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| Maj. Gen. John R. Brooke. |
Cortland Evening Standard, Tuesday, May 23, 1899.
PAYING THE CUBANS.
At Last All Arrangements Have Been Made.
THE TASK WILL BEGIN SATURDAY.
General Brooke and General Gomes Reach an Agreement on the Subject. The Surrendering of Arms Finally Settled—Troops Preparing to Disband—Comments.
HAVANA, May 23.—The Cuban arms question is apparently nearing a complete and rapid settlement. The payment and disposal of half the armed bands that have been voluntarily or involuntarily quartered on the country will begin, according to the present program, next Saturday in this city. Governor General Brooke and General Maximo Gomez had what both consider a final interview on the question of surrendering the arms. The Cuban commander, on General Brooke's invitation, called at headquarters in El Vadado and the two generals, with Colonel Carlos Cespedes and Major Kennon of General Brooke's staff, went over the payment order, which was signed by the governor general on Saturday, but not published.
Every word and phrase were re-examined, and nothing was changed. At the end of two hours and a half devoted to the examination General Gomez said he was entirely satisfied and felt convinced that the order met all the objections which had been raised, not only by himself, but also by those outside his councils. The text of the article disposing of the arms is as follows:
"The arms and equipments of the Cuban soldiers will be turned over to the civil governors or to the alcades of municipalities either at the place of residence of the soldiers or the place of payment to the United States officers in charge. Said civil governors and alcades are hereby charged with the proper storage and care of the same until they can be collected for storage in Cuban arsenals at Havana and Santiago, as already arranged.
"Receipts will be given to soldiers for arms turned in, and civil governors and alcades will forward to headquarters a report of the number of arms in their charge. Where 500 arms are stored in one place an ex-Cuban soldier will be employed as an armorer and shall be paid for his services by the general government. The name of such person shall be sent to headquarters to be placed on the rolls for the proper and prompt payment for his services."
Other parts of the order deal with necessary details respecting the hiring of officers, the guarding of the money and the giving of receipts.
Colonel Acea, who was at one time a member of the staff of the late General Antonio Maceo, disbanded his force of 300 men who had been stationed near Alquizar, province of Pinar del Rio, the men going quietly to their homes with their arms resolved neither to accept the money of the United States or to wait longer in a condition of suspense. A meeting of the Cuban chiefs in the Occident or western provinces, has been called to consider the situation, and will probably decide to adopt the same course. The staff officers and the generals who composed the late military assembly still say they do not want money and will not surrender their arms, but their assertions are not regarded as specially significant. General Julio Sanguilly said:
"Our officers and men realize the impossibility of resisting the Americans if a resort to force should be had, but they earnestly wish to retain the arms which are rightfully theirs, and it will be a source of animosity if they are not allowed to do so."
La Discusion in a spirited editorial urges emulation of the example of the Cubans in the Oriente and reprints the dispatch of the veterans of Santiago to General Mayia Rodriguez announcing that there is no longer an organized army in the Oriente and declaring their determination to refuse American money.
The Spanish Lucha says: "The rifle represents to each soldier much more than dollars; and it is not hard to prophesy that the rest of the Cuban soldiers will imitate those in the eastern province. We are now standing over a trouble, which sooner or later will break out if the Americans prohibit the use of all arms as they have already stopped the importation."
The English Lucha in an editorial pointing out the impossibility of war says: "Cubans are too intelligent not to realize the rashness of such a proceeding. It would simply bring ruin, and they do not wish to have the world think that they want war."
An Army Nurse Honored.
ALBANY, May 23.—State Superintendent of Public Buildings Bender awarded the contract for carving the head of Mrs. Elmina B. Spencer, the army nurse of Oswego, who served in the war of the rebellion with a New York state regiment, of which State Excise Commissioner Henry H. Lyman was adjutant, who was wounded in battle, and who has been honored on several occasions by the G. A. R. Her head will be carved between those of Molly Pitcher of Revolutionary fame, and Clara Barton, the head of the Red Cross movement, by Manly M. Horton of this city.
PAGE TWO—EDITORIALS.
Alaska Boundary Question.
