BROKEN DOWN AT FIFTY-TWO

Cornelius Vanderbilt II.

Cortland Evening Standard, Wednesday, September 9, 1896.

BROKEN DOWN AT FIFTY-TWO.

Would You Exchange Your Position For That of Cornelius Vanderbilt?

   Looking at the things which affect the life of Mr. Cornelius Vanderbilt, derived from his wealth, and weighing the advantages against the drawbacks, the possession of $100,000,000 does not appear in itself to bring happiness. It certainly has not brought it to him. Study the latest picture of him, the view of him on his daughter's wedding day.

   He was brought into the reception room of his noble villa in a chair. Not yet 53, his body was shattered with paralysis, the disease which killed his father. The occasion was the going out from under his roof—to a certain extent out of his life—of his favorite daughter. Four years ago his eldest son, on whom he had built his hopes for family succession, died. A few weeks ago the second son, bearing his name, married against his will and left him. His brother's name has recently been mixed up in a divorce suit and the children were not present at their cousin's wedding.

   A $200,000 fence surrounds the villa where the sick millionaire was sitting, but it could not keep the family troubles from getting out nor prevent their public discussion. And Cornelius Vanderbilt knew this as he sat there and knew that it was the price of his distinction and wealth.

   This, then, is America's greatest millionaire today. His $100,000,000 have not saved him from breaking down at an age when men may hope for 20 years of calm life to look forward to, it has not protected him from the attacks of death upon his family, nor from the pain of a son's disobedience, nor from any of the world's troubles except poverty.

   What man, with strength and health, earning by his own efforts enough to support a true wife and affectionate children, no matter how humbly, would exchange places with Cornelius Vanderbilt?—New York World.

Austin Corbin's Successor.

   NEW YORK, Sept. 9.—At a meeting of the directors of the Long Island railroad, held in the Corbin building, William H. Baldwin, Jr., second vice president of the Southern railway, was unanimously elected president of the Long Island railroad, vice Austin Corbin, deceased.

UNITED TYPOTHETAE.

Reports of Officers Read and Other Business Transacted.

   ROCHESTER, Sept. 9.—At the session of the United Typothetae Secretary Waddey read his annual report. He said no new members had been received during the past year. Nothing has occurred during this time to require more than routine attention.

   He next read the correspondence between the United Typothetae and the postmaster general of the United States, in regard to the government's printing return addresses on stamped envelopes. The report shows that the government has and is working a great injustice to the printers of the country, while the government itself fails to derive a cent of benefit out of the scheme, the consumer being furnished the envelopes without any charge for the printing.

   Postmaster General Wilson held that the department was acting wholly within the law. Other correspondence with the department revealed the fact that the evil could be remedied by a proper interpretation of the law.

   Secretary Waddey's report was both long and interesting to members of the Typothetae. It was in the form of a resume of the condition of trade in all parts of the country. It showed that while trade is dull, there has been little if any trouble with employes [sic].

   The report of Treasurer Charles Buss was then read by Secretary Waddey. This shows a cash balance in the treasury of $2,260.15.

   On motion these reports were referred to the proper committee for adoption.

   Then followed the appointment of a committee on distribution and credentials.

To Tax Chinese Out of Montreal.

   MONTREAL, Sept. 9.—Montreal has successfully solved the Chinese problem. The business tax of $100 is the means. Most of the laundrymen cannot or will not pay it, and they will be closed up by law. They have decided to move to places where they can do business without tax.

The Misses Keyes.

   These talented and extremely popular artists are so well known in Cortland that an extended notice of them is not necessary. They have by constant study and hard work since their last appearance here gained much in quality and breadth as well as facility in the cultivation of their beautiful voices and have won much distinction as soloists, as well as duet singers in New York and are in much request for concert work. They have leading positions in the choir of St. Agnes (Catholic) church, East 43d-st., New York.

   The concert this evening at the Opera House will be unusually attractive. The Misses Keyes will have the assistance of Miss Susan Tompkins, violin; Mrs. G. A. Tompkins, harp; Prof. A. E. Darby, violin; Prof. B. L. Bentley, piano; Mr. Geo. Oscar Bowen, tenor; Miss Grace L. Kinney, reader; and Prof. Darby's conservatory orchestra of about twenty pieces and a fine program will be given. Tickets, parquet 35 and 50. Balcony 25 and 35 cents, which are remarkably low prices for a concert of such merit.

POMONA GRANGE

Holds an Excellent Meeting With the East Homer Grange.

   Cortland county Pomona grange held its third quarterly meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 1, with Albright grange at East Homer. The meeting was called to order by the worthy master, N. F. Webb. The forenoon was devoted to a discussion relative to the election of delegates to the state grange.

   During the recess an excellent dinner was served by the ladies of Albright grange to all the visitors. At the afternoon session several candidates were received and initiated into membership. The lecturer of the grange, Mr. Ward Woodward, then extended a welcome to the guests, and the worthy master responded.

