A JOYFUL OCCASION

Susan B. Anthony.

Cortland Semi-Weekly Standard, Tuesday, February 25, 1896.

A JOYFUL OCCASION.

Friends Help Miss Anthony to Celebrate Her Birthday.

   ROCHESTER, N. Y., Feb. 21.—Miss Susan B. Anthony, who leaves in a day or so for California, was tendered a reception by 200 of her admirers at the home of Dr. Linn last evening. The occasion was also the celebration of Miss Anthony’s 76th birthday. The guests were received by Mrs. Linn, Mrs. Gannett and Miss Anthony, and never did the latter look better or happier than she did last evening, while receiving the congratulations and loving words from her hosts of friends and admirers. She was dressed in a plain, rich gown of wine colored velvet.

   The opening remarks were made by Mrs. Jean Brooks Greenleaf, who referred briefly but feelingly to Miss Anthony and her life. She brought out the fact that at the age of 12 years Miss Anthony’s highest ambition was to say “thee” and “thou” and wear a bonnet without a bow upon it and later on, a desire to become a preacher. At 17 years she had established the reputation with the school superintendents for having the best disciplined and thoroughly taught scholars in the county; yet to her was paid $8 per month, while the men received from $24 to $30, and she began to ask herself why this distinction. From that time until to-day she has striven to solve the riddle. She feels sure she knows the answer, but until she can work the equation on a political blackboard she cannot prove to the world that the sphinx of sex has found a reply.

   In 1847 she made her first speech at a public meeting of the Daughters of Temperance in Canajoharie. In that year also Antoinette L. Brown spoke on temperance and woman’s rights in a church in Henrietta, N. Y. The same year Lucy Stone spoke first in her brother’s church in Brookfield, Mass., and on the following year the grand event came when the old Blackstone code was broken in New York state by according property rights to women.

   Mary Seymour Howell of Albany also made an eulogistic speech, and then

Miss Anthony replied in a witty speech thanking her friends and referred to her intended trip to California and her reasons for going. Refreshments were served, and an informal exchange of good cheer enjoyed before the guests departed.

MR. R. E. DUNSTON RESIGNS

His Superintendency of the Cortland & Homer Traction Co.

   For some little time there have been some differences of opinion among the directors of the Cortland & Homer Traction Co. in regard to some matters of the policy to be pursued. Mr. Robert E. Dunston, the superintendent of the road, has heartily concurred in the opinion of part of them and has not sympathized with the changes advocated by the others. As it appears that the opinion of the latter will prevail Mr. Dunston has decided to resign his position, and has already sent in his resignation to take effect on March 1.

   This will be very unwelcome news to all of the numerous friends in Cortland of both Mr. and Mrs. Dunston. They have now been residents of Cortland for a little more than a year and in that time have formed an unusually large circle of friends. Mr. Dunston has not only been the superintendent of this road in operation, but has had the oversight of the building of the McGrawville line and the park branch. He has been watchful in the highest degree for the interests of the road, and at the same time by his uniform courtesy to every one has earned the good will of all its patrons and of every one in Cortland with whom he came in contact.

   There is but one sentiment here as regards his resignation and that is deep regret at his decisions to take this step. He has not yet decided where he will go, but is looking over two or three places which have opened themselves to him.

   Who his successor will be has not yet been announced, if it is yet decided upon.

To Inspect the Road.

   Officers of the Lehigh Valley R. R. will make a careful and complete inspection of the newly acquired property to-day and to-morrow. Superintendent Allen will meet them at Van Etten and the party will first proceed in a special train to Elmira and will then turn back toward the east, stopping at every station and inspecting all the property.

Laundry Sold.

   Mr. D. D. Bosworth has sold the Palace laundry on West Court-st. to Messrs. A. McNett of Newark and F. S Tinklepaugh of Lyons who took possession Monday morning. The new proprietors are both experienced laundry men, each having just sold a laundry at their former homes and intend soon to move their families here. They are going to fit up a neat office with modern conveniences and also intend adding more good machinery.

Owego-st. School.

   The following is the program of Washington’s birthday exercises at the Owego-st. school Friday afternoon in the rooms taught by Miss McGowan and Miss Anna W. Blackmer:

   Salutation of Flag, Burton Hunt.

   Song—America, School Recitation—Washington’ Birthday, Alfred Kinsman.

   Recitation—Washington, Iva Barnes.

   Our Flag, Tommy A’Hearn.

