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| Matthew S. Quay. |
Cortland Evening Standard, Thursday, April 20, 1899.
SENATORIAL CONTEST.
The Struggle In Pennsylvania Finally Ended.
THERE WAS NO ELECTION MADE.
The Legislature Adjourned Leaving the State With but One Representative In the United States Senate—The Contest to Be Carried on All Over the State.
HARRISBURG, April 20.—The great battle for United States Senator ended without an election and unless Governor Stone calls an extra session at which there should be an election, Pennsylvania will have only one representative in the United States senate during the next two years. After the taking of the ballot in joint convention a motion was offered by Mr. Fow (Dem.) of Philadelphia and was adopted, that a vote of thanks be tendered to officers and that the convention adjourned sine die.
There was no change in the voting, the friends of ex-Senator Quay standing by him and the anti-Quay Republicans by B. F. Jones of Pittsburg, while the Democrats cast their votes for George A. Jenks, who has been their candidate since the deadlock began.
The senatorial contest began on Jan. 17. On that day Senator Quay received his highest vote, 112 senators and representatives casting their ballots for him. This was 13 less than the number necessary to a choice, and he never came nearer an election during the more than three months of the struggle.
No such bitter political contest was probably ever waged in this country. The fight has been distinctly on Quay and anti-Quay lines and both sides had numerous representatives here at all times keeping a close watch on the members of each other. Both sides promise that the contest for supremacy will be carried into every county in the state, and waged incessantly until final supremacy is assured.
The next fight will be on the chairmanship, for the control of the state convention which will nominate a candidate for state treasurer.
PROSECUTION ENDED.
Sudden Turn In the Affairs of the Trial of Ex-Senator Quay.
PHILADELPHIA, April 20.—Unexpectedly, to almost every person interested, the prosecution in the trial of ex-United States Senator Quay for conspiracy closed its case after nine days full of argument, clashes of counsel and testimony largely of an expert nature The general expression of opinion had been that the trial would drag through many more days, and when District Attorney Rothermel announced that he had concluded there were expressions of surprise from all parts of the court room. The end came just one hour before the usual hour of adjournment, and after a brief consultation among counsel for the defense and Judge Biddle, the latter adjourned court in order that Mr. Quay's lawyers might have time to consider what steps they shall take with respect to the presentation of their side.
It was stated that the question of entering demurrers to the prosecution's evidence or proceeding with the taking of testimony will be decided by the defenses' counsel. From the evidence already presented it is apparently evident that the commonwealth depends largely for conviction upon the testimony of its expert, Meyer Goldsmith, as to his interpretations of the accounts. As to what extent the testimony of the defenses' expert, should [he] be called, may offset Mr. Goldsmith's testimony remains to be seen.
The contention of the defense in argument and cross-examination has been that the calculations of Mr. Goldsmith are not borne out by the books, but on the other hand show that Mr. Quay did not use state money nor receive interest on state deposits, and that whatever loans he received were made in the customary manner and backed by sufficient collateral.
The day's proceedings were devoid of sensational features. The dry routine of figures and involved explanations of accounts took most of the time.
PAGE TWO—EDITORIALS.
Another One Senator State.
The seventy-ninth ballot for United States senator was taken in the Pennsylvania legislature yesterday, and resulted: Quay, 93; B. F. Jones, anti-Quay Republican, 69; Jenks, Democrat, 85; paired or not voting, 6; necessary to a choice, 124. As the legislature will adjourn sine die to-day, yesterday's ballot was the final one of the session. The Pennsylvania legislature meets biennially, so that it will not assemble in regular session again until two years hence. Unless there is an extraordinary session called meanwhile, there will be only one United States senator from Pennsylvania until the last week in January, 1901, and the person then taking the vacant seat will have only a month's service in the very important Fifty-sixth congress. It is said that Governor Stone will not summon an extraordinary session.
