WOMAN'S EDITION

Cortland Evening Standard, Friday, February 22, 1895.

WOMAN’S EDITION.

SECRET SOCIETIES, MRS. E. M. SANTEE.

   Cortland is well represented by membership in the leading secret societies of the world. Few of her representative men are not connected with one or more of them. The more prominent ones are among the following, which are given in the order of their establishment here:

MASONRY

Is generally conceded to date back to the time of Solomon, although its history back of the beginning of the 18th century has been disputed by its enemies which, like all other successful organizations, it has in profusion. Being the progenitor of organizations based upon the principles of fraternity, it has had to stand the brunt of a relentless war from envious organizations, as well as individuals. Its principles, its grand achievements and its growth are too well known to need repetition here, where space is limited.

   It was founded in this county while we were yet a part of Onondaga, by the institution of Homer lodge, No. 137, at Homer, May 9, 1806. This lodge was compelled to succumb to the anti-Masonic crusade in 1833. The first lodge in Cortland was Cortland lodge, No 371, instituted June 6, 1823; it met at Port Watson and its first W. M. was Benjamin S. Campbell. It, like Homer lodge, was compelled to disband on account of the agitation against the order. It surrendered its charter in 1832. Cortlandville lodge, No. 470, the present organization, was instituted in June, 1859. Cortlandville chapter, Royal Arch Masons, was instituted Feb. 8, 1866; and Cortland Commandery, No. 50, Knights Templar, was instituted in October, 1871. The order in Cortland numbers about 200.

ODD FELLOWSHIP

Originated early in tie eighteenth century. It was organized by a band of mechanics for the purpose of mutual assistance in obtaining employment and relief in sickness and distress. In the winter of 1818-1819 Thomas Wildey, an English workman, came to America and settled in Baltimore. He had been an active worker in the order and, missing the congenial companionship of the old lodge life, advertised in the Baltimore American for members of the order, to which he received responses from four other English Odd Fellows, and they on April 26, 1819, organized Washington's lodge, No. 1, the first in America. The order was now started on its mission to fraternize the world and disseminate everywhere its peculiar doctrines of "Friendship, Love and Truth." Thus the Independent Order of Odd Fellows arose.

   Odd Fellowship, as known by the American order, therefore, is not a descent from antiquity. Its methods, its growth, its inspirations are of the century that gave it birth; the elevation of man to a state of freedom and equality, becoming more and more the actuating motive of all civilized nations, crystalized as a universal brotherhood in the ritual, is not a creation of the fraternities of antiquity. They taught not the doctrine which we dare to believe. "He has made of one blood all nations of men to dwell on the face of the earth."

   From this small beginning, in seventy-six years, the order has grown to a membership of upwards of nine hundred thousand in this country.

   The following words of a member of the order very aptly describe some of the aims and objects of the organization: "Mutual relief a leading office in our affiliation. To visit the sick, relieve the distressed, to bury the dead, and educate the orphan, is the command of our laws, and an imperative duty which Odd Fellowship enjoins; but these, although its frequent and almost daily ministrations, are but a tithe of the intrinsic virtues of our beloved order. We seek to improve and elevate the character of man; to imbue him with a proper conception of his capabilities for good; to enlighten his mind, to enlarge the sphere of his affections; in a word, our aim is to lead man to the cultivation of the true, fraternal relation designed by the Great Author of his being,

   Membership in the order requires a belief in a Supreme Ruler of the universe and fealty to one's country.

   The order was founded in Cortland, Feb. 16, 1847, by the institution of Tioughnioga lodge, No. 50. The lodge flourished until the war of the Rebellion broke out, when so many of its members went to the front that it was compelled to surrender its charter, after which there was no lodge of the order here until Dec. 15, 1870, when Vesta lodge, No. 255 was instituted; this is still in a flourishing condition.

   Sept. 11, 1890, John L. Lewis lodge, No. 587, was instituted, and has had a very prosperous history, The combined strength of the two lodges in Cortland is about 300 members. Of the higher branches of the order there are Elon encampment, No. 59, and Cortland encampment, No. 127; and Canton Cortland, No. 27, P. M. Bright Light lodge, No. 21, Daughters of Rebekah, is composed of members of the order and their mothers, sisters, wives and daughters.

