MCKINLEY WAS ELECTED BECAUSE HE GOT THE MOST VOTES

William J. Bryan.

William McKinley.

The Cortland Democrat, Friday, November 13, 1896.

WASHINGTON LETTER.

(From Our Regular Correspondent.)

   WASHINGTON, NOV. 9th, 1896—It will be noticed that the shrewdest Democrats are not attempting to explain Bryan's defeat. "Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof." McKinley was elected because he got the most votes, and no good can come of labored explanations as to why and how. If any Democrat knows of votes obtained by means which can be proved to be illegal, it is his duty, as a patriotic citizen, to make an exposure that the guilty may be punished, but it is idle to waste time in showing up other methods which are as old as the Republican party. This is a good time for the Democrats to follow the example of Uncle Remus's fox and lay low and carefully watch the other fellows. Although McKinley has won, his supporters are far from being united upon a single one of the questions which must be legislated upon, and whether he can secure such legislation as he desires from the next Congress is a question yet to be answered. The control of the Senate is still in doubt, and notwithstanding the Republican majority in the House, Speaker Reed's personal ambition may be counted upon to prevent that body being entirely at the beck and call of McKinley.

   There is nothing in the situation which calls for any new expression of opinion on the part of the Democratic party. The party is thoroughly alive, as it has been from the day of its birth and will continue to be as long as free and untrammeled opinion is allowed to exist in this country, but inasmuch as it has just failed to elect either the President or a majority of the House, it is not called upon to outline a policy. That is for McKinley and the Republicans to do. When they shall have done so will be time enough for the Democratic party to decide what it will do.

   Meanwhile Democrats should join with their Republican neighbors in getting as much benefit as possible out of the boom which the capitalists are pushing, and which it is hoped will be as permanent as it has been sudden. All of us are in a position to welcome prosperity, no matter from what source it may come, and he who refuses to do so because his ideas have failed of indorsement at the polls stands in the position of the man who bit his nose off to spite his face.

   Senator Butler, Chairman of the Populist National Committee, has not improved his popularity with Democrats by the language he makes use of in an address to the people on the campaign. He starts out by asserting that "the people's party is the only party that supported solidly and unitedly the great and vital issues represented in the candidacy of Mr. Bryan." While technically true, this is calculated to mislead. He closes by making a prophecy, that "the people's party will be the nucleus around which the patriotic hosts must and will gather to redeem a betrayed republic and to restore prosperity to an oppressed and outraged people." Without posing as a rival of Senator Butler in the prophetic held, I will venture to say that his prophecy will read very queer in the summer of 1900 when the Democratic party nominates its next Presidential candidate. Senator Butler means well—for himself —but in his zeal to make personal capital out of Democratic defeat he has overdone the thing and done himself more harm than good.

   It was not a friend of Secretary Carlisle who suggested that he might represent the gold Democrats in McKinley's Cabinet. It may be that the gold Democrats deserve a representative in McKinley's Cabinet—many believe that his election would have been impossible without the votes of the gold Democrats—but should he desire to pay that debt, which is extremely doubtful, he would probably find it difficult to find a gold Democrat of any standing who would be willing to become a member of his Cabinet, and it would be a safe 100 to 1 bet that Carlisle would not. It is understood here that some very big Republicans are in the deal by which an attempt is to be made to have Mr. Carlisle sent to the Senate by a combination of Republican and gold Democratic votes in the Kentucky legislation.

   Bryan's defeat is nothing for him to be ashamed of. A change of less than 26,000 votes divided among nine states, and varying from 101 votes in the lowest to 11,100 in the highest, would have given the electoral votes of nine additional states, a total of 60 to Bryan, and would have elected him with 3 votes to spare. When some over jubilant McKinleyite gets to gay over the alleged overwhelming nature of the McKinley landslide, just call his attention to these facts.

   Secretary Gardner has secured rooms for the permanent headquarters for the National Association of Democratic Clubs, the organization of which it is proposed to keep up right along. Mr. Gardner is also secretary of the Democratic Congressional Committee, and its headquarters will be located at the same place, although it will have no work to do until the opening of the Congressional campaign.

