BEFORE THE BATTLE AND HALLOWEEN IN HOMER

Tammany Tiger Political Cartoon.

Cortland Evening Standard, Monday, November 1, 1897.

BEFORE THE BATTLE.

Tuesday, Nov. 2, Will Be New York's Warm Day.

BETTING FAVORS VAN WYCK.

According to Claims Made There Will Be Four Mayors in New York City.

   ALBANY, Nov. 1.—The closing day of the campaign finds a condition as chaotic politically, as has ever been apparent in the politics of New York state and this is due, not to any lack of well defined ideas of how the vote would run, if state issues alone and the election of an assembly were the prevailing factors, but to bitter municipal contests.

   In the Greater New York, in Albany and in Rochester, in Syracuse and Buffalo, the five greatest cities of the State, there closes today campaigns upon local issues that have been notably bitter and even virulent.

   That these local affairs will have a bearing upon the vote for the only state office in controversy, the chief judgeship of the court of appeals, must be conceded and that they will have a greater bearing upon the assembly district contests is also apparent.

   The indications are that while the contest for chief judgeship of the court of appeals will be a spirited one, the chances slightly favor the election of the Republican candidate.

   The belief is general that the Republican vote in Central and Western New [York,] that has for the past two or three years been abnormally large, will be to some measure reduced, but there are no indications that it will be less above the Harlem river than a plurality of 65,000 with which to meet any plurality the Democrats below the river can show.

   In the past two years the plurality below the Harlem has been a Republican one and the computations of Democrats now in that district of their expected plurality is 49,000.

   The Democratic candidate has some advantages, however, bring placed twice upon the ticket and in newspaper indorsement, and these things may prove of greater aid than has been anticipated.

   It is, however, of advantage to remember that to elect a Democratic state officer after the Republican pluralities of the past three years would be a great event.

   In 1894 the Republican plurality in the state was 155,000; in 1895 it was 90,600, and in 1896, a presidential year, it was 187,000.

Seth Low.

CLAIMED BY ALL.

Each Candidate Confident at Being New York's Next Mayor.

   NEW YORK, Nov. 1.—Seth Low, Lemuel E. Quigg, Hugh J. Grant and General Tracy have issued statements. Mr. Quigg, for the Republican city committee, said:

   "We expect to poll 115,000 votes for Tracy in New York and the Bronx, 70,000 in Brooklyn, 10,000 in Queens and 5,000 in Richmond, and we expect that vote to carry with a plurality in each borough. The claims of the Citizens' Union are moonshine; they are without form and void. The claims of Tammany Hall are based on the theory that the George vote has been dissipated. It has not. It has been consolidated more firmly than ever."

   Mr. Low makes no predictions. In his statement he reaffirms the position of the Citizens' Union to be in favor of local self government, the right of the people to name their candidates, more schools and compensation for franchises.

   Mr. Grant analyzes the probable vote to the several boroughs, and putting his figures together, he says that they show a total vote for Van Wyck of 240,000 out of 527,000.

   General Tracy, in his final words, says in part: "However highly you may regard Mr. Low, I am conscious of no act to my life which can lead you to believe that in the administration of any public duty I shall be one whit less scrupulous than he or any other man and, in addition, I shall be a Republican, and the great influence which the municipal administration must exert in some direction will, in the event of my election, be exerted for the maintenance of the principles which were declared at St. Louis. Put this question to yourselves, my fellow Republicans—would you not rather have it so?"

FOYLE'S BODY RECOVERED.

Poughkeepsie Life Saving Corps Succeeded Where Divers Failed.

   POUGHKEEPSIE, N. Y., Nov. 1.—The Poughkeepsie Volunteer Life Saving Corps, composed of Isaac H. Wood and his four sons, succeeded in accomplishing where divers and dredges have failed during the past week, the recovery of the body of Engineer John Foyle, who rode to his death on engine 872 in the disastrous wreck near Garrison on the New York Central railroad.

   They were equipped with their best grappling irons, and borrowing a boat commenced their work. Every inch of ground was carefully gone over and the body was finally located about 90 feet from shore in the big hole made by the locomotive when it ploughed its way to the bottom of the river with its three occupants.

   The remains of Engineer Foyle were badly decomposed, and were taken to Cold Spring at once and put into a metallic casket. They will be taken to the home of the late engineer in East Albany by relatives.