   Utah, Lida Turner.

   Song—Washington's Christmas Party, Fourth and Fifth grades.

   A Flag Day, Claude Greenman.

   Patriotic Thoughts, Fourth and Fifth grades.

   Red, White and Blue, Emma Lucy.

   1732, Willie Quinn.

   A Song of Washington, Second and Third grades.

   Concert Recitation—Flags Shall Wave, Second and Third grades.

   A Talk With Grandpa, Howard Long.

   Flag Exercises—Red, White and Blue, Gertrude Nix, Mabel Richards, Mabel Ashworth.

   Instrumental Duet, Helen Bump, Mary Bump.

   Concert Recitation—Where Did We Get Our Flag, Second and Third grades.

   What Was the Secret? Ezra Smith.

   Song—My Flag, Second and Third grades.

   Washington’s Maxims, Fourth and Fifth grades.

   Exercises, Tommy Hookway, Eddie Buckley, Earl Richardson.

   Dates in Washington’s Life, Fourth and Fifth grades.

   Recitation, May Buckley.

   Exercise, Vivian Potter, Lulu Morrison, Margaret Bump.

   Exercise—Little February, Seven girls Dialogue—Keeping the Birthday.

   Mrs. Columbia, Louie Hammond.

   My Country’s Flag, Geo. Page.

   Flag Raising Song, Fourth and Fifth grades.

Bill Nye (not the science guy).

BILL NYE’S DEATH.

His Sudden Demise Caused by a Stroke of Paralysis.

   CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Feb. 24.—A special from Asheville, N. C., says that Edgar W. (Bill) Nye died at his home, 12 miles east of that place. His wife, two sons and two neighbors were present at his side when the end peacefully came. Ten days ago he had a stroke of paralysis much more severe than the one at Paterson, N. J.

   His daughters arrived from Washington, where they have been attending school, last Wednesday, and have been at his bedside since. No arrangements have been made for the funeral.

Sudden Death.

   Mrs. Rachel Sugerman, wife of Mr. Philip Sugerman, died very suddenly at about 6 o’clock Friday evening of apoplexy, aged 48 years. She had been in her usual health barring a slight cold. She was talking with some lady callers and had just started to cross the room when she dropped to the floor and was dead in an instant.

PAGE FOUR—EDITORIALS.

The Village Ticket.

   Rarely, if ever, has a stronger village ticket been presented by the Republicans of this village than the one nominated last Saturday. Mr. Benton had once stated through The STANDARD that he could not accept the office of village president on account of the demands of his personal business, which every one knows tie him down very closely, and it was only because he was assured that very small demands would be made upon his time, and because the argument was strenuously urged upon him that his nomination would tend to harmonize the party and that it was his duty to accept, that he finally consented to do so. He makes a head for the ticket to whom no one can take exception.

   Mr. E. J. Warfield, the nominee for trustee in the Second ward, is the present incumbent of that office and commands the respect of all his associates on the board and of his entire ward. He has made a judicious, faithful, efficient and in every way satisfactory officer and well deserved the endorsement given him both by his ward and the convention.

   Mr. M. E. Corwin, the nominee for trustee in the Fourth ward, is a long time resident of Cortland, a veteran soldier and Republican, a first rate mechanic and a man of practical sense and good judgment, who would give to the affairs of his ward and of the village intelligent and conscientious attention.

   Mr. J. L. Watrous, the nominee for assessor, has already served a number of times in that capacity, is a good judge of the value of property and has given general satisfaction in the discharge of the difficult and delicate duties of the office.

   Mr. O. K. George, the nominee for collector, is one of the younger Republicans of the village and has been for a number of years the very successful and popular manager of the Western Union Telegraph office, Every one will be glad to see him have the office, and even his competitors for it will not begrudge him his success.

   Henry L. Peckham is another of the younger Republicans, and was the Republican nominee for the office last year when the citizen’s ticket was elected. His nomination was an excellent one then and a second nomination was fairly due him.

   The renomination of Mr. C. S. Bull for police justice is also a well earned endorsement of service in an office which, during the past year, has been a peculiarly difficult and trying one. It is not too much to say that few men in that office would have held the scales of justice so evenly and have been so firm and impartial as has Justice Bull.

   Messrs D. F. Wallace, F.W. Kingsbury and E. F. Jennings are returned to places on the village school board which they have already filled to the general satisfaction of the public, and where experience has made them more valuable than ever.