THE KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS

Is a distinctly American order, founded in Washington, D. C., on Friday, Feb. 19, 1864. Its objects given in its motto are "Friendship, Charity and Benevolence." It was instituted to uplift the fallen, to be his guide and hope, his refuge, shelter and defense. Its laws are reason and equity; its cardinal doctrines inspire purity of thought and life; its intention is "Peace on earth, and good will toward man."

   From the small beginning in 1864, the order has been extended into every civilized nation of the globe. The requirements for membership are, that each candidate shall be a white male 21 years of age, of good moral character and a believer in a Supreme Ruler of the universe. The state of New York has 25,000 members.

   The local organization was instituted on the 22d day of January, 1885, and has been in a flourishing condition since it was instituted.

THE UNITED AMERICAN MECHANICS.

This society was organized in Philadelphia in 1845, during a great financial depression, by a band of mechanics for the purpose of assisting each other in obtaining employment. They soon saw that undesirable emigration was one of the causes of their troubles and decided to admit none but native born men to membership. They then enlarged their scope by admitting others than mechanics and strove to encourage love for our country and veneration for its flag. Realizing that our free school system was one of the bulwarks of American liberty they have ever guarded it with jealous care. When the war of the Rebellion broke out the order numbered about 150,000, mostly in New York, Pennsylvania and Ohio; but it was practically wiped out of existence the first year, by its members enlisting in the army. In some instances whole councils enlisted as companies and were manned by their own officers. At the end of the war there was not enough councils left to hold a grand council and for a number of years none was held. Not until within the last ten years has the order begun to regain its old prestige and numbers. Its principal tenets are, "Honesty, Industry and Liberty."

   Cortland Council, No. 74, was instituted in April, 1893, and has been very prosperous. Requirements for membership are to be a native born male, twenty-one years of age, a belief in a Supreme Ruler of the universe and fealty to our country and its laws. The Daughters of Liberty branch has recently been organized and is prosperous.

THE AMERICAN PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION

Is a comparatively new organization, only being about five years old. It is of Western origin, but so rapidly has it grown and spread that it numbered 247,000 in the state of New York, Jan. 1, 1895. Little is known of it, outside of the order, and for this reason it is probably more misunderstood than any other secret society in this country. Its objects are both fraternal and patriotic; it believes in more perfect separation of church and state, in the American free school system, taxation of all property not belonging to the public and more stringent emigration laws. It was founded in Cortland Dec, 8, 1893, and so rapidly has it grown that a charter is about to be asked for, for a second new council.

To Our Friends.

   It is with deep regret that the editors of the woman's edition of The STANDARD say to their friends that lack of space has compelled them to crowd out many articles which had been prepared with great care and which they very much desired to use. The advertising patronage, which is of course the chief source of revenue, has far exceeded their fondest expectations. At the time the subjects were assigned and the space given out many more columns of reading matter were counted upon. We have had a good introduction to the use of the editor's blue pencil. The city and society departments have suffered most. Some of these articles with local bearings we are informed will be used later in other editions of The STANDARD, where due credit will be given to their authors and to the fact that they were prepared for the woman's paper.

Portrait of George Washington.

WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY.

   NEW YORK, Feb. 22.—Washington's birthday is being observed to-day as generally and with as much spirit as usual in this city. In the early hours there was a sharp, biting wind, making out-of-door exercise exceedingly unpopular. The city bore a holiday appearance in the display of flags and bunting. Travel on the elevated and the surface roads was small, and the streets down town were nearly deserted. The public building and the big office buildings were deserted, and very little business is going on down town. The display of flags and bunting seemed greater than on any previous Washington's birthday. "Old Glory" waived gloriously on the water. Crafts of all kinds carried flags.

   At sunrise this morning Christopher Forbes, great grandson of Sergt. Van Arsdale of Revolutionary fame, raised "Old Glory" at the Battery park, as he has done for a number of years. He was assisted by the Anderson Zouaves of the Sixty-second Regt., N. Y. Vols. Great enthusiasm prevailed while the flag was being raised, cheer after cheer being given for the father of our country and "Old Glory" by those who were present.

The Woman's Paper.

