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| Tammany Tiger. |
Cortland Evening Standard, Monday, January 9, 1899.
NEW ELECTION LAW.
Successfully Carried Out in the Greater New York District.
IT WAS OPPOSED IN MANY WAYS.
The Law Was Misunderstood at First by Both the Press and the People—Illegal Registration Scheme Discovered and Frustrated—Further Legislation Necessary.
ALBANY. Jan. 9.—The report of John McCullagh, state superintendent of elections for the Greater New York district, has been received at the governor's office and will be transmitted to the legislature on Wednesday next. Its general characteristics are that the law was opposed by the head of the police department in New York, the district attorney in New York and the Democratic organization in Kings and New York. In addition he claims that the lower court justices in New York city threw obstacles in the way of punishment for violators and gave outrageously bad decisions. In spite of all, these obstacles, he claims that the law was successfully administered and if his figures are correct it is highly probable that its enforcement elected Colonel Roosevelt governor.
He says that the law was misunderstood at first, by both the press and the people and that the press of the metropolitan district was virulent in its attacks; but this virulency he claims had the effect of acting as a deterrent to violators of the election law. He congratulates himself and the bureau that the press and people have come to a right understanding of the law.
He shows that out of 13,104 lodgers found in lodging houses only 4,034 registered, leaving 9,070 who did not register or vote. He says that the lodging house proprietors cheerfully obeyed the law as to a daily sworn report, but that it entailed an enormous amount of work upon the clerks. He claims that if the view is taken that a one night residence entitles a man to register then the provision requiring daily reports from lodging houses is of no avail, and only imposes a hardship upon proprietors without reason. He suggests that the legislature compel a continuous residence of 30 days.
The superintendent claims that the liquor tax hotels presented the most extensive field for illegal registration. He claims that the investigation of these places demonstrated a gigantic scheme of illegal registration, and he concentrated the work of his deputies upon them. He shows by several cases that the number of guests registered upon the day beginning the 30-day residence required to claim a voting residence was as many as 20 times greater than on preceding days.
In three assembly districts he cut off at least 2,000 persons who would have cast illegal votes. He believes that some radical legislation is necessary to prevent wholesale registration of fraudulent voters from these places in the future. It requires only a registration of from two to five from each of the thousands of hotels to determine the result of a general election.
The superintendent finds that the most flagrant attempts at debauching the franchise, was the registration of pauper inmates of the public institutions of the city of New York. The deputies found a startling increase in the number of so-called unpaid help and on investigation resulted in demonstrating that many of the men who had been registered as voters had been inmates of the institution, in some cases for years and had been placed upon the pay roll of the department a few weeks prior to the date of investigation at nominal salaries of from $5 to $10 per month. He believes that the only effective means of preventing these persons from being registered is to provide by laws that no person shall have the right to claim a public institution as a voting residence.
Relating to the New York police department, he says that the majority of the patrolmen assisted his men, but that a small minority, however, did impede and embarrass the work whenever possible.
"This minority was undoubtedly influenced by the attitude of the chief of police who, while refraining from any official act upon which charges would be based, did not hesitate to publicly advocate the use of violence by the citizens against the deputies. This advice to the citizens, following upon the same advice from the public platform by an ex-governor of the state of New York, was calculated to raise apprehension as to the conduct of the police and the citizens towards the deputies."
The superintendent says in order to aid in fostering this sentiment, resorts of the lowest and most vicious character were run wide open, cafes run for immoral purposes sprang up on all sides and, as a result, vicious characters from other cities were attracted to New York, but claims that the thing was overdone and reacted against them.
He says that more than 3,000 complaints were received and investigated, many of them very effectively. He finds that duplication and multiplication of books of records have grown so under the primary election law that it is impossible for inspectors of election to properly do the work. He believes that there should be some method of instructing inspectors other than confronting them with a huge law which even a lawyer would find it hard to understand. He believes that the work of the inspectors should cease with the close of the polls and that four canvassers should take their places.
He finds that his suggestion compelling the issuing of a certificate of registration to every voter enrolling in cities of the first class ["class" was determined by population—CC ed.] and which was embodied in a law is impractical. He finds that the certificates are purchased from what are known as "floaters," and that other persons have used them to identify themselves and he asks that the law be repealed.
