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| Robert Van Wyck. |
Cortland Evening Standard, Wednesday, May 17, 1899.
VAN WYCK A WITNESS.
The Mayor of New York City Before the Committee. The Mayor Emphatically Denies Having Any Interest In Any Pool Rooms or In Any Other Illegal Business. President of the Police Board Believes Gambling Exists.
NEW YORK, May 17.—Mayor Robert Van Wyck was on the witness stand before the Mazet investigating committee, and at the close of the morning session was excused for one week. At the afternoon session of the committee the principal witnesses were Police Commissioner Sexton and President York of the police board.
Mayor Van Wyck gave it as his opinion that the conduct of affairs under the new charter has been remarkably satisfactory but refused to express any opinion regarding changes in the city offices that might tend to improve the administration of the city's affairs. There was not much of note about the mayor's testimony and only on one occasion did he find reason to make an outbreak. This was when he was questioned by Counsel Moss of the committee regarding the rumored connection of "a man named Van Wyck" with a number of pool rooms.
The mayor became very angry at this and declared that Mr. Moss had asked this question for the purpose of "insinuation." He demanded that if any evidence was on hand to prove any such connection it should be produced before the committee. He denied most emphatically that he had any connection with any pool rooms whatsoever or any illegal business. He declared that the matter should not end with his mere denial, but Mr. Moss should be compelled to produce any evidence he had that could lead him to ask such a question. In this the mayor was supported by Committeeman Hoffman, but for the present the matter will be dropped.
Mayor Van Wyck asserted emphatically also that he had never consulted with anyone regarding the appointments he had made and that he himself was the most powerful factor in the city administration; that he was guided absolutely by his own opinions and not by those of Mr. Croker, nor anyone else. The mayor said that he had dismissed Chief of Police McCullagh because he was not a fit man for the position and that he had removed Police Commissioners Phillips and Hamilton because they were unfit. The mayor said: "Hamilton blackmailed the Casino."
Police Commissioner Sexton, in his statement before the committee said with reference to the appointment of Chief of Police Devery:
"I wanted to make Devery chief. Devery was my friend and I wanted to make him chief of police and I retired McCullagh."
President York explained the retirement of McCullagh by saying that it was a case of "politics" and a desire to have harmony in the police department. He said, however, that McCullagh had been a good officer. Both police commissioners acknowledged that they had heard of the pool rooms being run in the city, and said that efforts were being made to suppress them. President York added, however, that gambling had always existed in New York and that in his opinion, it always would exist.
The hearing will be continued.
ENACTED INTO LAWS.
Governor Roosevelt Signs Several of the Recently Passed Measures.
ALBANY, May 17.—Governor Roosevelt has signed the following bills:
Authorizing the commissioners of the land office to exchange part of the Craig colony property, so-called, with the Western New York and Pennsylvania Railway company.
Revising the city charter of Kingston in relation to the issuing of public improvement bonds.
Authorizing boards of supervisors to acquire the rights, franchises and property of individuals and corporations exacting toll for the "use of turnpikes, plank roads and bridges.
Amending the charter of Port Chester relative to the operation of street railway companies.
Appropriating $5,500 for the construction of a steel bridge over the Erie canal at Minden, Montgomery county.
Amending the railroad law by giving the railroad commissioners power to revoke the certificate of railroad corporations in Saratoga and Washington counties who have failed to construct its roads.
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| William Dean Howells. |
PAGE TWO—EDITORIALS.
Mr. Howells on War.
Mr. William Dean Howells has placed himself on record as disbelieving in the good effects of our recent war on literature. ''No good,'' he says, ''can come from war in any possible way. It can inspire nothing that is worthy in art or letters. What did our great civil war do for literature? Literature may be said to have produced it, but it left no literature. The Revolution was barren of inspiration. No book, poem or painting of any value came out of it. War is a madness, a blind rage. It crushes and destroys the beautiful."
This is probably the rashest generalization that Mr. Howells ever made, and he is noted for summary deductions. It would be a very interesting operation, were it possible, to take out of American life the influence of the Revolution and the war of secession and see what would remain in our literature that is distinctly American. The background of those majestic events forever overshadow and stimulate our national life like two stupendous peaks, and Mr. Howells wanders at their base with his eyes closed, feeling about for the pansies and daffodils of an aesthetic aftermath.
