NEGRO APPOINTED TO ANNAPOLIS

William B. Shattuc.

Cortland Evening Standard, Thursday, April 15, 1897.

NEGRO APPOINTED TO ANNAPOLIS.

   WASHINGTON, April 16.—Congressman Shattuc of Ohio nominated D. J. Bundy, a negro lad of Cincinnati, to cadetship at Annapolis. He has been urged to withdraw the name, but, says he will stand by the appointment. There have been some murmurs of disapproval from the naval academy and threats of the students to resign.

BOARD OF CHARITIES.

Recommended That They Should Supervise Placing of Children.

   ALBANY, April 15.—The state board of charities makes the startling statement that the state and municipal authorities, by a carelessness in the use of funds, are encouraging illegitimacy of children and lessening parental responsibilities.

   The committee appointed by the state board to investigate "the placing out of children," have submitted a report covering an investigation of the methods of procedure by institutions having the care of children, and have collected a large volume of important facts. Among other things the report says:

   This important matter is carried on without uniformity of system and in most instances with no satisfactory records. Frequently overseers of the poor have turned over children to an individual claiming to represent some organization and, in consideration of a certain sum paid by such overseers, they have been relieved of their charges. But few of these cases have been made a matter of accurate record. As a result, in a number of cases, the children have been lost.

   It further appears from this investigation that facilities for relieving those responsible for illegitimate children are increasing, through the methods of such persons, and that institutions as well as individuals are interested in many of these cases.

   From methods thus followed, parents have been relieved of children with which they did not desire to be embarrassed.

   Any procedure which tends to lessen parental responsibility and to render it an easy matter to shift upon the community or individuals cares which the parent should faithfully maintain, is pernicious and dangerous.

   We recommend that the state board of charities should have general supervision over the placing out of children; should keep a complete record of such children; and we are convinced that the statutes of the state should be amended, so that the placing out of children, either by indenture or otherwise, shall be done only by compliance with the rules to be established by the state board of charities.

A Woman of Business.

   The only woman whose signature appears on bank bills is Mrs. W. M. Marsh of Groton, N. Y. This happens because she is the president of the First National bank of Groton, an institution which does a very large business with corporations and private individuals. In addition to performing the duties of bank president, Mrs. Marsh is the head of the Groton Typewriting Machine company and treasurer and director of the Groton Carriage company.

   The husband of Mrs. Marsh was a capitalist and one of the business pillars of Groton. When he died a year and a half ago, Mrs. Marsh assumed the discharge of the duties which had devolved upon her husband. Few persons who see the notes of the Groton bank, with "W. M. Marsh, president," inscribed thereon, imagine that the name is that of a woman.—Ex.

EASTER DISPLAYS.

An Exceptionally Beautiful Show by Cortland's Millinery Dealers.

   The show windows and showcases of Cortland's milliners always present a pretty and attractive appearance, but this is especially true at Easter time. All the windows are now at the height of their beauty and show the taste in arrangement displayed by those who did the work.

   When one looks at the bank of flowers in the north window of Mrs. W. W. Gale's store, he is tempted to go inside and beg the privilege of plucking one, but then he suddenly remembers they are artificial. But the imitation is so perfect as to almost deceive an expert. These flowers will probably be seen on a good many hats on Easter morning.

   Then the store of Mrs. J. T. Davern & Co., always a place of delight for ladies, this season presents as attractive an appearance as ever with the exhibition of beautifully trimmed ladies' hats suitable for morning, afternoon and evening, church and opera, and in fact for all occasions at this season of the year.

   The street showcase of Mrs. T. Everts shows hats and flowers very beautifully arranged. In one corner sits a duck on her nest of violets, and about her is her brood of little ones, the picture presented being a very pretty one.

   The showcases of Misses J. & E. Flaherty, Rice & Geer, and Mrs. Stickney show tastily arranged displays of choice millinery. Mrs. Pomeroy is also showing a fine line of goods at her new location on West Court-st.

McGrawville's Postmaster.

   Mr. C. W. Stoker has received a letter from Hon. Sereno K. Payne, member of Congress from this district, under date of April 12, stating that on the 8th inst., he recommended B. T. Burlingham for postmaster of McGrawville. Mr. Burlingham has not yet received official notice of his appointment.

Samson block.

COURT PROCEEDINGS.

The Case of Smith vs. Samson Is Settled—Court Adjourned.

   The case of Charles O. Smith vs. J. Melvin Samson, which had been on trial for a day and a half was continued till last evening in the special term of the supreme court, when it was settled. The plaintiff discontinued his action, each party paying his own coats. The plaintiff agreed to cancel the lis pendens [pending legal action] and to consider hereafter that the west wall of the Samson building as it now stands is the west line of the property of J. Melvin Samson. Mr. Samson was given the privilege of going upon the property of Mr. Smith to protect his own foundation wall whenever the latter should desire to replace the present building by a new one.

   Special term was then adjourned to the trial term of the supreme court on Sept. 13.

GOING TO AUBURN.

But the Cottage Hotel in Cortland Will be Continued as Formerly.

   Mr. John O. Reid returned from Auburn last night and was seen to-day by a STANDARD man to whom he said that it was true that he intended to go to Auburn about May 1 to assume charge of the New National hotel in partnership with I. D. Zimmer of Union Springs. They have leased the hotel for five years. Mr. Reid will look after the stewardship of the house, and Mr. Zimmer will look after the convenience and comforts of the quests.

   The Cottage House at 128 Main-st. in this village will, as formerly, be conducted by Mrs. Reid, who will remain in Cortland.

BREVITIES.

   —The fishing season begins to-morrow. Look out for fish stories.

   —In police court this, morning Charles Dixon was given a suspended sentence of 59 days for public intoxication.

   —"Little Trixie" drew a small house last night at the Opera House. The specialties by Miss Robbins were the redeeming features of the performance.

   —New advertisements to-day are— Kellogg & Curtis, Special Sale, page,6; I. Whiteson, Clothing, page 7; T. P. Bristol, Fine Clothing, page 2; L. N. Hopkins, Announcement, page 8.

   —By invitation Mrs. C. T. Peck entertained the ladies of the Home Missionary society of the First M. E. church at her home on Greenbush-st. at tea yesterday afternoon.

   —Sheriff Hilsinger was busy this forenoon in disposing at auction of the stock of cigars, etc., of John J. Smith in the second floor of the Second National bank building. Cigars sold at from 60 to 85 cents a box.

   —A regular meeting of the W. C. T. U. on Tuesday, April 20, at 2:45 P. M. Consecration service will be led by Mrs. M. A. Waterbury. "Systematic and Proportionate Giving" will be the subject of the program. A full attendance is desired.