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| William McKinley. |
Cortland Standard, Wednesday, September
11, 1895.
BLUE AND
GREY UNITED.
Utmost
Good Feeling Prevails at Louisville.
GOVERNOR
MCKINLEY'S ARRIVAL.
Grand
Parade of the Naval Veterans and Mexican War Survivors—Campaign For Officers
For the Coming Year Opens Up Briskly.
LOUISVILLE, Sept. 11.—Prominent among the
arrivals at the Grand Army national encampment was Governor McKinley, who came
in last night direct from the campaign opening at Springfield, O. The
governor's party arrived on a special train and were met at the station by a
delegation of veterans headed by a band. A large crowd was assembled and the
governor was given a hearty reception. He was placed in a carriage and driven
at once to his hotel.
It is doubtful if this city ever before
entertained as many guests as are here today. Certain it is the town never
before had within its limits so many battle-scarred soldiers. It is
conservatively estimated that nearly 200,000 strangers are here, and the
majority of them, 30 years ago, bore arms either for the blue or for the gray.
But the blue and gray are one today, and the men who were then at war walk
arm-in-arm as brothers.
The event of the day was the grand parade of
the Naval Veterans' association. All Louisville turned out to see the old
citizens. The naval veterans' parade started after 10:30, the hour fixed, with
fully 10,000 men in line. A detail of police under command of J. W. Hammond led
the way. The Michigan City military band came next and then the Louisville
Legion drum and bugle corps.
A regiment of Indiana state militia followed
them, and next to the Hoosier soldiers was the Louisville legion. Then in
sequence came Kinkamp's cornet band; uniformed divisions of the Knights of
Pythias, Alpha, Louisville and Jeffersonville; Schneider's military band;
Juvenile Drill Corps; uniform rank Knights of Honor; ex-prisoners of war;
Mississippi Ram fleet veterans; Eichorn's military band; Grand Army of the
Republic juvenile drum corps, and then the naval veterans.
Last in the parade, riding in carriages,
came a score or more veterans of the Mexican war. They were too feeble with the
weight of years to walk, and few of them ever expect to see another national
encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic, and in a few years they will be
of the post and the naval veterans will be few and, like the veterans of the
Mexican war, too feeble to march in parade.
There are a number of aspirants for the next
commander. There is a good deal of talk to the effect that Colonel Ivan N.
Walker of Indianapolis should be elected. Another prominent candidate for the
leadership is Thaddeus A. Clarkson of Nebraska. General C. H. Schute of New
Orleans has also been talked of as a candidate.
For senior vice commander General Hobson of
Greensburg, Ky., and Captain Michael Minton are candidates.
Mrs. Nettie E. Gunlock, national president of
the Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic, arrived from Chicago and established
a national headquarters at the Galt House. A large number of members of the
organization arrived, among them being the national officers.
For national president there are four
candidates, Mrs. Catherine E. Hirst of this city, Mrs. Metcalf of California,
Mrs. Dalton of Kansas and Mrs. George W. Geering of Pittsburg. The prospects
are for a very close race, and at present none of the candidates appear to have
much advantage.
Mrs. Florence George of Washington is a
candidate for re-election as treasurer, and as yet no opposition has developed.
Several hundred more members of the Women's
Relief corps arrived.
Mrs. Elizabeth Turner of Boston is the only
candidate for national president and will probably be unanimously elected.
Mrs. Annie Wittenmeyer of Pennsylvania, past
national president, arrived at the head of a large delegation from
Pennsylvania.
LIQUOR MEN IN SESSION.
Excise
Laws Their Principal Topic, of
Course.
ROOSEVELT
HOTLY DENOUNCED.
Resolutions
Adopted by the Convention Protesting Against the Sunday Saloon
Crusade
and Demanding a Pledge For More Liberal Excise Laws.
TROY, N. Y., Sept. 11.—The annual session of
the Wine, Liquor and Beer Dealers' association was opened here, President
Daniel Holland presiding.
