TWO MORE ESCAPED CONVICTS CAUGHT

Oliver Curtis Perry.

Cortland Evening Standard, Monday, April 15, 1895.

TWO MORE GATHERED IN.

Matteawan's Escaped Convicts Run to Earth.

M'GUIRE AND O'DONNELL THE MEN.

Found in a Box Car at Pine Plains. Perry and Davis Now the Only Ones at Large and Keepers Are Hot on Their Trail.

   MATTEAWAN, N. Y., April 15.—Patrick McGuire and Michael O'Donnell, two of the five convicts who escaped from the Matteawan asylum last Wednesday night, have been captured at Pine Plains by Attendant James Coyle of the asylum. This leaves only Perry (for whose arrest a reward of $2,250 is offered) and Davis, who is said to be even more desperate and daring than the former, still at liberty.

   When Superintendent Allison learned that Perry had broken into a house at Hughsonville on Thursday night and stolen a quantity of wearing apparel, he at once dispatched attendants to all important points north of here, thinking the train robber and perhaps his pals had gone in that direction.

   Attendant James Coyle, who with two other attendants has been at Danbury, was directed to proceed at once to Pine Plains, which is 40 miles northeast of this place, at the junction of the Newburg, Dutchess and Connecticut and the Philadelphia, Reading and New England railroads.

   Coyle arrived at Pine Plains and stopped at the hotel. Having breakfasted, he went to the station and was about to buy a morning paper from a newsboy, when he chanced to look down the track. He saw a man's head protruding from an empty hay car about 50 yards from where he stood. The head disappeared, but not before Coyle recognized the man as O'Donnell.

   Going to the open car door, he fired a shot from his revolver at random into the car. As he did so another man, whom he recognized as McGuire, jumped out through the opposite door.

   Coyle then leaped into the car and arrested O'Donnell, who was crouching in a corner, too broken down to offer resistance. Coyle pulled the convict out of the car and took him into the station, leaving him in the custody of two boys, while he started down the railroad track in pursuit of McGuire, who had by this time got quite a start on him.

   Coyle gained on the tired convict for about half a mile and fired another shot. He would have overtaken him, but for a curve in the track, on account of which McGuire was lost sight of. As soon as he rounded the curve the fugitive took to the woods, which border the track on both sides.

   The pistol shot had attracted a crowd of boys, who joined in the chase, and some of them saw McGuire go into the woods, and told Coyle.

   The keeper scoured the woods before he saw McGuire again. Then the convict was seen standing in an open field on the border of the wood in a defiant attitude. Coyle started after him, firing a third shot.

   "If you take me, you'll have to take me dead!" McGuire yelled defiantly.

   "I'll do that," replied Coyle, coming closer to McGuire who, seeing that capture was inevitable, lay down in the field and said: "Well, you'll have to carry me, anyway."

   Coyle talked to him for a time and finally persuaded him to go peaceably to the station. Coyle then telegraphed to the asylum that he had caught O'Donnell and McGuire. Attendants Thomas MacDonald and Charles Lacey, who had been ordered to follow Coyle from Danbury to Pine Plains, soon arrived and the three attendants with their prisoners took the train on the Newburg, Dutchess and Connecticut arriving at Glenham where two conveyances met the party and conveyed them to the asylum a mile distant.

   The news of the capture had spread through the vicinity and there was an immense crowd of curious country folk to see the now celebrated convicts arrive at the asylum.

   Dr. Allison had McGuire and O'Donnell placed in separate rooms and he examined each at great length, after which he repeated to the reporter what he had been able to learn from them. It appears that as the asylum is a new institution and not occupied throughout a number of patients have been employed from time to time in finishing the various wards.

   Some months ago, Dr. Allison cannot say exactly how many, a number of patients were employed in scraping the floor of the south isolation ward, which was then entirely unoccupied. From McGuire it is learned that the fashioning of the keys which freed the men from their cells was begun at that time by some patient, employed on the improvement. When McGuire was transferred to the south isolation ward, together with other patients, he discovered these keys concealed in the rear of this ward together with a pair of small flat files about four inches long.

   The partially filed keys, which had originally been spoons, as described by Quigley, were taken possession of by McGuire, who has worked for the past six or eight months, having them tried in the locks from time to time by one of the patients who had the run of the ward.