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| USS Petrel (PG2). |
WILL BURN THE TOWN.
Threats Made by the Filipinos at Iloilo.
BUILDINGS SATURATED WITH OIL.
The Torch to Be Applied as Soon as Bombardment Begins—One of Our Soldiers Killed and Another Wounded by Natives—General Otis Heard From.
MANILA, Jan. 9.—Colonel Potter, the special emissary to General Otis between Manila and Iloilo, has arrived here with dispatches from the latter point. The situation when he left there was practically unchanged. The streets were barricaded and it was reported that the principal buildings had been "kerosened," the insurgents having threatened to destroy the whole business section by fire at the first shot of bombardment. The banks were shipping their treasure to the United States transport Newport and other vessels. The family of the American vice consul had gone on board the Newport.
Colonel Potter reports that President McKinley's proclamation had to be typewritten aboard ship, as the printers on shore declined to do the work, and when the text of the proclamation was read to them ridiculed the notion that conciliation was possible.
Private Harry Silvey and Frank Kirkpatrick of the Sixth United States artillery, while guarding a water boat astern of the Newport were attacked by the natives. Private Silvey's skull was fractured fatally and Private Kirkpatrick fell overboard, but escaped with a flesh wound.
The United States gunboat Petrel arrived at Iloilo on Friday and Colonel Potter reports that the United States troops will probably land on Guimaras island about midway between the island of Panay and the island of Negros, where a camp will be established.
There is no change in the situation here. On Friday' night public demonstrations were held in Pempangas province, in ratification of Aguinaldo's proclamation, and the excitement was intense.
All natives who enter the city in the night time are searched and every other precaution is taken.
Captain Harlan McVay, assistant surgeon, was buried on Friday.
Private William Rasch, Company M, Kansas volunteers, is dead from the smallpox.
PAGE TWO—EDITORIALS.
Ratify the Treaty.
Every canvass taken of the United States senate, relative to the treaty of peace with Spain, represents a clear majority of two-thirds of the members in favor of ratification. But the question will not be brought to a vote for some time. The opponents of things accomplished, and confirmed by the treaty—the transfer of sovereignty over certain islands from Spain to the United States—will consume time in proposing amendments and in speech making. Mr. Hoar is said to be prepared to hold the floor with a three days' speech. Other senators will in the exercise of their privilege delay the taking of the vote. It is in the power of the anti-expansionists to prevent ratification at this session of congress.
Meanwhile, the American forces in the Philippines are face to face with a grave crisis. The insurgents in the island of Panay, the second in importance in the group, possess Iloilo, the most important city and port in the archipelago after Manila. The latest reports represent them as refusing to permit the American forces sent thither from General Otis to land unless they leave their arms aboard ship. That is practically a refusal to permit them to land at all. General Miller, if he could bring himself to accept a favor in lieu of exercising a right, would not expose his men unarmed among a people prejudiced by hostile agents against Americans. He must sail away, retain his men in unhealthful confinement on his transports, or force a landing and fight.
Of the three courses open, no American can doubt which he will adopt. The authority of the United States, having been asserted in the Philippines, must be maintained. The standing of this nation, not only in the estimation of the Filipinos but among the nations of the earth, demands this. There may be anti-expansionists so wrapped up in opposition to the United States accepting nobly the part assigned it by the arbitrament of war that they would prefer national humiliation to success, but their number is small. Whether ultimately we hold the Philippines or declare their independence, the course must be pursued and the end attained in a manner consistent with the power and the dignity of the United States.
The situation at Iloilo calls for an early ratification of the Paris treaty. While its acceptance is held up, there is encouragement for insurgents and ambitious trouble-makers in the islands. There is embarrassment for the government in asserting its powers. Delay at Washington may cost American lives in the far East, It affords plausible grounds for refusal of the insurgents to recognize the authority of Dewey and Otis. Ratification of the treaty can but be helpful in promoting an understanding and hastening peace in the islands.
The senate should ratify without delay. There will be abundant opportunities for oratory when the future of our new possessions is up for discussion.
◘ Considerable talk has been caused in railroad circles by the action of the receivers of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad company, who have made a clean departure in proposing to the interstate commission to hereafter live up to their published rates and to co-operate with the commission in reporting all companies that make secret cuts. This action grows out of the decision of the supreme court making the railroad companies liable under the antitrust law when they enter into any agreement whatever for the maintenance of rates.