It seems to be certain that the Alaskan boundary question will be withdrawn from the consideration of the joint high commission and submitted to a court of arbitration. All that is required to make this plan of settling a difficult and threatening question effective is the formal approval of the president. As he is understood to be in favor of it, the public may soon expect the formal approval and the appointment of the American members of tho court.
A better plan could not have been suggested. The boundary question presented so many contested points that the commission was not able to settle them satisfactorily. As a consequence, little or no headway was made toward a settlement of the other questions that had been submitted to it. The belief now is that with the removal of the boundary question to the court of arbitration, the framing of a reciprocity treaty and the establishment of friendly commercial relations between the United States and Canada will be an easy matter.
There has been pressing need of a speedy and amicable settlement of the boundary question. For some time a conflict between the American and Canadian forces in the territory in dispute has been threatened. So serious was the outlook that the British government has just requested the government in Washington not to send the troops contemplated to Pyramid lake. For the sake of peace, the Washington government, it is understood, has decided to accede to the request.
The proposal for arbitration is so nearly an accomplished fact that ex-Senator Edmunds, ex-Secretary Olney and ex-President Harrison have been proposed as the American members of the court. Better men could not be chosen. They are men of unusual ability; they have doubtless an intimate knowledge of the question in controversy; they have the interests of their country at heart to such a degree that they are not likely to permit the sacrifice of any of them. At the same time they would not insist upon points of less importance than the maintenance of the friendly relations between the United States and Great Britain.
On to Peace.
Generals MacArthur and Lawton move steadily on in the Philippines, bagging cities as they go. The two columns have not stopped to "reason why" and the western troops have above all else demonstrated to the world their superb fighting capacity. The record has been one uninterrupted account of indomitable advance against superior numbers, unparalleled heat and a treacherous country. Aside from all considerations of government policy and ultimate questions of colonial expansion, which the people of the United States will settle to their own satisfaction, it is impossible not to feel proud of the stuff which these western boys are made of. The remark of an English officer that the United States seems to keep veterans in reserve in its civil ranks is not an exaggeration when it is considered that the United States is doing with almost raw material what England has been doing for a hundred years with a trained professional army. Our soldiers in the Philippines have now pushed their way to a point where peace begins to dawn upon them. It is only just to them to say that they have conquered it. All the advices now indicate that a solution of the present insurrection is inevitable. Had there been any hesitancy or confusion of purpose, the conflict might have been prolonged into years.
CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR.
COUNTY CONVENTION HELD IN MARATHON MAY 16.
Three Sessions During the Day—A Large Attendance—Interesting and Profitable Reports and Addresses—New Officers Elected—Will Meet in Cincinnatus Next Year.
The county convention of Christian Endeavor societies held at Marathon on Tuesday, May 16, was in many respects an exceptional meeting of its kind. The large number of delegates in attendance, the favorable reports received from the societies and from the officers, the excellent character of all the papers presented and addresses made, the generous hospitality of the people of Marathon, and more than all else the manifest presence of the Spirit, all contributed to make it exceptional.
The morning session opened at 10:30 o'clock with a devotional service led by Rev. Dr. Blue, pastor of the Presbyterian church, in which the session was held. After prayer and scripture reading, the doctor spoke earnestly, counseling the young people to at all times be loyal to Christ. His words were helpful and encouraging.
Following the devotional services, Rev. E. B. Cornell, pastor of the Baptist church, extended in behalf of the societies and people of Marathon, a most kindly welcome to the hearts, homes and hospitalities of the village. He spoke of the value of organization in church work as in all kinds of successful effort, and especially of its value as shown in the success of the Christian Endeavor movement.
The county president, Mr. F. A. Phelps of Cortland, responded to the welcome by a few brief words of appreciation of the courtesies extended the convention.
In the absence of the secretary, who was unable to be present at the morning session, Hon. D. E. Whitmore was elected secretary pro tem.
Miss Myra Norton, county missionary superintendent, gave her report which, she said, was incomplete as she had been unable to get the statistics from all the societies. The report, however, showed an increase over the contributions for mission work of former years, and made a very creditable showing for Miss Norton's faithfulness under serious disadvantages.