The session was occupied in hearing the
reports of the various committees, the principal of which was that submitted by
the committee on resolutions. The committee presented a set of resolutions
signed by B. T. Kearns, chairman, and M. F. Murphy, secretary, and after being
read were adopted by the convention. The resolutions are:
The committee offers the following platform for
the consideration of this convention:
That the Wine, Liquor and Beer Dealers'
association of the state of New York, in convention assembled in Troy, N. Y.,
Sept. 10, 1895, endorse and believe in the policy of regulation by local
authorities of all excise legislation and indorse such regulations as are not intended
to trample on the rights or personal liberty of the people or accomplish
prohibition indirectly, but to eliminate as much of the evils resulting from
the abuse of liquor as is possible to be done under laws that are not fanatical
and that have the approval of an enlightened and progressive public sentiment. Therefore
be it
Resolved, That we oppose and condemn most emphatically
the despotic manner in which the rights and liberties of a great majority of
the citizens of the metropolis of this country has been interfered with by a
board of fanatics or bogus reformers, who are dominated by an ambitious
politician whose municipal aspirations were consigned to oblivion in 1886; and
be it further
Resolved, That we condemn the system of spies
and blackmailers as are employed by the authorities of the cities throughout
the state, thereby subjecting the dealers to all species of petty annoyance,
which should be condemned by all good citizens; and be it
Resolved, That we reiterate all that
character and conduct as exhibited in the practical management of our business
and as determined by proof as the only just test of restriction; and be it
further
Resolved, That this convention request a conference
between the various societies organized for the purpose of encouraging law and
order and the furtherance of moderation and the prevention of drunkeness to
endeavor to derive some plan whereby the existing evils may be obliterated and
an end attained satisfactory and beneficially to the entire community; and
still be it further
Resolved, That we call upon all those that are
connected in the licensed liquor, beer and wine traffic to join with us for a
revision of the present excise laws as regards Sunday traffic, in order that we
may confirm to the wishes of the many instead of the few, and be it known that
we demand from the political parties in conventions soon to assemble a pledge
that the laws of the state be so amended as to meet the wants and requirements
and liberal ideas of a majority of the citizens of the cities of the state; be
it further
Resolved, That we extend our heartfelt thanks
to the press of New York for the fearless advocacy of liberal ideas and liberal
laws in conformity with the wishes of a great majority of the citizens of the
state.
Respectfully submitted by the committee,
B. T. KEARNS, Chairman,
M. P. MURPHY, Secretary.
A resolution by Mr. Van Heyan of New York,
abolishing the free lunch except cheese and crackers, was voted down.
Florence F. Donovan offered a resolution
that the association indorse the blue label of the International Cigar Makers' union,
and it was unanimously carried.
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| Cortland County Fair Grounds located north of Wheeler Avenue. |
A
GENUINE OLD TIME EXHIBITION IN PROGRESS.
Floral
Hall Well Filled—Hosts of Poultry—Herds
of Cattle—Lots of Horses—A Great Crowd.
A genuine old-time fair is in progress at
the fair grounds. None of the younger generation can remember such an event
here in Cortland and even the older ones have to count the years back several
decades since they can recall such an one, while in some classes the present
one has never been equaled. It is so long since Cortland has had a fair that is
a fair that there have been grave doubts whether such a thing could ever be
held again. But if one steps upon the grounds here this year it at once becomes
evident that a new leaf has been turned over, that a new interest has been kindled
for some reason or other and that a fair is indeed being held.
The entries this morning had exceeded 2,000
which is said never to have occurred before. All day long the managers have
been hustling to the right and left arranging exhibits, and all that now
remains is for the crowd to go and see.
And there has been a crowd on the grounds too.
Tents and booths are erected at convenient intervals
about the grounds where refreshments are sold, tintypes taken, badges are made,
whips disposed of and a thousand and one things exhibited.
Floral hall has been closed for ten years,
but this year it is a veritable beehive. A STANDARD reporter wandered through
this morning. Exhibitors were hard at work arranging their exhibits, committees
were receiving and placing articles where they would show to the best
advantage. Not all were ready to be seen at that time, and booths which were
not then fully prepared will be mentioned to-morrow, but among those which were
then attracting attention are the following:
Entering at the east door the first booth at
the right is that of Sayman's soap in charge of George W. Ripley of Homer. The
display makes a very attractive feature.
The second booth on the north side is an
extra large one and is occupied by G. F. Beaudry of Cortland, who has a great display
of bicycles and bicycle sundries all marked at lowest prices. Among the wheels
shown are the Stearns, the Fleet Wing, the Crescent and the Barnes. A pleasing
feature is the group of photographs of little Fred Beaudry and Harry Hitchcock,
the trick riders, taken in their various positions. The boys will give an
exhibition on the grounds tomorrow or Friday, probably the latter day.
Across the aisle from this is the sewing machine
exhibit of the veteran machine agent, M. L. Decker. His display includes eight
machines, the New Home, Ideal, Climax, Standard, Household, Seamstress, Empress
and Domestic.
In front of the south door E. E. Johnson
dispenses ice cold lemonade and soft drinks.
In the south-west corner the Indian Medicine
Co. have an exhibit. There are bottles and bottles of Su-moc-tow, manufactured
by Salisbury & Underwood
of Cortland.
One of the largest and handsomest displays
in the entire building is that of Dey Brothers of Syracuse, in charge of Mr.
