the evening at 7 o'clock Mr. Maybee will speak at the First M. E. church. Subject, "Importance of Child Rescue." The special sermon by Dr. Pearce announced for Sunday evening at the First M. E. church will be postponed. Mr. Maybee is a most entertaining speaker, and will be heard with interest by all.

 

TRIALS OF JOURNALISM AND CHICKEN DISPUTE

Vintage printing room.

The Cortland Democrat, Friday, January 18, 1895.

Trials of Journalism.

   There is the bitterness of the truth in an article that reads this way: A woman marries, the minister receives a big fee, the editor writes it up and gets 0. A reception is given, the caterer is well paid, the editor writes it up and gets 00. Time passes on, a daughter is introduced to the society world, the dressmaker makes frocks and is paid enormous sums, the editor writes it up and gets 000. So, gradually accumulating Os, the editor continues, until in time there is another occasion for him to write up. Again, the undertaker is paid, while the editor gets 0000. And still he is expected to subscribe for funds for the benefit of members of every other profession.—Boston Home Journal.

Bill Cook.

Bill Cook's Plea.

   ROSWELL, N. M., Jan. 14.—"Bill" Cook, the outlaw, was landed in jail here yesterday. He was captured at an isolated cattle ranch on the Great Plains, a few miles southeast of old Fort Sumner, by Deputy United States Marshal Perry and two companions. He surrendered quietly and was without weapons.

   Cook admits he is concerned in the robbery of the Frisco train at Redfork last July. He, however, says he has been charged with many crimes which he did not commit. He never killed anyone nor robbed a poor man.

   He will plead guilty and try for a light sentence. If he lives to get out of jail he will do better.

   Marshal Hill is in communication with the United States authorities in Oklahoma, Arkansas and Texas, by all of which states Cook is demanded. The rewards for his capture by railroads, express companies and State authorities aggregate $15,000.

Snow in Buffalo.

   BUFFALO, Jan. 14.—There is no let up to-night in the big storm which struck Buffalo yesterday. The snow continues to fall in blinding sheets and is at least three feet deep on the principal thoroughfares. The country roads are almost impassable.

   The mercury is fast dropping, and at 11 p. m. was three degrees above zero.

PAGE FOUR—EDITORIALS.

   W. W. Taylor, treasurer of South Dakota, has decamped with over $250,000 of the state's money.

   The Republican legislature of West Virginia has elected Stephen B. Elkins United States Senator. Here is reform with a vengeance.

   Thomas H. Carter has been elected U. S. Senator from Montana. Carter was chairman of the Republican National Committee in 1892.

   The tariff on tin has been greatly reduced, yet we read that the tin plate mills in Wales have been shut down. During the time that the McKinley bill was in operation all such news was cited as evidence in favor of the benefits to Americans from the McKinley tariff. What cause shall we assign for it now?—Herkimer Co. News.

   Governor Flower says that he lays aside with pleasure the responsibilities of office, and will devote himself hereafter to his private business interests. Governor Flower leaves office with the respect of his fellow citizens. If his official action does not command general public approval, it is to be said that where he erred it was due to his sense of what he thought he owed his friends. Aside from partisan politics, he has been an honest, upright, progressive and liberal executive. He has endeavored to do right according to his own light. Sometimes he has been under unwholesome influences, but even those who condemn him on that score are free to admit that he has tried to do well and in the main has succeeded. If all the public officers surrendered their responsibilities as blameless as Roswell P. Flower, the pessimists who see decay of our institutions everywhere would have to flock and croak by themselves; for people with healthy minds have no patience with them.—Albany Journal, Rep.

Grover Cleveland.

WASHINGTON LETTER.

(From Our Regular Correspondent.)

   WASHINGTON, Jan. 14. 1895.—The rainbow which your correspondent thought he saw through the clouds in the democratic sky last week was a mirage. There was a rift in the clouds and sanguine democrats thought the rainbow was just behind and that the long storm was over; that the sun was again about to shine upon a united democracy. But even while congratulations were being exchanged the rift was closed, darkness again prevailed, and the storm demon was again supreme in the black and lowering clouds which shroud the future of the democratic party.

