Semi-Weekly Cortland Standard, Tuesday, October 16, 1900.
IN RECEIVERS’ HANDS.
CORTLAND & HOMER TRACTION CO. EMBARRASSED.
Motion in Court for Dissolution of Corporation and Appointment of Receiver—Edwin Duffey Named as Receiver.
The Cortland & Homer Traction company is in the hands of a receiver, and the receiver is Edwin Duffey. For some time the ones informed have known, and others have surmised that the Cortland & Homer Traction company must be more or less embarrassed financially by the great mortgage of $300,000 which covered its plant and property here in Cortland. The matter came to a head about a week ago when the Farmers’ Loan & Trust Co. of New York started proceedings to foreclose its mortgage of $300,000 held upon the property and plant of the Traction company and to recover two and one-half years’ unpaid interest on the mortgage. This motion to foreclose was made returnable in supreme court in Cortland yesterday.
In the meantime an application was made before Judge Forbes at Canastota last Saturday to dissolve the corporation and to appoint a temporary receiver. The motion was granted and Edwin Duffey of Cortland was appointed receiver.
Yesterday O. U. Kellogg appeared before Judge Lyon in court in Cortland in the foreclosure proceeding in behalf of Turner, McClure & Rolston of New York, the attorneys for the Farmers’ Loan & Trust Co. and made a motion for the appointment of a receiver pending the foreclosure, which motion was granted, and Edwin Duffey was appointed as receiver.
The order to show cause why the company should not be dissolved which was granted by Judge Forbes last Saturday at Canastota is returnable before James Dougherty, as referee on Jan. 23, 1901. The bonds of the receiver in the dissolution proceeding are fixed at $30,000, and in the mortgage foreclosure proceeding at $20,000.
FEARED AN OPERATION.
WILLIAM MURPHY OF HOMER COMMITTED SUICIDE.
Thought he Had Appendicitis and Did Not Want to Stand Consequences—So he Bought Poison, Took it and Died Within Fifteen Minutes.
William Murphy, who was employed as hostler by Michael Murphy in Homer, committed suicide Thursday evening by taking a dose of strychnine at the Sautelle House in that village. For some time past his health has not been the best and a short time ago a physician was consulted who told him that he had a severe case of appendicitis and an operation would be necessary. For several days past he has been brooding over this thought, often speaking of the dread he had of an operation, but still his daily duties were attended to. Thursday night he ate his supper as usual and went out upon the street. At about 7 o'clock he was walking up Main-st. with a companion and when in front of Wiegand’s drug store said he was going in to pay the druggist ten cents which he owed him. Instead of doing that he bought the poison. He then went to the Sautelle House and asked the clerk if he could go up to the sitting room. Obtaining permission, he in company with his brother, who works in the livery of Charles Cortwright, went up stairs, Mr. Murphy having a glass of water. When in the room he took from his pocket a package and emptied the contents into the glass of water and drank it. His brother thought it was medicine the doctor had given him. The two then came down stairs and Murphy went to the steps leading in to Cortwright’s livery and sat down. Mr. Cortwright talked with him and Murphy told him that he was sick.
In the meantime his brother had picked up the paper from which the poison had been taken and showed it to Cortwright who discovered that it had contained poison. Murphy asked for a glass of water which was given him, and a doctor was quickly sent for. After drinking the water Murphy stretched out, suffering intense pain. He was carried into the livery office and Dr. Braman who had arrived administered medicine, but it had no effect and in about fifteen minutes life was extinct. The body was taken in charge by Briggs Bros., undertakers.
No reason is given by his brother for this act, only the dread and worry about an operation.
Mr. Murphy was 23 years of age. He was known by those in town as “Gat” and was always respected by all who knew him.
DROPPED DEAD IN A MOW.
Charles S. Forshee Fell Dead While Threshing in Dryden, N. Y.
The Dryden Herald says that Tuesday while threshers were at work threshing at Samuel Fulkerson’s, north of that village, Charles S. Forshee, who worked for Mr. Fulkerson, fell dead. Mr. Forshee was at work with others in the bay getting the grain to the machine when he slipped and fell. The others, noticing that something was wrong, hastened to his assistance. Dr. Montgomery was immediately summoned, but said death had been instantaneous. The body was taken to the home of his father, near Harford, where the funeral was held Thursday at 11 a. m., burial at Virgil.
Mr. Forshee was 21 years old and lived in Mr. Wilson’s house on the Springs road. He leaves a wife, father, mother, sister and brother.
THE MESSENGER HOUSE SOLD.
Mr. John H. Mourin the Purchaser. Took Possession on Monday.
The negotiations for the sale of the Messenger House to Mr. John H. Mourin, which, as stated in The Standard of Friday last, had been in progress for some time, have since been consummated, and the deed of the property was passed on Monday, on the morning of which day Mr. Mourin took possession. The price paid for the property is confidential. Mr. Mourin will at once begin the making of repairs and improvements necessary to put the building and all its appurtenances in first-class condition. Capt. G. E Ashby will be retained as clerk, a place in which he has had long experience, and where he has made a wide and most favorable acquaintance with the traveling public, by reason of his ability, attention and courtesy. The present chef and most of the other employees will also remain.