Just at this moment the American eye is fixed upon Kansas newly. Why? Because the hardihood, the bravery and the invincible courage of the Kansas man have broken into the effeminacy and ignorance of the far east, and are sweeping orientalism before them. It is impossible to regard this collision without feeling all the nobler instincts of the man awakened, and it must not be forgotten that the race of men produced in Kansas came out of a cradle of strife and fought its way against barbarism on its own hearthstones and doorsills. Had Kansas been composed of Howellses there had been no war of secession, no abolishment of slavery, no battle hymn of the republic and no Grant or Farragut or Stonewall Jackson.
IN G. A. R. HALL.
Old-fashioned School Exhibition Given by Memorial Baptist Church.
Grand Army hall [Cortland] was very well filled last night, when an old-fashioned school exhibition was given under the auspices of the Memorial Baptist church. Much enjoyment was manifested by the audience, and many requested that the entertainment be repeated, but this has not been fully determined.
Rev. J. Barton French, the pastor of the church was the teacher, and well did he perform his duties, no very serious trouble arising from unruly pupils. Mr. Wilson Wilcox was present and favored the audience with a number of selections on his combination of musical instruments. Recitations were given by Miss Myrtie Brooks, Miss Grace Stark, Miss Edna Williamson, Miss Cora Van Buren and Kay Stevens, and vocal solos by Miss Tina Pulford, Iva Ulshoeffer, Lillie Woodworth and J. W. Evans. Miss Carrie Allen of Syracuse acceptably acted as accompanist. There were several dialogues which were nicely rendered and several tableaux were shown. Everyone was well pleased with the entertainment.
Principal Francis J. Cheney, Cortland Normal School.
TEACHERS' INSTITUTE
In Session at Homer—Profitable Exercises and Lectures.
TUESDAY FORENOON.
The institute was opened by singing and the morning exercises led by Conductor Sanford. The first exercise was led by Inspector Wheelock, his subject being "Elementary Spelling." His original way of teaching spelling was of much help and interest.
Miss Rice's exercise on "Advanced Drawing" was illustrated by blackboard work. The development of the drawing of perspective of a room was of much practical help.
After the recess period two exercises were given, one by Conductor Sanford on "Primary Reading." His main points were: word knowledge, silent reading, vocal expression. The second exercise, "The Conference of Academic Teachers'' was led by Inspector Wheelock. Prof. Wheelock explained the loaning of libraries and pictures to all schools including the district school. A helpful discussion concerning examination was held during this period.
The last period consisted of two exercises: The first in elementary drawing consisted of explanation of the use of the brush in primary drawing. There was a lot of practical common sense used in this exercise which would benefit some of our exercises if it was applied. "Advanced Grammar" was discussed by the conductor. The infinitives and their cases formed the main point of the discussion.
TUESDAY AFTERNOON.
The afternoon exercises were opened with singing, after which Inspector Wheelock gave many suggestions concerning the teaching of peculiar teaching. Prof. Booth in the next period gave a very carefully planned and instructive address on "Elementary Science."
WEDNESDAY MORNING.
The first period this morning was occupied by Dr. Cheney in his talk concerning the recitation. The main purpose of recitation, brought out by Dr. Cheney, were to impart instruction to train the powers of the pupil; the minor purposes, to induce study, to test the preparation of the pupil to cultivate the power of expression, to arouse curiosity, to form habits of attention, self-possession. Dr. Cheney in his discussion also considered the matter and the manner of conducting of the recitation. The entire discussion was filled with many splendid suggestions.
Miss Rice in the morning period continued her work of yesterday. This work in drawing as given by Miss Rice is filled with practical help and thorough common sense. Miss Alvord of Homer academy gave a lesson in reading, having a class of second grade children. The work was of intense interest and enjoyment to all who had the genuine pleasure of hearing this pleasant exercise. Prof. Tuthill in the last period conducted a conference in history. Questions were asked and discussions followed concerning each.
The lecture last night was given by Hon. Charles E. Fitch. Subject, "New Pages of American History." It was largely attended and pronounced a very fine address.
The lecture to-night will be an illustrated lecture by Conductor Henry R. Sanford on "Cuba and Porto Rico." It will be given in the Baptist church at 8 o'clock.
Dr. J. W. Redway will lecture to-morrow night. Subject announced later.
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| Cortland Normal School. |
FIELD DAY CONTESTS
Under the Auspices of the Normal School Friday Afternoon at 2:30.
