FIGHT OVER A NAME

National Democratic Party candidates for president and vice-president in 1896.

Cortland Evening Standard, Saturday, October 3, 1896.

FIGHT OVER A NAME.

Regular Democrats Object to the Name Chosen by Gold Democrats.

   ALBANY, Oct. 3.—It is expected that during today Calvin J. Huson, secretary of the Democratic state committee, will file with the secretary of state a protest against the placing of the word "Democratic" as a part of the name of the gold Democrats on the ballot to be used at election time. The name selected by the gold Democrats for their organization is "The National Democratic party," and the protest to be filed is founded upon a clause in the new ballot law, which provides that no two political parties or any faction of a political party can use the same or "substantially" the same device, emblem or party name.

   It therefore rests with Secretary John Palmer to decide whether the names "The National Democratic party" and the "Democratic party" are substantially the same before the new gold Democratic party will be entitled to use their name on the ballot, and as his decision is reviewable by the supreme court, it is probable that no matter what his decision may be, the question will be carried to the courts for adjudication.

NATIONAL DEMOCRATS.

Call for a County Convention at I. H. Palmer's Office Monday at 5 P. M.

   Notice is hereby given, that pursuant to direction and order of the state committee of the National Democratic party of the state of New York, and by virtue of the authority vested in the undersigned, a county convention of said party is hereby called to meet at the office of Irving H. Palmer, 109 Main-st., Cortland, N. Y., in and for the county of Cortland, on the 5th day of October, 1896, at 5 o'clock P. M. to nominate a member of assembly, a county treasurer, one coroner and one school commissioner for the First and one school commissioner for the Second district of said county; also to choose the committees necessary to complete and perfect the organization of said party in said county, adopt rules and regulations for its government and transact such other and further business as may be deemed advisable in the premises.

   The several towns in Cortland county are hereby requested to send delegates to said county convention and to hold primaries therein for choosing and electing said delegates.

   Dated, October 3, 1896.

   By order of Committee,

   IRVING H. PALMER, Committeeman.

   ALBERT ALLEN, Chairman county Committee.

                                       [Paid Advertisement.]

   A party primary of the National Democratic party is hereby called, in and for the town of Cortlandville, to meet at the office of Irving H. Palmer, 109 Main-st., Cortland, N. Y., at 4 o'clock P. M. on the 5th day of October, 1896, to choose and elect delegates to the county convention of said party to be held at the same place, at 5 o'clock P. M. of that day.

   BY ORDER OF COMMITTEE.

   Dated, Oct. 3, 1896.

 

Electric Farming.

   The agricultural department of Cornell university recently published the results of some experiments extending over a period of six years, upon the effect of the light of the electric arc lamp upon the growth of plants. There were two houses, both of which were exposed to sunlight during the day, and one of which received in addition the light from an arc lamp during a part of the night. The arc lamps were inclosed in clear glass globes. It has been observed that the effects of the light of one inclosed in a glass globe are markedly different, the former in some cases proving injurious instead of beneficial to the plants. It was found as a result of these experiments that there was a decided beneficial influence on the growth of lettuce, and that there can no longer be any doubt as to its advantages in forcing this plant.

   With seed sown under ordinary conditions, and the young plants placed under the influence of the light after they are well established, will show marked improvements up to a distance of forty feet. One curious thing was noticed, that the effect of the shadow of a beam or rafter cast by the electric light showed plainly on the leaves.

   It is stated in this report that Mr. Rawson, a fancy truck farmer near Boston, now uses the electric light in the commercial forcing of lettuce. He has three lamps of 2,000 candle power each, which run all night. The hothouse covers nearly one-third of an acre. Mr. Rawson finds that he obtains a gain of five days per crop during the winter, which makes a gain of three weeks for the three crops during the winter. The gain from one crop, he estimates, is sufficient to pay the expenses of operating the electric lights during the whole season.

   Prof. Bailey's experiments at Cornell confirm those of Mr. Rawson, as he states he finds many plants grow more rapidly when under the influence of the electric light at night. Among these are the daisy and the violet. He is convinced, he says, that the light can be used in forcing certain plants.—Scientific American.

WANTS TO BE RELEASED.

From Onondaga Penitentiary on a Technicality.

   Some time ago George W. Goodale was sentenced by Police Justice Mellon to a term of ninety days in Onondaga penitentiary on the charge of public intoxication. Yesterday Attorney Thomas H. Dowd was in Syracuse and appeared before County Judge Ross and in behalf of Goodale applied for a writ of habeas corpus. The matter was set down for a hearing Friday at 2 P. M.

   It is claimed that the law recognizes no such crime as public intoxication and on this question the prisoner's release is sought. Other questions are also raised as to the regularity of the commitment.

Six Months on the Hill.

