DEATH WAS PAINLESS, REGIONAL NEWSPAPER MEN BANQUETED, AND CHISTMAS DINNER AT THE KREMLIN

 

Dwight Lyman Moody.

Cortland Evening Standard, Saturday, December 23, 1899.

DEATH WAS PAINLESS.

Evangelist Moody's End Was a Peaceful One.

PATHETIC SCENE AT DEATHBED.

Just Before Death Overtook the Famous Preacher He Exclaimed: "I See Earth Receding; Heaven Is Opening. God Is Calling Me."

   EAST NORTHFIELD, Mass., Dec. 23.—With the words "God is calling me," Dwight L. Moody, the evangelist whose fame was worldwide, fell asleep in death at his home here at noon yesterday. His family were gathered at his bedside and the dying man's last moments were spent in comforting them and in contemplation of that reward for which he had so long and earnestly labored. Early in the day the evangelist realized that the end was not far off and talked with his family at intervals, being conscious to the last except for a few fainting spells. Once he revived and, with wonderful display of strength in his voice said in a happy strain: "What's the matter? What's going on here?"

   One of the children replied: "Father, you have not been quite so well and so we came in to see you."

   A little later Mr. Moody talked quite freely to his sons, saying: I have always been an ambitious man, not ambitious to lay up wealth, but to leave you work to do. And you are going to continue the work of the schools at East Northfield, and Mount Herman and of the Chicago Bible Institute.

   As the noon day hour drew near the watchers at the bedside noted the approach of death.

   Several times Mr. Moody's lips moved as if in prayer, but the articulation was so faint that the words could not be heard.

   Just as death came Mr. Moody awoke as if from slumber and said with much joyousness: "I see earth receding; heaven is opening. God is calling me." And a moment later he had entered upon what one of his sons described as a "Triumphal march into Heaven."

   The death of Mr. Moody was not unexpected, although hope for his temporary recovery from illness was entertained. The cause of death was general breaking down of his health, due to overwork. His constitution was that of an exceedingly strong man, but his untiring labors had gradually undermined his vitality until the heart showed signs of weakness. His exertions in the West last month brought on the crisis and the collapse came during the series of meetings at Kansas City.

   An early diagnosis by eminent physicians made it evident that Mr. Moody's condition was serious and cancelling his engagements, he returned to his home in East Northfield, so near the greatest achievements of his later life. On reaching his home the family physician, Dr. N. P. Wood, took charge of Mr. Moody, and for some days bulletins as to the patient's condition were issued, all having an encouraging tone seemingly, but unerringly pointing to the fact that the evangelist's work on earth was about finished. Last week a change for the worse prepared immediate friends for what was to come.

   Thursday evening Mr. Moody appeared to realize that he could not recover and so he informed his family. During the night the patient had spells of extreme weakness, and at 2 o'clock in the morning Dr. Wood was called at the request of Mr. Moody in order that this symptom might be noted. A hypodermic injection of strychnia caused the heart to become stronger. Then Mr. Moody requested his son-in-law, Mr. Fitt, and Dr. Wood to retire. Mr. Moody's eldest son, Will R. Moody, who had been sleeping the first of the night, spent the last half with his father.

   At 7:30 o'clock in the morning Dr. Wood was called and when he reached Mr. Moody's room he found his patient in a semi-conscious condition. Then it was that the family were called to the bedside, where they remained until death came.

   The arrangements for the funeral have not as yet been fully completed, but the services will be held next Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock in the Congregational church. The burial will be on "Round Top."

   This is a spot on the seminary grounds near Mr. Moody's home lot, which has become famous in connection with the summer meetings and on which hundreds of student gatherings have been held, many of them conducted by Mr. Moody himself.

   The Northfield, the summer hotel connected with the Moody schools, will be opened for the accommodation of friends coming to attend the funeral services, the hour of holding the latter being governed by the time of the arrival and departure of trains.

 

PAGE TWO—EDITORIALS.

   The London Times appears to be getting scared. It sees in the industrial development of the United States a decided menace to British commercial interests. Recently it has had an expert in this country looking the ground over with a view to determining wherein lies the secret of Yankee excellence. It is no surprise on this side that the commissioner reported our mills as the best in the world. His visit interests us only as an evidence of the fact that we are attracting widespread attention as well as creating positive alarm. If England can better her own condition by imitating our methods we are not likely to object, as after all our methods of today are usually obsolete tomorrow, and imitators are not very apt to get the upper hand of originators.

 

MARRIED BY TELEGRAPH.

Bride and Groom 1,700 Miles Apart—Tolls Amounted to $26.50.

   NEW YORK, Dec. 23—A Winchester, Ky., dispatch says that Miss Lizzie Hummons of Winchester and Trooper Samuel Wheeler of the Ninth cavalry, stationed at Fort Wingate, N. M., have just been married by telegraph. The distance between the points is 1,700 miles and the telegraph companies, to accommodate the young couple, made special efforts and established a circuit. Rev. S. P. Young of Winchester officiated for the bride at this end of the wire and Chaplain Forster of the fort acted in a like capacity for the bridegroom. Wheeler could not obtain furlough to go to Kentucky, so the telegraphic marriage was agreed on. Every operator along the line helped to make the ceremony the success it proved to be. Dr. Young read the brief service and it was flashed over the wire. Then came back the chaplain's service on the part of the groom. The father gave his consent and all was over. The tolls amounted to $26.50.

 

Hotel Brunswick.

NEWSPAPER MEN BANQUETED.

