SALUTED THE PRESIDENT AND MCGRAW CORSET CO.

William McKinley.

Cortland Evening Standard, Saturday, July 31, 1897.

SALUTED THE PRESIDENT.

McKinley Gratified by the Honor and Promptness of Guards.

   HOTEL CHAMPLAIN, N. Y., July 31.—The President and Mrs. McKinley have enjoyed the surroundings of their new home and the quiet afforded them by the hotel management. Mrs. McKinley, although suffering no ill effects from her journey, is by no means strong, and Mr. McKinley has great expectations of the benefit she will derive from this climate and the invigorating breezes from the Adirondack mountains.

   The president and his wife still have all their meals served in their rooms and do not appear in the public rooms of the hotel.

   Messrs. McKinley and Porter took a long walk before luncheon about the beautiful wooded park surrounding the hotel, and the president took great delight in the shaded paths and wild forest nooks in which the place abounds.

   The president and Mrs. McKinley, General and Mrs. Alger and Mr. Porter enjoyed an hour's drive. They drove to the United States military post and down the boulevard past the regimental quarters of the Twenty-first infantry. As they passed the guardhouse, although no notice had been given, the guard of 20 men under Lieutenant Springer, the officer of the guard, promptly turned out and saluted the president as he drove by, with the call of the bugle presenting arms. The president was agreeably surprised at the unexpected honor and the alertness and promptness of the action.

   The people of Plattsburg knew nothing of the intention of the president to

visit the village and had arranged no greeting, and he drove quietly through the streets without demonstration of any kind, many of the citizens not realizing his presence until the carriage had passed. Numbers, however, raised their hats and their salutes were returned generally by the president, who bowed low and removed his hat at each recognition.

   The Twenty-first regiment band of 35 pieces, under the direction of the leader, Edwin G. Clarke, came up from the post, and taking a position below the western balcony rendered a concert program.

   The president and Mrs. McKinley enjoyed the music from the verandah and both the president and General Alger sent secretaries with notes of thanks and compliments to Mr. Clarke.

Frederick Dent Grant.

FRED GRANT DISPLEASED.

Mayor Strong Promptly Accepts His Resignation as Police Commissioner.

   NEW YORK, July 31.—Colonel Fred D. Grant, for some time has been opposed to the mode of procedure in collecting evidence against disorderly houses by the police department.

   Finding that his protests carried no weight with them, he forwarded his resignation as police commissioner to Mayor Strong.

   The mayor promptly accepted the resignation, which takes effect at the close of business today.

   His successor has not yet been named.

HAVANA NOT ATTACKED.

Insurgents, However, Did Assail the Walls of Marinao.

   HAVANA, July 31.—The officials here deny the report that an attack was made upon the outposts of Havana and declare that there is no panic or unusual excitement in the city.

   They admit, however, that under cover of darkness a band of insurgents attacked the outskirts of the town of Marinao, about five miles from Havana, but declare that the attacking force did not use either rapid fire guns or dynamite.

   The garrison, according to the official report of the engagement, made a successful defense, compelling the insurgents to retire with a loss of one killed. The Spanish losses were one volunteer and one resident of the neighborhood killed, and one captain and a private wounded.

Work Will Cease.

   PITTSBURG, July 31.—District President Dolan of the mine workers arrived in Pittsburg from the camp at DeArmit's mines at 7 o'clock this morning. "The Sandy Creek mine is as silent as the grave," said Mr. Dolan, "and yesterday but eleven men were at work in the mines at Turtle Creek. I have just come from a visit to the miners and can state positively that not more than fifty men are at work in all the New York and Cleveland Gas Coal company's mines. There will not be a man at work on Monday."

   Mr. Dolan said the prospects of winning the big strike are brighter than at any time since it was inaugurated. The close of the fourth week of the strike shows more miners idle in the country than at any time in the history of the coal industry.

IN THE STATE LEAGUE.

Geneva Shut Out Cortland—Auburn and Canandaigua Won.

