Cortland Evening Standard, Tuesday, April 3, 1900.
FIRST AUTOMOBILE.
First Mayor, First Ride—Standard Man Has Second Ride.
The excitement in the new city to-day has been Mr. W. W. Kelsey's new automobile. With a city charter, city methods of transportation must follow and it is rumored that a number of automobiles are soon to come to Cortland. But Mr. Kelsey with his customary energy determined to possess the first automobile of the city. The STANDARD has already noted the fact that he had secured one from the Locomobile company of America, and that he had gone to Syracuse to learn how to run it.
This morning Mayor S. N. Holden received a telegram from Mr. Kelsey at Syracuse inviting the first mayor of the city of Cortland to take the first ride in the first automobile owned in the city. It is needless to say that the mayor stood ready to accept.
At about 1:30 o'clock this afternoon Mr. Kelsey rode up before the mayor's office with his new machine which had just been received here and inquired if his honor was ready. Away they went for a turn about the paved streets, and it was evident that the mayor liked it.
A half hour later, Mr. Kelsey stopped before the door of the STANDARD office and invited the assistant editor to take the second ride in the first automobile of the city. The invitation was accepted with alacrity and away went the machine. It is surely a delight to ride in this carriage. The machine is under perfect control. The pressure of the right hand upon a lever regulates the speed and the machine responds to the slightest touch. The steering lever is controlled by the left hand. A reverse lever enables the carriage to be backed as easily as it goes ahead. It is to be expected that at first horses will be afraid of this machine, but they didn't mind it much. Its motive power is gasoline and there is a little steam proceeding from the rear, but not much. When a good place was secured with no teams in the vicinity Mr. Kelsey "let 'er out" a little, and it was said that the carriage was making twenty miles an hour, and that could easily be believed.
The machine when charged ready for thirty miles of use weighs just 700 pounds. The style of this carriage is a Stanhope, and it is beautifully finished in a very dark blue with leather upholstering for the seat. The wheels are low with large pneumatic tires. It rides in a very easy way and Mr. Kelsey anticipates a great deal of comfort with it, and will no doubt realize his anticipations.
Nominations by Governor.
ALBANY, April 3.—Governor Roosevelt sent to the senate these nominations: For port warden of the port of New York, Hiram Calkins of New York. The nomination was unanimously confirmed without reference.
For commissioner of the Palisades Interstate park, George Walbridge Perkins of New York for five years; D. McNeely Stauffer of Yonkers, four years; J. D. P. White of Nyack, three, years; Ralph Trautman of New York city, two years; Nathan E. Barrett of New Rochelle, one year.
For managers of the Craig colony for epileptics, G. E. Gorham, M. D., of Albany for the Third judicial district; Mary E. Joy of Syracuse for the Fifth judicial district to fill vacancy created by the resignation of Katharine Hathaway Salmon; A. S. Thompson of Ellisburg for the Fifth judicial district (reappointment); H. E. Brown of Mount Morris for the Seventh judicial district.
Manager Willard state hospital, W. A. B. Houghton of Corning to succeed Martin L. Allen.
Manager of the state reformatory at Elmira, Charles F. Howard of Buffalo to succeed M. H. Arnot of Elmira.
Ingersoll Pleads Guilty.
ITHACA, N. Y., April 3.—Charles Ingersoll, the defaulting county treasurer, was arraigned before a term of the supreme court, charged with forgery, misappropriation of public funds and other crimes. He pleaded guilty, but sentence was suspended in order to allow his attorney to enter a plea for leniency of the court.
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PAGE TWO—EDITORIALS.
President Kruger's firm faith in the ultimate triumph of the Afrikanders in their struggle to maintain their independence is shown in a recent interview with the correspondent of an American paper, in which he is reported as saying: "Even as your forefathers fought against great odds in the Revolutionary war, so are we struggling, and even as God was with your people so is he with us. We have fought with England before, and we defeated her soldiers, and we will be victorious again. My burghers are fighting for their wives, their children and their country, while those who are fighting against them are looking for medals, Victoria crosses and a shilling a day. My burghers are the best soldiers in the world because they do not receive a penny for their services. They fight with their hearts and an array of hearts is invincible. So surely as there is a God of righteousness so surely will the Vierkleur of the Transvaal be victorious. It may be a month from now; it may be three years, but there can be no other ending,"
WOULD BUY THE SENATOR.
When She Couldn't Do That She Hugged Him Vigorously.
NEW YORK, April 3.—Senator Alexander Stephens Clay of Georgia was walking across Capital park on his way to the congressional library, says a Washington special, when a big, strapping women, well dressed and somewhat excited, stepped in front of him and said:
"Why, Senator Clay, I'm very glad to see you. Now you can go and get me that place you promised me. I'm Mrs. Williams, from Marietta, your own town, you know."