   Some time ago McGuire, who is a jeweler by trade, and who is thoroughly conversant with the manufacture of such articles, broke open the watchman's box, which connects with the clock in the main office, and secured a thin piece of steel two inches long and a quarter of an inch wide. With his file he made teeth in this steel, giving him a fine saw, with which he was enabled to saw out the wire screen over the door when the time for escape came. The keys and tools were secreted behind the sinks when McGuire was not at work on them.

   The rest of McGuire's statement showing how he left his cell agrees exactly with the story told by Quigley after his recapture.

   The file and saw were found on McGuire when arrested.

   McGuire says that he and O'Donnell have been together ever since they left the asylum. They slid down from the south side of the roof, while Perry and the others left the roof from the opposite side.

   McGuire saw nothing more of them after that. He and O'Donnell, he says, went at once to the Newburgh, Dutchess and Connecticut railroad, half a mile away, and walked along the track all night, hiding the next day. They have been walking on the track ever since, some times during the day, but generally at night.

   They have committed no robberies, McGuire says, except to steal one old black coat for himself and a drab ulster for O'Donnell, which they found in a barn beside the track.

   They had on the coats when caught, together with slouch hats and old shoes, which they said they found. They had not discarded the asylum trousers or shirts which they had on when they escaped.

   According to their story, they have had nothing to eat since their flight, except some watercresses. McGuire declared that it was their intention to board a freight train at the first opportunity.

   O'Donnell was very reticent and gave Dr. Allison but little information. He denied all knowledge of the plan to escape.

   The prisoners were in bad condition physically from exposure and hunger and seemed relieved when they were allowed to throw themselves on the cots in their cells and were given nourishment.

Helen Keller (left) with Anne Sullivan vacationing at Cape Cod in 1888.

PAGE TWO—EDITORIALS.

How Does She Know?

   Helen Keller is the daughter of an editor in Tuscumbia, Ala. Until the age of 3 she saw and heard like other babies. Then an attack of brain disorder deprived her at one fell swoop of sight and hearing. The poor girl was thus doubly barred off from the world.

   Yet this remarkable child, now 14 years old, can talk, write and do most of the things that other children with perfect senses can. Deaf as a post, if she were taken to an opera she would enjoy the music with delight as keen as that of any one there. She is an intense lover of music. She knows when any of her family are approaching or whether one coming near her is a stranger. She places one finger across the lips of a person speaking to her, another upon his throat, and thus she understands what is said and answers back as intelligently as if she heard every word. If a dozen gloves belonging to as many different persons were handed to her, she could identify the owner of each and return it to him. This she does by the sense of smell.

   The five senses have been resolved by some philosophers into one grand general sense that embraces them all. May it not be that this girl, deprived of the particular powers that would enable her to communicate with the world, has developed the general sense which resolves sight, sound and touch all into one? The theory of vibrations is now put forward to explain many things. Perhaps the vibrations from music touch her brain and body and are thence wafted to the grand inner sense, and then she perceives the music without hearing it. It is the touch of its vibrations that affords her delight. Perhaps, like animals in the natural state, she perceives by the smell those known to her.

◘ On the whole, the government makes a good bargain when it pays an annual mail subsidy to the four American liners on condition that they hold themselves in readiness to be used as naval cruisers if they are needed at any time. In a trial of speed one or more of the four would be faster than the swiftest of our regular government cruisers. The Columbia and Minneapolis, the best cruisers of the navy, each cost over $8,000,000 without the armament. The United States first paid for building them and must pay constantly the expense of running them. The ocean steamers that are liable to be pressed into naval service if war should break out were built by a private corporation and pay their own expenses and make money for their owners besides, the government paying merely the annual subvention, a small sum in comparison with the expenses of operating one of these huge liners. The government would be well off if it had half a dozen more such cruisers.

BAD ACCIDENT.

Two Horses Drowned in Babcock Creek Below Virgil.

   David Nichols, who resides across the Rickard-st. bridge in what is known as "Brooklyn," and Abel Nichols of Hunt Corners went to J. W. Daniels' livery barn Saturday afternoon and rented a horse. They claimed that they were going to Frank Corners to get a load of goods. They furnished a light lumber wagon and another horse belonging to David.

   Instead of stopping at Franks Corners, they drove on until they reached a bridge about three miles below, near Mr. Tillotson's home. The horses went off this bridge head first. The wagon stayed on the bridge, but the men were thrown into Babcock creek. The wagon held the horses down so that their forefeet and their noses were in the water. The animals were unable to extricate themselves and drowned. The men went to a house near by to secure help,

   A bolt was removed so that the horses were freed, but both were dead. David Nichols returned to Cortland wet and nearly frozen. Abel has not yet been heard from.

