CORNELIUS VANDERBILT, SR., STRICKEN

Cornelius Vanderbilt II, portrait by John Singer Sargent.

Cortland Evening Standard, Wednesday, July 15, 1896.

VANDERBILT STRICKEN.

Cornelius, Sr., Believed to Seriously Ill.

SUFFERING FROM PARALYSIS.

His Family Summoned to His Bedside and All Maintain the Greatest Reserve as to His Condition. His Son's Marriage the Cause.

   NEW YORK, July 15.—The World today says: Cornelius Vanderbilt, Sr., came to town from Newport on Monday to see his son and to take him back to Newport if his condition permitted.

   He found his son convalescent, but suddenly became very ill himself.

   Messengers were sent to Drs. Draper, Delafield and McLane, who at once went to the house.

   Mr. Vanderbilt's condition became worse yesterday.

   Early in the evening passersby the Vanderbilt mansion were surprised to see parts of Fifth avenue and Fifty-seventh street strewn with tan bark.

   Everyone in the house was reticent as to the nature of Mr. Vanderbilt's illness, though it is believed to be a light attack of paralysis, caused by worry over his son's proposed marriage to Miss Wilson.

   At first no one would admit that Mr. Vanderbilt was ill, but when the tan bark was spread around the house they reluctantly confessed.

   So ill was he yesterday that Cornelius Vanderbilt, Jr., did not go out at all, but remained with his father.

   Mrs. Vanderbilt and her daughter are at The Breakers, but are expected in town today.

   It is feared that his son's intention to marry with or without his consent has worried Mr. Vanderbilt so much that it brought on the paralytic stroke.

   Young Mr. Vanderbilt, though still very weak, is able to be about the house and will be with his father till he is out of danger.

   The marriage, which it was expected would take place this week, will be postponed till his father's health is restored.

Hamilton Fish For Governor.

   CARMEL, N. Y., July 15.—The Republicans of Putnam county held an enthusiastic convention in the court house at Carmel. The appearance of Speaker Fish as a delegate was greeted with much cheering. District Attorney Miller of Brewster presided over the assemblage. Allusion to McKinley and Hobart and "sound money" were heartily applauded by the representatives of farmer constituents.

   The delegates chosen for the state convention are: Commissioner W. W.

Everett, president of the People's line of steamers; E. W. Addis, editor of the Brewster Standard, and County Judge William Wood, who will present to the state convention the name of Hon. Hamilton Fish for governor.

THE OSWEGO CELEBRATION.

Anniversary of the Evacuation of Fort Ontario by the British.

   OSWEGO, N. Y., July 15.—An immense crowd is in attendance at the centennial exercises of the evacuation of Fort Ontario. The morning trains brought large crowds from surrounding villages and cities and remote portions of the state. The morning opened lowly and threatened rain, but the clouds have partially cleared away and the day is fine. A cool breeze from the lake is tempering the heat.

   The program as already announced is being carried out. The city is filled with bands and business is generally suspended. Many notables are present, among whom are General Miles, accompanied by his wife and daughter; Capt. Michler of his staff; Lieut. Governor Saxton; General Horace Porter; Col. Lyster and staff, U. S. A.; Lieut. Col. Thomas Ward, U. S. A.; Col. Sumner, U. S. A.; Col. Ashley W. Cole, private secretary of Governor Morton; Senators Joseph Mullin and N. N. Stranahan, Mayor James McGuire of Syracuse and others.

BICYCLE BREVITIES.

There is a tyrant and his name is Mud;

He stops the moving wheel,

And costly labor with a dull, hard thud

  Goes down beneath his heel.—Exchange.

   Why can't a strip of Main-st. be left dry for wheelmen? The town authorities keep the pavement (?) in as bad shape as they know how, without sending sprinkling carts to convert it into mud pie. If such things happened in an enterprising western town, the wheelmen would start a needed reform with a little neck tie party.