"I can't get you a place now," the senator replied. He tried to walk along, but the woman stood in front of him. She reached into her pocket and took out a roll of bills.
"Oh, that's all right," she said. "I know what you want. Here's a hundred dollars I'll give you, if you will get me a place."
"What do you mean, Madam?" inquired the senator sternly.
"Oh, you can all be bought. Take the money now and get me the place." Senator Clay was furious.
"Woman," he shouted, "this is an insult. Get out of my path."
Instead of getting out of the senator's path the woman threw her arms around his neck and hugged him vigorously. Senator Clay had to use all his strength to unfasten her arms, and then he turned and ran back toward the capitol leaving his hat on the grass. The crowd that had gathered saw the woman tuck her hundred dollars back in her pocket and stroll away. They waited a long time for the senator to return for his hat, but he did not come.
SOME IMPORTANT EVENTS
Noted in "Grip's" Historical Souvenir of Cortland.
G. A. R. men will be pleased to learn that the history of the three regiments raised for the war of '61 in Cortland and vicinity is published in "Grip's" Historical Souvenir of Cortland. Then there are the great fires of 1883 and 1884 which destroyed some of the best buildings in Cortland. Graphic details of those fires with pictures of the ruins may be easily found by reference to the index. How many STANDARD readers know anything about "Banquet of '21, The Patriotic, 186," (meaning it can be found on page 186 of the souvenir.) This was on the occasion of the laying of the corner stone of the First Methodist church in 1821 and is one of the most interesting historical incidents of the many hundreds published in the souvenir. That one item gives the book great value to every individual interested in Methodism.
April 10 is the day for closing the subscription to the souvenir. Until then price, art covers, 35 cents; leatherette 60 cents, leather $1.
THE BAYS CASE.
Hearing is Likely to be Adjourned for a Little Time.
The examination of William Bays charged with assault in the second degree upon the person of Lewis Christman in the town of Virgil last Thursday is set down for 11 o'clock to-morrow morning before Justice of the Peace J. E. Winslow at Virgil. A request has, however, been made of the district attorney by relatives of the accused, who is thought to be insane, to postpone the criminal hearing for a few days till a committee can be appointed by the court to have charge of the property of the accused, and it is altogether probable that this request will be granted and that the hearing will not occur to-morrow.
New Bicycle Store.
A new concern known as the City Cycle Co. has bought the bicycle repair shop and business of James A. Farrell on Railroad-st., and will move it across the street to the vacant store in the Grand Central adjoining the store of F. H. Cobb & Co. where it will be opened on Thursday, April 12, with a full line of wheels, bicycle sundries, baseball goods, guns, ammunition and sporting goods in general. The store will be tastefully fixed up so that it will present a very neat appearance. Mr. Farrell has been engaged by the new company to continue as manager of the new store and he will be found constantly at this place. He is so well known to every one as a skilled machinist and expert wheel repairer that no words of commendation are necessary.
A Confederate Soldier.
Frank Spence, a Confederate soldier and member of the celebrated Black Horse cavalry, died at the county alms house yesterday morning at the age of 60 years and 3 months. The deceased was born in Harper's Ferry, W. Va. [part of Virginia in 1840—CC ed.], but was a tailor in Cortland here for a number of years. He had been at the almshouse for seven years past. Many here in Cortland will remember him well.
A CAT SAVED THEM.
Prof. and Mrs. Dahm-Peterson were in the Ithaca Fire.
Prof. Adolf Dahm-Peterson who has a class of music pupils in Cortland, and Mrs. Dahm-Peterson were boarders at the East Hill House at Ithaca which was destroyed by fire at 3:30 o'clock yesterday morning. They were on the second floor and saved only the clothing they could slip into most hastily. Mrs. Dahm-Peterson threw her jewelry into a pillow case and saved that.
Doubtless the lives of the people in the house are due to a cat which was in the room of Mrs. Stilwell who conducted the boardinghouse and which was so uneasy and howled so that Mrs. Stilwell got up to let the cat out of the house. She found the rooms full of smoke and at once gave the alarm. Four students and a servant girl who were on the fourth floor slid down a rope fire escape which was put in after the recent Delta Chi fire at Ithaca.
TO ENLARGE THEIR PLANT.
Report That Wickwire Brothers Contemplate a New Factory.
A report was in circulation yesterday that Wickwire Brothers had secured a large tract of land from Mr. W. R. Randall adjoining their present property and were to build a new factory to considerably increase their plant and their facilities for manufacturing. This report proves to be premature, though it is by no means certain that it may not come true in the near future. They have secured an option from Mr. Randall upon a number of acres alongside the Lehigh Valley tracks next east of their present property. They have not yet decided how many acres they will need and they are not yet settled upon the plans for any new buildings, but are considering them. They have in mind purchasing more land and erecting additional buildings to increase their facilities along a little different line from anything that they now have in operation. A decision will doubtless be reached soon and if it is a decision to expand, for expansion is everywhere the order of the day, it will mean the employment of a considerable number of new men, and a very material increase in the plant. A move of that kind would mean a great deal to Cortland, and it is most sincerely to be hoped that it may come true.