   Word was sent to police headquarters late yesterday afternoon that there was a man on Madison-st. that needed prompt attention. Officers Linderman and Parker at once started for that part of the town and found a young man in the street gesticulating and creating quite a disturbance. They thought that he was either drunk or crazy, but closer inspection revealed the fact that it was the former trouble with which he was afflicted. He was bundled into a wagon and brought to the police station. It was claimed also that he had insulted several ladies on the streets.

   To-day in police court he pleaded guilty to the charge of public intoxication. He gave his name as Charles Wagner, aged 22 years, and said he lived in the town of Homer. Police Justice Mellon lectured him soundly and sentenced him to serve a term of six months in Onondaga penitentiary. He was taken to Syracuse at 4:38 this afternoon by Officer Parker.

"Eight Bells" next Wednesday.

   Lovers of music, pantomime and scenic effects will have a treat in the production of "Eight Bells," which will play at the Cortland Opera House on Wednesday, Oct. 7. This species of entertainment, especially the trick property part of it, has an abiding hold upon theatre-goers of high and low degree, and helps to prove the assertion that we are all children when the appropriate moment comes around.

   "Eight Bells" in its rejuvenated state, is one of the funniest works of its class, and barring a slight tendency to give the susceptible spectator an attack of seasickness, is thoroughly enjoyable. The play is certainly inclusive enough in the variety of amusement it offers in the course of an evening. It contains a burlesque, a farce comedy, a musical comedy, a pantomime and spectacular production.

   All the former successes in the way of tricks will be repeated and many new things in addition. The great revolving ship scene, the trick wagon, the hustling octopus, the funny pranks of the student statues, the weird trunks and doors and chairs, are among the novelties.

   Seats on sale at the Candy Kitchen, Monday morning.

"Limited Mail" Coming To-night.

   The "Limited Mall" at the Opera House to-night. The play bristles with thrilling sensations and interesting episodes, and is a drama that may be seen by young and old. It is a play dealing with life on the railroad, and written and dramatized by a life-long railroad man—Elmer E. Vance—for many years train dispatcher and night telegraph operator at the Union depot, Columbus. O. Consequently every detail may be counted on as absolutely correct. The star, if any particular one among a bright constellation of stars may be mentioned, is the wonderful Beatrice, whose artistic acting, graceful dancing and charming singing, will prove a revelation. The Binghamton Republican speaks well of the play in that city last night.

A GOOD WORK

Carried on at Home by the Local Circle of King's Daughters.

   Few people realize the vast amount of good done right here in Cortland by the local circle of King's Daughters. That their work may be better understood a STANDARD man called on Mrs. Lyman Jones at her home, 50 North Main-st., and made some inquiries as to the work accomplished during the past year. Mrs. Jones is the superintendent of the department of local charity and is entirely competent to speak upon that subject. She says that her work is purely a home work and that she confines her efforts solely to the destitute in Cortland. She was elected to her present position in the middle of October, 1895, and since that time has given out to the poor of the town 1,962 articles of wearing apparel, the number given out in each month being as follows: October 43, November 214, December 232, January 233, February 186, March 27, April 141, May 205, June 157, July 162, August 62, September 111.

   Mrs. Jones is very particular to learn whether the people she is asked to help are really deserving. Her motto is, "Help those who will help themselves when possible." She is very careful not to aid those who are lazy and are able to earn their living. The organization has a lookout committee composed of members living in all parts of the village and all cases of reported destitution are thoroughly investigated before aid is given. Especial attention is paid to the children of poor parents, and in this the department has received valuable aid from Truant Officer Isaac W. Brown.

   The organization works in entire harmony with the churches and there are children in all the Sunday-schools in town except the Universalist church who are clothed entirely by the King's Daughters. The Universalist church has an organization which carefully looks after all children in its Sunday-school.

   The question arises, "Where is this clothing procured?" It is all contributed. The department receives cast off clothing of all kinds and cuts it down to fit the children in these cases where the mother is herself unable to do it, but the mother is encouraged to do this work when possible. Few people realize that the old garments they have just thrown aside never to wear again can be utilized for some poor boy or girl. This clothing is just what the department wants. The articles most needed just now are trousers, underclothing, shoes and stockings, girls' dresses, and in fact any cast off article of wearing apparel. Bedding is also solicited. Any who have old clothing and who wish to help in this good work may leave it with Mrs. Jones, and they may be assured that it will reach a deserving person.

Medical College to be Opened.

   The new building of the College of Medicine in connection with Syracuse university will be formally opened on Monday evening, Oct. 5. The chancellor of the university and the faculty of the College of Medicine will give a reception at 8 o'clock. At 9 o'clock in the histological laboratory there will be a program which will include introductory remarks by Chancellor Day, a response by Dr. H. D. Didama, a history of the new building by Dr. G. P. Clark, and an address by Dr. Stephen Smith of New York City.