   At the request of Superintendent McCoy the Wood brothers will visit the scene again and endeavor to locate the body of Superintendent Van Etten's stenographer, A G. McKay.

Gen. Ramon Blanco.

BLANCO ARRIVES.

Weyler Turns Over the Command to His Successor.

   HAVANA. Nov. 1.—The Spanish cruiser Alfonso XIII, with Marshall Blanco, the new governor general of Cuba on board, has arrived here. Weyler, the Marquis Ahumada, Admiral Navarro and other high military naval officers, went to a special steamer to meet General Blanco.

   After a long and cordial conference, Lieutenant General Weyler yielded up his command to his successor.

   At 10:30 Marshal Blanco landed. According to the official account he was "enthusiastically greeted" by the populace who shouted "Long live Blanco!" The vessels in the harbor and the streets were gaily decorated. The wharves were crowded with people and troops and volunteers lined the thoroughfares from the landing stage to the palace.

   When Marshal Blanco arrived at the palace, he was met by the civil and military authorities and by deputations representing the various political parties, and then proceeded to the hall of conferences where, in accordance with the ritual and ceremony customary on such occasions, he took the oath of fidelity to Spain. He then appeared upon the balcony and reviewed the troops.

   Among the officers who accompanied Marshal Blanco on the Alfonso XIII are Generals Gonzalez, Parrado, Pando, Pia, Aguirre, Ceballos, Salcedo and Balderama.

PAGE TWO—EDITORIALS.

Republicans, Attention!

   If you have any doubts which way to vote for member of assembly or for any other office, be sure to give your party the benefit of the doubt. The Republican party is a good, safe party to stand by. Taking it year by year, condition by condition, it is the honest, efficient party, and no Republican will lose anything by giving it cordial support. This is a contest in which either the regular Republican ticket or the ticket nominated by the Democratic convention will be elected. There can be no chance of the election of the Independent ticket as a whole, or of any of its candidates except so far as they are also on the Democratic ticket, and even then they cannot be elected except by Republican votes.

   Remember the results which come from voting against the Republican party. The election of Cleveland by Republican votes caused the people of this country looses that can never be estimated. That whole dark period of Democratic misrule came about because a few thousand well-intending Republicans deserted their party. Those Republicans have never ceased to regret such action. Fellow Republicans, we urge you to stand by the Republican party. Every principle of party loyalty demands your support.

CORTLAND WRENCH CO.

To Make Wrenches in Three Sizes for Agricultural Purposes.

   The Cortland Wrench company, which has made such phenomenal success in the manufacture and sale of its famous Eureka bicycle wrench, is now making preparations to manufacture agricultural wrenches. Patterns are being made for three sizes of these wrenches, which will be made after the plan of the bicycle wrench, and will also be what is known as quick transit. The wrenches will be made in three sizes, 8, 10 and 12 inches in length. Already an order has been received from Parlem, Oroendroff & Co., of Canton, O., for 10,000 of these wrenches. As with the bicycle wrenches the company expects quite an export trade.

   While in New York attending the Carriage Builders' national .convention, Mr. W. W. Hout, a representative of the company, placed a trial order with a representative of a firm in Germany for 5,000 of the bicycle wrenches.

   The company is to be congratulated on its success and enterprise in putting on the market a wrench so simple in construction and operation, and one which so well stands the test of practical use. Cortland also is to be congratulated that this is a successful and growing industry, and gives employment to so many laboring men.

A BUSINESS CHANGE.

Frost & Hutchings Grocers Sell Out to Charles Baldwin of South Otselic.

   The grocery store at 10 Elm-st., which was formerly owned by Frost Brothers, and for the past year by Frost & Hutchings, has been purchased by Mr. Charles Baldwin of South Otselic, who took possession this morning. Mr. Baldwin has for the past year been a member of The F. E. Cox Co. of South Otselic who conducted "The Mammoth," one of the largest general stores in the Otselic valley, and has just severed his connection with the firm to engage in business for himself. He is a hustling young business man, and announces that he will carry only first class goods and his terms will be cash. He will board with his brother, E. H. Baldwin, at 28 Maple-ave. until spring, when he will remove his family to Cortland. He will be assisted in the store by his brother, George Baldwin, of Woodstock. Mr. Frost retires from active business upon the advice of his physician. Mr. Hutchings is undecided as to his future business course.

NORMALS VS. SYRACUSE.