The responsibility for the deadlock in the legislature, for a vacancy in Pennsylvania's representation in the United States senate, and for a factional fight in the Republican party which will be waged in every section of the state, rests entirely on the shoulders of Mathew S. Quay. It was evident from the start that he could not be re-elected, but he insisted that his adherents maintain the deadlock to the end, preferring that his state be left without full representation in the senate rather than that another Republican should be elected. The Republican members of the legislature who opposed Quay were willing to compromise on any one of many good candidates, but all their overtures were rejected. The evident purpose of the Quay managers to have him or nobody finally resulted in his being deserted by Senator Magee and thirteen others, who insisted that a failure to elect a United States senator would not only be a wrong to the people of the state, but a fatal injury to the Republican party. Enough members, however, stood by Quay to prolong the deadlock to the end.
The dog in the manger policy carried out to the bitter end by Quay will result in Republican division all through the state. There will be two factions in every county and every local leader and candidate must face the peril of party demoralization and more than probable defeat. As a result such a cry will go up for an extraordinary session of the legislature to elect a senator and end factional strife that Governor Stone is likely to be forced to yield, whatever may be his present purpose.
There are now four senatorial vacancies—in California, Delaware and Pennsylvania, where Republicans failed to elect, and in Utah, where the Democrats were unable to get together. During most of the Fifty-sixth congress, therefore, although it is to pass upon the most important questions of this generation, four states will not be fully represented in the upper house. This fact is likely to increase the agitation for the election of United States senators by popular vote.
A Correction.
I would respectfully call the attention of the readers of The STANDARD to the fact that I am the possessor of one of the lowering devices for caskets, which was so ably described in The STANDARD last evening concerning which the statement was made that it was the only one in this section of the country outside of Syracuse. I wish to say that this statement is a mistake as I have had the same device on exhibition at my rooms, 11 Clinton-ave. for a long time. A great many people have witnessed its operation and say it is the greatest invention of the age. I should have used it before but the bodies in my charge have been deposited in the vault. I will say this same device will be used on all occasions in the future that come under my charge.
E. R. WRIGHT
HIS PRISONER SKIPPED.
Constable Stedman Lost His Man in Syracuse.
Constable C. H. Stedman of Oran, Onondaga Co., came to Cortland yesterday morning with a warrant for the arrest of a barber named George Tapner in bastardy proceedings. With the aid of Chief of Police Parker he located Tapner at work in an uptown barber shop where he placed him under arrest. While at the D., L. & W. station waiting for the 4:45 P. M. train, Chief Parker noticed that the Oran constable did not keep very close watch of his prisoner and reminded Stedman to be careful that Tapner did not skip out, and further, to be careful in Syracuse. Stedman seemed sure that he could not in any way lose Tapner, as Tapner had told him he would not skip out.
It seems that he did skip, however, for this morning Chief Parker received a telegram from the officer saying that he had lost his man and asking the chief to rearrest him if he again appeared in Cortland.
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| Transport ship City of Puebla. |
LETTER FROM GEORGE ROBSON
of the Ninth Infantry Now Located at Honolulu.
Mrs. William Robson of 70 Groton-ave. has received a letter from her son, George Robson, a private in Company I, Ninth infantry, then at Honolulu on its way to Manila. The letter was dated April 1, his company having arrived there the day before. He writes:
We arrived in Honolulu Friday at about 3 o'clock in the morning and got into the dock at 6. We left San Francisco on March 24 at 3:30 P. M., and had just got started when a great many of the men began to get [sea] sick. One man wanted to be shot and then he was going to drown himself. But he got over it in a couple of days. I thought I would be the first one sick, but I was not sick at all and I was thankful for it. The ocean was just as smooth as Little York lake after we were about 200 miles out. We did not pass a boat on the trip. There were many native people down at the dock when we landed. We had muster on the dock at 9:30 and then I want up to see the city. I never expect to see a place like it again. It to the handsomest place I ever saw. The Americans have beautiful homes and all kinds of fern trees and vines. The streets are just like pavements. The island is nothing but mountains and the city extends along the base. There are about 10,000 white people here, the rest are Chinese, Japanese and natives. The natives resemble negroes. One would think that he was in an American city. I saw the palace where Queen Lil lived. It is a very nice building. The weather is about the same the year round. 1 have been bathing in the ocean and the water is very warm.