   Secretary Carlisle was naturally disappointed that forty odd democrats should have joined with the republicans and populists to prevent his currency reform bill from reaching a direct vote in the House after it had been approved by a democratic caucus, but he spent no time in "crying over spilled milk"—he isn't that sort of a democrat. On the contrary, he went right to work to ascertain the reason for that democratic opposition and whether it was possible to overcome it. His investigation encouraged him to believe that a currency bill can yet be passed and he is now engaged in perfecting it and expects to submit it to the House committee in a few days, possibly during the present week. This is a sufficient answer to the new batch of Wall Street rumors concerning Secretary Carlisle's resignation.

   Democratic Senators are also trying to arrange a currency reform bill that can be passed, and the Senate Finance committee, profiting by the experience of the House Banking and Currency committee, which reported a bill before ascertaining the sentiment of a majority of the House towards it, will report no bill until it agrees upon one that is certain to pass the Senate, if that is possible.

   Certain senators are wasting valuable time trying to defeat the appropriation for the collection of the income tax. There is no probability of their success, but even if the appropriation failed, the tax would still be collected; the only difference being that with the appropriation made the tax will be easier collected. The suspicion is gaining ground that the real object is not to defeat this appropriation but to kill time and thus prevent other legislation.

   The House Naval Committee has informally agreed that the building of the three battleships recommended by Secretary Herbert shall be provided for in the Naval Appropriation bill shortly to be reported to the House.

   Again pressure is being brought to bear upon President Cleveland to send a special message to Congress, urging the necessity for financial legislation at the present session, but he has not yet consented to do so, because he has not been convinced that it would do any good.

   A number of minor officials connected with the Land Office may soon find themselves dropped from Uncle Samuel's payroll, because of their having engaged in a little scheme to raise money to pay the expenses of a lobby which was to try to defeat the legislation necessary to carry out Secretary Smith's recommendations concerning changes in the Land Office. The Secretary has publicly shown his disapproval of the scheme, which was only lately brought to his attention and intimated that he thought the good of the service demanded the dismissal of those actively engaged in working it up.

   How little it takes to build up a Washington sensation may be judged from some people seeing, or pretending to see, in a dinner given to Joe Jefferson, the actor, by Secretary Lamont a few evenings ago a movement for a non-partisan financial bill in Congress. The only reason for such a belief was the attendance at the dinner of a number of prominent republicans and democrats, including Secretary Carlisle, Attorney General Olney, Chairman Wilson, Senator Hill and Representative Everett among the democrats, and Ex-Speaker Reed, Senators Morrill, Sherman and Hawley among the republicans. It seems a pity to destroy such an interesting story, but it can be stated upon the very best authority that the guests at this dinner were, as usual in such cases, invited because they were known to be personal friends of the guest of honor—Mr. Jefferson—and not with any idea of making the dinner a factor in the Congressional situation.

HERE AND THERE.

   Somebody has put a new head on the DeRuyter Gleaner.

   Bingham & Miller have a new advertisement on our eighth page.

   Patrick Garrity of Homer has been granted an additional pension.

   J. C. Keefe & Bros. have commenced the manufacture of cigars in Homer.

   The Crescent club give a private dancing party in Empire hall this evening.

   The Crescent club give a masquerade party on Friday evening, February 1st.

   The sale of the grocery stock of Forrest & Tenney has been postponed to Tuesday next.

   A fox chase is advertised to take place in Truxton to-morrow. Fifteen dollars in prizes.

   Mr. C. B. Rumsey of Homer has secured letters patent on a loom-reed for wire looms.

   Town meeting tickets printed correctly, neatly and quickly at the Democrat job rooms.

   Don't forget the dance to be given by Empire club in Empire hall next Wednesday evening. McDermott's orchestra.

   The Little York Ice Company are storing up a fine quality of ice in their store houses. It is thirteen inches thick and as clear as a bell.