   Auburn won a game at Lyons yesterday by a close rub and increased the team's lead in the pennant race. Ramsay's Rustlers rustled against the Palmyrans and touched up "Big Chief" Bernhard for a total of thirteen hits. But Bernhard's support was rather poor, which contributed to the defeat.

   Cortland found a series of goose eggs at Geneva, which of course is pleasing to the Genevans. Cortland's inability to place hits was a feature of the game.

   The scores:

New Confectionery Store.

   Mr. E. M. Gleason of Halstead, Pa., has removed to Cortland, and is preparing to open a confectionery, fruit and ice cream establishment in the Cortland House block next the Opera House. Mr. Gleason is a young man of energy and push and possesses those business qualifications which should insure him success. He expects to be open and ready for business early next week.

New Officers Elected.

   Lincoln lodge, No. 119, I. O. G. T., elected the following officers last night for the ensuing quarter:

   C. T.—Jared Chaddock.

   V. T.—Rosa Goldsmith.

    Secretary—Martin H. Wiles.

   Financial Secretary—D. W. Northrup.

   Treasurer—A. H. Mudge.

   Marshall—Eugene Tuttle.

   S. J. T.—Coral French.

   L. D.—W. J. Chorley.

   Trustee for three years—D. W. Northrup.

   First Delegate to Grand Lodge—C. E. Millen.

   Second Delegate to Grand Lodge—Rosa Goldsmith.

   First Alternate—A. J. French.

   Second Alternate—L. L. Gillett.

   Lodge Reporter—A. Frost, Jr.

EXCURSION TO ITHACA

Under Auspices of P. and H. Aug. 14.

   The Patrons of Husbandry of Cortland county will run a grand excursion to Ithaca and Glenwood on Saturday, Aug. 14. The excursion promises to be one of the most enjoyable of the season and is arranged expressly for the benefit of farmers. The experiment station at Cornell kindly furnish headquarters for the excursion at the Dairy building where competent persons will show people around, explaining experiments in progress and all matters of interest. Short talks on interesting topics will be given if desired. A chance will also be given to visit the gorge, cascades, museum and all buildings of [Cornell] university.

   Special rates have been secured for the excursion and the train will leave Cortland at 9 A. M., and reach Ithaca at 9:40. Returning, will leave Ithaca at 5 o'clock P. M. The following is the leaving time and fare for the round trip from the different stations:

Pleasantly Surprised.

   Last evening a few of the many friends of Mr. Wheeler A. Smith paid him a visit at his home on West hill and assisted him in the celebration of his twentieth birthday. Though Mr. Smith was surprised to see his friends he began at once to entertain them in a right royal manner. Every one enjoyed himself to the fullest extent and the celebration was made one long to be remembered by all who were present.

   The evening was spent in games and various amusements. Music was rendered by some of the guests, which helped to make the evening pass all too quickly. At a late hour some very dainty refreshments were served after which the guests returned to their amusements, and such a good time was had that it was at very late hour before the party broke up, each wishing Mr. Smith many happy returns of the day.

   Those present were: Misses Norma Davis and Maud Crane of Homer, Leila Smith, Alice Winslow. Hattie Crane, Nina McCarthy, Grace Stark, Irene Lewis, Ellen Caughey, and Messrs. Chester Caughey, Aaron Seager, Lewis Crane, Frank Caine, Frank Byrn, Fred Goldsmith and Fred Smith.

BREVITIES.

"Though as vehicles of pleasure

Bicycles all are fine and fleet;

As a vehicle of courtship

The old top buggy can't be beat."

   —Binghamton wants the state firemen's convention in 1898.

   —The cornerstone of the new courthouse at Binghamton was laid to-day with appropriate ceremonies.

   —In our McGrawville letter to-day will be found an account of important changes in the management of the Corset company at that place.

   —Two tramps who were taken from a D., L. & W. freight train last night were this morning sentenced to ten days in jail by Police Justice Mellon.

   —In Justice Kelley's court the case of Dougherty & Miller against M. B. Burns did not come to trial this morning, a settlement having been effected.

   —Mr. Kelsey Fowler of 129 Clinton-ave. has a brood of chickens of the Wyandotte variety hatched April 26, and already one of them has laid three eggs.

