REPUBLICAN LEAGUE MEETING IN BINGHAMTON, N. Y.

Tom Platt.

Cortland Standard, Thursday, September 5, 1895.

REPUBLICAN LEAGUE.

Sessions Opened at Binghamton With a Full Attendance.

   BlNGHAMTON, N. Y., Sept. 5.—The Republican league opened its eighth annual session in this city at the Stone Opera House. About 150 delegates were present. After prayer by Dr. Nichols, Judge Taylor Arms welcomed the delegates to the city.

   In responding, State Treasurer Addison B. Colvin paid a high compliment to Chairman George E. Green, mayor of this city. He also complimented the city on the hospitality shown the visitors.

   Miss Helen Boswell, treasurer of the Woman's Republican Association of the United States, made a brief address.

   National Secretary M. J. Dowling of Minneapolis spoke in place of General McAlpine, who is in Europe. He detailed the work of the national league, saying that there were leagues organized in every state and territory except Arizona.

   President Green announced that the executive committee of the league appointed the usual committee on credentials, time and place of next meeting, league work and resolutions. They will report to the convention today.

   Telegrams of regret were received from Governor Morton, Thomas C. Platt, Warner Miller and Governor McKinley.

   Mr. Platt said: "Your invitation just received. Sorry, but impossible for me to attend. Your action will set the pace for the state convention. Act wisely."

   Governor McKinley said: "I send greetings of encouragement, appreciating the splendid work of the Republican clubs and leagues. Keep up the campaign of education and organization."

   Warner Miller said: "To the young men in the party must be committed the management of the party in the near future."

   The meeting closed with an address by ex-Congressman Roswell G. Horr. He talked in his usual humorous strain and kept his audience in good humor by his allusions to and criticisms of the Democratic tariff policy and coinage system.

REPUBLICAN STATE LEAGUE.

Large Attendance of Delegates. Syracuse Selected for Next Convention.

   BINGHAMTON, N. Y., Sept. 5.—The attendance at the Republican state league convention was largely increased this morning. Over 500 delegates had registered at Secretary Bryant's headquarters before the second session of the convention was called to order. The committees appointed last evening went into session at 9 o'clock this morning. The committee on time and place of the next convention selected Syracuse as the convention city, leaving the time to be determined by the executive committee of the league.

   The committees on credentials and league held very brief sessions and instructed their respective chairmen to present oral reports. The chief interest centered about the meetingroom [sic] of the committee on resolutions where a lively discussion of the excise question was in progress behind closed doors. Judge Arms of this city was chairman of the committee and there was nearly a full attendance. The discussion which occupied most of the time of the committee was precipitated by the introduction of the following resolution, which was prepared by Assemblyman Alfred R. Conkling of New York:

   Resolved, That the delegates to this convention favor the principle of local option by counties for the sale of liquors on Sunday and where a county contains a city the question should be submitted separately to the voters of such city and to those of the remainder of the county.

   At 11 o'clock President Green called the delegates to order and delivered an address of some length. The committee on credentials next presented its report announcing that 354 clubs were represented, and that there were no contests. Col. Robert P. Porter, ex-superintendent of the census and editor of Cleveland World was then introduced, and addressed the convention.

Found Dead in His Room.

   LOCKPORT, N. Y., Sept. 5.—James B. Parker, a sewing machine dealer, went to the Commercial hotel here Tuesday evening and half an hour after going to his room was found dead. Before going to the hotel he stopped at the office of Undertaker Weaver and said:

   "Hello, Weaver, I want you to come over to the Commercial hotel in the morning and lay me out."

   "All right, I will be on hand" replied Weaver laughingly, for it was one of Parker's methods of passing time of day.

   The undertaker received a telephone message shortly after to perform the duty he had promised.

PAGE TWO—EDITORIALS.

Futile Thimblerigging.

   ◘ Democratic campaigns have always been campaigns of false pretences, and Democratic successes have been won by deceiving the people. When the deceit is discovered the party is driven from power by the lash of popular indignation. The history of the last two years is only a repetition in this respect of what has gone before it, but it seems to have taught the party no lessons. Democratic leaders and office holders are trying to bunco the voters as industriously as ever.

   ◘ The August operations of the treasury department were a repetition of the thimblerigging practices that have been retorted to for months to improve the showing for "our successful tariff." The Utica Herald has shown this most convincingly by bringing together the statements of daily expenditures given out by the department, so that any one may see how payments are held up in the closing days of the months in order to make a favorable bookkeeping exhibit for the reform revenue law.

   ◘ The state of Tennessee has practically discovered herself since the war. Yet as a state she antedates Ohio by six years. At the celebration of her centenary of statehood in 1896, however, Tennessee will show that in the matter of thoroughbred horses, Jersey cows, coal and iron mines and moonshiners she beats the world. If the spirit of Andrew Jackson can look down upon her next year, his heart will swell big with pride.