THE HOME TEAM PUTS UP A STRONG FIGHT.

The University Team Expects a Great Score, but Gets only Twenty-four Points to Its Credit—Syracuse Plays Its Regular Team With the Exception of Atwater at Center.

   The Syracuse university football team came to Cortland Saturday afternoon to play the Normals [State Normal School] upon the fair grounds gridiron. The varsity expected a large score which would run well toward the hundreds, but the home team, though failing to score, put up a gallant fight and held the collegians down to 24 points.

   Promptly at 3 o'clock the contest began. Wilcox kicks off for the Normals.

Voorhis catches the ball and advances it ten yards before he is downed. Syracuse tries right side with little gain. They try left side and a good gain is prevented by a pretty tackle by Robinson. The ''orange" wearers of Syracuse take a brace and by long gains around end and through line they advance the ball to Cortland's three-yard line. Oday is is pushed over for a touchdown. Voorhis fails at an easy [field] goal. Score, Syracuse 4, Normals 0.

   Normals begin to brace on next kick off. They secure ball on a fumble and

Robinson goes through left tackle for five yards, Wilcox through center for two yards, Robinson through left tackle again for five yards and Wilcox through center for ten yards.

   At the next play by [Syracuse] Oday breaks through the line and secures the ball in a slow pass, but meets all the Normals' backs and makes no gain. Play through right tackle advances the ball ten yards. Off side play gives Normals the ball. Robinson goes through left tackle for five yards. The "orange" holds for two downs and Wilcox of the Normals kicks to Syracuse's twenty-five yard line. By line bucking and end plays Syracuse carries the ball to the Normals' three-yard line. Oday makes the touchdown on next play. Voorhis fails at goal.

   Wilcox kicks off to Wilcox of Syracuse. Wilcox of Cortland then downs Wilcox of Syracuse after the latter has made a good gain. Gendall secures the ball on a fumble and makes fifteen yards. Time called with ball in Syracuse's possession. Score, Syracuse 8, Normals 0.

   In the next half Voorhis of Syracuse kicks to Potts, who slips in the mud and falls with no gain to his credit. Robinson gains four yards through left tackle. Normals are held for two downs and Wilcox kicks to Voorhis. By end and line plays Syracuse advances the ball to Normal's eight-yard line. Here Normals take a decided brace and hold well for two downs. But Oday is reserved. On next play Oday takes the ball and by a tandem play through tackle makes his third touchdown. Voorhis kicks a difficult goal.

   Syracuse soon makes another touchdown and Voorhis kicks goal.

   Soon by fast playing Syracuse advances the ball to Normals' five-yard line and Smallwood goes over for the fifth touchdown.

   On next kickoff Voorhis has made a gain of ten yards, when Wilcox of Normals and Mills carry him back fifteen yards. This so angers the tall fullback that he rains a shower of blows on the Normals' little endman. A friend of Mills is in the crowd and like a flash he rushes on the field and up to Voorhis and strikes him a powerful blow in the eye that staggers the tall fullback.

   Captain Oday shows his control over his men and calls them to order. Peace is restored, but time is soon called with ball in Normals' possession.

   The line up of the teams was as follows:

   Syracuse (24)      [Position]      Cortland (0)

   Palmer                Left End        Griswold

   Oday (Capt.)      Left Tackle    Downs

   Patten                 Left Guard    Patrick

   Glass                Right Guard    Seacord

   Smallwood      Right Tackle    Costello

   Goodwin           Right End       Mills

   Gendall           Quarterback     Givens

   Wilcox               Left Half       Robinson (Capt.)

   Dorr                  Right Half      Potts

   Voorhis             Fullback        Wilcox

   Referee—The Rev. John T. Stone.

   Umpire—Mr. Armstrong.

   Time—20 and 17 1/2 minute halves.

   Touchdowns—Oday 4, Smallwood 1.

   Goals from touchdowns— Voorhis, 2.

   [Check the score. Does it add up correctly?—CC editor.]

BREVITIES.

   —To-morrow is Election day.

   —Grover Relief corps meets to-morrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.

   —Election returns will be received at the Tioughnioga rooms to-morrow night.

   —Rehearsal of the sight singing class at the Conservatory of Music to-night at 8 o'clock.

   —The Cornell football team was defeated Saturday by Harvard at Cambridge by the score of 24 to 5.