Mr. E. S. Dalton, county treasurer, followed with his report which showed that under his excellent management, the treasury—empty a year ago—had met all the demands made upon it and still there was a balance sufficient to meet all probable demands of the near future.
Mrs. Bertha W. Newland of Cincinnatus then delivered an address upon "Mission Work." Mrs. Newland's address was thoughtful and her hearers felt, as she briefly reviewed the work of the past and spoke of present need, that here, indeed, was a disciple who was full of the spirit of the great commission.
After the appointment of committees the meeting adjourned to the Baptist church where a most excellent dinner had been prepared.
The afternoon session opened at 1:30 o'clock with devotional services conducted by Mrs. Newland. These services were followed by an address on "Junior Work" by Mrs. G. J. Michaelback of Binghamton. Experience in the work eminently fitted Mrs. Michaelback for the presentation of this subject and her address was full of helpful suggestions for Junior workers which were greatly appreciated by her hearers. The address was made still more interesting by the modest earnestness of its delivery.
Dr. F. H. Forshee of McGraw gave his views upon the matter of "Systematic Giving" which he clearly demonstrated was both scriptural and practical.
A short song service followed Dr. Forshee's address and an opportunity was given those who desired to avail themselves of the question box to do so.
At 3:35 Rev. John T. Stone, who had kindly consented to come down from Cortland for the purpose, took charge of the questions deposited therein. Too much could not be said in praise of the manner in which he discussed the great number and variety of questions asked. Brief, pointed, pithy answers were given that hit the nail on the head every time and were full of instruction to his hearers. A day that was by no means gloomy or dull was made brighter by reason of his short visit.
Mr. John R. Holmes of Texas Valley spoke for fifteen minutes, emphasizing the value of the Christian Endeavor pledge as an aid to Christian living.
Then came the secretary's report and the rollcall of societies, showing that of the fifty societies in the county, all but one were represented at the convention by delegations ranging in number from fourteen to two. Three new societies have been organized during the year… A good attendance and deep spiritual interest was reported regarding the prayer-meetings of nearly all the societies. The reports were hopefully encouraging along all lines except that of junior work in which there is evident need of special effort. The secretary's report was accepted and ordered placed on file.
The report of the committee on time and place of the next meeting was received and adopted naming the time the third week in May, 1900, and the place Cincinnatus. The committee was Dr. W. Spencer of Marathon, Mr. Philo Mead of Cortland and Mr. Jay Rorapaugh of Cincinnatus.
The committee on nominations reported. Upon the suggestion of Mrs. Michaelback it was decided to elect a county superintendent of Junior work, and the list of officers for the ensuing year as reported and elected is as follows:
President—Dr. W. Spencer, Marathon.
Vice-President—Miss Meldrim, Truxton.
Secretary—Mrs. Bertha W. Newland, Cincinnatus.
Treasurer—Mr. E. S. Dalton, Cortland.
Missionary Superintendent—Miss Myra Norton, Cortland.
Junior Superintendent—Mrs. F. H. Forshee, McGraw.
The nominating committee was composed of Mr. Harry Barber of Homer, Mr. Miles J. Peck and Mr. Clyde T. Griswold of Cortland.
The benediction was pronounced by Dr. Blue and the delegates were invited to the bountiful supper prepared for their entertainment.
The evening session was opened with a devotional service conducted by Rev. Mr. Ripley, pastor of the M. E. church at Marathon. The remarks of Mr. Ripley and the prayer service which followed were a fitting prelude to the after service.
Under the title of "Suggestions for Committee Work" three excellent addresses on the work of the prayer-meeting committee by Mr. Mead, the missionary committee by Miss Etta Clark, and the good citizenship committee by Mr. E. S. Dalton, all of Cortland, were given. Although only five minutes was allowed for the presentation of each of these subjects, the work of each was so well outlined that if the suggestions given were adopted the work in many of the societies would be greatly improved. A collection was then taken, the amount of which was to be placed to the credit of the missionary superintendent, for helping in the carrying on of her work. The amount of the collection was $6.84.
