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| Richard Croker. |
Cortland Evening Standard, Friday, November 2, 1900.
STATEMENTS ISSUED.
Notices From Republican and Democratic Headquarters.
PREPARED TO PREVENT VIOLENCE.
Republican Committee Will Not Allow Interference—Jones Tells Democrats to Vote Early and Get Others to Do So—McKinley Will Remain at Canton.
NEW YORK, Nov. 1.—The Republican national committee yesterday issued a formal statement to voters as follows:
"Mr. Croker, the head of the Democratic organization in New York, has ordered his subordinates to gather in force at the polls next Tuesday and in case they see the result of the count going against them to eject the election officers and take possession of the ballot boxes by force. This astounding anarchistic order has been approved and endorsed by Senator Jones, chairman of the Democratic national committee.
"The Republican party has always stood squarely for a fair vote and an honest count. A dishonest election is possible only through violence such as is now threatened by the Democratic leaders because an equal number of inspectors from both political parties is present at every polling place, and so long as these inspectors are not interfered with the voting must be conducted fairly. The Democratic plan, officially declared now, is to overpower the inspectors whenever their party exigencies appear to require violent interference.
"Notwithstanding the announcement of this Democratic policy of terrorizing voters and burglarizing ballot boxes the Republican national committee desire to state to the public that the Republican managers, national, state and local, have taken measures to insure the protection of the rights of every voter in the pending election, and that the votes shall be properly counted and recorded as cast. The committee therefore admonish all voters that they must not be deterred by these threats of the Democratic leaders from exercising the right of suffrage on Tuesday next; for every citizen is entitled by law to protection in this, his highest privilege, and we shall see to it that his vote shall also be protected at all hazards."
VOTE EARLY, SAYS JONES.
Urges Democrats to Consecrate Election Day and Have Everyone Vote.
CHICAGO, Nov. 2.—Chairman James K, Jones of the Democratic national committee yesterday issued the following address "To all who favor the republic and oppose the empire:
"The election is already won. We now have only to maintain our present position. I urge every man interested in preserving the principles of government which have come down to us from the fathers, shall consecrate the entire day on Tuesday next to the great cause. Let each go to the polls early, either singly or as a member of a club, vote promptly and then give the remainder of the day to whatever may be necessary to be done.
"Let those who can do so place teams and vehicles at the disposal of the committees to bring the old and infirm to the polls. See that everyone is reminded of the day and urged to vote.
"Let those whose duty it is to watch the polling and counting do so for every instant of time from the beginning to the end—from the opening of the ballot box in the morning until the returns are signed and sealed at night, and all will be well.
"JAMES K. JONES, Chairman, Democratic National Committee."
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| William McKinley. |
WILL STAY AT HOME.
President McKinley Will Hear Election Returns at Canton This Year.
CANTON, O., Nov. 2.—President McKinley has decided to remain in Canton to receive the news of the election next Tuesday night. In previous election it has been his plan to leave for Washington either immediately after voting or else during the evening of election day. This year he will remain in Canton until Wednesday noon.
Arrangements are being made to furnish the president and his friends prompt and complete reports. Besides telegraph and press wires a telephone service will be provided, furnishing direct communication between the president's home, the home of Governor Roosevelt at Oyster Bay, the executive mansion at Washington, the Republican headquarters at Chicago and at New York.
Inclement weather yesterday interfered with the drives of President and Mrs. McKinley and lessened the number of callers.
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| William J. Bryan. |
Threw an Egg at Bryan.
CHICAGO, Nov. 2.—John R. Myers, a sign painter, was arrested last night, charged with throwing an egg at William J. Bryan as the latter was stepping into his carriage after making a speech at Central Turner hall. Myers, when taken to the police station, denied that he had thrown the egg at Mr. Bryan, and claimed it had been intended for the driver of the carriage who had, he claimed, struck him with his whip in trying to prevent him and others from pressing upon the carriage while Mr. Bryan was getting into it. He could not, however, offer any explanation as to how he happened to come to the meeting with an egg in his pocket.
