POPULIST CANDIDATE WATSON NOTIFIED

Thomas E. Watson.

Cortland Evening Standard, Tuesday, September 15, 1896.

WATSON NOTIFIED.

Formal Letter to the Populist Nominee for Vice President.

   WASHINGTON, Sept. 15.—The following letter has been sent by Senator Butler of North Carolina, the chairman of the Populist executive committee, to Thomas E. Watson of Georgia, notifying him of his nomination as candidate for vice president by the Populist National convention:

   WASHINGTON, Sept. 15.

   Hon. Thomas E Watson, Thomaston, Ga.:

   DEAR SIR—Such is our form of government that the citizens of the United States must shape its course for good or evil through the agency of political parties. When all the political parties stand for the selfish interest and personal greed of money changers, corporations, trusts and monopolies, as does the Republican party under the leadership of John Sherman, and the Democratic party under the leadership of Grover Cleveland, then the producing masses are victims without an alternative. To withhold their votes will furnish them no relief, while to cast their votes for either party is to sanction their own spoliation and to strengthen the power that oppresses them.

   The People's party is the indomitable force that has driven the Democratic party to make its patriotic declaration in the Chicago platform, and is now the constant and strengthening force that holds them up to that declaration. If this patriotic and elevating influence as an organized force were removed, then inevitably the evil and blighting influences that have dominated and corrupted the Democratic party in the past would creep into its councils and control it again.

   Thus the Democratic party, so long debauched and divided—a party besot from without and from within by the gold and monopoly Democrats who are plotting to again control it—cannot be relied upon to carry out these reforms of the People's party and to restore prosperity to the American people.

   Therefore, there was never greater need for the continued existence and vigorous growth of our party than now. Without it the Democratic party, if in power, could not redeem its pledges. Without it the next national convention of the Democratic party would repudiate the platform it has so recently adopted at Chicago and Mr. Bryan would stand no more chance of becoming the nominee than would Thomas Jefferson if he were again on earth.

   The People's party in its second national convention put country above party and rose to a higher plane of patriotism than has ever been shown by any other party—it recognized in that young patriot of the West, William J. Bryan, a man who stands in the broadest and truest sense for American institutions and American principles—a man as worthy and as true as anyone within our own ranks and besides, one who had already several millions of votes pledged to his support, and who, therefore, we could be sure of electing in the present contest.

   Thus was presented to us an opportunity to elect this year a man who would be the first friend of the people in the White House in 20 years, such a man as the People's party had scarcely hoped to elect before 1900. If the Democratic party had been true to the people and its own platform in its selection of a candidate for vice president we would not now have the honor of addressing you, one of the worthiest and most beloved sons of the People's party, in his official capacity, for in that event the People's party would have nominated the whole Democratic ticket by even a larger majority than it nominated Mr. Bryan. But such was not the case. It seems that the party was not able at one effort to purge itself of its modern heresies, cast off its plutocratic leaders and at the same time as it nominated Mr. Bryan give him a running mate who had earned, in the arena of action, contending against the foes of the republic, the affection, confidence and trust of the masses our people, as had Mr. Bryan himself.

   Had it nominated a man for the vice presidency who was known to all America as a chieftain and a leader in defense of the toilers and producers of the land—one, who, by the use of voice, pen and means, had endeared himself to the American people—one with a past not obscured in a silence suggestive of either ignorance or indifference to the struggle of the people with the money power, the occasion of this communication to your worthy self would not have occurred.

   The People's party, true to its principles and true to its teachings nominated for the high office of vice president a man worthy to have headed the ticket, a man who represents what Mr. Bryan represents, and therefore, presents to the people today, in the persons of Bryan and Watson, the best silver ticket in the field—a ticket more representative of American interests than any other, a ticket that stands for just the opposite to that for which the Republican ticket stands.

   We have the honor, representing the second national convention of the People's party, to formally notify you of your nomination for vice president of the United States, and hope you will accept the high trust and carry our winner of "Equal rights to all and special privileges to none" to victory against the combined minions of special privileges, aggregated capital and organized greed. We have the honor to be

   Yours most respectfully,

   MARION BUTLER,

   Chairman ex-officio notification committee.

William McKinley.

PAGE TWO—EDITORIALS.

McKinley Talks to Editors.

   In his address to the Republican editors of West Virginia, Mr. McKinley showed the same intimate acquaintance with the resources and industries of that state which he has evidenced when speaking to the inhabitants of other states in regard to the wealth that nature has bestowed upon them and the occupations which they pursue.