A Japanese battleship lies here. It was built here at the iron works. We expect to leave Monday night and I dread the trip. We are on the City of Pueblo [City of Puebla] and it rocks just like a cradle. Anyone would think it was going to tip over. You can write me at Manila.
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| Cortland Opera House. |
Mayo Returns in "Padd'nhead Wilson.
When Edwin Mayo was seen here last season in the title role of Mark Twain's "Pudd'nhead Wilson," he scored one of the most decided hits of the season before a large and enthusiastic audience, and the reception that awaits him and his company will no doubt surpass his former greeting. He made an ideal "Pudd'nhead." Mr. Mayo is sure of his grounds and makes no error, and as a consequence gives a character which will live and be popular with the people for years to come. Of his supporting company, nothing but the highest praise can be said. It is the name that was seen before, which is all the endorsement necessary to illustrate its strength, and includes Miss Ada Dwyer, who was wonderfully strong in the character of Roxy and Miss Mayo in the character of Roxy, who earned a warm place in the hearts of the audience. The Tom Driscoll of Frank Compeau is as deep a study in natural scoundrelism as could be conceived. Ralph Dean is the Chambers, Miss Debaro is the Aunt Patsey, while the quaint old county sheriff is being played by William R. McKey. The company also includes Augustus Balfour, Donald Smedt, Macey Harlem, William Arthur, Willard Curtis, Sadie Delmore and all of the other members seen before. "Pudd'nhead Wilson" is one of those plays that can be seen again and again and each time with absorbing interest. Like good wine, it improves with age, and the more one sees it, the more one wants to. Another taking feature of the performance is that it is beautifully staged, every detail being carefully looked after. Prices 30 cents to $1.50. Sale at Rood & Co.'s Saturday at 2:30 P. M.
SIDEPATH NOTES.
Marathon to Start a Subscription Paper for a Path.
Mr. J. Grove Brown of Marathon was in Cortland last night in the interest of a sidepath to Marathon. He was told that the commission was anxious to have a path from the county line on the north to the county line on the south, as assurances have been received from both Syracuse and Binghamton that the path would be met from those places, but that it would scarcely be possible to build to Marathon this year. It was decided that the quickest way to bring about the desired end was to follow the excellent example of McGraw and start a subscription in Marathon to raise money to be expended on a path toward Cortland as far as possible this year. Mr. Brown headed it with a $25 subscription. Blanks were sent Mr. Brown to-day and he will immediately begin its circulation among those interested.
The commission will send sidepath license badges to Mr. A. C. Johnson of Marathon who will issue them to wheelmen desiring them. Mr. Brown confidently expects to raise $500 in Marathon.
The Climax Road Machine Co. have a large amount of cinders on hand which will be available for the path.
BREVITIES.
—Police headquarters has just had a long distance telephone put in.
—The funeral of Mrs. L. D. C. Hopkins will be held from 152 Groton-ave, Saturday at 2 o'clock P. M.
—Water Witch Hose company has decided not to hold the meeting to-night for which calls have already been sent out.
—New display advertisements to-day are—Baker & Angell, Jenness Miller shoes, page 7; C. F. Brown, House cleaning, page 7; Opera House, "Pudd'nhead Wilson," page 5; O. V. Tracy & Co., Coffee, page 7; W. J. Perkins, Paints, page 7; Palmer & Co., Dress goods, page 8; Baker & Angell, Ladies' shoes, page 8.
—Cortland friends of Mrs. F. E. Spaulding, wife of the superintendent of schools at Passaic, N. J., formerly Miss Mary E. Trow of the Cortland Normal faculty, will be interested in the announcement in our vital statistics column to-day of the birth of the little daughter. This is the first daughter, but the third child of Dr. and Mrs. Spaulding.
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