DENTIST TO NOBILITY AND CORTLAND VETERANS MARCH IN BUFFALO

Thomas W. Evans.

Cortland Evening Standard, Monday, August 30, 1897.

DENTIST TO THE NOBILITY.

Dr. Evans Returns to This Country to Bury His Wife.

   NEW YORK, Aug. 30.—Dr. Thomas W. Evans, the famous American dentist, who for 40 years has been the dental operator in Paris of most of the crowned heads of Europe and many celebrities, returned to this country on the French liner La Champagne from Havre. He came over with the body of his wife, which is to be interred in Woodlawn cemetery, Philadelphia. Dr. Evans is now 75 years old and is worth $35,000,000.

   During the empire of Napoleon III Dr. Evans' fame as a dentist was world-wide. In that capacity he served Napoleon, the Empress Eugenie and all the monarchs of Europe except Queen Victoria and the present Sultan of Turkey. Victoria's children and the present Czar of Russia were his patients.

   Dr. Evans has orders and decorations innumerable. It was in his carriage that the Empress Eugenie escaped from Paris after the battle of Sedan. The wife of Dr. Evans died on June 17 last at their residence in Paris.

Patrick Dolan.

MINERS ASK JUSTICE.

Willing to Settle on Just and Honorable Basis.

DOLAN SCORES THE OPERATORS.

Strikers Not to Blame For Failure of Conference—Miners at Gastonville

Will Refuse to Be Evicted, as They Lost Largely by Contracts.

   PITTSBURG, Aug. 80.—Before going to the St. Louis convention, Patrick Dolan, district president of the United Mine workers, expressed himself very freely concerning the statement of the press committee of the coal operators. The statement charges M. D. Ratchford, the national president of the miners, with making certain assertions which are untrue. It gives the details of the offers made by the operators and shifts the burden of the blame to Ratchford.

   "It is unfair to the miners and their officials to have such statements go before the public, for they are misleading and in the main untrue," said Dolan. Let me tell something concerning what passed between us at that conference. When Ratchford had given his ultimatum and the operators were excited and some of them very much out of humor, I took the floor. I told them that I looked into the faces of many operators who had repeatedly told me that if the miners' officials succeeded in bringing about a suspension in certain mines that were paying a lower rate, they would agree not only to pay 69 cents, but $1 a ton.

   "I told them that we had brought about the suspension they asked for, and they knew I referred to the New York and Cleveland Gas Goal company's mines. It seemed absurd to them to accept our proposition to go to work at the 69-cent rate pending arbitration. I exclaimed to them that we had brought about a suspension in the mines that seemed to bother them so much and wanted them to keep their promises.

   "Of course, it is well known that they would not listen to our proposition. I then appealed to them to use their efforts to bring about a conference of operators and miners in all the states involved.

   "We are in favor of bringing the question to an honorable and fair settlement and on a just basis. This effort to put the odium on the miners on the arbitration question is as unfair as it is unjust, and the public should know it."

   It has been decided to start a campaign among the miners of the Wheeling division of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad. The miners formerly employed in the Anderson, Hackett, Germania, Nottingham, Snowden, Gastonville and First Pool mines will hold a massmeeting [sic] at Finleyville Wednesday morning.

   It is learned that the Gastonville miners who were served by an official of the Pittsburg and Chicago Gas Coal company with notice to vacate their houses will resist the eviction. Nearly all of them forfeited wages aggregating $9,000 when they went out on strike, under conditions imposed upon them by the ironclad contracts they had signed. They claim the money is due them and they intend to remain in the houses until the accounts are squared.

PAGE TWO—EDITORIALS.

Judge Jackson's Injunctions.

   One of the most interesting questions as between labor and capital has grown out of the present coal strike. The constitution of the United States guarantees perpetually to Americans the right of assembling peaceably and speaking their minds. So long as they do not block public highways or trespass on private property their right to assemble and make speeches or appeal peaceably to their fellow men is unlimited and unquestioned.