   Mr. Marion Mathewson of Binghamton has leased the Farmers' Hotel on Port Watson-st , so long conducted by the late Bernard Dowd. He is in possession.

   Mrs. Sarah Chatterton who resides with Mr. George Allport on 115 Tompkins-st., fell down stairs last Saturday night and broke her left arm. Dr. Henry attended her.

   The Merry Bachelors accompanied by an equal number of Merry Maids went to Higginsville Wednesday evening and engaged in a merry dance. It's a good place to go.

   A gentleman from Switzerland was in town last week trying to make arrangements with the Hitchcock Manufacturing Co. for the sale of the motor cycle in that country.

   The drama entitled "A Tornado" will be produced in the opera house next Monday evening. It was given here last season and was pronounced one of the very best of the season.

   Mr. H. D. Phillips, who has been the local agent for the Syracuse Home Industrial club, has gone on the road for the club. Mr. L. M. Coates will have charge of the local branch.

   A good judge of dressed poultry selected a fine twenty pound turkey that was hanging in front of Reid's Chicago market last Friday evening. Mr. Reid will give three dollars to know who took the fowl.

   Mr. J. A. Graham is making arrangements to erect a three story building on the site of his residence on the west side of Main-st. This house was erected sixty-two years ago and is one of the old landmarks of Cortland. [Site of today’s Community Restaurant—CC editor.]

   Rice's Grand Opera House Co. are playing to good houses every night this week. There will be a matinee to-morrow afternoon at 2 o'clock. The company is an excellent one and the prices, 10, 20 and 30 cents are very catching.

   A chicken dispute was pulled off on Elm-st. last Saturday night. About one o'clock the next morning a row occurred at the corner of Main and Tompkins-sts., which was participated in by several local sports. Whiskey was the cause. No interference.

   Yesterday at noon the Cortland Hospital association took a deed of the brick house and lot formerly owned by A. B. Benham on North Main-st. The building will be promptly put in shape for use. New heating apparatus will be put in and everything needed to make it suitable for a first-class hospital will be provided.

   The Players club of this place will produce "Zarah's Sacrifice'' in the opera house on the evenings of Jan. 29 and 30 for the benefit of the Cortland hospital. Tickets may be purchased at the store of D. F. Wallace & Co. or of any of the lady directors of the hospital. The object is a worthy one and we sincerely hope that the tickets will meet with a ready sale. The entertainment will be well worth the price of admission.

   At 10:30 last Saturday night Sheriff Hillsinger closed the doors of Sanders, Cotton & Co.'s grocery store on Railroad-st. on judgments held by Wickwire Bros. for $780.40 and Cobb & Perkins for $368.77. The firm have been in business for about three years past. We understand that other judgments against the firm have been filed this week. The stock is advertised to be sold at ten o'clock to-morrow morning.

FROM EVERYWHERE.

   A 27 pound wildcat was recently shot near Deposit.

   A ten story steel office building will soon be erected in Syracuse.

   An otter, the fur of which is worth about $25, was recently shot by an Adirondack hunter.

   It is stated that half fare to the clergy has been discontinued on some railroads and will be upon all after April 1^st.

   It is reported that the State Board of Health has examined 35,871 head of cattle during the past year and killed 875.

   A twelve-year old son of Charles Hall of Dunbar, N. Y., committed suicide by hanging himself in the barn a few days since.

   The fortieth annual session of the school commissioners association of New York state will be held in Oneonta January 16, 17 and 18.

   Olean's new hotel opened to the public recently, cost $70,000 to build and $20,000 to furnish. The structure, site and equipments, represent an outlay of $1,500,000.

   Murderer Strait of Elmira, who killed his wife and her sister and then shot himself some weeks ago, is now on the improve and will soon be put on trial for his crime.

   The Central-Hudson railroad company has been sued by Addison A. Carlisle, a traveling man, to recover $10,000 damages for putting him off a train at Wampsville. He had stopped off at Oneida on a limited ticket and was continuing his journey on that ticket.