A. D. Wallace Invites Them to One of His Game Suppers.

   Seven newspaper men of Cortland county met by invitation with Proprietor A. D. Wallace of the Brunswick last night in the private parlors at the hotel and enjoyed one of the famous game suppers for which the house is noted. A letter from Mr. Ed L. Adams of the Marathon Independent expressing regrets for his inability to attend was read at the tables. Those present were: Mr. L. D. Blanchard of the Cincinnatus Times, Mr. R. E. Kerby of the Syracuse Herald, Mr. F. C. Parsons of the Cortland Democrat, Mr. A. J. White of the Syracuse Post Standard, Mr. Clayton H. Buell of the Elmira Telegram, Mr. Eugene Davis of the Cortland Democrat, Mr. Chas. R. Lord of the Cortland STANDARD.

   Steps were taken to organize a permanent association of the press of the county, and much interest was manifested in this direction by those in attendance. At about 12 o'clock the meeting broke up, and the press men left hotel with kindly remembrance of the hospitality of the genial proprietor.

 

Cortlandville Grange Election.

   Last night Cortlandville Grange, No. 461, met and elected officers for the coming year as follows:

   Worthy Master—L. E. Burnham.

   Worthy Overseer—Mrs. H. M. Phillips.

   Worthy Lecturer— R. Fred Brooks.

   Worthy Steward—A. V. Smith.

   Worthy Assistant Steward—Willard Knapp.

   Worthy Chaplin—Mrs. M. W. Kinney.

   Worthy Treasurer— Sanford Buchanan.

   Worthy Secretary—Eugene Davis.

   Worthy Gate Keeper—Manley Kinney.

   Worthy Pomona—Mrs. L. E. Burnham.

   Worthy Flora—Mrs. A. Loucks.

   Worthy Ceres—Mrs. R. Fred Brooks.

   Worthy Organist—Mrs. Hattie Givens.

   Insurance Director—J. L. Kinney.

   The time for holding the regular meetings of the grange was changed from the second and fourth Monday evenings in each month to the second and fourth Friday evenings of the month. The next regular meeting will occur Jan. 12, at which time will be held the instillation of the officers and first and second degree initiations.

 

Third Ward School Entertainment.

   Yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock the patrons and friends of the Third ward school on Pomeroy-st. assembled and listened to a fine entertainment by the members of the school. The program was in cantata form and represented a visit of ancestors, brownies, fairies, Santa Claus and New Year to two little children. The entire exercises consisting of drills, songs and recitations were well carried out and showed hard work on the part of the teachers who had the matter in charge and of the participants. At the close, Superintendent Smith complimented the children upon their very fine work.

 

Kremlin Hotel on Court Street, Cortland, N. Y.

A CHRISTMAS DINNER

To be Served at The Kremlin Monday at 1 o'clock.

   The following is the menu of the Christmas dinner to be served at The Kremlin Monday, Dec. 25, at 1 o'clock.

Blue Points on Half Shell

 

 

BREVITIES.

   —Wish you merry Christmas.

   —There will be no paper issued from this office on Monday, Christmas day.

   —The check of Delos Bauder for $192.30 for paving on Lincoln-ave. marks today's addition to the list of those who have paid their paving assessments in full.

   —There will be Christmas trees and Christmas exercises at the Sunday-school room of the First M. E. church to-night at 7 o'clock. There will be a short musical and literary program.

   —Mr. M. H. Yale picked some dandelions yesterday near Cooper Brothers' foundry. That was decidedly out of season, but not bad considering the fine weather of the present.

   —It is said by interested parties that the man who has for several nights been looking into windows of residences on Church-st. may meet with a reception not altogether to his liking if he persists in this practice.

   —Christmas exercises for the Sunday-school will be held at the Presbyterian chapel this evening at 7 o'clock sharp. There will be a short program and the little people will doubtless find something to interest them there.

   —Five of the carriers went out from the postoffice this morning each accompanied by a boy and a big handcart which was loaded down with Christmas packages and parcels. Santa Claus hasn't skipped this town evidently.

   —Monday, Dec. 25, 1899, Christmas day, being a legal Holiday, office hours at the postoffice will be 7 to 10 A. M., 6 to 7 P. M. One complete delivery by carriers. Money order department closed all day. Last mail will close at 7 P. M.

   —The silver wedding of Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Scott occurred last night at their home west of the village and was observed by a large gathering of friends. A most delightful evening was spent. A further notice of this will be given a little later.

   —"The Devil's Auction" last night was pronounced better than ever by those who were there. The scenery and costumes were very fine and the specialties excellent and up-to-date. The cast was a strong one and everybody enjoyed the entertainment.

   —The early northbound train on the D., L. & W. R. R. was an hour and a half late this morning and was loaded down with passengers. There were two sleepers from New York all crowded and scores of passengers who couldn't get into the sleepers.

   —The funeral of Mrs. Sarah J. Tuthill will be held at her late home, 10 Hubbard-st. on Sunday at 1 o'clock and at the Universalist church at 2 o'clock, and not on Saturday. The mistake in the notice previously published was made by a reporter in copying.

   —Dr. E. M. Santee has made a very convenient adaptation of the card system of bookkeeping to the needs of a physician and estimates that he will have a great saving of time and labor in keeping his books besides having his bills all the time made out up-to-date.

  —Extra street cars have been put on to meet the D., L. & W. trains at 5:55 and 7:30 P. M., in this way not interfering with regular trips of the McGraw car between Cortland and McGraw. This restores to the schedule two trips between the two places that was cut off a few days ago.

  —The little girl who lost her purse yesterday while going in search of Santa Claus called at The STANDARD office this morning, described exactly the purse which was brought in here yesterday afternoon and was noticed in the paper last night and received it back again. The joyful look on her face, when it was returned to her, illumined the whole office.