   The injunctions granted by Judge J. J. Jackson of the United States court in West Virginia, however, prohibit in distinct terms the strikers from congregating "about" the premises of the mining companies who applied for the order. The injunctions likewise forbid the strikers to lead any body or bodies of men "up to" the premises of the plaintiffs or to "interfere" in any manner with the coal companies' employees on their way to and from work.

   The question raised is whether this injunction is a violation of the constitutional rights of citizens. Undoubtedly the word "interfere" is elastic enough to be stretched to cover merely accosting or speaking to the said coal employees and endeavoring to dissuade them from working for the plaintiffs. Whether a judge has the right to issue such restraining injunctions as the above will probably be argued finally in the United States court at Charleston, W. Va., at a later date. Labor organizations should insist on it. In his restraining order Judge Jackson required the plaintiffs to give bond that they would be responsible for all costs' and damages resulting from the issuance of the injunctions.

   This is a matter in the final decision of which the whole country is interested. It is the most important issue growing out of recent labor strikes in the United States. Let it now be settled once for all.

William McKinley.

President McKinley's Popularity.

   The extraordinary personal popularity of President McKinley has again been demonstrated daring his recent trip through this state and especially before the vast assemblage that thronged the streets of Buffalo during the great parade on Wednesday. Whenever and wherever the president appeared his presence stimulated a mighty outburst of enthusiasm. He is admired and loved by his comrades of the Grand Army as no other survivor of the volunteer army is. Though his entire active service as a soldier was rendered while he was still a youth, and he had no opportunity to achieve high rank as an officer and commander, yet his record for courage, fidelity and efficiency is so high and pure that his comrades without exception recognize in him a worthy representative of the heroes of the war.

   Moreover, the personal qualities of the president invariably command for him not only the respect but the esteem and earnest regard of all who are brought into close relationship with him. Never forgetting his dignity as a man or as the president, he is withal so genial, sympathetic, obliging and thoughtful of the interests and feelings of others that his personality arrests the attention and excites the regard of the indifferent while it subdues the opposition of the prejudiced, transforming it into friendship and alliance.

   A president of the United States, in consideration of his great office, is always sure of respectful treatment and popular attention as he moves among his fellow citizens; but it has not happened to all or many of our presidents to receive so many proofs of warm and genuine affection from the people without respect of party or race as have fallen to the lot of President McKinley. His tact and courtesy are always in evidence in private and in public, while his genuineness, loyalty and truth are revealed in every public utterance. Identified as he is in his public career with the prosperity and happiness of the people who have so greatly honored him and whom he has so nobly served, he may be regarded as one of the most fortunate as well as one of the worthiest of our famous public men.

Funeral of W. O. Barnard.

   The remains of William Osborne Barnard, who died in Chicago, Aug. 26, reached Cortland this morning and were taken directly to Grace Episcopal church where a brief funeral service was held, conducted by the rector. Rev. Amos. Watkins. Interment was made in the Cortland Rural cemetery. The bearers were Messrs. R. G. Lewis, G. W. Bradford, G. L. Warren, J. M. Samson and H. S. Dibble.

   Those from out of town who attended the funeral were Mrs. Lynda Allyn Barnard and Miss Minnie Allyn of Chicago, Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Barnard and Mrs. S. J. Griswold of Greene, Mrs. Robert Barnard and son and Mr. Charles Barnard of Binghamton.

Only One Survivor.

   Mr. Wm. O. Barnard, who died in Chicago last Thursday and was buried in Cortland this morning, was one of the nine original trustees of the Cortland Rural Cemetery association, and of those nine only Mr. H. P. Goodrich of Cortland survives. The association was organized in the Presbyterian church on Nov. 7, 1853, and the following trustees were elected: Joseph Reynolds, Morgan L. Webb, Abram Mudge, William O. Barnard, Timothy Rose, Henry Stephens, Horace P. Goodrich, David Fiske, Anson Fairchild.

WATER RAN AWAY.

Faucet Turned on—Escape Pipe Not Large Enough.

