LAMONT FOR PALMER AND HUTCHINGS FAMILY REUNION

Daniel S. Lamont.

Cortland Evening Standard, Thursday, September 10, 1896.

LAMONT FOR PALMER.

The Secretary of War States His Position.

COMMENT IS CAUSED THEREBY.

Many Politicians Believe It Foreshadows the Action of the President—The Secretary's Note.

   WASHINGTON, Sept. 10.—Secretary of War Lamont has sent the following telegram to W. D. Bynum, chairman of the executive committee of the gold Democrats, in response to an invitation to be present at the notification of Palmer and Buckner at Louisville, Sept. 12:

   WASHINGTON, Sept. 9.

   Hon. William D. Bynum, Chairman, Etc.:

   I regret that I am unable to accept the invitation of your committee to be present at the notification to Senator John M. Palmer and Governor Simon B. Buckner of their nomination by the National Democratic party for president and vice president of the United States.

   The outcome of the Indianapolis convention in candidates and platform is inspiring to every Democrat who refuses to abandon principles established by the fathers and steadfastly maintained with pride and honor, and who declines to adopt the new and strange creed proclaimed in a moment of delirium at Chicago and promptly recognized and ratified as its own by the Populist party at St. Louis. I prefer to keep the old faith and remain a Democrat and shall cast my vote for Palmer and Buckner.

   D. S. LAMONT.

  

Comment of Lamont's Letter.

   WASHINGTON, Sept. 10.—Secretary Lamont's telegram excited considerable comment in political circles when it became known. It was the first declaration of the secretary concerning his attitude in the present campaign, and was thought here to foreshadow the position which the president will probably take in regard to the Indianapolis nominations.

   The attitude of Secretaries Morton, Francis and Herbert toward the Chicago ticket is already known, and Secretary Carlisle has expressed his favorable opinion of the Indianapolis nomination. Secretary Lamont's declaration was hailed with satisfaction at the Republican headquarters.

   At Democratic congressional headquarters the officials declared that the position taken by Mr. Lamont had already been discounted.

   Senator Faulkner, the chairman of the committee, was asked his opinion of the telegram, but he declined to be interviewed on the subject.

   Secretary Lamont declined to make any further statement concerning the occasion for his action, merely saying that the telegram to Mr. Bynum "covered the case."

   Senator Carter of Montana, who has recently declared himself in favor of McKinley, was of the opinion that Mr. Lamont's letter would have a very pronounced effect.

   "The secretary" he said, is a very strong man, esteemed by the people of this country. He is regarded as a safe and level headed man who has acquitted himself with credit in the discharge of his public duties."

   Colonel John R. Fellows of New York, who was an active participant in the Indianapolis convention, and who is in the city on his way West, said: "The secretary's position is no surprise to me, as I never had any doubt of his attitude. I am glad of it. The telegram will have its effect. A man occupying Secretary Lamont's position cannot fail to have a large influence among Democrats. Such men as he do not separate from what is recognized as regular in form and method unless there is some vital principle at stake, or unless the party they belong to has been very notably betrayed."

DEMAND FOR SILVER DOLLARS.

This Year's Coinage Being Ordered at a Lively Rate.

   WASHINGTON, Sept. 10.—The treasury officials are in daily receipt of a large number of requests asking for silver dollars of this year's coinage for silver certificates or other lawful money.

   Many of these requests come from persons who seem to doubt the truth of the monthly coinage statement, while others ask for shipments of 1896 dollar with a view of refuting statements that no silver dollars are now being coined.

   These requests have been complied with as fast as received and the treasury officials desire to call public attention to the fact that when silver dollars are ordered in sums or multiples of $500 they are shipped at the expense of the government, but when smaller sums are ordered the shipments are made at the expense of the person ordering.

   There is now in the treasury $10,506,389 in free silver, that is, silver which may be obtained in exchange for any lawful money, but the demand just now is so keen for 1896 dollars that it seems probable that by the beginning of October the department will be compelled to decline to pay out silver dollars except in exchange for silver certificates or treasury notes of 1890.

PAGE TWO—EDITORIALS.

Some Home Testimony.

   The following is from a letter from a former Democrat of the deepest dye, who has been for years a valued salesman of the McGraw Corset Co., and expresses the opinion in plain terms of many who, like him, will vote the Republican ticket this year for the first time. To those who know him this will be a genuine surprise:

   FORT WAYNE, Ind., Sept. 5, 1896.

   The McGraw Corset Co.:

   GENTLEMEN—If this free silver business keeps up I will surely forget how to sell goods. I never in all my life saw the West in such a condition as now. There is no confidence or willingness anywhere and everybody seems to be simply waiting. For what I don't know. Up to date I have taken more orders than last year, but they amount to nothing. I am sick, disgusted and disheartened, and was never so near to saying "die" as right now. Under the scourge of the repuditators and free silver fanatics, the country is going to pieces with a rapidity calculated to please the most enthusiastic of Bryan's socialistic mob. But, thanks to the plain good sense of a plain people, their career of wreck and ruin is near its end. There is less probability of Bryan's being elected than there is that the Lord will endorse the action of Anarchist Altgeld during the Chicago riots.