   The O'Brien Democratic Aldermen of New York, Shilling and Dwyer, who hold the balance of power in the new board, voted with the Republicans and gave them the organization of the same. The board stands 14 Democrats, 2 O'Brien Democrats and 14 Republicans.

   Attorney General Hancock will soon be called upon to defend an action brought to test the anti-pass section in the new constitution, which will be brought by Lewis E. Carr, counsel for the Delaware & Hudson railroad, in the case of a Notary Public who desires to use a pass.

   Rt. Rev. P. A. Ludden, Bishop of the Roman Catholic See of Syracuse, will go next week to Hot Springs, Ark., for the benefit of his health. Vicar General Kennedy of St. Lucy's church will have charge of diocesan affairs during the Bishop's proposed absence of a month.—Syracuse Courier.

   The ice castle to be erected in Ottawa for the Carnival week, Jan. 21 to 26, is to be 125 feet front, 70 feet deep, and the main tower will be 96 feet in height. It is to be of the old Norman style of architecture, with battlements and outlying towers. Arc lights will be used on the inside, and search lights will be turned on from the outside. It will thus be rendered semi-transparent, and give the appearance of a crystal palace.

 

THE CORTLAND HOSPITAL AND DICK MCKEAN, THE CANINE HUSTLER

This house on North Main Street was the second hospital site in Cortland. Before 1895 the hospital was conducted in a small cottage on Clayton Avenue. In previous posts we had mistakenly identified this building as the cottage on Clayton Avenue--CC editor.

Cortland Evening Standard, Friday, January 18, 1895.

THE CORTLAND HOSPITAL.

THE BENHAM CORNER PURCHASED FOR $6,000.

Some Liberal Gifts, But More Money Needed—Heating Not Provided For—Memorial Rooms. 

   The Cortland Hospital association yesterday purchased of Mrs. Mary Gussman of Syracuse the Benham corner [Benham lived at 90 North Main Street--CC editor] at the head of North Main-st. in Cortland for $6,000. The deed was drawn by Lewis Bouton and was delivered at once. Two thousand dollars of the purchase price were paid and Mrs. Gussman took back a mortgage upon the place for the other $4,000 which may stand for a time, the mortgage bearing five per cent interest. This is the successful outcome of the project started last October for the purchase of this place. The ladies have worked very hard to secure the money. Many promises have been made to them which are to be fulfilled at a later time, and these will help to diminish the mortgage. The $2,000 which have been raised and paid do not represent any few very large gifts, but a considerable number of gifts of moderate size. Within a few weeks the hospital has had left to it in bequests $1,000 by the late Mrs. John McFarlan and $100 by the late Mrs. Orissa A. Baker. Neither of these sums is yet available and in the case of the former, at least, it is expected that the money cannot be paid to the association in less than fourteen months. The board of managers have in mind the use of a part of this sum for furnishing a memorial room in the hospital which shall always be known as the McFarlan room. If this meets with the approval of the family friends and heirs it will probably be done.

   Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Beach have also subscribed $1,000 to the hospital which is absolutely secured to the association by legal papers, but which is to be paid at a time yet to be named. They will also assist in the fitting up of a room as a memorial to their son who died in the summer of 1893, and which will always be known as the Henry Merrick Beach room. When these sums have been received and other amounts which have already been promised the mortgage on the place will be reduced to a sum which can easily be carried until it can be taken care of.

   There is one other matter, however, which is just now a cause of anxiety to the managers, and that is the heating. The house itself is in very good condition. Few repairs will be needed except some painting on the inside, and possibly the putting up of a few cupboards and shelves. But there is no arrangement for heating the house. It is thought that the best system to put in would be a system of steam. But that will cost approximately $600. The ladies earnestly hope that some kind friends will come forward with subscriptions which will help them to raise this sum.