Will Be Electrocuted.
NEW YORK, Jan. 9.—Bailer Decker, colored, who murdered his wife near Tottenville. S. I., last March, will be electrocuted at Sing Sing prison, Governor Roosevelt having refused to interfere in his behalf. He is keeping up well and shows no nervousness or fright, and Warden Sage thinks there will be no hitch in the arrangements.
Death of Mrs. Kidney.
Mrs. Cynthia G. Kidney, who had been a resident of Cortland county for about thirty years, died Saturday, Jan. 7, at the home of her daughter Mrs. A. G. Ransom near East River, after a short illness from bronchial pneumonia. Her age was 79 years, 4 months and 10 days.
The deceased was born in New Hartford, Oneida county, but early moved to Ohio, where she lived for some years, and where she was married and where her husband died. There she united with the Disciples church, of which she was for long years a consistent member.
About thirty years ago she moved from Cleveland, O., to Cortland to be near her sister, Mrs. Calvin Finch, who lived just on the border line of the village toward Homer. She bought a place on Clinton-ave. which was her home for nine years, but after the marriage of her daughters she sold this place and has since that time made her home with her children, now with one, now with the other, both being eager to have her with them all the time. She was a loving mother and a good friend, her warm heart constantly prompting her to do little acts of kindness for others at every opportunity.
She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. D. H. Finch of Locust-ave., Cortland, and Mrs. A. G. Ransom of East River; and also by a granddaughter, Mrs. Henry D. Palmer of Cortland.
The funeral will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ransom on Thursday, at 12 o'clock noon.
FARMERS' INSTITUTE
In Session at the Courthouse—Interesting Discussions.
A farmers' Institute began at the courthouse this morning with a goodly number of farmers and their wives in attendance. In the absence of Mr. F. E. Dawley of Fayettevllle, who was to conduct the institute, Mr. F. A. Converse of Woodville, Jefferson county, presided. The forenoon hour was taken up by H. T. Coon of Little York, secretary of the Five States Milk Producers' association, who gave facts and figures to show why the milk producers should combine and control the price paid them for milk. He showed that the dealer can afford to pay more for milk, and that the producer cannot afford to sell it at present prices, 1 1/4 cents per quart. The consumer in New York has to pay 6 cents per quart, and this is enough, but Mr. Coon argued that the margin between the producer and the consumer should not be so great. "Cut out a few feeders along the line, get a little nearer the consumer," said he. He explained the system of delivery in New York proposed by the association by which the work now done by 4,200 men could be done by 1,200. Many questions were asked of and answered by Mr. Coon, and at the noon hour, an adjournment was taken until 2 o'clock.
In the afternoon, a question box between 2 and 3 o'clock proved very profitable, embracing a wide range of subjects.
Mr. Millard S. Nye of Preble read an interesting paper on the culture of the sugar beet in Cortland county.
J. E. Rogers of Binghamton was expected to be present and speak on the sugar beet question, but was detained, and Conductor Converse opened a discussion on the cheapening of the cost of producing a pound of butter fat.
Sessions of the institute will be held this evening and to-morrow, both morning and afternoon.
A PALACE HENHOUSE.
Charles Ballard in Poultry Business on a Large Scale.
Mr. Charles G. Ballard of Dryden has recently erected a large henhouse and park which equals if not exceeds anything of the kind in this section of the country. The house proper is a frost-proof building 16 by 50 feet in size which is divided into four sections, each enclosure being provided with proper egg and feed troughs, gravel boxes, etc. Mr. Ballard informed The STANDARD'S traveling representative that he had at present 170 choice pullets, fifty of which were Buff Leghorns, fifty black Minorcas and the balance are a choice variety of Brown and White Leghorns. This number will be steadily increased from time to time during the coming season as the demand require.
The building is also equipped with an incubator of 200 egg capacity and a brooder of 400 egg capacity. During the present winter and spring he expects to supply the New York markets with tender broilers and fresh eggs which find a ready sale. Mr. Ballard is also prepared to supply the growing demand for a choice variety of assorted eggs for hatching purposes.