   When Burgess' clothing store was opened this morning, it was found that water had run down from the floor above and injured the paper on the north wall near the entrance. On investigation it was found to come from the barber shop of G. A. Strouse above, from a faucet which was running at full head and faster than the waste pipe would carry the water away. Mr. Strouse says that at 7:30 last night he was in the shop and the water was entirely shut off. He is of the opinion that some miscreant gained entrance to the shop and turned the water on with the result above. The damage is slight.

A Communication.

   To the Editor of The STANDARD:

    SIR: The [Republican] county committee meets to-day to call the county convention. It should have been called together long ago, that the people and candidates might be relieved and ordinary business resumed without further hindrance. It has been a strange canvass indeed, with caucuses held in all the towns but one before the convention is called.

   The chairman of the county committee, who really has no greater rights or powers than any other member of the county committee except to preside at its meetings and promulgate its orders and decisions, has assumed all the functions of the committee and refused to call it together or to permit it to be called together until now. He has assumed to be the party "organization," and to denounce all not in accord with him and his faction as "anti-organization" including the other five members of the county committee from Cortlandville, its secretary and treasurer and a majority of the executive committee. It is ridiculous that it has been possible for one man, whoever he may be, to assume these powers and claim to be the party and its organization to the exclusion of such other men as A. P. McGraw, A. F. Stilson, Chas. H. Price, W. C. Crombie and Geo. H. Hyde, his colleagues from Cortlandville, and C. O. Newton, Lester Bennett, O. A. House and others of the executive committee.

   Yet it is one of the peculiarities of this canvass of mob caucuses and "fake" candidates and chicanery. The property of the party like the last canvass books sent in last fall from the different towns showing the status of all voters Democratic or Republican or otherwise in each town and which belong to all members of the party alike and should have been left with the secretary at the committee's office free of access to all, have been taken away and delivered over to the "leaders" of the faction of "D's and B" to which the chairman is allied, not only for their exclusive use in preparation, but to prevent the people from having access to the party official records showing the politics last fall of the voters. In this way "mob" or "union" caucuses could be held instead of Republican caucuses and the official record evidence of the right of electors to vote is taken away. Criminals and law-breakers are thus shielded. McKane is in a state prison for similar practices at an election and the indignation of an outraged people carried the election of 1893 against the party he was serving.

   The law of primaries is now as stringent as the election law. This faction of "D's and B," as it is named by themselves and their own mouthpieces, are stirring the indignation of the people as never before by their reckless [acts] which will stop at nothing. It is [said] now that to carry through the scheme of the "D's and B" to seize the county organization regular delegates will not be put on the roll of the convention, but others will be put on and allowed to vote in the organization to seat themselves and unseat regular delegates. That then the county committee will be first elected to use the different delegations which have been procured by false promises, and the nominations of member of assembly and county clerk will then be made to carry through Saunders and Beardsley, instead of first nominating sheriff after the assemblyman as heretofore. Then the convention and the candidates for sheriff and superintendent of the poor will be left to care for themselves.

   There is no doubt that this is the plan, reckless and unscrupulous as it is. What will come after it is another thing. There are already mutterings and threats that if these men sow the wind they may find the crop in a whirlwind. We hope the party may be saved from such a misfortune as a result of acts of selfish and unrepublican conspirators. Their claims are largely fictitious, and we see no reason to believe that they can succeed. But vigilance is necessary.

   Yours truly,

   REPUBLICAN.

COUNTY COMMITTEE

Decide to Call the Republican County Convention on Monday, Sept. 6.

   The Republican county committee held a meeting at 1 o'clock this afternoon at the office of the secretary, W. C. Crombie. Every town was represented either by the committeemen or by substitution except Cuyler, Mr. W. E. Yager not being present, and every other committeeman was represented either in person or by proxy except Mr. L. P. Bennett of Homer.

   The committee as represented at the meeting was as follows:

   Cincinnatus—O. Griswold.

   Cortlandvllle—J. H. Kelley (substitute for A. S. Brown), W. C. Crombie, George H. Hyde, A. F. Stilson, C. H. Price, A. P. McGraw.

   Cuyler—Not represented.