   ◘ No doubt many Americans are exclaiming in their minds against the "unjust discrimination" of foreign countries against American beef cattle. They are apt to attribute it all to the jealousy of foreign governments toward this great and prosperous country. Well, the report of the United States consul at Havre would throw some light on the minds of these patriotic Americans. Mr. Chancellor says the arrangements for our foreign cattle shipping show that common sense is badly lacking in the shippers. No proper provision for the safety and comfort of the animals is made, he declares. The importation of United States cattle into Europe was stopped because the steers came "jammed into steamers, seasick, battered, bruised, crippled and famished." Consul Chancellor further says that no live beeves should be shipped unless they are provided with padded stalls, swings and other appliances to keep the lurching of the vessel from crushing them. Above all, they should be shipped in the care of "humane, reliable and intelligent attendants, who will not beat and prod them from wanton and vicious cruelty."

HOMER DEPARTMENT.

Gleanings of News from Our Twin Village.

   D. E. Shepard is spending a few days in New York City.

   J. S. Merrill made a flying trip to Truxton yesterday afternoon.

   Mrs. Harriet Shepard left town this morning for Dennison, Ia., where she will spend a month with relatives.

   Miss Mary Fitch of Dryden is the guest of Mrs. F. H. Green.

   Mrs. E. C. Ercanbrack and Mrs. John Crofoot of Preble called on friends in town yesterday.

   The Groton baseball nine will come to Homer to-morrow instead of on Saturday afternoon, as has been announced. The game will be called at 2 P. M.

   The Kennedy family reunion and picnic was held at the home of Mr. William Taylor on Cortland-st. yesterday.

   Mr. and Mrs. Frank Miller left town for a visit among relatives in Cazenovia this morning.

   The meeting of the Living Issue club held last evening was very well attended. Interesting speeches were made by Mr. Squires of Cortland, Miss E. S. Kellogg, Mrs. C. S. Jones and Miss Minnie Allen of this village.

   The neighborhood near the corner of Main and Clinton-sts., in this village seems to be a rendezvous for nocturnal escapaders. Not many nights since the residents were treated to a dose of inebriate minstrelsy and again last night shortly before midnight the stillness of the air was broken by sounds which beggar description. The occupants of one domicile were not long in beginning an investigation, but the revelers fearing detection chased themselves down the street to the tune of "Merrily We Roll Along."

   Mrs. F. A. Tyler is spending several days in New York City.

   The ladies of Homer, friends and patrons of Mrs. P. A. Tyler, will be pleased to know she is now trimming in one of the leading millinery stores in New York City thereby gaining points of interest for the coming season. After selecting stock for fall use she will return at an early date.

   Mrs. H. M. Tompkins and Mrs. Alice Sims wish to inform the ladies of Cortland and Homer that they are making Saratoga chips to order, fresh every day. Families and lunches a specialty, 53 Cortland-St., Homer, N. Y. (71 -3t)

Elm Stump.

   ELM STUMP, Sept 2.—Mr. Abraham Hutchings and bride of Dryden were guests of his sister, Mrs. David Price, Saturday and Sunday.

   Mr. and Mrs. Abraham Hutchings and Mr. and Mrs. George Sherman left yesterday for Port Ewen, Ulster county, to be absent about two weeks.

   Several from this section left last week for Madison county to test the hop crop.

   As Mr. and Mrs. Sol Carr and two daughters of Blodgett Mills were coming down the steep hill near Mr. James O'Neils' last Saturday morning, the side strap of the harness gave way letting the load come on to the horse. Mrs. Carr reined the horse up to the wall at the side of the road hoping to stop it, but the horse ran over the wall, tipped the wagon over and throwing Mrs. Carr and the girls out on the ground. They were carried into Mr. O'Neil's house and Dr. Sornberger summoned, who upon examination found that Mrs. Carr had broken three ribs and her arm, and cut several gashes in her head. The girls were also quite badly bruised. Mr. Carr fortunately was walking down the hill thus saving him from any accident. Saturday afternoon they were removed to their home at Blodgett Mills.

   Mr. Lyman Eisman, who has been sick for the past two weeks, is reported as improving. Dr. F. D. Reese of Cortland attended him.

   Mr. and Mrs. Gene Lang were guests of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Lang, at Harford recently.

   Misses Lena and Anna Price leave today for Cortland to commence school at the Central.

Brackle.

   BRACKLE, Sept. 3.—Mr. Niles Williams and family spent Thursday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Phillips.

   Mr. Smith of Otisco lake is visiting his brother, Luther Smith.

   Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Crumb of Windsor started for home after having accompanied the remains of Mrs. Crumb's mother to Cincinnatus where the funeral was held Wednesday.

   Mr. and Mrs. Will Smith are entertaining friends from out of town.

   Mrs. R. Birdlebough and son Laverne have just returned from visiting friends in Coventryville, Oxford and McDonough.

   Allen Smith had the misfortune to find one of his horses cut severely on a barbwire fence Friday.

   Estus Dwight called at R. Harvey's Monday.

   Repairs are in progress on the upper Brackle schoolhouse getting it ready for use for the fall term.

   Estus and Lettie Silvernail were in Norwich over Sunday. Miss Lettie was on the way to Little Falls, where she will spend some time with her sister.