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| Sage College, Cornell, N. Y. |
The New Sage Chapel Opened.
Sage chapel on the Cornell campus at Ithaca, which during the last six months has been remodeled and enlarged to twice its original size in honor of the memory of Henry W. Sage, its founder, was formally reopened Sunday. The morning and afternoon services were conducted by Rev. Joseph H. Twitchell of Hartford, Conn., and the splendid new pipe organ just put in was also used for the first time on this day.
W. C. T. U. Notes.
A regular meeting of the W. C. T. U. will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 10, at 2:45 P. M. Consecration service will be led by Miss M. W. Wells. The program, which will follow a short business meeting, will be on "Systematic and Proportionate Giving" and will be conducted by Mrs. M. V. Hills, superintendent of that department.
Died at 86.
Miss Nancy McNish, who was 86 years old, died Sunday morning at 4:30 o'clock at her home, three miles west of Cortland of old age. The funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, and burial will be made in the Cortland Rural cemetery.
Death of Sarah J. Marsh.
Relatives of Mrs. Sarah Jane Marsh were saddened Sunday morning at receiving a message announcing her death from pneumonia Saturday at North Tonawanda at the home of her son, Superintendent of Schools Clinton S. Marsh. Since the death of Mrs. Marsh's husband Rodney Marsh, some twenty years since, she has made her home with her daughters in Cortland and Homer, and in North Tonawanda. She was 70 years of age, and nearly all of her life has been passed in this vicinity. The remains are expected to reach Cortland at 4:43 this afternoon, and the funeral will be held at 2 o'clock P. M., Tuesday, from the Congregational church. Interment will be made in Cortland Rural cemetery.
Mrs. Marsh is survived by one sister, Mrs. Gershom Fuller of Cortland and one brother H. W. Eaton of Bolivar, Allegany county. She also leaves two daughters, Mrs. Samuel R. Butler of Cortland and Mrs. John F. Fox of Homer. Three sons are left, Clinton S. Marsh of North Tonawanda, Theodore J. Marsh of Rochester and Frank Marsh, who resides a short distance west of Cortland.
An Open Letter to the Taxpayers of Solon.
It has been called to my attention by honorable representatives of both parties of our town, that reports are being circulated that during my administration of your affairs, there has been misappropriation of town funds raised by you for town indebtedness. If I should allow such reports, whose purpose is too apparent to specify, to pass unchallenged, I would in a measure countenance their truthfulness, and to vindicate myself is the sole purpose of this communication.
There has never been by myself or the railroad commissioners, a single dollar wrongly used or misappropriated in any manner whatever. We have vouchers and receipts and the settlements with the town board each year, and the records of the town clerk's office, show where every dollar has been paid, and these records are open to the inspection of every one who cares to examine them.
Personally I would gladly show and explain all any of you may care to have shown, for I have performed the duties your administration has placed upon me as faithfully and as well as in me was possible, and I think every supervisor of Cortland county will say that no one has more persistently or honorably worked for his town's interests or in his service, accomplished larger success, than has your representative.
That any one can be so maliciously cruel as to foster upon you reports that have not the least foundation for facts, plainly show the intent and purpose of those making them.
I wish to thank you all for your promptness in paying your taxes, so that the indebtedness due Jan. 1 could mostly, and has been met.
Very respectfully,
J. G. BINGHAM, supervisor.
BREVITIES.
—New display advertisements to-day are—A. S. Burgess, Great Slaughter Sale, page 7.
—A regular meeting of the board of directors of the Y. M. C. A. will be held at the parlor this evening at 7 o'clock.
—The officers of Vesta, lodge, I. O. O. F., are to be installed to-night by District Deputy Grand Master L. A. Bloomer.
—A regular meeting of Emerald Hose Co., No. 4, will be held this evening and every member is requested to be present.
—At the regular meeting of the University Center at the Normal building tonight Prof. D. L. Bardwell will deliver a lecture on "Gustavus Adolphus."
—Word has been received in Cortland of the death on Jan. 6 of Mr. George Ercanbrack, a brother of the late Mrs. Josiah Hart. His age was 56 years.
—James, the eighteen-month old son of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Harriott of 123 Tompkins-st. had the misfortune to fall from a rocking chair Saturday and break his arm. The little patient is doing well at present.
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