Legislators Fought With Knives.
VALDOSTA, Ga„ Nov. 2.—Representative Harden, a member of the Georgia legislature, was seriously wounded, and Representative Cann and two other legislators were cut severely in a fight with knives which took place yesterday aboard a special train occupied by members of the legislature en route here to attend the state fair. Harden and Representative Hambry became involved in a quarrel and the others were wounded in endeavoring to stop the disturbance.
Richest Man in Syracuse Dead.
SYRACUSE, Nov. 2.—Jacob Crouse, regarded as the richest man in Syracuse, died at his home in this city yesterday afternoon. He was 76 years old and had retired from active business except in the management of his real estate interests, which were the largest held by any Syracusan. His estate is estimated at about $5,000,000. Mr. Crouse was a Republican in politics, but never held but one office, alderman of his ward. He is survived by a widow and one son, Charles M., and a daughter, Mrs. Frank B. Klock.
PAGE TWO—EDITORIALS.
The Water Contract.
The Cortland Democrat charges that The STANDARD is making "insinuations against the integrity of Mr. Taylor" in calling attention to the facts that our new city government will have to take some action on the contract with the water company, and that Mr. Taylor is the secretary, treasurer and superintendent of that company. The STANDARD has made no such insinuations, and intends to make none. It is perfectly legitimate to call attention to these matters, and to the embarrassing position in which Mr. Taylor might be placed by them in case he were elected. We believe he would try to meet these embarrassments honorably and honestly. But, in case of his election, he might be confronted by his duty to the company of which he is an officer, and to the city of which he would then be the mayor. Possibly these two obligations could be reconciled by Mr. Taylor, and if so, we are frank to admit that they would be. But the teachings of experience have shown the embarrassments of such a situation so clearly that it has become a settled doctrine of the law that they ought not to be created.
DIED FROM INJURIES.
Andrew Filer Passed Away at 11:30 a. m.—Was a Veteran of the Civil War.
Andrew Filer, the flagman at the D., L. & W. crossing between Cortland and Homer, who was struck by the caboose of a north bound coal train about 9 o'clock yesterday morning, died of the injuries received at 11:30 o'clock this forenoon at the Cortland hospital, to which he was taken directly after the accident.
Mr. Filer was a veteran of the Civil war, enlisting as a private in Company "F" Twelfth N. Y., infantry on Nov. 19, 1891. His first battle was at the siege of Yorktown and Gaines' Mills. He also took part in the battles of Malvern Hill, Second Bull Run, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Wilderness, Spotsylvania, Court House, Cold Harbor, Yellow Tavern and the Siege of Petersburg. He was discharged Nov. 19, 1864.
In the second battle of Bull Run he received a severe wound in the left thigh and was confined in Mt. Pleasant hospital and Calvert hospital in Baltimore. He always regarded as the most important event of his military life his first engagements with the enemy at Malvern Hill and Gaines' Mills. He ever looked back with great pride upon his readiness for every army duty, and with satisfaction upon his good fellowship with all his comrades. He was a highly esteemed member of Grover Post G. A. R.
He was of German birth, and came to this country while a young man. His wife died eleven years ago, and he is survived only by a stepdaughter, Mrs. Frank Alvord of East Scott.
About thirteen years ago Mr. Filer was severely injured by a gravel train while working on the D., L. & W. as a section hand.
The funeral arrangements have not yet been announced, but will be announced to-morrow.
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| David Bennett Hill. |
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| John B. Stanchfield. |
A CHILL IN THE AIR.
HILL AND STANCHFIELD SPOKE IN CORTLAND TO-DAY.
Reception Committee Behind Time in Meeting the Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate—Hill Looked for a Flag and Didn't Find It—The Opera House Meeting.