FROM EVERWHERE.

   The chainless bicycle is increasing in popularity.

   Americans spent $20,000,000 for chewing gum last year.

   The opera 'Robin Hood' has earned $2,000,000 since its first production.

   The larger part of Alleghany county's large buckwheat crop will be shipped to Germany.

   In Central South America eggs, cocoanuts and chocolate pass as currency of the realm.

   The machinery of a Philadelphia pearl button factory is to he moved to Deposit and added to the factory there.

   The old Cooper grounds in Cooperstown will be converted into a handsome public park.

   Hereafter the Sidney silk mill will run the whole year. Machinery has been put in for making ladies' cashmere gloves.

   In France licenses are issued to women to wear male clothing. One holder of a license is the manageress of a printing office.

   Six lines of railroad pass through the little village of Caledonia, Livingston county. Five pass through one man's farm.

   New York is the great hop growing state, with an annual product of 20,000 000 pounds, one half the country's total and nearly all of it is used by eastern breweries.

   A raw egg swallowed immediately will generally carry a fish bone down which cannot be removed from the throat by the utmost exertion and has gotten out of reach of the saving finger.

   Eugene Lasher, a Canajoharie farmer, has become violently insane over religion after attending special meetings, and is now in the Utica asylum, having twice attempted suicide within a few days.

   A new bicycle invented by Charles Wickham of Utica promises to be a taker in the wheel market. It differs from the regular bicycle in that the rear wheel is composed of two parts allowing the sprocket chain to bear directly on the center, thus relieving all strain.

   Justice Davis of Rochester has handed down a decision by which he declared a law passed in 1888, which permitted a monument dealer on giving six months' notice, to enter upon a cemetery and remove a monument on which the purchase price was still unpaid, unconstitutional.

  

Cemetery Association Election.

   At the annual meeting of the trustees of the Cortland Rural Cemetery association last Monday night the officers were re-elected at follows:

   President—S. E. Welch.

   Vice-President—W. S. Copeland.

   Secretary—E. A. Fish.

   Treasurer—C. P. Walrad.

CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.

The Fifteenth Anniversary Duly Celebrated.

   At the Congregational church on Tuesday of this week the fifteenth anniversary of the church was celebrated.

   The afternoon was devoted to reports from different departments of church work.

   That of the superintendent of the Sunday school appearing first upon the program, followed by a twenty minute talk by Mrs. Pond, superintendent of the primary department of the Sunday school Prof. Banta, who has had charge of the "Home Department" of the Sunday school work, gave a report of an encouraging character.

   Mrs. A. M. Waterbury reviewed the work done by the "Woman's Missionary Society" of which she is president.

   The "Y. P. S. C. E.," the Junior Endeavor society, "The Girls Mission Band" were all represented.

   The question of finances was next upon the program, and the treasurer Mr. S. N. Holden showed the amount raised was a credit to the society.

   Mr. A. E. Buck gave in detail the history of the East Side Mission. Deacon Geo. B. Jones spoke upon "spiritual life in the church." A prophecy by Mr. B. T. Wright was the last upon the afternoon program.

   At 5 o'clock the dining room was opened and the "annual chicken pie" supper announced.

   At 7:30 o'clock the auditorium was filled with members of the church and congregation, visitors and friends who were assembled to listen to the evening program.

   Mr. A. E. Buck who was chairman of the committee on arrangements, presided at the evening hour.

   Both former pastors had been invited to be present upon this memorable occasion, but Rev. Dr. Taylor of Binghamton was alone able to be present. Rev. Mr. Sell of Chicago, Ill., the first pastor of this church, having recently visited the church and filled its pulpit, been present at its prayer-meetings and returned to his home, found it impossible so soon again to return. But Dr. Taylor who has been since the organization of the church so closely identified with its growth, was present and made the opening prayer and address in the evening.