   Liveryman Daniels went to the scene of the disaster to-day and made arrangements to have his horse buried, but at noon to-day the other horse was lying in the creek.

HOMER DEPARTMENT.

Gleanings of New From Our Twin Village.

   Miss Maria Otis is visiting her brother in Watertown.

   Mr. and Mrs. Zera T. Nye returned from their wedding trip on Saturday evening. They will occupy their new home on Grove-st. in a few days.

   A. J. Foster of Marathon spent Sunday in town.

   Rev. W. H. Hermans, the pastor of the M. E. church, who has been very ill for several weeks, is slowly improving.

   The loss at the fire, which destroyed F. T. Newcomb's barn last Friday night, is now estimated at about $800. The loss is only partially covered by insurance.

   The Washington chapter, R. A. M., No. 29, will meet in Masonic hall this evening at 8 o'clock.

   One of the handsomest Easter window displays exhibited this year is that of D. E. Shepard. A huge horse shoe of magenta artificial roses surrounding an S of yellow flowers of the same kind was the chief feature.

   The Easter services and decorations at the churches in this village yesterday were as elaborate as any for several years. The congregations were unusually large at most of the churches but owing to the threatening weather the number of Easter bonnets was less than last year.

   The decorations at the Baptist church were very pretty. Many of the flowers had to be removed in the evening for the stereopticon sermon. In the morning the pastor, Rev. J. A. Hungate, preached very eloquently on the subject, ''The Significance of the Resurrection." The subject of the evening which was one of a series was "From the Cradle to the Crown." The congregations at both services were large.

   At the Methodist church the decorations were in potted plants and Easter lilies. Contrary to the previous notice there was a service held in the morning by the Epworth league and in the evening the Sunday-school conducted a praise service which was well attended. The music by the children was of an excellent character.

   The sermon by Rev. F. A. Storer, the pastor of the Congregational church, yesterday morning was upon the subject, "The Risen Christ." The Sunday-school service in the evening was very entertaining. Both services were attended by large congregations. The music by the quartet and chorus choirs was excellent. The decorations, which were elaborate, were in potted plants, ferns, callas and Easter lilies.

   The services at Calvary Episcopal yesterday morning were usually attractive. The rector, Rev. Parker Fenno, preached both morning and evening. The decorations which were very artistically arranged were confined exclusively to lilies, palms and roses.

BREVITIES.

   —The Y. M. C. A. reception committee will meet to-night at 8 o'clock.

   —The D., L. & W. pay car will pass through town to-morrow.

   —PROF. T. C. WILBER of Waterloo spent Easter with relatives in Cortland.

   —A new awning was erected in front of Edwin Robbins' cigar store early this morning.

   —The penmanship class in the Y. M. C. A. rooms will meet on Wednesday night this week instead of on Monday night.

   —E. P. Halbert, the Groton-ave. grocer, this morning sold his entire stock of goods to F. H. Cobb & Co. who have taken possession.

   —The regular meeting of the Woman's Auxiliary will be held in the Y. M. C. A. parlor on Thursday afternoon, April 18, at half past 3 o'clock.

   —Chief of Police Linderman blossomed out yesterday in a new uniform of blue with brass buttons which would rival those in the larger cities.

   —While playing ball Friday Charles Coleman was struck in the forehead with a bat. He is now able to be around again apparently none the worse for the accident.

   —The choral union will meet in the Y. M. C. A. rooms to-morrow night at 8. It is very essential that every member be present, as this is the last rehearsal without the orchestra.

   —The meetings of the Protestant Methodist church in the Stevenson block will be continued each evening this week. Interest is growing. Six seekers were at the altar last night.

   —Mrs. W. J. Hollenbeck died at her home 35 Union-st. yesterday after a lingering illness at the age of 41 years. The funeral will be held Wednesday at 10:30 A. M. and will be strictly private.

   —A regular meeting of Co. D., L. T. L., will be held in the Baptist chapel tonight at 7:30 o'clock. All members are requested to be present. Very important business will come before the meeting.

   —Attendant John H. Dalson brought to Cortland Saturday afternoon A. I.. Rose, who has been confined to the State Hospital for the Insane at Binghamton since last February and who is now released.