   —Mrs. Mary Thorpe Murphey died at her home, 50 Port Watson-st., this afternoon at 2 o'clock, aged 74 years. The funeral will be held at Grace church Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock.

   —The bicycle baggage bill, whose enactment was opposed by the New York Central, will hereafter be enforced with enthusiasm all along the line of that road. Dr. Depew has taken to the wheel himself.—Ex.

   —The Ice cream festival to be held at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Edgcomb, 16 North Church-st. will be held on Friday evening, Aug. 6, instead of on Wednesday evening as previously announced.

   —New display advertisements to-day are—Ithaca Conservatory of Music, page 6; T. P. Bristol, Quality Is the Capstone, page 6: National Prize association, Trading Stamps, page 8; Second National bank, Report, page 7.

   —The examination of Robert Clark, who is under arrest on the charge of defrauding W. F. Rogers of McGrawville by not settling a board bill was this morning adjourned to Tuesday morning before Justice Dowd.

   —E. J. Lynch, president of the Metal Polishers', Buffers', Platers' and Brass Workers' union of North America will speak in Empire hall to-night on the "Aims and Objects of Labor Organizations," and all workingmen and others interested are especially invited.

   —Orr Hammond of McGrawville, a young man about 23 years of age, was brought to the Cortland hospital yesterday for an operation for appendicitis.

The operation was performed by Dr. F. W. Higgins, assisted by Dr. S. J. Sornberger, F. D. Reese and M. R. Smith, and the patient is doing well.

McGRAWVILLE.

Crisp Local Happenings at the Corset City.

   McGrawville's new postoffice has arrived and it is hoped win be ready for use on Monday. It is of oak with wire bottom boxes, bronze and Florentine glass trimmings and is a model of convenience and appearance. It was made by John McLane of Milford, N. H., and is a splendid recommendation of the work by him.

   Thursday while Mrs. Amos Olds who resides on Card hill northwest of this village was arranging some vines about a trellis of her house the stepladder gave way and she fell from the porch to the ground, breaking both arms near the wrist. Drs. Hendricks and Forshee were called and reduced the fracture leaving her as comfortable as possible.

   J. Orley Hammond was taken to the Cortland hospital Friday by the trolley car and an operation for appendicitis performed. The reports of his condition are encouraging.

   Mrs. May Trapp returned to her work in Lancaster, Mass., Friday afternoon after spending a month's vacation with Mrs. H. A. Ralph.

   Miss Lena Parker will give a reception at her home on Elm-st. this evening to a few of her young lady friends.

   Mrs. John Sears of Messengerville and her niece, Miss Sears of Syracuse met with a serious accident yesterday, while driving on the road between Messengerville and Blodgett Mills. When opposite the place of James Lahee a dog jumped at the horse which became frightened and upset the wagon, throwing both ladies out. Mrs. Sears had a bone of one wrist dislocated, received some injuries about the head and fractured her collarbone, and Miss Sears was badly shaken up and slightly injured. Dr. Smith was summoned to attend to their injuries and they are doing nicely.

   The Warner Bros. Co. of Bridgeport, Conn., have for the purpose of concentrating their business decided to withdraw from manufacturing outside of their own locality and quite unexpectedly notified the secretary and treasurer of the McGraw Corset Co. of their intentions, and informed him that immediate action would be taken towards closing their connection with the company. A. P. McGraw at once made efforts to secure and maintain the entire business, but the matter coming up so suddenly he was unable to do that, though persistent efforts were made to have him locate in other places and a severe strain placed upon him in deciding what course to pursue. He has at last decided to continue the skirt and retail corset and waist trade in the same well-known location, taking the corset factory building and with the resources now at hand continue the business. Not seeking the jobbing trade it will necessarily reduce the working force to some extent over what it has been. But the determination is to build up the business just as fast as is possible so that the interests of the place and community may not suffer. The name "McGraw Corsets" in the trade stands so high, that it will not be long before the demand will probably be greater than the supply. The name of the new company which will begin operations at once will be The A. P. McGraw Corset Co.