   That Dr. Taylor is a person of the most lofty spiritual character and extraordinary ability is manifest and indisputable. His presence again in the pulpit was alike appreciated by both the present pastor and his people, and the brief but direct and soul-inspiring address, illustrated by an occasional apt and happy story, showed that in all his seventy-four years, there had been no retrogression. Briefly he alluded to the struggles and triumphs of the years of his pastorate here, accrediting nothing of success to himself, but saying "Let us be careful to place the crown where it belongs, upon the Saviour's brow."

   Mention was made of the financial policy of the church during his ministry here, which was "never to shingle over on next year with this year's debts."

   Throughout Dr. Taylor's entire address there was great consolation and great stimulus for right endeavor in the future. The closing address was made by the present pastor, Rev. W. H. Pound, who renewed the work wrought since his ministry with his people. Mention was made of the system of "free seats" and "systematic giving" as a means of meeting the financial needs of the church. The Junior Endeavor society had had its beginning since he was pastor and was now a thriving society. The East Side Mission had been founded, and was a growing institution and full of promise, and the work in every department was prosperous—church debt absorbed, mortgage burned, and the future looked bright. Rev. Mr.  Pound made a full and exhaustive report of these various branches of this Congregational church and evinced great earnestness that this church should be a "soul saving church."

   Music was furnished by Prof. A. E. Darby's orchestra, and was an enjoyable feature of the evening. Thus closed the fifteenth anniversary of the First Congregational church of Cortland.

  

Jacob Meyers' lever-operated ballot machine.

BALLOT MACHINES.

All the Rival Companies to Consolidate.

   ROCHESTER, Nov. 9.—There is a well matured plan on foot to consolidate with the Myers Ballot Machine company the several rival companies with the purpose of merging all the patent rights and making the best possible use of all improvements. Pending these negotiations the Myers plant has shut down. The Davis and McConnell machines are also of Rochester invention. The new company will be capitalized at $1,000,000 at the start, and Rochester will become the centre of the great industry.

HERE AND THERE.

   It isn't too early to save up for Christmas buying.

   G. H. Ames has a change of advertisement in this issue.

   The D. L. & W. pay car will pass through here Saturday.

   See Burgess' new advertisement before you buy a new overcoat.

   The brick in the Railroad-St. pavement is all laid and soon the street will be open its whole length.

   G. J. Mager & Co. are selling jackets and capes. See their new advertisement on the opposite page.

   Mrs. A. P. Smith and Mrs. A. M. Jewett entertained a number of ladies at cards yesterday afternoon.

   Ex-Secretary J. H. Osterhout of the Cortland Y. M. C A. has accepted a similar position in Catskill.

   The salary of Principal Milne of the Oneonta Normal school has been increased to $3,500.—Greene American.

   The Normal foot ball team beat the Binghamton team on the fair grounds last Saturday by a score of 34 to 4.

   The Ladies' Aid Society of the Universalist church cleared $17.35 from their 10 cent supper Wednesday evening.

   Kellogg & Curtis quote some special prices for separate skirts, capes, jackets, etc., in an advertisement on this page.

   Daniels' orchestra will give another concert and dance at the Lyceum opera house, Freeville, next Thursday evening.

   The Rev. Dawson Edwards has authorized Mr. Samuel Bidden to raise funds for the rental of Collins' Hall, to be used by the colored people for church purposes.

   Mr. W. H. Hall will give one of his popular parties at his hotel in Virgil, Thanksgiving evening, Thursday, Nov. 26. Music by Palmer & Guier's orchestra. Bill $1.50.

   Thirty-five letters have been granted members of the Memorial Baptist church on Tompkins-st. from the First Baptist church in order that they may perfect an organization of their own.

   Agent W. T. Bushby of the United States express company received a fourth gray horse yesterday morning. This one will be used as a substitute to put on during the busy hours of the day.

   C. H. V. Elliott returned from Wilsey Mills Tuesday evening with a fine string of birds for the day's work. His dog, "Rex," who has been in training for some time past, proved himself a first class assistant.

