RELIGIOUS WAR IN KENTUCKY

Cortland Evening Standard, Tuesday, October 6, 1896.

RELIGIOUS WAR IN KENTUCKY.

Methodists and Baptists Combine Against the Mormons.

   JACKSON, Oct. 6.—There is a prospect in this (Breathitt) and adjoining counties of one of the severest class wars of recent years. The county is overrun with Mormons, numbering some 3,000, who have recently invaded this part of the state, and are preaching their doctrine notwithstanding the warning of the "Mules," an order formed on the lines of the Ku Klux Klan of reconstruction days.

   This is an intense Methodist community here, and the Methodists are backed up in their warfare on the Mormons and Catholics by the Baptists. Both sects are intensely aroused by the influx of Mormons, who are fairly swarming over the mountains made famous by the Hatfield and McCoy fights.

   Last week when the Rev. Thomas E. Hicks conducted the services at the camp-meeting on Big Sandy, the Mormons broke up the meeting by starting a rival meeting within a short distance of the camp. Then the Mormons settled down in a permanent camp about three miles distant.

   Word was sent to the Mormons to get out or trouble would follow. The Mormons did not budge and last Tuesday a committee waited upon them to try and convince them of the error of their ways. The result was that the Mormons suffered a severe drubbing and were routed.

   At once runners were sent out to the various Mormon strongholds in adjoining counties calling them to the battle. As a result there are about 3,000 of them in the neighborhood and a fight is anticipated that will bring death to some.

   The Methodists and Baptists intend to try starvation on the Mormons and a notice has been sent out to the mountaineers that if they sell or give to the Mormons any kind of food their houses will be burned and their stock killed by the Mules. The Mules are the standing army of the Methodists and Baptists. It is made up of sturdy mountaineers.

William J. Bryan.

Bryan in Tennessee.

   NASHVILLE, Oct. 6.—Mr. Bryan arrived in this city from Memphis, having spoken n route at Arlington, Brownsville, Humboldt, Milan, McKenzie, Huntington and Camden.

   Mr. Bryan made two speeches here to big crowds.

William McKinley.

Surprise Party on McKinley.

   CANTON, O., Oct. 6.—Major McKinley had an unexpected delegation last night. The First Voters club of Canton, headed by a band, marched to the lawn unannounced. Then Attorney Thomas F. Turner made an address, to which Major McKinley responded.

                                   NATIONAL DEMOCRATS

     Put Up a Ticket in Cortland County—Albert Allen for Assembly.

   A company of ardent and enthusiastic Democrats who are thoroughly loyal to sound money and the gold standard gathered in the office of Irving H. Palmer, Esq., yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock to take steps toward the nomination of a county ticket. A caucus was first held and Dr. George H. Smith was elected chairman and Sanford B. Elwell secretary.

   The following delegates were elected to the county convention: Delos Bauder, Albert Allen, Irving H. Palmer, O. H. Smith, S. B. Elwell and A. B. Nelson.

   On motion, the delegates were given the power of substitution a the convention.

   The following town committee was elected: Riley Champlin, Delos Bauder and S. B. Elwell.

   On motion, the caucus adjourned.

   The county convention was called to order at 5 o'clock by Riley Champlin who nominated I. H. Palmer for chairman. Mr. Palmer was elected and Dr. G. H. Smith was made secretary.

   The first thing in order was the selection of a ticket. Riley Champlin in a brief speech placed in nomination for member of assembly the name of Albert Allen, who after the Chicago convention, he said, did not need to be drafted or conscripted, but who volunteered in this cause and stands for honesty, sound money and Democracy. Mr. Allen was nominated by acclamation.

   Hector Cowan was unanimously nominated for county treasurer.

   Dr. George H. Smith was unanimously named for coroner. It was said that under the present law the coroner need no longer be a practicing physician, but a dentist would be eligible.

   It was stated that the candidates named for school commissioner in the two districts upon the free silver Democratic ticket were not free silver men, but were straightout Democrats and could safely be endorsed by a sound-money Democratic convention.

   Dr. G. H. Smith placed in nomination for commissioner in the First district the name of Prof. George D. Bailey, principal of McGrawville academy, characterizing him as a successful teacher of experience and discretion, well acquainted with schools and teaching and a man of excellent character and reputation. His nomination was made unanimous by acclamation.

   Riley Champlin placed in nomination for commissioner in the Second district the name of Edward W. Hyatt of Homer. Mr. Champlin referred to Mr. Hyatt as an energetic young lawyer of excellent education and altogether familiar with modern methods of teaching and with school government and school law.

   A constitution was then adopted for the future government of the party. One of the leading features of this constitution had reference to the representation of the several election districts in the county convention. Each election district shall have at least one representative, but shall have one representative for each one hundred voters, as shown by the last general election, and one additional representative for each additional fraction of 100 exceeding fifty; and if there is but one election district in a town, the town shall have two representatives. Each election district shall have one representative on the county committee.

   Albert Allen, G. H. Smith and Delos Bauder were appointed a committee to fill vacancies on the ticket.