The Hon. David Bennett Hill and the Hon. John B. Stanchfield were the star attractions of the Democratic party at the Opera House this morning at 10:30 o'clock. Both came in on the early trains, Mr. Hill from Syracuse at 9:27 and Mr. Stanchfield from Elmira at 9:41. The greeting of the reception committee was warm and effusive, but of the crowd rather chilly. The Cortland City band followed by an open carriage drawn by four white horses was at both stations. Mr. Hill was first taken from the D., L. & W. station to the Messenger House and dropped out, and then carriage and band proceeded to the Lehigh Valley station to meet Mr. Stanchfield. The distance between the two stations was long, the time short, and the dignified pace set by the band was slow. The result was that when the reception committee reached the station Mr. Stanchfield was found there alone with one associate walking up and down the platform, no one apparently having recognized him. When the chairman of the reception committee at last arrived and found him and grasped him by the hand and apologized for the delay on the ground of shortness of time Mr. Stanchfield murmured an acknowledgment, but looked as though he was not altogether pleased with the situation.
At the D., L & W. station there had been gathered only about twice as many as the usual crowd at this time when the two trains met and not a cheer was raised as the former governor and senator [Hill] came forth and took his place in the carriage. At the Lehigh Valley there were practically only the passengers arriving and departing.
However, both gentlemen were in good time safely landed at the Messenger House and here an informal reception was held for a half hour before proceeding to the Opera House.
While the crowd upon the street did not indicate any great enthusiasm or manifest any degree of interest in the reception of the distinguished Democrats the Opera House was well filled with people to listen to the arguments to be presented and to the Sage of Wolfert's Roost and his former law partner, the present candidate for governor upon the Democratic ticket. The first manifestation of any enthusiasm or cheers of welcome heard during the morning occurred when the band marched into the Opera House as an escort for these distinguished visitors.
Upon the platform sat representatives of the unterrified to the number of about fifty. There were no decorations of any kind, not even a small flag of any description. This omission was the more noticeable when during the course of Mr. Hill's remarks in speaking of the American flag and what it represented he turned to point to the Stars and Stripes, the glories of which he was endeavoring so vividly to picture and found only some posters announcing the evening's entertainment by a stock company which is filling a week's engagement at the Opera House.
The band played "America" while the speakers were getting their places up on the platform; and then Dr. James M. Milne, chairman of the Democratic county committee, arose and nominated for chairman of the meeting Hon. D. W. Van Hoesen. Mr. Van Hoesen was declared elected without a dissenting voice and after thanking the people for the great honor thus thrust upon him, introduced as the first speaker Hon. John B. Stanchfield of Elmira, the Democratic candidate for governor.
Mr. Stanchfield has no mean ability as an orator; as an advocate he has achieved no little success; as a representative of his district in the legislature he made his record; a s mayor of the city of Elmira he served the city to the satisfaction of his party; as an after-dinner speaker he has made some statements which he now finds difficult to reconcile with his present position, and as a law partner of David B. Hill he seems to have imbibed some political doctrines which will work havoc with his ambitions next Tuesday. For a full hour Mr. Stanchfield endeavored to impress upon his hearers the soundness of Democratic doctrine and the principles of the party which he claims to represent since he has received from its hands the gubernatorial nomination. He prophesied that the cordial welcome accorded them in Cortland would prove an omen for next Tuesday. He asserted that he was not going around the country with a chip on his shoulder looking for some one to knock it off; that he was not here for pleasure nor for his health, but that votes were what he was after. That if any one in the audience had any questions to ask he would listen to them respectfully, give them the answer of a gentleman. He took occasion to call down some of the "little upstate newspapers" for what had been said about him and had a fling at the reporters because, as he claimed, they had not quoted him correctly. Then he launched out upon "the paramount issue," "expansion" and "imperialism." He quoted from Jefferson, the patron saint of Democracy, referred to the Monroe doctrine, reviewed the story of Dewey at Manila, dwelt at length upon the Philippine situation, quoted from an interview with Depew in which he claimed to state his views upon the colonial policy. He characterized the war in the Philippines as unjust; that to turn and smite the hand that gave us aid (Aguinaldo and his followers) in these islands was undemocratic and un-American as well; that the colonial policy of the Republican party is the same policy which has brought down nations and republics of other days.