BREVITIES.
—The Opposition club meet with Mr. Porter Bunnell, 58 Fitz-ave., to-night.
—The Wide Awake Literary club meet with Mrs. W. B. Schenck, 75 Hamlin-st., to-night at 7:30.
—The Fortnightly club will meet to-morrow afternoon at 3:30 o'clock with Miss L. May McCulloch at 42 Greenbush-st.
—The Kindergarten association will meet in the Normal Kindergarten Thursday afternoon of this week at 3:30 o'clock.
—Mrs. H. M. Hopkins has moved her grocery from the Riley building to the Martin building in the store vacated by McEvoy Brothers, who moved to the Wells building.
—New display advertisements to-day are—Stowell, Make room sale, page 7; Model Clothing Co., Clothing, page 4; M. A. Case, Curtain time, page 6; J. B. Kellogg, Spring sale, page 8.
—The masquerade dance held last Friday night in C. A. A. hall under supervision of Messrs. F. A. Maycumber, A. W. Williams, J. W. Morgan and P. L. Smith was thoroughly enjoyed by the participants and a large number of spectators.
—The Women's Congregational Missionary society of the Central association will hold its annual convention at Plymouth church, Syracuse, on Tuesday, April 10. Mrs. J. W. Keese of Cortland will preside, and Mrs. H, W. Bradley of Syracuse, formerly of Cortland, is the secretary. About two hundred delegates will be present.
—Charles Ingersoll, the defaulting treasurer of Tompkins county, was arraigned before a term of the supreme court at Ithaca Monday morning, charged with forgery, misappropriation of public funds and other crimes. He pleaded guilty but sentence was suspended in order to allow his attorney to enter a plea for leniency of the court.
MARATHON, N. Y.
MARATHON, March 30.—Mr. E. L. Welch of Albany was in town to-day. Mr. Richard Sevenoakes of Syracuse was in town Wednesday.
Mr. Harry Crain is home from Union college.
Mr. R. H. Dawson of Middletown was in town Wednesday and appointed Mr. Frank A. Whitmore agent of the Continental Insurance company in place of his deceased father, the Hon. D. E. Whitmore.
The experience social and drama "Why They Never Married" by the young misses and boys of Mrs. Tripp's and Mrs. Smith's classes was well attended and enjoyed by all. The receipts were $35.
The academy was packed this afternoon at the promotion exercises which were very pleasing.
Marathon people were somewhat started to-day when learning of the burglary at Seamans Bros. store and later finding the stolen property in hiding. The east window in rear of the store was forced open, at first the burglar had tried to remove the pane of glass by removing some of the putty. The following articles were taken: One gentleman's overcoat, four pair ladies' hose, ladies' satin shirt waist, ladies' sateen shirt, one electric seal collarette, boys suit, four pair ladies' hose, a number yards white and black ribbon, stock color, red satin belt, one large bottle lily of the valley perfume. Of late there has been a good deal of petty thieving going on in different places. Two weeks ago a cheese was taken from the creamery. About half of that was found buried in the snow near a house not far from the village. Part of the stolen goods were found by Constable J. Cole in a telescope box that was dropped in the road, and these have been identified by Mr. Seamans. Officers are hot on the trail of the parties suspected and more developments may come later. C.
TRUXTON, N. Y.
TRUXTON, April 1.—Tbe opera house was packed to its doors with an audience to listen to the speaking content given by the students of the union school Friday evening. The speakers were chosen from the three departments of the school. At the close of the program in each department, a ballot was taken, the ballots were distributed by the teachers E. C. Kenney and F. A. Woodward, to each person in the audience who was entitled to vote for their choice for the prize. Messrs. Frank L. Hilton and Frank J. Westcott acted as tellers and the vote was announced by the principal of the school. The successful contestants and the prizes were:
Primary Department—Anderson Fairy Tales, Thressa O'Connor.
Intermediate—Whittier's Poems, Hattie Dart.
Senior—Red Letter Tales, Bertha Crandall.
Each speaker did well. The piano duet by Misses Gladys Westcott and Josephine Patrick was fine and they were heartily encored. The program was as follows:
An admission of 20 cents was charged and a nice sum realized which will be used on the library fund.
The union school has closed for a two weeks' vacation. The corps of teachers will attend the institute at Homer next week,
Mr. Carl Crosley has accepted a position with Sam Levy in the milk station and began work yesterday morning.
Miss Jennie D. Wicks leaves next week for her home in Dewitt.
Mrs. H. Curtis Wicks of Dewitt is the pleasant guest of relatives and friends in town.
Republican caucus at Woodward hall Thursday evening, April 5, from 7:30 to 9:30.
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