   For several years, we, the women of the Auxiliary, have seen (with the members of the Y. M. C. A. and many others) the necessity for a Y. M. C. A. building. We have felt that if a financial start could be made, it would be comparatively easy to go onto greater things. Now that the women in many parts of the country are raising money by publishing a woman's paper, we have seized the opportunity to do likewise. The financial success of this effort bids fair to be greater than we dared to hope. As to its literary merits, we leave the paper to speak for itself. We have risen early and worked late. We have met with many encouraging and a few discouraging words. We take this opportunity to acknowledge our indebtedness to all those who have so kindly assisted us with their contributions, with their advice and with their money.

   The following correspondence will explain itself:

CORTLAND, N. Y., Jan. 14, 1895.

To the Woman's Auxiliary of the Young Men's Christian association:

   In reply to the inquiry of your committee as to the terms on which we would be willing to publish a special "woman's edition" of The STANDARD on Feb. 22—the proceeds from advertising and sales of papers to go for the benefit of the Young Men's Christian association of this village—we beg to say that as a contribution on our part to the enterprise we will be pleased to publish such an edition free of charge and in such form and of such size as the women of the Auxiliary may prefer.

   Wishing you the best of success in the undertaking, we are

   Very respectfully yours,

   Cortland STANDARD Printing Co.,

   W. H. CLARK, President,

   E. D. BLODGETT, Secretary.

To W. H. Clark, President, and E. D. Blodgett, Secretary of the Cortland STANDARD Printing Co.:

   GENTLEMEN—When the committee from our Woman's Auxiliary called on you to get the terms on which you would be willing to publish a special "woman's edition" of The STANDARD an Feb. 22, they were very pleasantly surprised at receiving your unexpectedly generous offer. We wish to thank you most heartily for the cordial way in which you met our committee, for your great liberality to us, and for the hearty co-operation which yen have given us in our efforts to make a success of our undertaking. We are, gentlemen,

   Very gratefully yours,

   THE WOMAN'S AUXILIARY OF Y. M. C. A.

   Cortland, N. Y., Jan. 17, 1895.

POLITICAL EQUALITY [BY] MRS. P. H. PATTERSON.

   The idea of liberty for woman has become so prevailing, so penetrating, that even the stones cry out and take upon themselves the form of womanhood and proclaim "LIBERTY ENLIGHTENING THE WORLD."—Rosa Miller Avery.

   The torch held aloft by the uplifted hand of woman, reveals the fact that little by little—now with discouraging delays, again with more hopeful outlook—the wall of custom and prejudice, that has debarred woman from her rights of suffrage, in being broken down, and that women possess suffrage in some form in nearly every country on our globe—France, Sweden, Norway, Ireland, Russia, Finland, Austria, Hungary, Crotia, Dalmatia, Italy, the Madras and Bombay presidencies,  the Russian Colonies of Russian Asia, in Cape Colony, New Zealand, Iceland, the Isle of Man, Pitcairn Island, England and the Dominion of Canada, and just recently we learn that the "Adult Suffrage Bill" has been carried in South Australia giving all women the right to vote on the same terms as men, and with no barrier to a seat in Parliament. The bill now only awaits the Queen's consent. Twenty-six of our states have granted some concessions to women citizens. In Wyoming and Colorado women are admitted to the dignity of equal rights in citizenship.

WOMEN SHOULD HAVE THE BALLOT

   Because in a representative republic each citizen consents to be governed by the will of the majority, providing he has an equal opportunity with every other citizen of making his opinion and wishes known, and since women have the same personal and property rights involved that men have, they suffer an injustice when compelled to abide by the will of the majority when they are deprived of the most effectual means of influencing that will.

   Our country to-day does honor to the birth of one of her noblest sons whose intense patriotism, love of right, and great sense of justice entities his memory to profound reverence, but if the father of our country could visit his family today and see how it had grown from thirteen small colonies to forty-four states, beside the territories and all Alaska could hear the mighty moan going up from the nation's heart, because of the cruel hurt from the terrible wrongs that have grown up in the body politic; could note the discontent of the people, because of the grasp of the great monopolies upon our industries; could see that one part of the people were starving while the other part could not sell products at living prices; could recount the thousands who are taxed yearly without voice or representation; could see the liquor traffic, the demon that holds abject slaves in its grasp, firmly entrenched in the seat of government; could he see all this, methinks he would say—if this be the outcome of a government that is "Fathered" only, then "it is not good for man to be alone," let our government be mothered also, since both halves of humanity working together, invariably reach better results than either half alone.