   Several from here attended the state fair the past week, among whom were Wm. Weaver, F. M. Davis, F. M. Hills, Geo. Fosgate and wife. They report a heavy wind and storm as well as a good time and multitudes of people.

   B. C. Phillips has got his cider mill in operation and has made several barrels the past week.

   Miss Ellen Peck has taken the lower Brackle school for the fall term and Grace Harvey the winter term. 
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East Homer.

   EAST HOMER, Sept. 3 —Rev. W. A. Huntington and family are spending a few weeks in East Homer.

   Misses Annie and Grace Rose of Scranton, Pa., have been visiting a few days with friends here.

   Mrs. Gurley of Cortland has been spending a number of days with her friend, Miss Maggie Kirkup.

   School began on Tuesday of this week with Miss Poole of DeRuyter as teacher.

   Mrs. L. E. Brooks of this place was taken to the asylum at Binghamton on Saturday last.

   Mr. Charles Sykes of New York City spent Saturday and Sunday with relatives in East Homer.

   Mrs. Libbie Hinman and family who have been spending the summer with her parents returned to her home in Cortland on Monday of this week.

   The drama which was played at Bennett hall on Friday drew a large audience and was spoken very highly of.

   Mrs. Melvin Alexander and son Holland of Cortland were in town on Sunday.

East River.

   EAST RIVER, Sept. 4. —Mrs. Rowley and Mr. Crandall were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Crandall.

   Miss Lizzie Root is spending several days with Mrs. Romanzo Bosworth.

   Mr. J. W. Crandall and wife were in Truxton not long ago.

   B. J. Utley and wife were in Cortland Tuesday evening.

   Mr. and Mrs. Fred Oakes and little son of Cortland visited her parents in town recently.

   Gerome Grenell and wife spent Sunday in Solon.

   Mrs. Maria S. Sprague who has been spending several weeks in town left for Loring Station Saturday.

   Mrs. Volney Carpenter of Loring Station and daughter, Miss Minnie Carpenter of New York City visited Mrs. M. Malvina Carpenter not long ago. NANETTE.

BREVITIES.

   —The hospital is in need of potatoes. Donations will be very welcome.

   —The Cortland hospital is now prepared to furnish competent nurses at satisfactory prices.

   —A bridge of soap in the south window of the City drug store attracts the attention of passers.

   —Col. J. S. Wells of Binghamton has presented the Peck memorial library of Marathon with $1,000.

   —The Fresh Air camp at Freeville was broken up yesterday and the children have gone back to New York.

   —The annual reunion of the Seventy -sixth regiment, N. Y. Vols., will be held at Newark Valley on Friday, Oct, 4.

   —Mrs. H. Griffith served supper at the park last night to her large company of boarders instead of at 14 West Court-st.

   —Last night was almost an ideal one at the park. The City band gave a fine concert and there was a large crowd in attendance.

   —The Loyal circle of King's Daughters will meet with Mrs. A. M. Johnson, 54 N. Main-st. on Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.

   —Beside the regular cars which run to the park to-morrow there will be one starting from the Messenger House at 12:20 and one at 12:30.

   —In the case of Maycumber vs. Clark, which was tried yesterday before Justice Dowd, the jury brought in a verdict of fourteen cents in favor of the plaintiff.

   —The annual report of the Syracuse fire department shows that seventy-five per cent of the fires that start in that city are extinguished by the chemical engines. It would be a financial saving to Cortland to have a chemical.

   —A vicious bull, reported to belong to James Atkinson of East River, made quite a disturbance in that section Tuesday night. He got away and yesterday eleven men were said to have been looking in vain for him all over the country south of Mr. Atkinson's.

   —Miss Lena Perry, chairman of the mercy and help committee of the Junior league of the First M. E. church will take flowers to the city hospital to-morrow (Friday) afternoon. Please leave them at her home, 12 Park-st,, this evening or to-morrow morning.

   —The rain this afternoon seriously interfered with the celebration at the park. The cars ran to McGrawville from the park during the afternoon and quite a number of people were in attendance. The cars will begin making regular trips to McGrawville as soon as a running schedule can be arranged.

   —For some time Mr. C. H. V. Elliott has had one of the famous Regina music boxes in operation at the City drug store. It is quite a task to wind it up and keep it going, especially if the clerks are all busy. The latest hit is an arrangement to drop a penny in a slot. This winds the machine and starts it and music is ever in the air.

   —"Special Delivery" which was presented at the Opera House last evening was deserving of a much larger audience than that which greeted it. That those who did attend were well pleased was evidenced by the frequent applause. All the parts of the play were well taken. The scenes of the New York postoffice and Harlem bridge were very realistic, and the musical specialties were received in an enthusiastic manner.

   —Mr. Bergholtz escorted about this city and dined here on Monday of this week, three gentlemen, who became much interested in Ithaca before their return to Cortland. These visitors were Messrs. Hamerslough and Frank Miller, of a large New York clothing concern well known to the trade, and Mr. Ingraham of Cortland. Through Mr. Hamerslough it is expected that the annual national boating races, usually held at Saratoga lake and booked there for June, 1896, will be held here in June, 1897, and possibly for many years thereafter.—Ithaca Journal.