His first reference to Bryan was greeted with prolonged and tumultuous cheers. Mr. Stanchfield then branched out upon the subject of militarism, touched upon the trusts, used Bryan's argument that if the ice trust in New York was such a fearful evil that the Republican candidate for vice-president had better be at home in his own state fighting trusts than making campaign speeches through the West. Prosperity and the full dinner pail were Republican delusions gotten up for the purpose of gaining votes; that there was no real prosperity when the cost of all that the majority of people have to buy is higher, and the price of wheat the majority has to sell is lower than it was four years ago.
Referring to state issues he said: The Democratic party proposes to restore, so far as the government of the Empire state is concerned, the economical days of the administrations of Cleveland, Flower and David B. Hill.
In closing, he made a personal appeal for support of himself as candidate for governor, claiming that he was entitled to the support of every man who works, whatever his political proclivities.
At the close of Mr. Stanchfield's address he immediately left the hall and then Chairman Van Hoesen introduced Hon. David B. Hill as the Democrat whom the people of Cortland always delighted to honor. Mr. Hill spoke for an hour and a half and was listened to with respectful and close attention. It was just 1 o'clock when he finished his address and many of the audience who were obliged to go to work in the afternoon had left the Opera House before he had concluded. Mr. Hill dwelt at length upon the Cuban war, the conditions which led up to it and the attitude of the Democratic party upon the issues involved. Coming down to the war in the Philippines he characterized the payment of $20,000,000 for the islands as "a wicked waste of the people's money'' and prophesied that they would prove a constant source of trouble and discontent in the future. "The entire islands," he said, "are not worth the life of one soldier boy, and the war in the Philippines was a useless and unnecessary war." "The Democratic party is opposed to the whole colonial policy. Congress has no more right to create a colonial government than it has to create a king and we are opposed to the whole king business from beginning to end."
He outlined the policy of the Democratic party upon other issues in substantially the same line as his published speeches in other places, spoke in favor of electing United States senators by the people instead of by state legislatures. The Democratic party favors a department of labor in the cabinet.
Up to this point no reference had been made to the money question, and Mr. Hill touched briefly upon this in closing. He admitted that he differed from Mr. Bryan in some of his views, but insisted that he would not be supporting Mr. Bryan for president and urging his friends to vote for him if he did not think he would make a good safe president of the United States, and the best 16 to 1 policy he knew of was to go to the polls next Tuesday and give 16 votes for Bryan to 1 for McKinley. Mr. Hill closed with an appeal for votes for Mr. Stanchfield for governor.
Two of the four white horses were dispensed with when Mr. Hill left for Syracuse at 4:41 this afternoon. Four horses brought him from the station and two took him back again.
Died from Appendicitis.
Raymond Z. Haskins, the only son of Mr. and Mrs. George A. Haskins of Cincinnatus, died at 4 o'clock this morning. An operation for appendicitis was performed Wednesday by Dr. Higgins, but the little fellow's vitality was insufficient to insure recovery, which was hindered by other complications. He was 10 years of age, and besides his parents [he] is survived by an older sister Marguerite.
Funeral services will be held at Cincinnatus, N. Y., Sunday at 11 A. M.
L. W. Potter & Son.
Messrs. L. W. Potter & Son of 13 Groton-ave. have recently purchased from Monroe Bailey the tract of land, consisting of five acres, together with the building near the brick schoolhouse formerly occupied by Harrett & Wood. Preparations have already been made for erecting a house on premises near the road, which will be occupied by Mr. G. W. Potter. The firm will continue to do business at the old stand, 13 Groton-ave. and the buildings just purchased will be used for rendering tallow and butchering purposes.
KILLED A WILD CAT.
East Homer Coon Hunters Got More Than They Bargained For.