   —On the day of the publication of the woman's edition of The STANDARD there were left in the editorial office in the Y. M. C. A. rooms two coats belonging to small boys. The owners must need them and can have the same by calling on the general secretary at the rooms and proving property.

   —Campanari, the great baritone, who will sing at the music festival in Cortland in June, was one of the most distinguished members of the Metropolitan opera company in New York the past season. His magnificent voice, handsome person, and charm of manner completely captured his audiences.

   —Founders' day is to be celebrated at Colgate university, Hamilton, N. Y., on Friday, April 19. An oration will be delivered in the morning by President Schurman of Cornell university and an address at the banquet in the afternoon, in behalf of the alumni, by Dr. H. A. Cordo, pastor of the Baptist church of Cortland.

   —Two judgments were this morning filed at the clerk's office against Clarence N. Tyler, who formerly conducted a grocery store on Elm-st. The first was for $245.14 and was in favor of George S. Hanson, surviving partner of the firm of A. S. Coan & Co. of Syracuse. The second was for $201.32 and was in favor of G. N. Crouse & Co. Syracuse.

   —There are expectations of a fine fruit crop this season. Each year generally contains about an equality of good and bad weather. The "severe" dose came in a solid body during the past winter and it is natural to look for its antipode in a chunk, during the coming six months.—Binghamton Republican.

   —The number of young women coming to Cornell has increased with the growth in the student body so that the accommodations in Sage hall, the women's dormitory, have long been insufficient. The trustees, accordingly, decided to enlarge the dormitory at an expense of about $50,000, and work will be begun early this spring.—Elmira Advertiser.

   —Prof. and Mrs. E. C. Cleaves gave a pleasant tea party on Saturday evening for Dr. and Mrs. H. A. Cordo. An elegant repast was served. The evening was enjoyably spent. The professor has a very large collection of fine photographic views, made by himself, of places visited by him both in this country and Europe and it is always his pleasure to show this fine collection to his friends. Those present on Saturday evening enjoyed a rare treat in looking over these beautiful pictures.

 

MAGUIRE'S SHARP TRICK

Cortland Evening Standard, Saturday, April 13, 1895.

MAGUIRE'S SHARP TRICK.

Escape of Matteawan Convicts Made Clear.

RECAPTURE OF JOHN QUIGLEY.

Maguire Held Out Two Spoons of Which He Manufactured Key—Lax Method of Keepers Revealed—Reward For Perry's Capture.

   POUGHKEEPSIE, April 13.—The capture of Convict Quigley and his return to the Matteawan state criminal asylum, from which he escaped with Perry, the train-robber, and three other dangerous convicts on Wednesday night, has solved the mystery of how the five men got out of their rooms in the isolated ward without breaking the locks.

   When Quigley arrived at the asylum in company with the attendants who had been sent to New Hamburg to bring him back, he was taken directly into Superintendent Allison's private office and there examined behind closed doors by Dr. Allison and State Prison Superintendent Austin Lathrop, who has been at the institution personally investigating the escape.

   Afterwards he was sent back to the cell in the isolated building, and Allison repeated to the reporters Quigley's story, which shows the escape was due to the violation on the part of the attendants of the rules of the institution and also to carelessness in the manner of locking up.

   Perry and Quigley, being considered bad men, were kept confined in their rooms where they were given their meals. Some days ago Maguire managed to retain two metal spoons, though it was the duty of the attendants to count in and count out the utensils at every meal. Out of these spoons Maguire fashioned two keys, one for each lock, securing patterns of the locks from a source which Quigley does not know, though it is believed that one of the patients, who had the run of the ward, secured an impression for him. Maguire gave the key which he made for the lower lock to Davis, who was not kept in close confinement and who in going to supper on Wednesday evening unlocked the lower lock of Maguire's door, returning the key to Maguire through the observation hole in the latter's door.

   The attendants in locking up did not try Maguire's door, presuming that it had been locked all day. After it was quiet that night Maguire slipped his arm through the observation hole and with his other false key unlocked the upper bolt with his two keys. Maguire could have opened all of the 16 cells in the ward, but he did not. He unlocked the rooms of Quigley and Perry and the three men secreted themselves in the train robber's room. It is certain that Watchman Carmody did not try the door of Perry's cell, for after he had passed it the three men rushed out and overpowered him. After having secured Carmody's keys it was an easy matter for them to liberate Davis and O'Donnell, and then the five men left the building through the chapel and attic as has been described.