   Yours very truly,

   E. H. MILLER.

   ◘ A writer laments the decline of legislative bodies the world over. The decline is in manners, morals and statesmanship. So true is this of our state legislatures that he declares few measures passed by them originate among the members themselves. They are simply the tools or servants whose vote passes the laws concocted by individuals on the outside, sometimes in the public interest, but too often in their own interest and to the detriment of the public. Well, if this is true the remedy is easy enough. Legislative bodies reflect exactly the morality, the manners and the brain power of the people who elect them. There are plenty of honest men and brainy men even in these times. If the people wanted them as legislators, all the people would have to do would be to elect them. But voters apparently do not want legislators who are better than they themselves are.

W. C. T. U. CONVENTION.

Unions from All Over the County Meet at Preble.

   The eleventh annual convention of the Cortland county W. C. T. U. was held in the Presbyterian church at Preble, Sept. 2 and 3. The attendance was not as large as usual, owing to the many other attractions of the week, yet on all sides was heard the remark that it was one of the most profitable conventions we had held.

   The faithful workers of Preble union had made the church look very attractive with quantities of beautiful flowers, while the portrait of Miss Willard, adorned with great bows of white satin ribbon, occupied a prominent place.

   The convention was called to order by the president, Mrs. E. L. Tanner of Blodgett Mills. After the devotionals, which were conducted by Mrs. A. C. Smith of Preble, the regular routine business was taken up. The reports of the superintendents of various lines of work were extremely interesting, and nearly all showed an increase of work over the previous year.

   Mrs. Nellie Hutchinson, state recording secretary of W. C. T. U., was with us the first day and was very helpful and entertaining, in her own bright and winsome way. She was also the evening speaker, taking for her subject "Pitfalls," which was treated in a logical manner and held the close attention of the audience.

   During the afternoon session a tender memorial service was held in memory of those who had passed from "labor to reward" during the year. There are six in all, five from Cortland, and one from Taylor.

   Immediately after this the election of officers took place, the time of election being changed by motion from the second day to the first day. The officers were all unanimously re-elected with the exception of first vice-president.

   Rev. W. D. Fox of Preble had charge of the music which was a pleasant feature of the convention. Especially gratifying was the presence of and welcome extended by both pastors of Preble, Rev. Mr. McDonald of the Presbyterian church and Rev. A. C. Smith of the M. E. church. Both these gentlemen did everything possible to assist us.

   At the conclusion of the evening speech, Miss L. Robertson of Cortland led in the discussion of the silver question, and the result shows that Preble does not believe in free silver.

   Thursday morning a temperance love-feast was conducted by Miss Robertson, after which the remaining business of the convention was transacted and final reports of superintendent given. Immediately after adjournment at noon the executive board held a meeting to appoint superintendents for the seventeen lines of work carried on by the county union. Nearly all the superintendents were reappointed to their old lines of work. Thus we "made our peaceful war" against the greatest legalized evil in the world to-day.

   MARY A. BENJAMIN, Press Supt.

MEAGER-SEEBER.

Pretty Home Wedding on Church-st. Last Evening.

   There was a pretty home wedding at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Seeber on Church-st. last night, when at 8 o'clock the marriage of Mr. James Meager and their daughter, Miss May L. Seeber, was solemnized. The ceremony, which was performed in the front parlor, was witnessed by about fifty friends and relatives of the contracting parties. The bride was becomingly attired in a gown of white Persian lawn with trimmings of white ribbon and lace, and carried a bouquet of bride roses. The groom wore the customary black.

   Rev. E. A. Baldwin, pastor of the M. E. church at Groton, was the officiating clergyman and the wedding march was played softly on the piano by Mr. Harry Jennison of Cortland. The decorations were palms, ferns and cut flowers.

   The guests from out of town included Mr. and Mrs. John Meager and Mr. Alfred Meager of Syracuse, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Delevan, Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Delevan of Cincinnatus, and Mr. and Mrs. H. K. Stoner of Binghamton.

   After the ceremony very nice refreshments were served under the supervision of Mrs. C. H. Hulbert and Mrs. H. K. Stoner and the newly wedded couple left on the night train south for a short wedding tour, after their return from which they will take up their residence at 36 East Court-st.

   Both Mr. and Mrs. Meager are well known and are very popular in Cortland and receive the best wishes of a large number of friends. They received many beautiful and costly presents of a large variety.

FOUND DEAD IN BED.

Thomas Kernan of Homer-ave. Expired Last Night from Heart Failure.

   Mr. Thomas Kernan, who for five years has been the flagman at the D., L. & W. crossing between Cortland and Homer, was found dead in bed at his home near the crossing this morning. He occupied a bed by himself and when he retired last night was feeling as well as usual, but this morning when the family arose it was noticed that he was not up as usual. On going to his room Mrs. Kernan was startled to find that he had died. There were no evidences of a struggle. Coroner Moore was at once notified and on examination found that he came to his death from heart failure and that no inquest was necessary. Besides a wife he leaves one daughter, Miss Mary Kernan, and five sons, John, Daniel, Thomas, Jr., Michael and William. The funeral arrangements have not yet been completed. Mr. Kernan was 63 years of age.

HUTCHINGS REUNION.

The One Hundredth Anniversary—Over Two Hundred Guests Present.