Dr. F. H. Forshee moved a vote of thanks to the societies and people of Marathon for their hospitable entertainment, for the use of their churches and for the many courtesies extended, which was unanimously carried.
The Rev. Wm. B. Wallace of Utica, pastor of the Tabernacle Baptist church of that place, and vice-president of the state Christian Endeavor union, was then introduced. Mr. Wallace took for his subject "Power." The pen of the writer would fail were he to attempt to describe the masterly presentation of his subject by this gifted divine. Strong in logic, convincing in argument, vigorous and eloquent in delivery and at all times reverently scriptural in his conclusions, Mr. Wallace's address made a lasting impression upon his hearers. His consecrated ability cannot but be a power for the advancement of the Master's kingdom wherever be speaks.
A prayer service of ten minutes succeeded the address of Mr. Wallace, a threat number of short prayers being offered that the impressions of the day might be deepened and that God would bless the work of the day to the good or the people of Marathon and all the communities represented in the convention.
The hymn "God Be With You Till We Meet Again" was sung, and the convention closed with the Mizpah benediction.
This article should not close without a mention of the praise service of the convention which was voluntarily led by Prof. A. D. Lane. At the morning session Prof. Lane organized a chorus choir and it added greatly to the interest and impressiveness of the services. The selections were appropriate and familiar and the chorus and congregation sang with a reverent enthusiasm that was inspiring. At the afternoon session Miss Grace Pulford favored the convention with a solo which was very sweetly and beautifully rendered, and at the evening session a male quartet added very materially to a song service that was in all respects good.
ONE WHO WAS THERE.
REV. W. J. HOWELL ACCEPTS
Pastorate of First Baptist Church—Coming June 1.
At the close of the morning service at the First Baptist church last Sunday morning a special business meeting of the church and congregation was called. At this time the pulpit committee recommended to the church the name of Rev. W. Jasper Howell, a member of the late graduating class of Rochester Theological seminary, to become its pastor. The report was unanimously adopted, and the action of the meeting was conveyed to Mr. Howell.
This morning the following telegram was received by the chairman of the pulpit committee: "Convey my acceptance. Can begin June 1."
Mr. Howell is a young man of rare ability and one who has been much sought after by other churches. He is a man of southern descent, his parents still living in North Carolina. He is a graduate of Wake Forrest college of North Carolina. As a young man be had much experience in the South, being licensed to preach at an early age, and a little later being ordained by the Baptist church of Greenville, Tenn., the church into whose fellowship he was baptized. He spent one year as pastor of the church at Jonesboro, Tenn., before he completed his college course.
Coming North he entered Rochester Theological seminary and during his seminary course has done much practical work. He has had successful pastorates at Franklinton, N. C; Dalton, N. Y.; and Irondequoit, N. Y.
He is a young man of broad experience for his years, having been born in December, 1870. During the two Sundays which he spent in Cortland he won the hearts of both old and young and we believe that the First Baptist church has made no mistake in its choice. He comes with the best wishes of every one, and we know that he will not only be of value to the First Baptist church, but will also be of great value to the community at large for he is a man of broad and generous ideas.
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| Julia E. Hyatt. |
COURT PROCEEDINGS.
Motion to Assess Damages for Change of Grade.
The case of Louisa Grenall vs. Albert Taylor which had been on trial for some little time was concluded. This was an action to recover for services as a domestic. The amount claimed was $159 and interest. The jury brought in a verdict of $160. John O'Donnell, assisted by Riley Champlin for plaintiff. W. E. Burdick, assisted by N. L. Miller for defendant.
The case of County of Cortland vs. C. F. Wade was put over the term. Edmond C. Alger for plaintiff. J. & T. E. Courtney for defendant.
The case of Wilkinson, Gladdis & Co., vs. William McAdam, Sarah McAdam and John Comerfort was also put over. B. T. Wright for plaintiff. John O'Donnell for Defendant Comerfort.
The case of Clayton H. Peck vs. Erie & Central New York Railway Co., Angeline L. Peek, Frank Peck, Claude Peck and Rose M. Gosper was called and is now on trial. This is an action for ejectment and seeks damages to the amount of $500. Branson & Davis for plaintiff. The railway company is the only one of the defendants who appears in the trial represented by counsel and I. H. Palmer assisted by Riley Champlin is its representative.