   The father pays his land tax and

   His school tax with a frown,

   But he smiles and pays his mud tax

   Every time he drives to town.—Exchange.

   Loyal bicycles are built to ride.

   A novice may be trapped or inveigled into buying a low grade bicycle but if he is footed a second time he should consult a specialist on mental phenomena.—Ex.

   Cortland novices can save nothing by buying low grade wheels, when they can obtain a "Loyal" built at home and thoroughly guaranteed.

   New York society has frowned upon bloomers, and says they must go. The opera and party dress yet remains at low-water mark and endeavors to wear the mask of modesty.

   Talking about low water marks, the price of Loyal wheels is there at the present moment. They are being sold as low as first class wheels can be built and guaranteed.

   Cortland people are given the benefit of bottom wholesale prices on a wheel which is thoroughly first-class and guaranteed in all respects. In case of accidents, the factory is here, and broken parts can be quickly replaced.

   Our new price-list goes into effect today and will be strictly adhered to.

   Henceforth our motto will be, "Standard Goods, Standard Prices, Standard Terms to All."

   The WESSON-NIVISON Mfg. Co., Cortland, N. Y.

Injured by a Fall.

   Mr. Charles F. Miller, foreman at the coal yard of S. N. Holden on Squires-st., slipped from the trestle yesterday while a car of coal was being unloaded. He fell into a coal pocket, a distance of nearly twenty feet, but fortunately landed on his feet. He was taken to his home, 170 Tompkins-st. and Dr. Edson called. It is thought no bones were broken, but the ankles were badly sprained.

Oliver H. Topping.

   Oliver H. Topping departed this life at his residence in East Homer, N. Y., at 4:30 P. M., July 9, 1896, in the 71st year of his age.

   Deceased was born in the town of Homer, N. Y., March 20, 1826, near the place where he had always lived and where he fulfilled his days. He was a stone mason and carpenter by trade and a good workman.

   Filled with patriotism at his country's call, he was among the first to respond, and on the 10th day of Oct. 1861, he was enrolled as a private in the Seventy-sixth Regiment, New York Vols., where he proved himself the true soldier, being promoted to the position of corporal of his company. His health failing him he was sent to Cliffburn hospital, Washington, D. C., where he was discharged on a surgeon's certificate of disability, Sept. 2, 1862.

   Two years later, having partially recovered from said disability, he re-enlisted in Co. E, One Hundred Eighty-fifth Regiment New York State Vols.,

Sept. 2, 1864 at Warren Station, Va., where he was appointed the same day as [commissary] sergeant of his company by Col. Edwin Jenney of One Hundred Eighty-fifth Regiment, New York Vols., where he served until discharged by general order at the close of the war, June 5, 1865.

   He was united in marriage to Miss Harriet Green of Homer, N. Y., nearly half a century ago, and she survives him to mourn this loss. Four children were the fruit of their matrimonial union, two of which died while young. Two only survive, F. C. Topping of McGrawville, N. Y., and Fred Topping of Binghamton, N. Y.

   As a result of his exposures during his service in the War of the Rebellion, he contracted rheumatism, laying the foundation and causing the disease which ended his mortal life. He was a great sufferer for years and especially during his last sickness, yet in it all he bore it with patience. Everything was done for him that could be desired by his wife and children to stay the disease and lessen pain, but did not stay or frustrate the never satisfied demands of the grim monster.

   His funeral was attended by a large concourse of relatives and friends, among whom were comrades and also members of the G. A. R. from McGrawvllle, Cortland and Truxton, they uniting in an impressive and affecting burial service at the grave.

   The floral mementoes were appropriate and profuse, even the casket and grave being decorated with evergreens and flowers.

   Comrades E. Burnham, John Henry, L. M. Alexander and R. H. Rose were his chosen pall bearers. Under the superintendency of Funeral Director L. Pearson of McGrawvllle, all that pertained to the burial services was highly satisfactory.