   —The regular meeting of the village board of trustees will not occur to-night, but is postponed until Wednesday evening, Nov. 3, at the office of the village clerk.

   —New display advertisements to-day are—Opera House, The Real Widow Brown, page 5; W. J. Perkins & Co., Razor Strops, page 6; Standard Novelty Co., Imperial Darning Machine, page 6.

   —Mr. D. P. Freer was on hand at the Lehigh Valley station Saturday morning at 6 o'clock, at which time the ticket office is opened and bought ticket No. 1 from Cortland to McGrawville, and ticket No. 1 from Cortland to Solon on the E. & C. N. Y. R. R. and will preserve them as souvenirs.

HOMER.

Gleanings of News From Our Twin Village.

   HOMER, Nov. 1.—Mr. L. Van Horn of New York City was in town on business last Saturday.

   Miss Minnie Ney spent Sunday visiting among friends at Marathon.

   Mr. Frank C. Landers was in Syracuse last Saturday afternoon on business.

   Mrs. Henry Chollar of Redwood, Minn., who has been spending a few days with Mr. and Mrs. I. N. Chollar on Water-st., left for her home Saturday afternoon.

   Mr. W. O. Newcombe of New York City was the guest of his brother Mr. Frank Newcombe the latter part of last week.

   Mrs. Chas. Frazier's two daughters, Leela and Bertha, left Saturday for Kalamazoo, Mich., where they will make their home with their relatives at that place.

   Since the rally day of the Congregational Sunday-school it has been the desire of all the scholars to keep the average of attendance above the 200 mark and yesterday the attendance was 226. The school is doing a good work and the attendance is steadily increasing.

   Mr. G. E. Priest of Geneva spent Sunday with his wife at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. O. A. Boon, on Warren-st.

   Everything is in readiness for election to-morrow and the different polling places of the town are:

   Dist. No. 2—Sherman block on North Main-st.

   Dist. No. 3—Zimmer's barn on Clinton-st.

   Dist. No. 4—In rear of Thos. Knoble's barber shop on Main-st.

   The boys were out last Saturday evening and celebrated Halloween to a small extent and no great damage was done, aside from the disarrangement of a few small objects.

   Mrs. Brown of Pitcher is spending a short time with Mrs. M. M. Newton on North Main-st.

   The Homer Whist club met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Carley on Wednesday, Oct. 27, and reorganized for the coming winter. Mr. O. B. Andrews was elected president and Mrs. A. H. Bennett secretary. The highest number of points scored during last winter's game were scored by Mr. and Mrs. Carley. The club will commence its meetings this week and will meet with Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Bennett on Wednesday evening, Nov. 3, at 6:30 o'clock.

   Miss Erva Royce entertained a number of her friends last Saturday evening at her home on North Main-st. in the regular Halloween style and fashion which has been observed for so many years. The quests were made to sign an oath of loyalty to the witches and spirits. The oath was taken in a dimly lighted room which was profusely decorated with skulls and cross bones, as was the whole house. In every nook and corner from cellar to garret were ghostly appearing objects which through the dim light gave a very "spooky" appearance. One of the most thrilling experiences of the evening was the fortune telling in the dimly lighted furnace room. The fortune telling was performed by a spirit which still remained in the dry bones of some old witch. The weird appearing skeleton not only correctly described the past and predicted the future but motioned with frightful gestures that made one's blood run cold as she described the death and torment that would come upon any one who in any way betrayed the spirits. Many other games which were appropriate to the party and occasion were indulged in and many thrilling sensations were experienced. After refreshments and a few games the guests departed at a few minutes before 12 o'clock after being read the malediction taken from a parody on Macbeth. Among those present were Miss Franc Pierce, Miss Mary Flagg, Miss Louisa Henry, Miss Carlie Fredericks, Mrs. Fred V. Bennett, Mrs. Will Darby, Miss Rose J. Ryan, Miss Katherine Cobb, Miss Louise Hobart, Miss Barker, Miss Marion Webster, Miss Van Hoesen, Mrs. Zera Nye, Mrs. E. W. Hyatt, Miss Annie Daniels, Messrs. B. W. Hyatt, Will Darby, Frank Barker, John Merrill, Lew Merrill, Zera Nye, Louis Sampson, Fred V. Bennett of Homer, Mr. Eugene Royce of Ithaca, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Watson, Messrs. H. J. Drake and E. H. Hyatt of Cortland.