B. T. Wright as attorney for Mrs. Julia E. Hyatt in an action against the Village of Cortland made a motion for the appointment of commissioners to assess the damages to the plaintiff's property through the change of grade on Main-st. in preparation for paving. The motion was opposed by O. U. Kellogg of the village counsel. The attorneys were given twenty days in which to file briefs.
Death of Mr. Williams.
Mr. James Williams, aged 78 years, died at 10:30 o'clock last night at the home of his daughter, Mrs. W. H. Newton, 45 Tompkins-st., after an illness of only a week with pneumonia. Mr. Williams was born and brought up in Groton, where he resided until ten years ago when with Mrs. Williams he removed to Cortland. They resided at 45 Lincoln-ave. Mr. Williams had been in failing health for some time, but something over a week ago he was attacked with pneumonia, and was removed to the home of his daughter, where he could have the best of care. He is survived by Mrs. Williams and by Mrs. Newton, his only daughter, from whose home the funeral will be held Thursday morning at 10 o'clock. The remains will be taken to Groton for interment.
PUBLIC BEQUESTS.
Mrs. T. A. Price Remembers Local Charities in Her Will.
The will of the late Mrs. Thankful A. Price has been opened and read, and it appears that she has generously remembered several worthy local charities, as well as some other religious and educational institutions. To the Cortland hospital, to the local Young Men's Christian association, and to the Cortland County Home for Aged Women at Homer she has left $1,000 each. Ever since Mrs. Price's removal from East Virgil to Cortland she has been accustomed each year to give to the little church at her former home the same sum which she used to give while living there. And now with her decease she has made provision for the continuance of a fixed sum for that church to help in paying for the preaching of the Gospel there. She leaves to it $600 in trust, the principal to be undisturbed, but the interest to be used for the payment of current expenses.
To Syracuse university she leaves $5,000 to endow scholarships to the memory of her son who was graduated from that institution in 1876 and who died two years later. Her daughter, Miss Mary Oday, has a life use of her farm of about 400 acres in the town of Virgil and after she is through with it that too goes to Syracuse university. She has also made a number of smaller bequests to several missionaries to aid them personally in carrying forward their work. Provision has also been made for the care of her lot in the Cortland Rural cemetery.
All of these objects to which Mrs. Price has left bequests are worthy ones and some of them at least are decidedly needy, and the money will be a very great help to them.
TO PAVE WITH ASPHALT
IS THE DECISION AS TO TOMPKINS-ST. AND LINCOLN-AVE.
Unanimous Vote of the Board of Village Trustees Last Night—No Opposition from Tompkins-st., but Certain Lincoln-ave. Property Owner Had Filed a Protest—Next Step is the Hiring of an Engineer, Preparing of Specifications and Receiving Bids.
Tompkins-st. from Main-st. to the west line of lands of the Cortland Rural Cemetery association, and Lincoln-ave. between Main-st. and Homer-ave. are to be paved with asphalt this season. This was the determination of the board of village trustees as expressed in a unanimous vote at a regular session last evening.
Before the paving matter came up, the board received a committee consisting of Messrs. John F. Dowd, D. S. Godfrey and W. A. Wallace, representing respectively Emerald, Hitchcock and Orris hose companies. This committee asked for appropriations of $25 for Orris hose and $35 each for the Emeralds and Hitchcocks for coal and light used during the past winter, and for an appropriation of $50 for Hitchcock hose for feed for the company's horse. These companies desire to have the same privileges and the same assistance as the companies located in the enginehouse where they are not at the expense of light and heat. No action was taken on the request, but the committee was instructed to present statements for their claims, and then action would be taken.
The paving question was then taken up, and President Holden inquired if any one present desired to speak as to Tompkins-st. After a pause, Hon. L. J. Fitzgerald stated that the people of that street were simply waiting and praying for a pavement of asphalt. On motion of Trustee Thompson, seconded by Trustee White, the board by a unanimous vote decided to pave the street with asphalt.