   That there are men in our land who can legislate for the regulation of vice, who can make a married woman's child the sole property of her husband, while the illegitimate waif is its mother's own, that there are fathers who can deliberately make laws for the age of consent, some as young as ten, proves that while as we believe a majority of men would see all women adequately protected by law, the men who get into our legislatures, the men who represent us are not safe protectors of womanhood, not safe protectors even of innocent children; knowing these things, ought not all of Columbia's gentle daughters—whether her own home need protection or not, if she possess a particle of that motherly instinct which is the "crown of womanhood"—feel her heart going out to other homes, to other women's daughters and sons, and so discover that after all she does want the right to help and protect them. All mothers are not yet wise enough to so train their sons and daughters that they will not gravitate toward evil, but we believe that a majority in this day are wise enough— made so largely through the work of temperance organizations—to understand the dangers of the saloon and to vote it out of existence when they have the opportunity.

CORRESPONDENCE, MRS. T. H. WICKWIRE.

WASHINGTON GOSSIP.

BREEZY LETTER FROM THE NATIONAL CAPITAL.

Receptions and Teas—The City Music Mad—The Latest Political News and Rumors.

   The president and Mrs. Cleveland are having a gay time nowadays with a new sleigh in which they go out for an airing every afternoon. It is a double-seated cutter painted black with yellow bands. The handsome team of bays wear silver mounted harness, the clasps containing the president's monogram. Above the heads of the horses wave feathery yellow plumes.

   The White House is never a very gay place. The receptions there are more formalities than gatherings with any object of amusement. They are rather huge shows where everybody goes to see and be seen. It was formerly the custom to don the newest and best gown to go and pay one's respects to the president and Mrs. Cleveland, but that habit has long ceased, owing to the tremendous crushes which are the rule at the executive mansion.

   The last of the official receptions which occurred last Thursday and which was given in honor of the Army and Navy was a very brilliant affair, owing to the fact that the officers appeared in their uniforms as did many members of the Diplomatic Corps who have military rank in their respective countries. These latter have two uniforms, first the diplomatic one, worn on all state occasions, and the military, whenever there is any association with our Army and Navy.

   Mrs. Cleveland was radiant on this occasion in a pink satin dress, the skirt made short and full and spangled with gold. The bodice was low and finished with gold spangles laid on heavily to simulate leaves and flowers. In her hair she wore a diamond star.

   General and Mrs. Schofield were the heroes of the evening, as the former has recently received promotion as lieutenant general of the army and everybody seized the opportunity to tender congratulations. In honor of the event Mrs. Schofield wore a dress which was the envy of all the ladies present. It was pale blue satin of the richest quality, the skirt short, and the bodice trimmed in a curious effect with pink velvet and gold spangles.

   The next evening Mrs. Lamont entertained the great social world at a reception where she was assisted in receiving by Mrs. Schofield. Mrs. Lamont is the only member of the present cabinet who has contributed anything to the gayety of the winter outside of the regular state dinners. Her two evening card receptions have been thoroughly brilliant, old time Washington levees, the style which is much appreciated here, as they invariably bring out a full attendance from the men and mean much more in the official world, than do the smaller and quieter fetes.

   The city has been music mad this season and this week caps the climax in that direction, as Mrs. Brice, wife of the senator from Ohio, gave a musicale on Monday at which Melba and de Reszke were the artists. Mrs. Hearst gave another on Tuesday with [Piancon] and Nordics to entertain her friends, while the grand opera claimed the attention of society for the remainder of the week.

   The season has been a very lively one, crowded with important affairs to the very last moment, although the doubtful financial state of things has undoubtedly had its effect upon the spirit of the grande monde. While just as much money has been spent, just as handsome clothes have been worn and every effort has been made to make things go, at the same time there has been throughout a lamentable lack of enthusiasm. The women in Washington are imbibing the spirit of the age more than is customary in Southern cities and it has been quite the fashion to spend long days in the house trying to penetrate the mysteries of the financial bills offered by the various  members and otherwise interest themselves in the doings of the lawmakers.