   Mr. McKinley told the West Virginia editors that in the present contest, the standing and progress of the country and the preservation of its credit and financial honor were involved. He proceeded to dilate on the great interests which West Virginia had at stake and how its prosperity was linked with Republican success. The men employed on the 2,000 miles of railway of the state were never better off than when every field of industry was cultivated. The men who navigate the numerous waterways of the state were never so busy as when the steel and iron interests, and mines, mills and factories were busy. The lumber interests which produce about 213,000,000 feet annually, furnishing stock for the myriad saw mills where thousands are employed, and the products of agriculture, in which more than one half of the population are engaged, were remunerative prior t o 1893, and have not been so since.

   The interest of the citizens of West Virginia and of the citizens of New York in the preservation of sound money is equal; but great as the industrial stake which West Virginia has in the present campaign, it is inconsequential when compared with that of New York. If Mr. McKinley had been addressing New York editors or New York citizens he might and probably would have referred to the $8,546,701,991 invested in real and personal property in New York state, which is threatened by the alliance of Bryan Democracy and Populism with a coinage that would reduce its value one-half, and with further steps in the direction of free trade that would enormously diminish its productive power.

   Mr. McKinley might have told of the 16,389,380 acres of improved lands in this state; of its 236,233 farms; of the buildings, implements, etc., on these farms, which are valued at more than one thousand of millions of dollars, and point to them as objects of the attack of the organized demagogues controlled by Tillman and Altgeld and nominally led by Bryan.

   The Republican candidate for president, in his speech to the New York people, could also allude to the 65,840 manufacturing establishments with their $l,130,161,195 capital, their 850,684 employees, the $402,846,642, annually paid in wages, and the products valued at $l,711,577,671, which are threatened by the twin value smashers—free trade and free silver.

   The 7,662 miles of railroads in this state furnish employment directly and indirectly to 100,000 men. These railroads have suffered greatly since the beginning of 1893, and Mr. Bryan and his followers propose a policy which will inevitably entail greater loss and less demand for employees. So too, with our mines and quarries, which in 1890 had products valued at $30,513,948; with our telegraph and telephone lines, inland shipping and canals in which $129,698,710 are invested, and with our miscellaneous investments which represents $1,122,111,672 capital.

   Is it any wonder, in view of these great interests, conservative men at this early stage of the campaign of education, when only a few lessons have been given, predict that Bryan will not carry one county of the Empire state?

Cortland County Fairgrounds, Racetrack and Grandstand near Wheeler Avenue.

THE FAIR OPENED.

AUSPICIOUS BEGINNING OF A SUCCESSFUL EXHIBITION.

Exhibitors Busy Arranging Exhibits—Grand Display In the Building—Stock, Poultry and Farm Implements on Exhibition.

   The Cortland county fair of 1896 is now a reality. It opened this morning with prospects that were never so bright for a highly successful exhibition of the resources of the surrounding [country]. While a large number of exhibits were on the grounds yesterday, they have kept coming all day and the one aim of those in charge is to arrange them so as to show them off to the best advantage.

   A STANDARD reporter was at the grounds this afternoon and found every one busy. None of the exhibits are yet fully arranged and so only a general survey of them can be given to-day, but to-morrow they will be described more in detail.

   Peck Brothers of Cortland have a complete and fine display of carriages, cutters, harness both light and heavy, robes, whips, blankets, fur coats and agricultural implements. They occupy the entire first floor of the east wing of the north part of the building and have a display that is equal to any ever seen at the state fair. The Syracuse gold plated plow is a center of attraction. Near it hangs the large Buffalo robe, valued at $100. They have a full line of Syracuse plows, harrows and cultivators. They also exhibit a fine Ross feed cutter.

   The exhibition of poultry is the finest in years. Besides the large exhibits of

W. W. Babcock of Addison and F. R. Terwilliger of Elmira, which were mentioned yesterday, W. J. Greenman has a fine exhibit of fancy poultry. P. [Dempsey], proprietor of the Tioughnioga poultry farm, also has a large exhibit. Mr. I. W. Phelps of Taylor to-day brought a large hoot owl which is attracting considerable attention.