The Lincoln-ave. proposition next came up for action, and the following letter from G. J. Mager, one of the largest property-owners on the street was read and filed.
GENTLEMEN—If in your judgment you should deem it wise and expedient to pave Lincoln-ave., I hope that in awarding the contract you will consider and embody therein the purchase of the stone curbing already set in that street of which there is about 300 feet. This feature was at one time one of the objections to pavement raised by one of the opposition, and therefore should not be overlooked. In this connection permit me to add that I ought to be the last person in town to advocate and urge the pavement of Lincoln-ave. because my share of the expense will be greater than that of any other resident on that street, and will fall more heavily upon me than any other party in the corporation. Nevertheless, I advise the feasibility of paving at this time and cordially support the wishes of the majority. I attached my name to the petition because I regard the paving a necessity and a stroke of economy on the part of the village government, and am quite sure that after due consideration you will view the situation in the same light. In my opinion the objections to paving interposed at the conference meeting are all things considered and to a large extent insufficient and without proper support.
Very respectfully yours, G. J. MAGER.
A written protest or remonstrance from several property-owners on Lincoln-ave was read and filed. The protest was against the paving of the street with any kind of material on the allegation that the improvement was unnecessary and would ruin people who are poor. It bore the following signatures: G. W. Davenport, Eleanor B. Wood, H. T. Dana, Robert Lang, John Miller, E. S. Halbert and Richard White.
It was stated that the street was 1,010.37 feet in length, and that the petitioners asking for paving represented a total foot frontage of 1,042.83, and that the foot frontage represented by the signers of the protest was 641 feet.
By a unanimous vote of the board, a resolution was adopted that Lincoln-ave., be paved, and that the material used be asphalt.
The next step will be the hiring of an engineer, and for this purpose the clerk was directed to communicate with Engineer Henry C. Allen of Syracuse asking him to meet the board and make a proposition. The employing of an engineer accomplished, specifications will then be made out and bids solicited. The decision to use asphalt leaves a wide range of competition in the matter of bids, as there are any number of varieties of asphalt, and a large number of companies laying asphalt streets. It is the avowed intention of the board to pursue the work as rapidly as consistent so as to have the paving done before cold weather sets in.
The clerk read a letter from the Jamestown Construction Co. stating that the defects in the brick pavement on Railroad-st. were not the result of poor construction or material on the part of the company, but arose from the tar joint, which the company alleges was put in under its protest and objection. A number of walks on Main-st. north of Tompkins and Port Watson-sts. were ordered placed on the new grade and filled out to the curb, and the board adjourned until next Monday night.
The walks ordered placed on grade or extended to the curb as the case necessitates, or both, were those opposite the premises of the following parties: Mrs. J. M. Churchill, J. A. Graham, A. Sager, Albert Smith, C. H. Garrison, A. M. and J. R. Schermerhorn, B. E. Miller, Leroy Hopkins, Wm. Martin, H. P. Goodrich, Thos. Sims, Mrs. Hawley, Geo. S. Sands, Standard building, Mrs. A. V. Van Bergen, H. B. Hubbard, J. R. Schermerhorn, Wickwire Bros., county clerk's office, H. Wells, Mrs. H. Moore, W. D. Riley, John F. Dowd, J. A. Graham, Mrs. W. W. Gale, C. O. Smith, Groton-ave., J . L. Watrous, Groton-ave., Delos Bauder, B. A. Benedict, Mr. J. Loope, Mrs. B. R. Carpenter, C. H. Price, Mrs. Emeline Linderman, Keator, Wells & Co., Port Watson-st., Mrs. Chas. Willett.
Memorial Tribute.
The Cortland W. C. T. U. are in mourning for three of our beloved sisters who have recently passed from our midst to the great unknown future. We miss them, but we are comforted with the thought that they rest from their labors.
Mrs. Thankful Price died May 8, 1899. She had not been able to meet with us in our public meetings, but was ever ready to lend a helping hand and her sympathies were not confined to any branch of reform or benevolence. Wherever there was suffering, she reached out a helping hand.