   I. H. Palmer, G. H. Smith and Riley Champlin were appointed a committee to select and appoint a county committee.

   On motion, the convention adjourned.

Women Wheelers.

   American women of fashion have been slow to adopt the Parisan craze (it can only be called that) for bicycling, but it begins to look as if the force of its contagion has really crept across the sea. A high class print recently published a Worth bicycling costume, and by chance the writer heard a day or two ago, at one of the large shops, an order for twenty-five cycling gowns of an approved sort to be sent to Tuxedo. These are merely straws but, with more that are discernible, seem to indicate the way the wind is setting.

   Bicycle fashions are, indeed, becoming a distinct department. A golden rule for women cyclists is that which is rigorously followed by the thoroughbred horsewoman: Allow no loose ends. Have everything about your toilet secure. Loosely done hair, flying ribbons, unnecessary furbelows of any sort, are to be tabooed.—"Her Point of View," New York Times.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES.

Business Transacted by the Village Legislators Last Night.

   There was a full attendance of the board of village trustees last night. After the reading of the minutes the following bills were audited:

   Cortland & Homer Electric Co., $465.20

   Cortland Water Works Co., 43.45

   Fred Hatch, clerk, salary, 100.00

   E. D. Parker, expenses, 5.58

   W. T. Linderman, feeding prisoners, 1.20

   Police force, 126.00

   J. J. Murphy, lettering, 1.00

   Glann & Clark, boots and coats, 63.00

   J. C. Sager, coal, 28.50

   Martin & Call, coal, 30.75

   F. A. Bickford, salary, 25.00

   D. C. Beers, supplies, 6.41

   H. M. Kellogg, supplies, 9.94

   W. B. Landreth, services, 12.50

   Graham & Mudge, gravel, 43.60

   Jamestown Construction Co., gravel, 69.90

   Mrs. Jane Pope, barn tent, 10.00

   Street Commissioner, pay roll, 218.55

   Telephone Exchange, 9.00

   F. M. Henry, constable, 2.00

   W. J. Moore, health officer, 24.00

   On petition of the Cortland Savings bank twenty bonds of the village of Cortland of $1,000 each were converted into registered bonds pursuant to the laws of 1885.

   The present contract with the Cortland Water Works company was extended for five years.

   The warrant of the village collector was extended thirty days from Oct. 6.

   President Benton was authorized to execute a lease of Fireman's hall for registration and election purposes.

   The salaries of the members of the board of health for six months were ordered paid as follows:

   W. G. McKinney, $17.50

   Henry Greenman, 17.50

   George T. Latimer, 17.50

   Edwin Duffey, 17.50

   Trustee Wallace was authorized to purchase a D., L. & W. mileage book for the use of the policemen in taking prisoners to Syracuse and Rochester.

Miss Eliza Vennette Stephens.

   The death of this most excellent Christian woman is a source of deep sorrow to very many people in Cortland. Few omen amongst us have filled in so quiet a way so large a place in social and church life, have so abounded in true Christian service and been held so deservedly in such high regard.

   Born in Cortland seventy-four years ago, May 20, 1822, the daughter of Hon. Henry Stephens, Miss Stephens has been throughout her life especially associated with the older families of the place, and has been cherished by them as one of their worthiest representatives. Of naturally gifted mind and enjoying special educational and social advantages, those who knew her in earlier life speak of her with one consent as clothed with unusual attractiveness. Those of us who have known her only in more recent years and who have so often been delighted by the sparkle of her wit and by the evidences of her wide and intelligent reading and observation and by the gentleness of her spirit can well understand the high estimate that these older friends have put upon her.

   No mention of her would be at all just that did not make conspicuous the fact of her Christian faith and life. In the spring of 1841 she united with the Presbyterian church, of which she continued to be a member until her death. An intelligent and devoted teacher in the Sunday-school, a deeply interested and helpful member of the Women's Missionary societies, always, when she could be. In her place in the gatherings for prayer and in the Sunday services and having the best interests of the church constantly on her heart, it is with good reason that the church mourns to-day her death. In one respect particularly was the reality of her Christian faith manifested—in the fact of her unwearying activities in behalf of the poor. There was no display in these activities. There were perhaps many who knew her comparatively well who knew little or nothing of them. But they were constant, they were in fact the one passion of her life.

   Two brothers and a sister survive her and to these her many friends extend their sincere sympathy.

Rev. Mr. Sell's Sermon.

To the Editor of the Standard:

   SIR—The sermon of Rev. H. T. Sell at the Congregational church last Sunday evening deserved something more than a brief notice in the regular report of Sunday services. It was one of the most interesting and powerful discourses ever preached in this village, giving the latest results of historical and scientific research covering the Scriptures, as well as outlining the only true method of Bible study, viz: mastering the circumstances surrounding the writing of each book and its real meaning and lesson. The argument for the historical and scientific accuracy of the Bible was very strong and convincing, but it was as a devotional book and one containing the true philosophy of living that Mr. Sell specially emphasized its value.