A party of hunters, while looking for coons last Tuesday night, followed their dog to a maple tree at the edge of the woods northwest of East Homer, where the eyes of some animal could be seen from a long distance shining in the dark. The hunters hurried to the tree, and supposed it to be a coon until ten cartridges were fired at him from a revolver wounding him in many places, but he only made a growl and jumped into another limb.
It was plainly to be seen that it was a wild animal of some kind. A shot gun was brought and one shot tumbled him to the ground. As he struck the ground the dog seized him. A fierce battle then took place between dog, animal, and hunters, until at last the wild cat succeeded in clawing the dog down to the ground. A heavy blow from the back side of a pick ax knocked him over. He was again shot in the back of the head with the shot gun and was killed. He was of a grayish color and much resembled a wild cat. He was nearly four feet from tip to tip and thought to weigh about thirty pounds. He bore the description of the wild animal seen and heard of around East Homer and East River. It is thought to be the same animal that wounded a hunter's dog from Syracuse.
A SERIOUS CHARGE.
D. H. Gourley Arrested Because His Cash is Said to be Short.
David H. Gourley, the agent for the D., L. & W. R. R. at the Cortland station, was arrested yesterday afternoon at about 4:30 o'clock on the charge of grand larceny in the second degree. The warrant was issued on the strength of affidavits of W. Felter, Jr., of New York, representing the American Surety Co. of New York which is on Mr. Gourley's bond, and of J. M. Coddington of New York, an expert accountant of the railroad company. These two gentlemen had been in the city for a few days going over Mr. Gourley's books and accounts and claim to have discovered a shortage in the cash. They decline to state the exact amount of the shortage, but call it several hundred dollars. Mr. Gourley waived examination and awaits the action of the grand jury. His ball was fixed at $800, and up to the hour of going to press he had been unable to secure signers of his bail bond.
This matter is a great surprise to the people of Cortland in general. He is wel known in the place, having been in the employ of this railroad for several years as baggageman, freight cashier, billing clerk and since Oct. 1, 1899, as agent. He had been promoted from time to time, having filled each place apparently to the satisfaction of his employers and being capable of filling a larger and more responsible position. As agent he has been quick, courteous, accommodating and highly popular with the patrons of the road. The charge made fell like a thunder clap. It is said that games of chance are responsible for his downfall and its consequent result.
Mr. Gourley was seen in jail this morning by a STANDARD man, but was reluctant to talk concerning the matter. He stated that he had given up all hopes of getting any one to go his bail. He had tried to get bail from six or eight different men who had been very friendly to him before, but who now when he was in trouble turned the cold shoulder upon him. "Yes," he added sorrowfully, "a man is all right in the company that I have been keeping as long as his money lasts when that is gone, such friends go too. I placed too much confidence in those whom I thought were my friends, but there is no use making any disturbance about it now; it is done, and there is no help for it. I am not going to throw dirt at any one, although I could make it very unpleasant for several men who are well known in Cortland. These men have surely given me dirt, but I am not going to try to get back at them."
BREVITIES.
—New display advertisements to-day are—Bosworth & Stillman, Shoes, page 5; Hudson, Gray & Co., Crockery, page 6.
—The Prohibitionists have rented the Y. M. C. A. gymnasium for next Monday night and will hold a rally there at 8 o'clock. Local ministers will speak.
—Election returns will be received at the Y. M. C. A. parlors next Tuesday evening. Sandwiches and coffee will be served and a pleasant social evening is anticipated.
—The Normal football team goes to Manlius to-morrow to play the St. John's Military academy team. In the two last games played between these teams, the result has been a tie.
—A Republican and a Democrat rode from Cortland to Little York yesterday and counted pictures of candidates along the way. The result was as follows: McKinley 169, Bryan 85, and Woolley 8.
—The regular meeting of the board of managers of the Hospital association for November will be held at the hospital Monday afternoon next, Nov. 5, at 8 o'clock. Officers for the coming year are to be elected. A full attendance of the board is desired.
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