   Before and during the war the writer of this had charge of the religious services here in the church, during which time he and his wife both held memberships in the church and were quite active in the meetings, always taking part, but while absent he suffered himself to relapse into indifference and subsequently gave up his profession. This he deeply regretted and during his last days promised amendment and was overheard to plead the forgiveness of God.

   The sermon was pronounced by the Rev. F. Hovey of East Homer, quite appropriate to the occasion. Then the body was borne by comrades [veterans] and friends to the silent city of the dead to await the final summons.

   S. HINMAN, July 13, 1896.

Spiritualist Camp Meeting.

   The Spiritualist camp meeting at Freeville will open Saturday, July 18, and continue to Aug. 2. Good music will be furnished throughout. The address of welcome will be delivered by J. W. Dennis. Mrs. Augusta Armstrong of Buffalo will speak on Sunday, July 19. Other good speakers from abroad will be in attendance.

BREVITIES.

   —There will be a dance at the park this evening. McDermott's orchestra will furnish music.

   —Mr. Charles Rowe has sold his fine pair of coach horses to a party in Scranton, Pa. for $700. They were shipped Monday.

   —New advertisements to-day are—W. J. Perkins, come to us and get the best, page 3; Case, Ruggles & Bristol, sale of damaged goods lively, page 6.

   —Mrs. A. L. Gladding and Mrs. B. I. Card entertained a number of their friends at their residence, corner Clinton-ave. and Washington-st. last Monday evening.

   —The Deposit baseball club arrived at 10 o'clock this morning to play the Cortlands at the fair grounds this afternoon. They are registered at the Messenger House.

   —The army worm is said to be a favorite food for crows and blackbirds. It would be well therefore for the farmers to take down their scarecrows and put away their guns.

   —The excursion committee of the Ancient Order of Hibernians have issued a neat folder describing their excursion to the Thousand Islands on July 25. The entire cost of the trip is only $2.75.

   —Horses and bicycles seem to be the property most sought by petty thieves, for on July 9 a man giving his name as John Britz hired a horse of a Mount Morris liveryman and has failed to return it. Cortland authorities have a complete description of the rig and are watching for it should it come this way.

   —In referring in our yesterday's issue to Dr. F. H. Green's able and interesting paper entitled. "Pioneers of the Cortland County Medical Society," we ought to have added that the older member alluded to who supplied Dr. Green with the historical sketches, as prepared by Dr. Bradford (deceased) was Dr. H. O. Jewett, who is generally ready with historical facts. Also that the notes of the life of Dr. Lewis Biggs were taken from a biographical sketch prepared soon after Dr. Riggs' death and read at a meeting of the medical society in December, 1870, by Dr. Jewett—which paper is alluded to and due credit given on page 163 of the "History of Cortland County," edited by H. P. Smith, in 1885.

COUNTY COURT.

One Case Argued at Yesterday's Special Term. Adjourned to Monday.

   A special term of the county court was begun yesterday at the chambers of the presiding justice County Judge Joseph E. Eggleston. One case was argued and submitted. It was an appeal by the defendant from the decision of Justice of the Pence W. W. Wood of Cincinnatus in the case of Benjamin Kinyon against Charles Rathbun. J. H. Murray argued for the plaintiff and W. J. Annas for the defendant.

   Five persons were naturalized. They are John Fitzgerald, William Somers, George Somers, Thomas Stabler and Frank Reitano. Court then adjourned to Monday, July 20, at 10 o'clock A. M.

Steamer Empire State at Long Sault Rapids, St. Lawrence River.

A Free Search Light Trip.

   All those who go to the Thousand Islands on the excursion of the Ancient

Order of Hibernians July 25, may make the world renowned search light trip of the islands without extra charge. This famous trip will be made on the steamer Empire State, to which is attached a powerful electric search light that dispels the gloom making the scene as bright as noonday. All may avail themselves of this opportunity, as the entire cost will be but $2.75.