   A heating system can be much more conveniently put in before the house is occupied by sick people than afterward, and yet they are not disposed to go ahead on this unless they see some sure way of meeting the bills They have a few stoves that have been used in their present house and perhaps more can be borrowed, but it will then be a very unsatisfactory way of heating the large house. Now is the time when help is needed.

   The hospital is an assured institution of the place. Its patronage has greatly increased during the past year, and its receipts for the past year have come nearly to $800. If the patronage and the receipts increase as much during the present year as in the past the hospital will come very near to being self-supporting.

   Possession will be taken next week and the repairs will be made, but it is not expected that patients will be received there until April 1, as the lease of the present quarters does not expire until that date.

   The ladies have done a magnificent work in raising the sum already obtained and in securing this desirable house and lot and they are to be most heartily congratulated.

Runaway on Railroad-st.

   Mr. John Felkel left his horse in charge of a man in front of the St. Charles hotel on Railroad-st. last evening. The animal became frightened at the omnibuses which were going up from the D., L. & W. station at a rapid rate after the 6 o'clock train. The horse plunged through the snow across the sidewalk, tipping over the cutter and spilling out its occupant. The horse ran to Orchard-st. where it was stopped. The cutter was somewhat damaged, but Mr. Felkel's man escaped with a few bruises.

A Hustler.

   "Dick McKean," a fox terrier belonging to Mr. George McKean, was this morning taken to the store room of Frazier & Bouck's market on Court-st. to hunt rats. In a little over an hour the dog had killed fifteen large rats and once killed two at one time. As soon as Dick killed one he carried it to one side of the room, where he piled them up for exhibition. It is a question, which is the more proud, the dog or his owner?

Still in Trouble.

   Sheriff Henry Seigle of Olean was in town to-day and this morning took C. P. DuBois to Olean to answer to the charge of forging a check of thirty dollars. DuBois served six months in the penitentiary for appropriating a [railroad mileage] book and this morning finished his thirty days sentence in Cortland county jail for defrauding Landlord Bauder of the Cortland House of a board bill.

A Surprise Party.

   About 50 young friends of Miss Grace Fitzgerald surprised her at her home last evening at 64 East Court-St., and a very pleasant evening was passed in playing games and dancing. The arrangements for the gathering were all planned and put in execution by Miss Louise Nodecker and Miss Winnie Waters.

Marathon.

   MARATHON, Jan. 17.—The donation at the M. B. church Tuesday evening for Rev. E. R. D. Briggs was well attended. Receipts were $80.

   The week of prayer was observed in all the churches here.

   David Orcutt of Binghamton was calling on friends here this week.

   Wednesday the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Fish was taken possession of by numerous friends from East Virgil, where Mr. Fish held meetings the past winter. Eatables of all kinds were brought, and soon a happy company gathered around the board. After dinner a further surprise awaited them. A beautiful plush rocker was brought in and presented in a few well chosen words by Miss Sarah Angell. After singing and prayer, the pleasant gathering broke up with hearty handshakes and good wishes.

Tully Lake Park Hotel.

TULLY LAKE PARK.

Many Improvements to be Made Next Season.

   The annual meeting and election of officers of the Tully Lake Park association was held last night at the Yates in Syracuse.

   The report of the secretary and treasurer, George S. Leonard, showed the association to be in a flourishing condition. The new hotel was reported to have had a successful season, and there has been a general activity at this popular resort which promises bright things for the present year.

   The matter of raising the water in the lake by building a dam at the outlet was talked of. There is also a scheme on foot to cut channels between Sand and Green lakes and Big Lake, thus affording a free passage through the whole chain of charming lakes.

   It is probable that the coming spring will see the building of several new cottages. Last summer there were so many applications for cottages from people who could not be accommodated that a number of lot owners have decided to build summer houses to rent.

   M. J. French announced that he had made application for a large number of pike and bass fry with which to stock the lakes, and trout fry for the streams in the vicinity of Tully. About 350,000 fish fry have been put into the lakes within the last five years. This year the authorities at the state hatcheries have promised to be more liberal than ever in supplying fish fry. A very successful season is looked for this year at the Tully lakes.