   When found asleep in a freight car at New Hamburg, Quigley was completely prostrated. He had got lost in the woods, and had wondered about aimlessly until he stumbled into New Hamburg, footsore and weary and famished for food. He had been in the car only a short time when he was captured by Peter Leroy and William E. Traver, two persons living in the village. He said that after leaving the asylum, he and his fellow convicts separated, and he did not know, he said, which way the others went. Traver and Leroy took him back to the asylum and received the reward of $50.

   When captured Quigley had on a pair of overalls, which, he said, he picked up in a brickyard and put on in place of his asylum trousers, which he got wet by falling into a ditch. He said he slept in a doghouse on a neighboring farm.

   The asylum authorities have no definite clues to any of the other fugitives. Fully 30 attendants are out following up various rumors of the men's flight. The asylum authorities will spare no effort to secure them.

   Superintendent Lathrop returned to Albany, fully satisfied with all that Dr. Allison had done.

   Attendant William Norris of the Hudson River state hospital said that he had been in Hughsonville, a short distance from the Matteawan asylum, and had learned that Thursday night at 10:30 three men approached the house of Lewis Adams and attempted to open a window. Miss Adams heard them and raised a window. One of the men whispered: "These people are not in bed," and they ran across the field.

   During the night they broke into the cellar of Adam Shohnfield near by and stole all the large cakes and sweetmeats they could find, doing no other damage.

   There seems to be little doubt, from these circumstances, that those were the fugitives, and it indicates that they are somewhere in Duchess county.

Oliver Curtis Perry.

Reward For Perry's Capture.

   ALBANY, April 13.—Governor Morton today issued a proclamation offering a reward of $1,000 for the capture of Oliver C. Perry.

FOUR STILL FREE.

Quigley Was Glad to Get Back to His Cell.

   NEWBURG, N. Y., April 13.—When John Quigley was returned to the Matteawan asylum yesterday afternoon, no person was more happy over his capture than was Quigley at the privilege of getting back into a cell, a much more comfortable place than a box car. At first Quigley refused to make a statement concerning the manner in which the famous five made their escape last Wednesday night. But later in the afternoon he consented to tell Dr. Allison how he and his comrades gained their freedom through keys made from two spoons by Perry through the use of a wire taken from his shoe.

   An interesting tale is told by the attendants concerning the conduct of Perry during the day preceding the escape. It seems that at noon on Wednesday, Perry boastingly declared that before midnight he would be a free man. No attention was given this talk, as Perry has frequently asserted that he would escape. In fact, during the whole of the two years he has spent at the asylum, he has made this assertion the text of his conversations with the attendants. It was the old story of the bear. Perry talked so much about the escape, that no credence was given him. But there came a time when he fully meant what he said.

   A feature of this search for the fugitives is the fear expressed by some of the searchers that they may meet Perry single handed. There are certain attendants who have incurred Perry's wrath and against whom this criminal has uttered threats. These men openly vow that they believe their lives would not be worth much if Perry should get at them. An amusing fact is that the men who have come in contact with Quigley refer in all soberness and sincerity to a belief that "he is a little off his balance… and the other fellows probably gave him the shake." Obviously, there is not a widespread confidence in any opinion that Perry and his associates are insane, except as all criminals are insane.

   A rumor yesterday that gained circulation is to the affect that four of the escaping inmates found a rowboat at Fishkill Landing and rowed to the Newburg side, separating there and boarding West Shore and Erie railroad freight trains, going north, south and west. Up to 11 o'clock this morning nothing had been heard at the asylum of the fugitives.

Ignorant Criticism.

   When a person not acquainted with the facts in reference to any public matter attempts criticising public officials connected therewith, he usually makes a mess of it, and when the facts come out they are very apt to make the critic appear to very poor advantage. The Cortland correspondent of the Syracuse Herald, in the issue of that paper of April 11, reflects on the failure of the last grand jury in this county to present an indictment in the case of Nelson Burgess and says:

   "Mrs. Nelson Burgess and Mrs. Sackett Hart were the only witnesses sworn, and many are at a loss to know why Gracie Amerman, the adopted daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Burgess, who has lived with Burgess during the alleged attempt at poisoning, was not called, as her evidence, it is said, would have been of much value to the prosecution.