   The New York colony at the capital, most of whom came South to avoid the rigor of the climate, could just as well have stayed at home, as Washington this year has enjoyed a constant mantel of snow and ice. The famous blizzard was quite as severe here as elsewhere, and its remains, in the shape of snow, still lies upon the streets and avenues.

   MISS MARIE SCHILLER.

SOCIETY COLUMNS, MRS. W. R. COLE.

WOMEN OR LADIES.

Pointed Remarks on the Use of English.

   Occasionally we come upon some snob notice in our newspapers as the following: "Miss Bessie Brooks, saleslady at So's & So's has dislocated her wrist," or this, "That & Co.'s forelady has gone to visit friends in Scott." The expressions, "the lady who makes my dresses," "the lady who does my washing," etc, etc, are by no means uncommon among a certain class of speakers. The thought seems to be a kindly one, as urging the proper respect to honest labor, and so far it is praise worthy. But can any one find in Webster or Worcester a definition of the word lady which will give the least show of authority for such use of the word? The first meaning given by Webster, and the broadest, is, "A woman who looks after the affairs of a household; a mistress; the feminine head of a household;" and the only special definition in any way applicable is this, "A woman of refined or gentle manners; a well-bred woman; the feminine correlative of gentleman."

   But we do not use the words salesgentleman, or foregentleman or milkgentleman, however much we respect the individuals referred to. A false idea has crept in, that it is "polite" or courteous or kind, thus to misapply one word, and to curse by neglect another which is quite as honorable and far more appropriate.

   The fact is, this prevalent use of the word lady is an absurd piece of snobbishness, which seems to have taken its rise in the "American idea" of universal equality, and in the desire of the essentially vulgar to be recognized as on equal terms with the well-bred, betraying the vulgarity in the very insistence. No doubt the forewoman or the sewing woman may be a lady at the same time, and if she is "of refined and gentle manners," and of good breeding, she has as good right to the title here in republican America as a Mrs. Astor or a Mrs. Cleveland; but there is no reason why the good and honorable title of woman should be ousted from its rightful place and treated as if obsolete.

   What a letting down of dignity and self-respect it would be, should those sterling women, Susan B. Anthony, and Anna H. Shaw take to prattling of "ladies rights" and "ladies' conventions!"

   For the sake of good taste and common sense, let us have no more foreladies and washerladies, but women, who are proud of their sex, and proud to be self supporting and to possess a respectable and respected business title by which to be known.

   [MISS] C. E. BOOTH.

CITY DEPARTMENT, MRS. GEO. C. HUBBARD.

BREVITIES.

   —Mrs. M. C. Eastman will entertain ten guests at the military social supper to-night.

   —Yager & Marshall are tearing out their stairway, preparatory to making extensive repairs.

   —The revival meetings at the Free Methodist church have opened with great spiritual interest.

   —A committee meeting to nominate directors of the Y. M, C. A. for ensuing year was held last evening.

   —Four rooms on the first floor of the Central school joined in exercises appropriate for Washington's birthday on Thursday.

   —Invitations are out for the wedding reception of Miss Leah Wallace and Mr. [Enos] E. Mellon to occur Wednesday evening, Feb. 27.

   —Miss Cornelia L. Brown entertained the Leftover club on Wednesday night at her home on Reynolds-ave. There were five tables of whist. Delicious refreshments were served.

   —Mr. W. T. Beaumont of Penn Yan, and also Mr. A. J. White of Hornellsville, N. Y., were in town yesterday, and before leaving each left an order with the Cortland Omnibus & Cab Co. for one of their large omnibuses.

   —The Woman's Christian Temperance union of Cortland county will hold its tenth anniversary in the First M. E. church of Cortland, March 6, 1895. A program appropriate to the closing of a decade of temperance work will be given, and an interesting meeting is expected. Come.

   —The first Sunday in April will be Association Sunday. It will be observed in the churches of Cortland. Four speakers will be present from out of town, and the occasion will be observed with appropriate services.

   —Mr. C. Van Alstyne sold last evening Forrest & Tenney's stock of groceries to H. M. Hopkins, who has taken possession. The store will be closed until next week, and will be thoroughly renovated, repapered and repainted. A new stock of goods will be put in, a cash business will be done and goods will be delivered.

LOCAL MANUFACTURERS.

Reports of the Business Outlook For 1895.