BREVITIES.

   —Happy Bill Daniels' orchestra furnished music for a ball at Freeville last night.

   —The night school will commence Monday evening, Oct. 5, at Joiners' Business college [in Cortland].

   —The Normal football team went to Cazenovia this morning to play the Seminary team this afternoon.

   —New advertisements to-day are—A. Mahan, a flood of musical merchandise, page 5; Warner Rood, "New 8 Bells," page 5.

   —The football team of Miss Knapp's room, Central school, to-day defeated the Schermerhorn-st. school team by the score of 14 to 0.

   —The new uniforms for the McKinley marching club have arrived and are at Republican headquarters. They consist of white caps with small torches in front, and white shouldercapes with gold neckbands.

   —Mr. E. E. Price has in his yard at 95 Maple-ave. a rose bush from which he has picked thirty roses this week, and there are left ten more buds. The roses are pink and are just as fragrant as those born in June.

   —Everett J. Keeney of 227 Port Watson-st. slipped in crossing a ditch Wednesday night and fell, breaking the lower tip of the fibula in the right leg. Dr. Sornberger reduced the fracture Wednesday and Mr. Kinney is recovering.

   —The Traction company has begun laying the nine-inch girder rails on Railroad-st., where the paving is in process and passengers to McGrawville, to the D., L. & W. station and to the east part of town are obliged to transfer around the place where the work is in progress.

HOMER.

Gleanings of News From Our Twin Village.

   HOMER, Oct. 3.—Supt. Mooney's side of the electric light problem is given below.

   The price of hay is so low at present that the farmers having any on hand are holding it for later marketing.

   Maxson & Starin will have their yard room considerably enlarged by the rearrangement of D., L. & W. R. R. switches near their place of business.

   The Murray residence north of this village is rapidly approaching completion. A large gang of workmen are pushing the framework preparing it for completion during the cold weather.

   George Ripley has rented the vacant store in the Riggs block and this morning opened it for trade. He has a fine line of confectionery in connection with which he runs an eating room and newsstand. He expects to handle all the leading newspapers and have the New York Sunday editions on hand at 6 P. M., the day they are published.

   Miss Pearl Cokefair is spending the day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Atwater on Clinton-st.

   There has been a great deal of expressed dissatisfaction concerning the present system of lighting the streets of this village. Much of the sentiment expressed has reached the ears of Supt. Mooney of the Traction company and it may be a satisfaction to the citizens of the village to hear his side of the case. In speaking of the subject to a prominent citizen of this village he said that he was very sorry that just cause for so much complaint had taken place, but that the Traction company was not entirely to blame. Mr. Mooney stated that last week he received an order from the president of the board of trustees of this village instructing him to shut off the lights which he did. On Monday of this week he received orders from the same source to turn them on. He complied and the next day there was a break down at the power house and the following night the terrific storm crippled the service so that up to date the company has not been able to supply the light. There will be no moon in the evenings of next week and the company will be prepared to render efficient service and if the lights are not lighted it may be inferred that the trustees prefer darkness to light whether the people do or not.

Steamer Glen Haven at Glen Haven pier.

GLEN HAVEN.

   GLEN HAVEN, Oct. 2.—The Fields cottage was closed Monday, Mrs. Fields intending to visit at Homer.

   Mr. Lenie W. Porter and wife, and Miss Alice Porter are at the Porter cottage this week.

   Dr. George Bradford and wife of Homer spent Sunday at the Porter cottage.

   Mr. R. Earle Haring and Will Y. Wilson have left Home Pest cottage and returned to Johnstown, N. Y.

   Saturday was the last trip of the Glen Haven for the season.

   The many passengers who have enjoyed this delightful trip, regretted that it was the last.

   The steamboat company are to be congratulated on possessing such a skillful engineer and courteous and obliging employees, especially captain Tucker, whose kindly services to all, especially the cottagers, leave nothing more to be desired.

   Miss Alice Mourin is in Rochester. The hotel has quite a number of guests, among them being Mr. and Mrs. Abbott of Binghamton, Mrs. Margaret Churchill, Mrs. Ferguson of Gloversville, Mrs. Jennie Baker of Watertown.

   Miss Helen Haring of Home Rest is visiting friends in Scott.

   Mrs. Fred Morris of Glen Haven is visiting her parents in Syracuse.

   A terrible wind storm visited this vicinity Tuesday night, and did a great amount of damage. The chimneys were swept from Mr. Ripley's cottage, two barns were lifted from their foundation and many trees were up-rooted. The handsome chestnut trees at Home Rest were badly damaged, and the wind raised a hurricane, like a Kansas cyclone. At the Porter cottage, the windows nearly walked out of their frames in the upper story and part of the chimney was carried off. The gale raged with terrific force on the lake and the waves looked like ocean billows bent on a swell time.