CORTLAND RURAL CEMETERY.

Many Bequests Left to Care for the Lots.

   Within the past nine months Superintendent B. B. Morehouse has secured about $2,800 in bequests which will be left at the death of the parties to the Cortland Rural Cemetery association to perpetually care for the lots named in the cemetery. This sum is being added to from day to day. The idea is a good one. A circular letter issued by another cemetery to bring about the same result says, "It is a labor of love, prompted by the tender recollections of the loved ones that are buried in our cemetery.'' "It is an organized effort to keep the grounds in a neat and tidy manner." "It costs money to mow and rake, dig and cultivate, plant and water, mend and paint."

   The following form is suggested for bequeathing money for perpetual care with guaranty of lot: "I hereby direct my executors to pay to the Cortland Rural Cemetery association of Cortland, N. Y., such sum of money as may be found necessary to obtain from said corporation a contract for the perpetual care of my lot . . . . in said cemetery.

   For convenience in mowing and raking, lots should be kept as nearly level as possible; also gravel walks replaced by grass paths, and on a level with the lots.

   "A good and well kept cemetery is one of the highest recommendations a people can have. With shabby churches, poor schoolhouses and disarranged cemeteries, there is little to boast of in any community. They are an index to the moral standing and social pride of a city or people, and when they go uncared for it is useless to expect an influx of good people, for they will look elsewhere for homes."

   "Familiarize yourself with the rules governing the Cortland cemetery, and do what you can to assist in their enforcement."

   For further particulars call or address B. B. Morehouse, superintendent, Cortland Rural cemetery, Cortland, N. Y.

A Famous Homer Woman.

   Mrs. Amelia J. Bloomer who died in Council Bluffs, Dec. 30, was born in Homer, N. Y. She was an early advocate of the enfranchisement of women, having published at Seneca Falls, N. Y., in 1849, The Lily, a semi-monthly devoted to the advocacy of the cause of women and temperance. Mrs. Miller, the daughter of Gerritt Smith, the great abolitionist, first wore the dress afterward adopted by Mrs. Bloomer, and which was named for her because of her greater reputation, although she never claimed to have originated it.

"The Tornado."

   The Chicago Record speaks as follows of the opening night in that city of "The Tornado," which appears in Cortland next Monday night:

   A tornado behind the footlights and a mighty storm of applause from the gallery to the orchestra seats of Havlin's theatre were atmospheric disturbances attendant upon the introduction of Lincoln J. Carter's new scenic melodrama. Packed to the doors the temperature of the house was suggestive of "The Tornado," and probably for the first time this season the small boy with the palm-leaf fan negotiated sale. With a rushing, roaring tornado uprooting trees and carrying away houses; with two vessels colliding in mid-ocean; with a green sea tossing a drowning man high on its great crests and with a shadowy corpse with golden hair lying on a dissecting table, there is enough to satisfy the most ardent admirer of the realistic.

   In five acts the principal characters are taken from a little Wisconsin hamlet through almost every danger of land and sea. A dark alley in Chicago and the foot of Randolph-st. viaduct, with sky-scraping buildings in the background are bits of scenery. During the course of the play the author was called for vociferously. After a few moments a bearded man in his shirt sleeves stepped before the curtain, bowed and retired amid a storm of applause. As a melodrama with great stage properties "The Tornado" promises success.

BREVITIES.

   —The Chautauqua circle will meet with Mrs. W. J. Moore, 42 Madison-st., Saturday evening at 7:30 o'clock.

   —The Cortland Wagon Co. have closed a contract with D. McCarthy & Co., Syracuse, for a special make of bicycles.

   —Norwich is to have a series of revival meetings this winter, commencing January 20, with Rev. Samuel W. Small as the evangelist.

   —The revival service at the First M. E. church last evening was largely attended. Several seekers were present at the altar service.

   —Engines No. 6 and No. 7 on the E., C. & N. R. R. are soon to be taken into the car shops to be fitted with new boilers and  to be otherwise rebuilt.