   The exhibition of stock is the largest, best and finest in years. Mr. Daniel E. Smith of Cortland will have on exhibition Wednesday and Thursday a fine herd of eighteen Holstein heifers. Two of these are registered thoroughbreds and the other sixteen are No. 1 highgrades, lacking not over 1-16 of being thoroughbreds. The two thoroughbreds were raised by Mr. James Eglin of Spencer, O. N. E. Smith of Mills, N.Y., has herds of choice Guernseys, Ayreshires, and grade Jerseys, twenty-five in all. E. F. Squires has a herd of nine beautiful Holsteins. B. R. Knapp of East Homer exhibits Jersey cattle and Jersey red swine. William Bell and Willard Knapp of Cortland each have Ayreshires and the latter also has Jerseys and Jerseys red swine. Mr. E. D. Tarbell of Groton City brought to the grounds this morning herds of Red Poll and Holstein-Friesian cattle. Mr. Carley Smith of Lisle has a fine looking herd of thirteen Devons. A. E. Ladd of Virgil, B. H. Wheeler and John Kane of Cortland show Jerseys, and Mr. E. A. Schouten shows Ayreshires.

   The exhibition of horses is a fine one, among others being those of Lyman Jones of Cortland and J. L. Brink and Clark Hammond of Marathon.

   Mr. F. H. Benedict of Cortland is on the grounds with a Keystone level tread power circular saw and feed cutter. E. M. Seacord of East Homer has a fine line of farm wagons. Wire fence is exhibited by Messrs. R. E. Brooks and P. H. Miller, both of Cortland.

   Exhibitors inside the large building are busy arranging their exhibits and include, besides many Cortland firms, many from outside. It is very gratifying to the management that Cortland merchants are taking an active interest in the fair this year.

   The ladies especially are interesting themselves in the fair this year and the display of fancy work is much larger and better than ever. There is a large exhibit of canned fruit by Mrs. J. L. Watrous of Cortland and the amount of farm produce, which is first-class, is steadily increasing.

   The prize baby show will take place in Floral hall at 2 o'clock to-morrow afternoon. At 8 o'clock there will be one of the most exciting baseball games of the season between teams from the hotel and restaurant men and the grocery and meat clerks.

   The bicycle races will be held at 4 o'clock and the entries give promise of exciting contests. On Thursday afternoon there will be a football game between the Normals and the Cortland Giants. On each afternoon at 2 o'clock will occur the horse races for which the entries are large and some good time may be expected as speedy horses are entered and the track is in fine condition.

   This afternoon occurred the four-year-old race. To-morrow afternoon there will be the 2:40 class and 2:20 class trotting and pacing.

   There is a good crowd on the grounds to-day and all are speaking only words of praise for the exhibition. The side shows are doing a good business. All are enjoying themselves and as the weather is fair a great crowd is looked for to-morrow.

Court Proceedings.

   The following cases referred to in yesterday's STANDARD are over the term:

   Theodore L. Corwin vs. Isaac Edgcomb, as executor, and Thankful A. Price, as executrix, etc., of Roswell M. Price, deceased. Wm. J. Mantanye for plaintiff, Edgcomb & Rafferty for defendant.

   Minnie C. Graves vs. Byron Pond, as executor of the last will and testament of Alembert Pond, deceased. Horace L. Bronson for plaintiff, Winsor B. French for defendant.

   James A. McWhorter vs. Chester Calkins. J. & T. E. Courtney for plaintiff, E. E. Mellon for defendant.

   Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection & Insurance Co. vs. Theodore Stevenson. Stedman & Larkin for plaintiffs, W. C. Crombie for defendant.

   William Connors vs. Cyrus Worlock. J. & T. E. Courtney for plaintiff, Kellogg & Van Hoesen for defendant.

   Silver Manufacturing Company vs. The Foundry & Machine Co. B. T. Wright for plaintiff, Irving H. Palmer for defendant.

   James H. McConathy vs. Henry S. Hudson. J. & T. E. Courtney for plaintiff, Kellogg & Van Hoesen for defendant.

   Manufactures Supply & Tool Co. vs. Caleb B. Hitchcock, Carroll C. Hitchcock, Harrison Wells, Andrew S. Brown and Henry L. Gleason. White & Cheney for plaintiff, Kellogg & Van Hoesen for defendant Wells, Bouton & Champlin for defendant Brown and Gleason.

   Benjamin F. Lee vs. Whitford W. Ames. Dougherty & Miller for plaintiff, M. H. Kiley for defendant.

   Mary Bradford vs. Burgess Squires and Theodore L. Corwin. A. M. Mathewson for plaintiff, Wm. J. Mantanye for defendant.