Geo. Bates, formerly of Cortland. The thought of dry goods exclusively used to
be suggested by the name of this firm, but in later years it has broadened out
so that it is now its claim that one can enter its doors and purchase
everything that is needed in house furnishing, wearing apparel or for the
common necessities of life. A little idea of this is given in the varied
character of the exhibit. Besides elegant hand painted tapestries, silk
curtains, and other articles too numerous to mention in the dry goods line
there are also bicycles and bicycle sundries, in all of which they claim that
they cannot be undersold. Among their wheels exhibited are the Dey Special, a
$125 wheel marked $70, an eighteen pound $125 wheel marked $75, a $100 lady's
wheel marked $60. A curiosity in the wheel line was the double wheel for $140,
which is really two wheels placed side by side and connected front and back. It
cannot tip over, and the connecting bars can be taken away leaving two separate
high grade wheels. There is an arrangement for carrying an umbrella over the
riders. Dey Brothers also have a large display in the line of sewing machines. They
show the Maywood, a perfect machine for $9, the Household and Seamstress, the
latter of which is a $75 machine that folds up making a handsome worktable, and
sells for $33. The popular Wilcox and Gibbs machine is there marked $35 and the
Household $27.50.
Across from Dey Brothers is a large space
reserved for H. C. Harrington and William Grady for musical instruments and
bicycles. As the exhibit was not fully arranged this morning mention of it will
be made later.
Farmers and dairymen were all interested in
the exhibit of the Model milk cooler shown by H. W. Gazlay. The DeLaval cream
separator was next to this and is in full operation.
The Wickwire Roller Mills have a large and choice
selection of flour arranged in a showy manner. Among the numerous brands
displayed were the First T. H. Patent, the Red Seal, the White Lily and the
Gold Leaf.
L. D. C. Hopkins & Son have a
large exhibit of farming tools and agricultural implements.
The pyramid at the center is a single bower
of plants, shown by a large number of people. L. N. Hopkins is the largest
exhibitor and has palms, ferns and plants in and out of bloom of all varieties,
besides cut flowers loose and in special designs. J. H. Ryan has some beautiful
roses and flowers of other varieties. S. Crance has also a handsome collection.
There are hosts of other exhibitors who show single plants.
There are vegetables in the largest variety and
in great quantities. And surely it looks as though this was a fruit season in
Cortland county from the amount of that displayed.
Upstairs at north end Joiner's business
college has a fine exhibit of pen work. The public school children have a long
display of sketches, among which the chief exhibitors are Jere R. Wickwire,
Jennie Newkirk and Hattie Strowbridge. There is also a display of writing from
the Normal school.
The fancy work and ladies' goods would
almost drive the ladies wild. Not in years has there been so large an exhibit. There
are bedspreads and doilies and tidies and tray cloths and sofa pillows and
cushions and hand painted and hand decorated ornaments of every kind and
description. The committee in charge are having hard work to place them all.
Mrs. Darby-Turner has a special exhibit at
one end of the ladies' booth of hair goods, cosmetics and ladies' fancy and
toilet articles.
At the south end of the hall H. E. Austin
representing Raymond & Gottlot of 830 Broadway, New York, has an exhibit of
aluminium goods, which are said to be four times lighter than silver, stronger
than steel and guaranteed not to tarnish. Nearly all the goods usually made of
silver are shown in this metal.
Other booths are being erected to-day and
will be mentioned to-morrow.
Up in the center of the grounds the exhibit
of cattle is larger than for some years, but as they were coming all the morning
mention of them will be reserved until to-morrow. The same may be said of horses
as well.
The poultry exhibit is claimed to be the largest
ever made at a county fair in New York
state. F. L. Rogers of Whitney Point, assistant editor of the Practical Poultry
man, was on hand to-day to judge them. He has no small task on his hands. Among
the exhibitors are W. W. Babcock of Addison, a large variety; Floyd Smith of
Cincinnatus, Buff Leghorns, Wyandottes and others; F. G. Crofoot of Fleming, 75
entries of fancy pigeons and Bantams; Patrick Dempsey, Plymouth Rocks, Minorcas,
etc.; W. G. Greenman, Bantams; Peter Nodecker, Plymouth Rocks, Red Pile Game
Bantams; A. Sager, Bantams and Plymouth Rocks; A. H. Watkins, Rose Comb
Minorcas and Bantams; M. E. Dolbear of Fulton, Dorkings, Black Javas, La
Fleche, Blue Andalusians, Black Sumatras; Mrs. David Benham, Peking ducks; D. E.
Kinney, Plymouth Rocks; M. M. Lathrop, Minorcas and Buff Leghorns; W. E.
Powers, Rose Comb Brown Leghorns, Light Hamburgs, B. B. R. Game Bantams,
besides hosts of other exhibitors.
Further mention of exhibits will be given
to-morrow.
The baby show was booked for this afternoon
and there were twelve entries. There were also to be two races this afternoon, the
three minute class trotting and pacing, and a green race, owners to drive.