   Regular meeting of the W. C. T. U. on Tuesday, Nov 17, at 3 P. M. Consecration service led by Mrs. Anna Bentley. Business meeting will follow, after which the annual address of the State president, Mrs. Mary T. Burt, will be read. All interested are cordially invited to be present.

   Invitations are out for the wedding reception of Mr. Finley Morse Van Hoesen of Cortland and Miss Belle Skeele Morgan of Washington, D. C., at the home of the bride's aunt in Washington Wednesday evening. November 25. They will be at home after December 15th at No. 50 Grant-st., Cortland.

   Several of the pledges to the Crosley Hospital Fund remain unpaid and if those giving such pledges will kindly forward the amounts to the treasurer, Mrs. F. H. Cobb, Monroe Heights, they will confer a favor on the managers who are desirous of finishing the annual collection before the end of the year, Nov. 30.

   Charles Kelly, who was injured in a [rotating] belt in the Wickwire shops last week, is doing very nicely at the hospital. The entire left arm was taken off last Friday morning by Dr. Higgins, assisted by Drs. Sornberger, Dana and Reese. One break was within an inch and a half of the shoulder so the socket had to be unjointed.

   Mr. E. C. Johnson, who will take possession of the Baldwin House in Truxton next Monday, is making arrangements for an opening and Thanksgiving party to be held in the ball room of the hotel Tuesday evening, November 24. Daniels' full orchestra of seven men will furnish music. They will give a concert from 8:15 to 9 o'clock. Full bill, $1.25.

   The neighbors and friends of Mrs. Martha McDonald, who were prevented by the bad weather from paying a visit at the new home at Mt. Roderick some weeks ago, have now arranged to meet with Mrs. McDonald and her sons on Wednesday evening, Nov 18. It will be remembered that Mrs. McDonald's house burned in February last and that the new house is now completed to take its place.

   A very common expression "where in the world do the flies come from?" It is simple enough, says an exchange. The topers made the bottle fly, the cyclone made the house fly, the carpenter makes the saw fly, the boarder makes the butter fly, the dancer makes the heel fly, the jockey makes the horse fly, the Cubans make the Spanish fly, the tin can makes the dog fly and women make the money fly.

SCOTT.

   One of the most notable events at the election in Scott was the leading of voters down into an underground made by enthusiastic Republicans and some of the latter were said to be officials of the town. That liquor was dispensed, rather than dispensed with, goes without saying; there were too many living witnesses of both drunk and sober people. In the evening, after the election returns began to come in and to be announced at the hotel, it seemed as if pandemonium was let loose for [doom]. You could not tell Democrats from Republicans for the medicine seemed to act upon both classes alike. If the Democrats who turned in and elected McKinley are not, at the end of four years, as sick as the Republicans who helped elect Cleveland four years ago, we shall miss our guess.

   After the battle—another election has come and gone. As the smoke of the battle, mingled with tobacco smoke arises, we find ourselves able to see some things. In the first place we notice that the rank and file of both the dominant parties are still true to the liquor business as represented by the politicians thereof, and this includes the ministers and deacons. The overwhelming majority for McKinley in this State and the other Middle and Eastern States, shows what can be done when preachers vie with each other in efforts to elect a man. And then the question comes to us, how much better is a man who prays, talks or preaches prohibition and even berates the old parties for their allegiance to the rum traffic, and then fails to put in a vote for prohibition? If a Christian man sits idly by and sees the old parties vote into power men who stand upon platforms which have nothing to say against the curse that is eating up both gold and silver to say nothing about bodies and souls, and then fails to protest against it with his vote, how much better is he than the men who have been voting directly for the parties he has been berating?  If a man stands idly by and sees a murder committed and puts forth no protest either by voice or muscle, he is adjudged as a partner in the transaction. When a church member acknowledges that he believes he ought to vote the prohibition ticket and then turns around and deposits a whisky ticket, we feel like crying out, "How long, Oh, Lord?"