   Freetown—Joel Chrysler, (substitute for A. A. Watrous.)

   Harford—T. E. Courtney, (substitute for W. W. Parker.)

   Homer—C. O. Newton, D. N. Hitchcock, John Burnham.

   Lapeer—J. C. House, (substitute for O. A. House.)

   Marathon—E. J. Bowdish, Samuel Hammond.

   Preble—Charles Wilber.

   Scott—H. I. Whiting.

   Solon—I. J. Walker.

   Taylor—L. Blrdlebough.

   Truxton—Dr. H. I. Van Hoesen (substitute for P. J. Dwyre.)

   Virgil—R. Price, A. Gooding.

   Willet—N. L. Miller (substitute for C. P. McVean.)

   In the absence from the meeting of Chairman A. S. Brown, J. H. Kelley, who had his proxy was made chairman. The meeting was not altogether a harmonious one. The first difference of opinion arose over a motion by T. E. Courtney that the canvass books which were prepared during the campaign last fall be deposited with the secretary of the county committee for the inspection of Republicans in general and of county committeemen in particular. It was urged by the maker of the motion and by others that the books were in the hands of one faction of the party in the county and were being used to forward their plans and that the other faction and Republicans in general could not get access to them to settle the question of the politics of voters in question. A sharp discussion followed and N. L. Miller moved to lay the motion on the table, and this motion was carried by a vote of 14 to 9.

   It was decided to hold the Republican county convention in Taylor hall on Monday, Sept. 6, at 1 o'clock in the afternoon. Some favored calling the convention on Sept. 10, but the other date prevailed.

   T. E. Courtney then moved that the county committee meet that day at the office of the secretary at 12:30 o'clock. N. L. Miller moved as a substitute for this motion that Chairman A. S. Brown of the county committee be authorized to name the chairman of the county convention, and this motion was carried by a vote of 13 to 11.

   The chairman and secretary were instructed to issue the call for the county convention, and the meeting then adjourned.

The Scott Caucus.

   The Republican caucus at Scott Saturday night was quite a lively affair, the contest being between Mills G. Frisbie and D. K. Cutler, both candidates for superintendent of the poor. Hon. S. A. Childs presided. The house was divided on the question of whether Frisbie or Cutler should name the delegates to the county convention and the result was in favor of Frisbie by a vote of 77 to 63. Mr. Frisbie named the following delegates: E. P. Burdick, Frank Norton, C. S. Clark, H. E. J. Potter, S. D. Ames and John Wheeler.

Normal Entrance Examinations.

   Hon. Charles R. Skinner, state superintendent of public instruction, has just directed that entrance examinations for admission to Normal schools be held this year as usual on the day of opening, Sept. 8. One will therefore be held on that date at Cortland for the convenience of those who are not able to enter on credentials. The subjects in which examinations are required for entrance are arithmetic, geography, grammar, composition, orthography, United States history, civil government, physiology and hygiene and penmanship. A minimum standing of 75 per cent is required in all subjects.

   FRANCIS J. CHENEY, Principal.

BREVITIES.

   —Pay your taxes at the Second National bank.

   —Mr. A. Mahan shipped a Haines Brothers' Cabinet Grand upright piano to a prominent musician at Binghamton to-day.

   —There will be a regular monthly business meeting of the Epworth league of the Homer-ave. M. E. church Wednesday evening.

   —Reference to our McGrawville letter to-day will show that the first excursion on the Erie & Central New York R. R. is already booked.

   —New display advertisements to-day are T. P. Bristol, Sightseers Are Welcome, page 7; Case & Ruggles, Braid Trimmings, page 6.

   —The paying of village taxes was begun at the Second National bank this morning and will be continued at one per cent for twenty days from August 28.

   —Miss Jennie V. Godfrey entertained a few invited guests Friday evening at her home, 37 East Court-st., in honor of her guest, Mr. William F. Ferguson of Kittenary, Pa.

   —Advertising car No. 3 of Forepaugh & Sells Bros.' show which exhibits in Cortland, Sept. 8, is at the D., L. & W. station with thirteen men who are busy billing the town and surrounding country.