The annual Normal field day contest will be held at the fairgrounds next Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. There will be twelve events, consisting of a one-mile run, pole vault, 120-yard dash, one-mile bicycle race, running broad jump, running high jump, 100-yard dash, 220-yard dash, hammer throw, shotput, 1/4 mile run, and 1/2 mile run. Over sixty entries have been made and the meet promises to be of particular interest. Besides the regular events there will be a half mile relay race between members of the Gamma Sigma fraternity and the Young Men's Debating club. The contest will determine what men will go to Syracuse in June to contest in the Syracuse university gymnasia meet. Admission 10 and 15 cents.
Improving His Property.
Dr. E. M. Santee has been making a number of improvements to his cottage at Little York lake. A force of men has been putting in arrangements for spring water from a spring on the hill and for sewerage. A bathtub, closets, bowls, etc., have been put into the house and a fountain on the lawn. The Binghamton Engine Co. is making him a new gasoline engine for his naphtha launch, Elizabeth Gray, which will be delivered about June 1.
BOOK OF GENEALOGY.
Nine Years' Work on the Part of Dr. E. M. Santee.
Dr. E. M. Santee has just completed the copy of a book of the genealogy of the Santee family which is now in preparation in The STANDARD jobrooms, and upon which he has busied himself in his leisure hours for the past nine years. It is in fulfillment of a promise to his grandfather that he has done this work. In the book he traces the ancestry of 3,140 people back to one man in 1690, and gives the date of the birth of all, and the date of the marriage and death of those who have married or died; also to whom married, their occupation, postoffice address and a directory showing the different people residing in different cities and towns. He has learned the early history of the family in this country from church records, from the Congressional library at Washington, from the Cornell university library, from the Astor library in New York, from the war records in Washington, Harrisburg and Albany, and from the records of wills, letters of administration and deeds in county clerk's offices in New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Iowa. The whole work will form a book of about 120 pages and will be neatly bound in sheep. It will also contain twenty-four half-tone cuts of different members of the family. It is expected that the book will be ready for delivery about July 1.
BREVITIES.
—Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Francis of Groton will celebrate their golden wedding on May 31.
—Admiral Dewey will not be so much surprised at that $50,000 dinner as some people expect. They forget that he once burned up a million dollars' worth of fireworks one morning before breakfast.—Ex.
—New display advertisements to-day are—Dey Bros. & Co., Midsummer millinery stock, page 4; Shepard, Drygoods, etc., page 8; Mrs. C. H. Warren, Samson's Compound, page 6; W. H. Angell, Groceries, page 5; O. V. Tracy, Coffee, page 7; McGraw & Osgood, Childrens' shoes, page 5; C. F. Brown, Cameras, page 7; W. L. Briggs, I. X. L. paint, page 4; Mrs. J. T. Davern & Co., Summer millinery, page 6; Frank S. Bliven, Big cut in wheels, page 8.
COURT PROCEEDINGS.
Big Verdict Against a Wheelman for Colliding With a Woman.
In supreme court the case of Topping vs. Stuart, mention of which was made yesterday as being on trial before the court without a jury, the proofs were submitted and the papers taken. It is to be argued later and the decision was reserved. H. L. Bronson for plaintiff. W. J. Mantanye for defendant
Ann Lynch as administratrix, etc., of Patrick Comerford, deceased, vs. George Burgess. This was an action to recover the amount of a board bill contracted at the hotel of Patrick Comerford, deceased. The defendant did not appear, an inquest was taken and judgment rendered by default for $197.03, the full amount claimed with interest. John H. Miller for plaintiff. H. E. Wilson for defendant.
Martha Taylor vs. W. H. Burnham. This was an action to recover for damages to the person of the plaintiff caused by being run into by the defendant on a bicycle on Madison-st. The defendant did not appear. A jury was drawn to assess damages. Proofs were taken and judgment rendered of $150 for plaintiff. Dougherty & Miller for plaintiff. E. C. Alger for defendant.
Benjamin T. Lee and George W. Lee vs. William H. Teehan. This was an action to recover on two promissory notes. The defendant did not appear. An inquest was taken and a judgment was rendered for plaintiffs for $630.73, the full amount of the notes and interest. John O'Donnell for plaintiffs. M. V. Austin for defendant.
Darwin Totman vs. Horace L. Bronson. This was an action to recover $740 as commission claimed to have been promised for buying the Nathan Salisbury farm on East hill, part of which is now owned by the Traction company and used as the Cortland park. Now on trial. J. & T. E. Courtney for plaintiff. Dougherty & Miller for defendant.
The case of Hattie M. Hopkins vs. Merritt M. Perry et. al. is settled. J. & T. E. Courtney for plaintiff. Bouton & Champlin for defendant.
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