   Upon the opening of the question box the first problem presented was how to abate the tramp nuisance. It was decided to keep a wood pile handy for the entertainment of all tramps who applied for food. If they sawed or chopped well, feed them, otherwise not.

   Worthy Master James Steel of Preble grange gave interesting facts connected with the early history of this Nation. M. R. Wood, a veteran granger, spoke of the difference between Pomona grange and the county council. Miss Amie Burnham of Dixon, Ill., recited in fine style "The Deacon's Confession." Mr. J. D. F. Woolston read a poem entitled "The Cheery Singing Crystal Brook." A vote of thanks was passed for the generous hospitality extended by Albright grange and then the meeting was adjourned.

A FINE GAME.

In Which Bainbridge Defeated Cortland Five to Four.

   While the crowd at yesterday's ball game was not large, it was an enthusiastic one and it saw one of the very best games of ball ever played in this place. The ball was batted freely by both sides, but the fielding was so much above par that comparatively few hits were made.

   The Cortlands made their four runs in the first and eighth innings, three of which were earned. Disappointing features of the game were Welch's errors at critical times which lost the game for Cortland, but notwithstanding that fact the game was a first class one and pleased the patrons. The two teams are playing again this afternoon.

   O'Garra pitched a very strong game for Cortland, the two games he pitched at Auburn, Monday not seeming to have any bad effect, but rather to put him in better shape. Ketchum made a fine one-handed catch in center while running backward in the ninth inning, Buckley, who was also in his old position, right field, covered his territory well.

   The summary is as follows:

  

Village Schools Opened.

   The village schools opened yesterday morning under the direction of the new superintendent, Prof. Ferdinand E. Smith, formerly of Sandy Creek. The total registration is 983, divided among the five schools as follows: Central 414, Owego-st. 180, Pomeroy-st. 177, Schermerhorn-st. 162, Fitz-ave. 50. The corps of teachers is the same as last year. The only material change made thus far is that the work of the sixth grade will be done in the ward schools instead of in the Central school, owing to the large attendance at the latter. Prof. Smith is proving himself to be the right man in the right place and is taking hold of affairs in a business-like manner.

RETURNED TO HIS HOME.

The Lunatic who has Been Boarding with Sheriff Hilsinger.

   Three weeks ago last Saturday a stranger appeared in town and seated himself on the steps of the court house. Sheriff Hilsinger was away at the time and on his return the stranger entered the hall begging pitifully to be locked up, saying he was afraid some one would shoot him. He is a Polander and can speak very little English. He persisted in remaining and the kind-hearted sheriff could not turn him out.

   Believing that something was wrong with his mind the sheriff communicated with Superintendent of the Poor O. P. Miner and as a result the man was examined, declared insane and committed to the Binghamton state hospital. It was learned that his name was Peter Dull and that his home was either in Buck Mountain or Mahoney City, Pa.

   The state authorities refused to receive the patient in a state institution, he being a resident of Pennsylvania. Considerable correspondence has taken place between the local poor authorities and the state commission in lunacy as a result of which the commission has sent Mr. Ford of Syracuse to Cortland to take the unfortunate man to his home. Mr. Ford, accompanied by Officer James Smith, left this morning for Pennsylvania with the man.

BREVITIES.

   —Daniels' orchestra, assisted by Mr. P. Conway of Ithaca, played at a wedding in DeRuyter last night.

   —New advertisements to-day are—W. J. Perkins, we want husbands, page 4; F. E. Brogden, the best 5-cent cigar, page 2 .

   —Mr. A. Mahan sent a Haines Brothers cabinet grand upright piano to Col. Wm. Verbeck, St. John's school, Manlius, this morning.

   —The Empire club is making arrangements for an old fashioned dance and concert at Empire hall, Friday evening, Sept. 18.

   —A large crowd is witnessing the Cortland-Bainbridge baseball game this afternoon. The Cortland City band is in attendance.

   —Mr. C. S. Bull has removed his collection of curios which have for some time adorned the walls of Fireman's hall to his residence on Graham-ave.

   —The Y. M. C. A. is indebted to Mr. F. E. Whitmore for another addition to its library in the form of "A Half Century of Conflict" by Francis Parkman, in two volumes.

   —Arrangement are being perfected for a ball game in the near future between two nines composed of prominent business and professional men, styled the "Has Beens" and "Would Be's," the proceeds to be donated to the Hospital association.

   —The attendance upon Barnum's circus in Syracuse Labor day broke the record of the year and exceeded the attendance in Springfield, Mass., on July 4. In the afternoon over 15,000 people paid for admission and there were not seats enough, so that a thousand people sat on the grass just inside the ropes. The evening audience was just as large and it is said the attendance made up for the financial loss in the failure to show [in Cortland] on Saturday.