   The sermon bristled with effective points, and was a most telling one oratorically, as well as valuable on account of the subject matter. The command, "Search the Scriptures," which was taken as the text, has rarely been more logically and impressively enforced. It was a sermon to which every church member in Cortland might have listened with pleasure and profit.

   Yours truly,

   A HEARER.

   Cortland, Oct. 5.

Everybody Delighted With "Wang."

   That tuneful and favorite comic opera "Wang" nearly filled the Opera House last night with a highly appreciative audience. It was its second appearance in Cortland and it was just as funny as before and the music was just as pleasing. The company was an excellent one and the scenery was remarkably fine. In short, every one in the house was thoroughly delighted.

BREVITIES.

   —New advertisements to-day are—W. J. Perkins, paints, page 5; O. A. Brazie, the cash bookstore, page 7; I. Whiteson, special prices, page 4.

   —Mr. J. Hiram Rease died this morning at his home "Shady Side," Blodgett Mills. The funeral will be held at the house Thursday at 1 o'clock.

   —The regular monthly meeting of the board of directors of the Tioughnioga club will he held at the parlors of the club on Wednesday, Oct. 7, at 8 o'clock.

   —A special meeting of the board of managers of the Hospital association will be held at the hospital to-morrow afternoon, Oct. 7, at 8 o'clock. Officers for the ensuing year will be elected.

   —The family of Prof. J. E. Banta, who have been with his parents in Conklin for some weeks awaiting the completion of their new house on North Church-st., arrived in Cortland last night and to-day they are moving in and getting settled.

   —Our McGrawville letter to-day contains the statement that orders are coming to the McGraw Corset Co., conditioned upon the election of McKinley. The orders are to be cancelled if Bryan is elected. That appears to be the state of affairs all over the country.

   —The meeting of the Ladles' Literary club, which would regularly be held to-morrow afternoon, has been postponed until Thursday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock on account of the funeral of Miss Stephens. The place where it will be held has not yet been decided upon, but will be stated in to-morrow's paper.

McGRAWVILLE.

Crisp Local Happenings at the Corset City.

   Remember that the one big Republican rally and parade comes on Saturday evening. Turn out everybody who believes in honest money, decorate and illuminate and don't be afraid of overdoing the matter. Let the eagle scream.

   Miss Stella Van Buskirk started Monday morning for Scranton, Pa., where she will visit her parents.

   Listen for more wedding bells. The sound is contagious.

   Miss May Woodward of Cortland was a guest of Mrs. Lee Maybury the early part of the week.

   Messrs. L. A. Dibble and Charles B. Gross have exchanged horses. The change was a good swap for both as Mr. Gross now has a fine little carriage horse and Mr. Dibble is now prepared to do any team work that may be required.

   McGrawville has the proud distinction of having the only McKinley and Hobart street banner in the county. It was swung to the breeze Saturday on a wire extending from C. T. Phillips' to H. D. Corey's building and it shows up in fine style.

   On Saturday the annual inspection of the fire department was held in this village. The new McGrawville band led the parade which included the W. J. Buchanan Hose Co. in full uniform and white leggins and their new hose cart, together with the Active Engine company and their new engine. A short parade was made through the principle streets, the hose boys countermarching on West Main-st. in order that one of their members, Mr. Fred Clegg, who is sick, could see the parade. Our people can certainly feel proud of their fire companies, if not of their water supply.

   Our people witnessed a pig chase on Monday. It was not a greased pig, but

a small one that had escaped from its pen at the hotel barns. Messrs. Ransom Simpson and Charles Cummings were the contestants, although they had about a hundred helpers before the later captured his pigship. No damage.

   Miss Susie McGraw accompanied by Miss Nina Wilcox drove her pony to Freetown Friday. They stayed at Will Atkins' and returned Saturday.

   Mr. Charles Dunbar will move from the Brownell farm in the Kenfield district to the Willis Shuler farm in Solon about Nov 1. Mr. Shuler will continue studies for the ministry.

   One old customer of the McGraw Corset Co. has just placed an order for 1,641 dozen for future delivery. Some are giving orders for goods, however, with the condition that the orders must be cancelled if Bryan should be elected.

   Miss Nettie Poole of DeRuyter was a guest of Anna Holmes on Saturday.

   Dr. F. H. Forshee attended the reception at the formal opening of the new medical college in Syracuse on Monday evening.

   A special meeting of Wm. H. Tarbell Relief Corps has been called at 7:30 Thursday evening for annual inspection. Mary M. Puffer of Binghamton will be present to inspect the Corps. Every member is expected to be present.

   Mrs. George Cook and two children of Windsor, N. Y., is visiting relatives in town.

   Miss Nancy Leach of Willet is visiting at Fred Underwood's.

   Mrs. F. H. Forshee is in Rochester this week in attendance at the convention of the Christian Endeavor societies.

   Mrs. William is visiting her sister in Summerhill.

   Mr. George Pitcher returned Monday from Hastings. He is as yet undecided whether he will remain here.

   Mr. Henry E. Phelps is troubled with rheumatism.