   —Levi W. Steadman died at 1:30 this morning at the home of his daughter Mrs. Frank Geralds, 8 Schermerhorn-st., from heart disease at the age of 78 years. The funeral will be held at the home of his daughter on Wednesday at 1 P. M.

   —Mr. George W. Edgcomb has shown to us a photograph of the 2,000 school children who by their costumes formed the red, white and blue shield at the encampment at Buffalo. The stand with the children all in place must have been a beautiful and inspiring sight.

   —Dr. H. C. Gazlay has announced himself a candidate for the Republican nomination for county clerk. The doctor says that he has always worked hard for the party's success, and thinks the time is ripe now for him to receive his reward in the shape of this office.

   —Mrs. Agnes Bennett, wife of Mr. William W. Bennett, died at 7:30 o'clock last night at the age of 33 years, 8 months and 18 days. The cause of death was consumption with which she had been afflicted for several years. The funeral will take place from 26 North Church-st. at 2 o'clock to-morrow afternoon. Friends and relatives invited. Burial in Cortland Rural cemetery.

VETERANS AT BUFFALO.

The Cortland County Battalion Was "All Right" and Enjoyed Every Minute.

   The national encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic at Buffalo from Cortland county have returned and are loud in their praises of the manner in which they were entertained at that city. The memory of that week will always remain an oasis in the desert of their lives. Nothing was too good for a Grand Army man or his wife. This was fully appreciated by the visitors.

   The department of New York was the last in line of the grand parade and it numbered 15,000 men and constituted the eighth and ninth divisions. The Cortland county battalion was assigned to the sixth brigade of the ninth division. It received numerous compliments along the line such as "What's the matter with Cortland county" the reply quickly coming from the throng "She's all right." The battalion was commanded by A. Sager, assisted by Adjutant J. H. Birdlebough. The four platoons were in charge of H. M. Kellogg, L. P. Norton, G. W. Edgcomb and J. F. Wheeler. The colors were carried by Martin Edgcomb. The blue guidons of Grover Post were in the hands of P. H. Lyons and J. W. Hinman, while R. J. Lucas bore aloft the banner inscribed "Cortland County Battalion." J. W. Strowbridge and P. W. Chaffee were also two of the mounted aides on the staff of Department Commander Shaw. Several Cortland people had the pleasure of hearing President McKinley speak at a campfire held in the Delaware-ave. M. E. church and the honor of taking his hand at a reception given in Music hall.

McGRAWVILLE.

Crisp Local Happenings at the Corset City.

   William H. Perry of Nebraska, late hospital steward of the One Hundred Fifty-seventh Regiment, N. Y. S. Vols., is the guest of Dr. H. C. Hendrick.

   Hannah Talkert of Richford is visiting at L. F. Gee's.

   Mrs. James Letts and daughter Edna were on Thursday guests at the home of Mr. Clinton Borthwick.

   The meeting at the Men's league was well attended and very interesting. W. H. Ensign acted as leader and took as his subject, "The Light of the World."

   The Presbyterian Sunday-school will hold a picnic at Cortland park on Labor day, Monday, Sept. 6. It is expected that the E. & C. N. Y. R. R. will be completed to this place by that time so that the school can travel by belt line going by one road [trolley] and returning by the other [railroad]. All members of the school and congregation are included in the invitation.

   Following is a list of letters remaining uncalled for at the postoffice in McGrawville, N. Y., Monday, Aug. 30, 1897: Miss Alice Slater. Persons calling for above will please say advertised. B. T. Burlingham, P. M.

   Walter G. Purchas of Boston, Mass., has arrived in town and has assumed his duties as manager of the McGrawville Paper Box Co.'s factory. Mr. Purchas is a first-class boxmaker and the business which has so prospered under the management of F. A. Purchas will no doubt continue to do so under the new management.

   School opened this morning with full numbers. The new principal, Prof. E. D. Niles, is in charge and his assistants are Mrs. W. H. Townsend, Miss Claribel Warren and Miss Bertha [Copland].