Friday will be public school day. All the
public school children will be admitted for 10 cents each and it is hoped that
all will attend.
STANDARD
OIL CO.
Making
Improvements at the Oil Station in Cortland.
The Standard Oil Co. of New York who are the
owners of the Cortland station, have let the contract to D. G. Corwin for the
erection of a barn upon their premises near the E., C. & N. depot and work
upon it has already been begun.
As soon as the barn is completed the company
will put a team upon the streets and do their own delivering and trucking.
Beside delivering the oil in barrels a large tank holding from twelve to
fifteen barrels will be used to deliver oil in quantities to dealers. Mr.
Martin Hanrahan has been engaged to take care of the team and do the
delivering. He will also assist the local manager, Mr. Frank C. Melvin, in work
about the station. The contract calls for the completion of the barn this week,
but owing to the failure to obtain lumber on time the work can not be finished
before next week.
BREVITIES.
—The regular meeting of the Excelsior Hook &
Ladder Co. occurs to-night at 8 o'clock.
—The Woman's Christian association netted
nearly $1,800 from the receipts upon their sixteen trolley cars in Syracuse yesterday.
—Mr. and Mrs. Albert P. McGraw of McGrawville
have issued invitations for a large party at their home on Thursday evening,
Sept. 12.
—One drunk appeared before Acting Police
Justice T. H. Dowd this morning and received a sentence of three dollars or
three days. He paid the fine.
—Mr. George P. Yager to-day received a three
pound pickerel from his friend, Mr. Joseph G. Jarvis, who is spending the
summer at the Thousand Islands.
—Mrs. J. Dayton Beach and Mrs. Benton B.
Jones give a reception to-morrow afternoon, from 3 to 6 o'clock at the home of
the former, 64 Tompkins-st.
—There will be a special meeting of the
Woman's Auxiliary on Friday, Sept. 13, at 3 P. M. A full attendance is desired as
a matter of importance is to be decided.
—The young people of the Baptist church give
a reception to the Normal students this evening between 8 and 10 o'clock. All
are most cordially invited to attend.
—The Catholic young people of Solon will
hold a grand picnic on Wednesday, Sept. 18, at Hathaway's grove. McDermott's orchestra
of Cortland will furnish the music.
—Ex-Chief of Police J. E. Sager has been
appointed chief of police at the Opera
House by the board of trustees of the village and entered upon his duties last
night.
—There are nearly five hundred pupils registered
in the Normal department of the Cortland Normal school. This is an unprecedented
record for the first week of the term.
—The Epworth league of the Homer-ave. M. E.
church will hold a welcome social in the church parlors this evening and a cordial
invitation is extended to all strangers to attend.
— Miss Cokefair, who has been for some time
been the guest of Miss H. Marie Grady and her aunt, Mrs. J. C. Atwater, will
leave for her home New York City, to-morrow morning.
—On and after Sunday, Sept. 15, the station
at Sylvan Beach will be closed for the season. The train leaving Cortland at
7:20 A. M. and returning at 8:25 P. M. will be taken off on Sundays.
—An illustrated edition of the Corning Journal
devotes a quarter of a column to a description of the local branch of the
Wheeler, Bradstreet & Co. commission house of which Mr. F. K. McFall,
formerly of Cortland, is manager.
—A card received this morning from Mr.
George W. Edgcomb, one of the excursionists to Niagara Falls states that they
arrived there at 4:30 P. M. Monday and that they are having a fine time. He
adds that "The half has not been told."
—The Ladies' Literary club resumed their
sessions this afternoon after a two months' vacation. The work this year will
be upon Holland, its history and development. The meeting this afternoon was at
the home of the president, Mrs. E. O. Rickard, 90 Clinton ave.
—Extra cars will be run to McGrawville to-morrow
night to take Cortland people who desire to attend the McGraw party. The
leaving time has not yet been decided upon, but it is likely that they will all
go at 8 o'clock and will return at whatever time may be desired. Full particulars will be given in The STANDARD
to-morrow night.
—Engineer Richard W. Jones has in his
possession the first spike driven in the E., & C. N. Y. R. R. After being driven the spike was
drawn and another inserted. Mr. Jones has had the original polished, and
engraved on three sides as follows "Cortland, N. Y„ Aug. 27, 1895,"
"First spike E. & C.
N. Y. Ry." "Driven by Jas. S. Squires." The spike is on
exhibition in the window of Bingham & Miller's clothing store.
—Despite what a few of the older bicycle manufacturers
say about the price of wheels keeping up to $100 or thereabout it is generally
believed first-class wheels will lie a good deal cheaper soon. It is announced
that the Singer Machine company will put a first-class wheel on the market next
year for thirty-five dollars. The Studebacker Wagon company is talking of the
same thing. From thirty to forty dollars promises to be the regular price in a
year or so.—Ithaca Journal.
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