   "Many rumors are afloat concerning the action of the jury. It is said that powerful influences have been at work to prevent the finding of an indictment and the district attorney is freely criticized for alleged lack of interest in prosecuting."

   The newspaper man who depends on "rumors" for his news and takes "it is said" instead of hunting up the truth, is in great danger of some day getting both himself and his paper into serious trouble. The Herald's correspondent does not seem aware of this, and in his communication of April 12 he returns to the charge, drawing on his imagination and "it is thought" for further information as follows:

   "District Attorney Burlingame is being severely criticised not only for his alleged lack of neglect (?) in persecuting (?) the Nelson Burgess poisoning case, but also for not calling the Quinlan murder case to the attention of the grand jury which has just adjourned. The officers in this vicinity had put forth every effort to unravel the mystery of the murder. They met with some success and were prepared to furnish the names of witnesses who, it is thought, could throw some light on the murder, but none were asked for by the district attorney."

   To take a public officer, or any one else, to task for "alleged lack of neglect" is rather a strange criticism. The more one "lacks neglect" the more faithful he ought to be, but the Herald correspondent's philosophy of criticism, like his news, is peculiar. Why the district attorney should be called on to ''persecute'' the Nelson Burgess case might also be a question, but we waive discussion of it. The intention of the correspondent is plain, even through his bad English, and that is to cast discredit on the grand jury and especially on the district attorney.

   Now as to the facts, as we have found them to be after careful investigation. In the Burgess case two important witnesses were called, and District Attorney Burlingame had left the jury room for a few moments to see the very Gracie Amerman, the failure to call whom is commented on unfavorably by the Herald's correspondent, when the jury by a large majority voted to hear no more witnesses in that case. To this decision the district attorney, on his return, objected and urged the hearing of additional testimony, but the jury were firm, and after asking him to retire voted almost unanimously to find no indictment. From our own knowledge of the facts of the case we can easily see how the jury might reach the conclusion that it was best to drop the entire matter just where it was. There is another view, to be sure, in which the case would seem to call for action on their part, but there is nothing to show that their final decision was not conscientiously reached and that they did not act for what they thought to be the public interest. So far from being remiss in his duty, the district attorney went even beyond the strict limits of his authority in urging the hearing of further testimony. Every juror will testify to this—and yet, on the strength of "rumor" and "thought" and imagination Mr. Burlingame is assailed.

   As to the Quinlan case, the insinuations against the district attorney are even more groundless—if that were possible—than in the Burgess case. The Quinlan case he was never requested to present. The coroner's inquest failed to develop any clue to the probable murderer. No clue has been found since. If any officer or citizen "in this vicinity" has had any "success in unraveling the mystery," or could "furnish the names of witnesses who, it is thought, could throw some light on the murder," it was his duty to lay the facts before the district attorney, or go himself before the grand jury and give his testimony. It was not the duty of the district attorney to go running around asking for "unravelings," or witnesses, or light. Five of the grand jury were reputable citizens of Homer. It was their sworn duty if they knew of any cases calling for action by the jury to so state. Is it likely that if evidence on the Quinlan murder were lying around loose, and the names of witnesses were known, these jurors would have remained silent? And if District Attorney Burlingame had shown "lack of interest in prosecuting," or failed in his duty in any way, would the jury have unanimously tendered him a vote of thanks for his services, as they did?

   Such "news" as the Herald's correspondent furnishes not only does injustice to the parties reflected on but tends to bring the entire community into disrepute.

One Drunk—Two Tramps.

   In police court this morning M. Dugan and John Miller, who were arrested on the charge of vagrancy, said they were on their way from Philadelphia, where they had been at work, to their home at Oswego, They were discharged with the admonition to get out of town immediately.

   John Cummings, a cigar maker, was arrested last night near the D., L. & W. station by Officer Monroe. John was so drunk that the officer had to take him to the cooler on a dray. He said that his home was in Binghamton and that he had been out with the Cortland boys. Justice Bull sentenced him to three days or three dollars.

TRUXTON.

   TRUXTON, April 11.—-Mud, mud, mud.

   Everybody is busy engaged in sugaring. It looks as though but very little will be made. The price is much higher than in previous years owing to the scarcity. Syrup is selling from 75 cents to $1 per gallon. Sugar brings from 7 to 10 cents per pound.

   Nearly all the schools in town have begun.