Mrs. T. P. Benjamin at the time of her death was president of the Canastota W. C. T. U. Previous to her removal to that place she had been a highly valued member of our organization and, as we believe, a consecrated child of God, taking up her life work with a view that all things were to be done as unto the Lord. Of this branch of church work we would say she was an indefatigable worker, oftentimes never resting until shorn of her strength.
We, as a union, feel a personal bereavement in the death of our sister, softened and tempered to our good in the thought that it was our Father's good pleasure to bid her come home with her work done and well done. We would in heartfelt sympathy join husband, friends and Canastota union in saying the good-bye and good-night here and would also join with them in the good-morning over there.
Mrs. L. D. C. Hopkins had been for a number of years afflicted with a serious disease, yet retaining her membership although she could seldom meet with us. Her money and influence were given for the cause of temperance, an object lesson to all who wish to be counted on the side of right—"He that is not for us is against us."
Resolved, That while the living desires to express its sympathy to the families and friends of each of these sisters, their memory will long remain with us and their examples will strengthen us to renewed effort in the cause of God and home and every land.
Resolved, That while words are weak and cannot fill the void, we mourn with them their loss, remembering they are not dead, but live to lead us to higher thoughts, nobler lives and more unselfish acts.
LYDIA A. STROWBRIDGE, ELLEN W. JEPSON.
STRUCK BY A TROLLEY CAR.
Clayton B. Johnson Quite Severely Injured Last Evening.
Clayton B. Johnson of 82 Railroad-ave. was quite severely injured shortly after 6 o'clock last evening by being struck by a trolley car on Main-st. a short distance north of the Lehigh Valley tracks.
Mr. Johnson is an employee at the Hayes chair works and had just left the factory to go to his home. He was riding his wheel and soon after crossing the Lehigh tracks, in attempting to get by teams which he met, he suddenly dodged in front of a trolley ear approaching from the rear at quite a rapid rate. There was no opportunity to stop the ear and he was thrown some distance, and was picked up a badly bruised man. He was carried in the car as far as Clinton-ave., and from there a carriage took him home.
Drs. Higgins and Didama were summoned, and upon examination found a serious cut in the face, the left collar bone broken, the left arm badly bruised, aside from many smaller bruises about the body. Mr. Johnson is resting comfortably to-day.
BREVITIES.
—The Ithaca Y. M. C. A. is about to sell its real estate to clear off its indebtedness of $4,200.
—The Fortnightly club will meet tomorrow afternoon with Miss Cornelia L. Brown, 15 Reynolds-ave.
—The building of Hitchcock Hose Co. on Elm-st. is being treated to a fresh coat of paint on the interior.
—The Wide Awake Literary club meets this evening at 7:30 o'clock with Mrs. M. Elliott, 73 Hamlin-st.
—The Ladies' Literary club will meet to-morrow afternoon at 3:30 o'clock with Mrs. Charles W. Collins, 18 Clinton-ave.
—The Rob Roy club will give a dancing party at the park to-morrow evening. Cars will leave for the park at 7:30, 8:30 and 9:15.
—Regular convocation Cortland chapter, No. 194, R. A. M., will be held tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock. The M. M. degree will be conferred.
—Our cold rainy period seems to be over. The temperature is generally rising and fires can again be permitted to go out. A prospect of fine weather seems to be before us. And we escaped without a frost too.
—New display advertisements to-day are—G. H. Ames, Want to buy a dog, page 8; D. McCarthy & Sons, Shopping by mail, page 8; F. H. Ebeling, Ensilage corn, page 7; W. J. Perkins & Co., Paint, page 6; M. A. Case, Special sale two-piece wash dresses, page 6; F. E. Brogden, Ice cream soda, page 7; Glann & Clark, Strong points in Ladies' shoes, page 6; C. F. Brown, Black death, page 6.
—The many Cortland people who remember pleasantly "Little Rob" Randall—as he was called when, as a small boy, he lived in this village—the son of Roswell S. Randall, now of Norwich, N. Y., will be interested in knowing that he has, since March 1 last, held a place in the United States district clerk's office of the Eastern district, Brooklyn, N. Y., and has been advanced several times. He is now 19 years of age, and is a young man of much promise.
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