   —Cortland Commandery, Knights Templar, will meet in their rooms at 7:30 o'clock each Friday evening until further notice for drill and instruction.

   —While George Brooks of Cazenovia was cutting down an apple tree on Wednesday the tree swerved and fell directly on his head killing him instantly.

   —The Dillon Brothers will to-morrow night sever their connection with Field & Hanson's "Drawing Cards" Co. They go to New York to complete some contracts.

   —It is estimated that the passenger traffic on the E., C. & N. R. R. has increased about three per cent since the new rolling stock was put on the road.—Cazenovia Republican.

   —The party which the Crescent club give in Empire Hall to-night promises to be one of the most enjoyable they have ever given. All members are especially invited to be present.

   —A patty of ten members of the Protestant Methodist church of Cortland went to McLean last night to attend the revival meetings of that church which are now being conducted there.

   —The E., C. & N. R. R. reports that the volume of business now being done upon the road is considerably in excess of the same period last year. Especially is this true of the coal traffic.

   —Two more indictments were brought in yesterday afternoon by the grand jury. One was for Orwell Pickett of Freetown for assault and the other for Alvin Howe of Cuyler for unlawfully selling spirituous liquors.

   —Mrs. Mary E. Rindge died at 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon aged 48 years. The funeral will be held from the residence of her nephew, Mr. William A. Smith, between Cortland and Homer, at 8 P. M. Sunday.

   —The next meeting of the state association of school commissioners and city superintendents which yesterday closed its sessions at Oneonta, will be held at Oswego. At the election of officers Miss Ella Gale of Groton was elected one of the secretaries.

   —An exchange truly says: "There is no good reason why any newspaper should insert notices of money making schemes free of charge. It costs money to set type, it takes money to buy paper, it requires labor in every department to issue a good journal and no person ought to ask another to give his time, money and energies to advance any project, the promoters of which are going to receive direct financial benefit therefrom. City newspapers do not insert free notices of any description and country papers are falling into line with their metropolitan contemporaries."

"TWIXT LOVE AND DUTY."

Given To-night—"Back Among the Old Folks" To-morrow's Matinee.

   "A fine entertainment" was the remark made by every person who attended the presentation of "Young America" by the Rice Stock company at the Opera House last night. The strongest parts in the piece were those of Miss De Haven, in whose impersonation of Mary Dunning she did some of the best work of the week; Mr. J. K. Keane and Miss Marie Acosta as Coati.

   The orchestra was as much an entertainment between the acts as the action of the piece.

   To-night will be presented one of the best pieces in the repertoire, "Twixt Love and Duty." The fine drama, "Back Among the Old Folks," with which the company opened, will be presented at to-morrow's matinee.

TWENTY-EIGHT YEARS.

Mr. and Mrs. Hoxie Celebrate their Wedding Anniversary.

   The twenty-eighth anniversary of the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hoxie was celebrated last night at their home, 95 River-st., in a most enjoyable manner. Mr. Hoxie is a prominent member of Grover Post, No. 98, G. A. R., and the knowledge of the anniversary reached the ears of his comrades as well as of the neighbors. Mrs. Hoxie's sister, Mrs. Stoker, spent the afternoon and evening with them. Mr. Hoxie had business away from home in the evening and left the two ladies together.

   At about 8:30 o'clock forty members or more of Grover Post, of the Woman's Relief Corps and of the Sons of Veterans appeared and took possession of the house. A messenger was sent out to find Mr. Hoxie and bring him home, but his search was unavailing. It was nearly 9:30 when that gentleman appeared and his surprise was complete, though his greeting was cordial.

   At about 10 o'clock Capt J. W. Strowbridge, in behalf of the three military organizations, presented Mr. and Mrs. Hoxie with a handsome couch and also with two easy chairs and an album, the gifts of the neighbors and friends. Mr. Hoxie expressed their thanks in appropriate words.

   After music and a general good time nice refreshments were served and the party broke up at about 2 o'clock.