   Mr. Fred Woodward teaches in the Pelham district, Miss Kittie Herliby in the Kenney district, Miss Applegate in the Wicks district, Mr. Wm. Shattuck in the Crains Mills district and Mr. A. L. Lansing in the North Road district.

   Dr. and Mrs. Parke W. Wicks and daughter Rena of Syracuse returned to their home Tuesday evening, after a short visit with Mr. and Mrs. John O. Wicks.

   Mrs. Arthur Gray and children of Binghamton have been the pleasant guests of Mr. H. C. Wicks and family the past week. They went to Homer Wednesday where they will be the guests of Mr. and Mrs. William Blaney.

   Messrs. William Youngs and Burdett Pierce are attending court at Cortland this week as jurors.

   Easter services will be held in the Methodist church Sunday evening and in the Baptist church Sunday morning.

   Mr. Giles Beard has purchased a new separator and horse-power and intends to make a first-class grade of butter.

   Misses Ruth and Louise Connic left Tuesday morning for their new home in Penn Yan.

   Mr. James Sherwood of Cortland is in town to-day.

   Mr. and Mrs. Peck of Oswego, who have been visiting at Dr H. T. Van Hoesen's, returned to their home Wednesday morning.

   Master Willie Muller has a new bicycle which he has very quickly learned to ride.

   CRAZY PAT.

BREVITIES.

   —The Presbyterian church at Ithaca is to have a sew bell.

   —The Cortland commandry conferred the Knight Templar order last evening

   —The woman's edition of the Elmira Advertiser is published to-day. Beaudry will sell it.

   —The Cresent club will give the last of its series of parties in Empire hall next Friday evening.

   —The Cosmopolitan Building & Loan association will organize a local branch in Empire hall this evening.

   —The annual session of the Binghamton Presbytery will be held in Binghamton on Monday and Tuesday next.

   —The school in District 14, west of the village, began its spring term April 8 with Miss Ida Ellsworth as teacher.

   —An Easter song service will be held in the Y. M. C. A. rooms on Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock. All men are invited.

   —Mrs. J. D. Hull will lead the prayermeeting at Good Templars' hall Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. All are invited to attend.

   —"Old Probabilities" says we shall have a fair Easter day with stationary temperature. Look out for the new spring costumes,

   —The Y. M. C. A. is in need of a good atlas. It is a book more called for than the village directory. A donation will be thankfully received.

   —Extra copies of the STANDARD of April 11 containing the complete timetable of the cars upon the electric road are for sale at this office.

   —The hour of evening service at all the churches will in accordance with the usual custom to-morrow night be changed from 7 to 7:30 o'clock.

   —The Woman's edition of the Elmira Advertiser is out to day. It consists of twenty-eight pages and it is full of good things. Like other woman's papers it has many departments and many editors. It is bright, newsy and readable.

   —An Easter sunrise prayer meeting will be held in the Presbyterian chapel to-morrow morning at 6:30 o'clock. This is held under the auspices of the Young People's societies of the several churches. All are cordially invited.

   —Mrs. Caroline H. Fairchild died at 6 o'clock last evening aged 73 years. She leaves two children, Mr. Irving Fairchild and Miss Nettie Fairchild. She was a valued member of the Congregational church. The funeral will be held from her late home at 20 North Church-st. at 2 P. M. Monday.

   —There will be appropriate Easter services at the Baptist church consisting of a sermon by the pastor and Easter music by the church choir. In the evening there will be an Easter concert conducted by Mr. Bentley. At Memorial chapel there will be Easter services at 4 o'clock by the Sunday-school with an address by the pastor.

"She Couldn't Marry Three."

   Miss Lillian Kennedy in her delightful, whimsical and natural play, "She Couldn't Marry Three" will be at the Opera House on Tuesday evening, April 16, and the following evening will appear in "A Midnight Frolic." Few artists connected with the stage to-day have made such rapid strides as this talented and bright little soubrette. From her very first entrance on the stage the audience is caught and from that time to the end, her tears, her sympathy and her laughters are theirs, and her merry rippling of fun becomes infectious. Whether you want to or not you become almost unconsciously interested in Miss Kennedy's portrayal of "Bess." She flits through each act of the play, now a tender sympathetic maiden, again singing and dancing with the grace of a gazelle; never for a moment breaking the magnetic current that exists between her and her auditors.

   In these days when good plays are so far apart no one should miss the coming soubrette of the American stage in her new play "She Couldn't Marry Three."