   Business seems to be booming slightly, in different lines, even though the times would signify to the contrary.

CORTLAND CHAIR & CABINET COMPANY.

   The business outlook since Jan. 1, 1895, is better than one year ago. The prospects for spring trade are good. Customers have very little stock on hand, and while they are buying small orders at present, they are all anticipating, with the opening of warm weather, an increase in their business.

   There has been brought out this season an entirely new line of goods. While they do not manufacture a line of specialties, still there has been introduced something entirely new in designs that have been received favorably by the trade. The general business outlook is better than a year ago.

THE CORTLAND HOWE VENTILATING STOVE COMPANY.

   The business of 1894, in view of existing conditions, is very satisfactory, more business having been done than in 1893, which is believed to be contrary to the reports of most manufacturing concerns. Patterns are now being completed for the manufacture of two new ranges, strictly first-class, six-hole range, also a four-hole range. From assurances from their trade, and their desire to handle ranges of this company's make, the hope is to commence the business of the year in the manufacture of 1,000 more ranges than last year. The general business outlook is not particularly encouraging, but shows steady gain.

CORTLAND WAGON CO.

   At this office the following facts were gleaned: The number of' cutters built this season is 2,500, of which none are left. The coming season they expect to build 12,000 four-wheeled vehicles. The orders are fully ahead of last year this time and business is on a fair gain for the coming year.

   The manufacture of bicycles has become quite a factor in their business and the trade is good. They carry a full line of ladies' and gentlemen's wheels including racers. There are three grades, ranging in price from $50 to 100. Try one of their latest, the "Diana" wheel.

MCKEE & WEBB MFG. CO.

   This new and enterprising firm need more than passing notice. Starting only two weeks ago, the business is remarkably good, it more than meets expectations. They are already employing fourteen men, which they regard good for the start. The machine shop and foundry are both in full operation. They expect to build special machinery for carriage and sleigh manufacturers. As business increases from fifteen to twenty more men will be employed.

FOUNDRY AND MACHINE COMPANY.

   The season began Jan, 1 with a very good outlook. More business was done this month than any other month for two years. New customers are being added to the now large list. The average number of employees is fifty. A new 25 pound power hammer is being added to the many machines already manufactured, for carriage and sleigh builders' use. At present lime they are well equipped for the manufacture of bicycles, and motor cycles also.

EXCELSIOR TOP CO.

   The busy season opens about April 1. Last season's business was fair considering the year. There are no changes in the business. The average number of employees is thirty-five. Aside from carriage trimmings, a specialty is made of all styles of carriage dashes and adjustable wagon brakes. The opinion, as to general business outlook, is good for a fair year.

CORTLAND OMNIBUS AND CAB CO.

   Information from the superintendent is to the effect that they have more orders on their books to-day, than they have had at any one time during the past three years. They have a large stock of staple omnibuses and coaches on hand, and are in a position to fill orders promptly. The business outlook from general point of view is very encouraging.

CORTLAND HARNESS & CARRIAGE GOODS CO.

   The sales of this company are fully 50 per cent over those of last year from the same period of Sept. 1, to Feb. 1, notwithstanding the fact that a large per cent of the goods are sold at much less price. The outlook for a large trade is bright, and the expectations are to close the year, 1895, with great improvement over the preceding year.

KEELER, KEESE & COMPANY.

   Report great encouragement in their desk business. The outlook is very promising. They are having more orders than they can fill at the present time. They are making 30 typewriter cabinets to go to Buffalo. They are about completing arrangements to refit the Marathon bank. They have many orders for roll top desks waiting to be filled.

THE CORTLAND CART AND CARRIAGE CO.

   Give encouraging reports. They have built and disposed of 225 cutters. The coming season they expect to build 1200 jobs. They have recently added to their already very complete line, a new and attractive job known as the Prima Donna Trap. Their orders are in excess of last year.

THE H. M WHITNEY CO.

   Have disposed of 500 cutters the past season. The coming season they will build 2,500 four-wheeled vehicles. Spring trade is better as compared with last year. The business outlook is improving.

THE CORTLAND FORGING COMPANY.

   Are in the midst of the season at present. The business compares with a year ago very favorably, but it is not however up to anticipations. As to the general business outlook, there is a steady gain.