   Wm. L. Bean vs. The Cortland & Homer Traction Co. Maynard, Gilbert & Cone for plaintiff, Van Vleet & Bostwick for defendant.

   Mittie C. Andrus vs. Lois Schermerhorn. Wm. J. Smith for plaintiff, H. L. Bronson for defendant.

   Minor Grant vs. The Herald Co. Horace L. Bronson for plaintiff, Knapp, Nottingham & Andrews for defendant.

   Edwin Duffey vs. Michael del Papa. E. E. Mellon for plaintiff, Reynolds, Stanchfield & Collin for defendant.

   Lina Chapman, an infant, by Esther Chapman her guardian ad litem vs. Eliza Corl. Wm. J. Smith for plaintiff, Dougherty & Miller for defendant.

   Elizabeth Gerard, an infant, by Luke Gerard, her guardian ad litem vs. James A. Smith. Dougherty & Miller for plaintiff, J. & T. E. Courtney for defendant.

   Minor Grant vs. Daniel Candee, Moses B. Robbins and Frank B. Garrett. Horace L. Bronson for plaintiff, Wilson, Wells & Cobb for defendant.

   Mills G. Frisbie vs. Benton B. Jones. Dougherty & Miller for plaintiff, J. & T. E. Courtney for defendant.

   In the case of William A. Howard vs. Harrison Wells which was on trial yesterday the jury rendered a verdict for the plaintiff for $745.50, the amount of the note in question and interest thereon from the date of the commencement of the action.

   The case of George Fitts vs. Mary J. Alexander as executrix of the last will and testament of Myra P. Arnold, deceased, was an action upon a promissory note. Inquest was taken, the defendant did not appear and judgment was entered for $68.82, the amount of the note and interest thereon.

   Martha A. Witter vs. Joseph Barker, judgment entered by stipulation in the amount of $52.42.

   Daniel L. Mead vs. Edward F. Ament and Ord A. Brazie, in which judgment was entered for $1,915.43 for plaintiff. Motion was made to set aside the judgment. The motion was opposed by Attorney W. C. Crombie for Ord A. Brazie. Motion was denied and judgments reopened so far as to allow defendant Brazie to answer but ordered that the execution and levy should stand.

   Tamar J. Fuller obtained an absolute divorce against her husband, W. C.

Fuller and Addie Ryder obtained an absolute divorce against her husband, Wm. J. Ryder.

   The case of Howard R. Meacham vs. Cortland Standard Printing company for alleged libel is on trial as we go to press.

BREVITIES.

   —A special meeting of the Y. M. C. A. trustees to-night at 8 o'clock. Every member is requested to be present.

   —New advertisements to-day are—F. E. Brogden, pleasant cough cordial, page 7; C. F. Brown, a good toothbrush, page 6.

   —The Fortnightly club will hold the first meeting of the autumn season

Wednesday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock at the home of Miss Carrie Day Halbert, 18 Lincoln-ave.

   —Invitations are out for the wedding of Miss Mary A. Dodd and Mr. Newell W. Baldwin on the 30th of September. Both the lady and gentleman are residents of Truxton.

   —An old-fashioned dance and concert will be given by the Empire club at Empire hall Friday evening, Sept. 18, 1896. Concert will commence at 8 o'clock, followed immediately by dancing. Tickets 50 cents.

   —The three beautiful paintings in the north window of Graham's drug store are the work of Mrs. H. W. Whitmore, who has opened a studio over the millinery store of Mrs. W. W. Gale in the Graham block.

   —The board of village trustees held a regular meeting last night at which no especial business was transacted. Trustee J. H. Wallace, who has just returned from his trip to Europe, was in his accustomed place again.

   —Mr. Otis of Syracuse was in town yesterday and to-day endeavoring to interest the village trustees and the department officers in Miller's smoke protector, a cape to be used by firemen in fighting fire in the dense smoke.

   —The Misses Mary and Lena Mack entertained a number of their friends at progressive euchre at their home last evening in honor of their guest, Miss Katherine Nix of Syracuse. Light refreshments were served and all report a pleasant evening.

   —There are seven national tickets in the field this year, probably the largest, assortment on record. They are: McKinley and Hobart, Republican; Bryan and Sewall, free silver Democratic; Palmer and Buckner, sound-money Democratic; Bryan and Watson, Populist; Levering and Johnson, Prohibition; Bentley and Southgate, National Prohibition; and Malchett and Maquire, Socialist.