FIRE ON MT. RODERICK.

Dwelling House of McDonald Brothers Burned Saturday Night.

   The handsome farmhouse belonging to McDonald brothers of Mt. Roderick was burned on Saturday night between 1 and 2 o’clock. No one was in the house at the time but Mr. G. W. McDonald, the other members of the family, being away. Mr. McDonald was quite badly burned and has no recollection of how he got out of the house. Nothing of value was saved, the fire having gained such headway that Mr. McDonald escaped only in his nightclothes. The fire was first discovered by Mr. Merritt Smith, a neighbor, who at once gave the alarm, and aroused Mr. McDonald.

   The origin of the fire is unknown. Everything was as usual when Mr. McDonald retired and he knows nothing further in reference to it until he found himself outside the burning house. A number of valuable papers belonging to Mr. McDonald and quite an amount of money which he had on hand for use this week were burned.

   The house was valued at $1,500 and had been put in excellent repair during the past summer. The house and contents are a total loss as there was no insurance. The house will be rebuilt as soon as arrangements can be made for doing so.

BREVITIES.

   —B. A. Nichols began work Monday in H. B. Hubbard’s grocery.

   —J. O. Reid has built and filled an icehouse just above the site of the old

Cooper foundry.

   —The Cortland Specialty Co. started their works Monday morning after quite a long shut down.

   —The Lehigh Valley R. R. has just let the contract for building a branch from Geneva to Seneca Falls.

   —The Ladies’ Aid society of the Universalist church will meet Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Higgins, 114 Clinton-ave.

   —In police court Friday the case of The People against Daniel Lathrop, who is charged with violating the excise law, was adjourned to March 13.

   —Mrs. J. B. Parker has rented the Stephen Brewer house, corner Port Watson and Church-sts., now occupied by Dr. Johnson. Possession given April 1.

    —The Prohibitionists have issued a call for a village convention in Collins’ hall, Feb, 28 at 7:30 p. m. for the purpose of nominating candidate for village offices.

   —Mr. Lucius D. Rindge died at his residence, 6 Park-st, at 5 o’clock Friday afternoon, aged 66 years. The funeral will be held from the residence Tuesday at 2 o’clock P. M.

   —The ladles’ afternoon whist club met with Mrs. Edward Stilson Friday afternoon. During the Lenten season the program of the meetings will be a thimble bee instead of cards.

   —It is known that the passenger traffic of the Lehigh Valley railroad is largely increased this year over last; and some surmise that the increase is as great as a thousand dollars a day.—Ithaca Journal

   —Blanket your horse and warm the bit before putting in his mouth. If during zero weather you are likely to forget this last injunction, go out to the well occasionally and touch your tongue to the pump-chain.

   —The Maude Hillman repertoire company last night began a full week’s engagement at the Opera House at popular prices 10, 20 and 30 cents. The company has been in Cortland several times before and has always given excellent satisfaction. It will doubtless be well patronized.

   —A bill has been introduced in the assembly by Mr. Nixon to raise the salaries of county judges and surrogates in certain counties. In Cortland county the salary, if the bill becomes a law, will be raised from $2,500 to $3,500 per year. This increase will not take effect until the close of the term of office of the present incumbent.

   —While Mr. H. C. Lovell was at work at Benton’s lumber yard Thursday afternoon a ladder upon which he stood slipped and Mr. Lovell fell to the ground, a distance of ten feet. He struck on his right shoulder, badly bruising it, but Dr. C. E. Bennett, the attending physician, thinks no bones were broken and anticipates no serious results, although the shoulder is quite swollen and painful.

   —Cooper Brothers have not yet finally decided upon the exact plan of the foundry and machine shop which they will build upon the site of the one destroyed by fire, but a draught of a building 80 by 190 feet in size and one story high has been prepared and submitted to a builder. The building will probably be about that size. Before they build they will take a trip east and inspect some of the latest and most improved foundries and the machinery they contain.

   —A man well posted in railroad matters states in the Owego Record that the E., C, & N. crosses or connects with more large roads than any other line of its length in this state. An investigation shows that it has connections with the Erie, Northern Central, Delaware, Lackawanna & Western, Tioga branch of the Erie, Chenango branch of West Shore, New York Central & Hudson River, West Shore, main line, Lehigh Valley, New York, Ontario & Western and Rome, Watertown & Ogdensburg railways.—Ithaca Journal.