The Messenger House was for many years the leading hotel of Cortland, and has always ranked with the best. No hotel in the city is better known, or has enjoyed a more liberal patronage. It has had some excellent landlords heretofore and has amply merited the public favor that has been shown it. In coming into the possession of Mr. Mourin it falls into the hands of one who has a wider acquaintance throughout the state than any of his predecessors, as well as a longer experience in hotel management. His many years of service at the head of the Glen Haven hotel and his practical knowledge of the business of keeping a hotel, have made him familiar with all its details. His natural kindness finds expression in his genial and cordial manners and in the interest which he always shows in the comfort and welfare of his guests. Under his direction the Messenger House may be expected to meet every reasonable demand of the home and traveling public, and to add to its already excellent reputation.
Mr. Mourin will continue to manage the well known Glen Haven hotel. During the summer season he will run a daily stage from the Messenger House to the Glen and return—something which will be appreciated by the guests at both places, and by Cortland people generally.
Cortland is to be congratulated that one of its best hotels has fallen into such excellent hands, and Mr. Mourin is also a subject for congratulations because he has secured possession of so popular a house, and one in which there are such opportunities for even larger success than it has ever before enjoyed.
JUST TO REMIND YOU.
Calendar of Political Events and Dates of Interest to Every Voter.
ALBANY, Oct. 15.—The following calendar of political events is compiled from the election law:
Oct. 19 and 20—Last registration days in the city. Hours, 8 a. m. to 9 p. m. Voters may also enroll for party primaries of next year.
Oct. 21—Last registration day in the towns. Hours, 9 a. m. to 9 p. m.
Oct. 17—Certificates of independent nominations must be filed with county clerk.
Oct. 17—Last day for filing declinations of party nominations.
Oct. 19—Last day for filing declinations of independent nominations.
Oct. 22—Last day for filing nominations to fill vacancies.
Oct. 31—Publication of nominations and p arty emblems by county clerk.
Oct, 31—List of nominations to be sent to town clerks and aldermen by the county clerks.
Nov. 3—Ballots and stationery to be delivered by county clerk to town and city.
Nov. 6—Election day. Polls open 6 a. m. Polls close 5 p. m.
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| William Jennings Bryan. |
NO PARADE FOR BRYAN.
Place to See and Hear Will Be at Athletic Field.
Doubtless many people in Cortland county will be anxious to see and hear Mr. Bryan when he comes to Cortland next Friday, Oct. 19, regardless of their politics and regardless of whether they approve or disapprove of his sentiments. He is a man prominently before the country and a desire to see him is perfectly natural. We are informed by Dr. J. M. Milne, chairman of the Democratic county committee, that the only place to see and hear Mr. Bryan will be upon Athletic field, as there will be no delay at the car and no parade. The managers of Mr. Bryan’s speaking campaign are very reluctant to agree to his going away from his car, as he is getting pretty tried, and the only way that they will consent to it at all is by the assurance that upon his arrival in the city he shall be placed at once in a close carriage and driven rapidly to the speakers’ stand, and after the address be returned to the car in the same way. Special deputy officers will be sworn out in sufficient numbers to insure the fact that the way is kept open and clear and that there will be no interference with the rapid progress of the carriage. There will then be no use in going to the train or in lining up on the street. The only place to see and hear will be Athletic field, and the time will be about 2:15 on the afternoon of Friday, Oct. 19.
SOLDIERS RECOVERED.
Insurgents Return the Men They Captured.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15.—Gen. MacArthur yesterday wired the war department the welcome news of the relief of Captain Shields and his men of the Twenty-ninth Volunteer infantry who had been captured by the insurgents in Marinduque. His cablegram reads as follows:
MANILA, Received Oct. 15.—Information from Marinduque just received that Captain Shields, forty-eight men, Company E, Twenty-ninth regiment. U. S. Vol. Infantry, two corporals, Co. C same regiment, one civilian American negro, prisoners in hands of insurgents, have been turned over to Gen. Luther R. Hare. More particulars soon, giving names killed, wounded. MACARTHUR.
THE FORGERY CASE.
Defendant Wiles Insists Upon Examination of Witnesses.
The case of the People vs. Frank Wiles charged with forgery and passing fraudulent checks, which was adjourned till 10 o’clock Friday morning had made but little progress up to 3 o’clock that afternoon. The defendant Wiles, with Attorney John H. Murray of Cincinnatus, N. Y., and a number of witnesses came to Cortland on the early train this morning, ready to proceed with the examination. At the hour appointed the case was held open till 2 o’clock upon request of the attorney, R. L. Davis for the defense.
At 3 o’clock Attorney Davis appeared and insisted upon proceeding with the examination of the defendant’s witnesses. District Attorney Duffy said that it was impossible for him to proceed with the examination this afternoon and that he supposed the examination was to be adjourned until next week when the case could be brought directly before the grand jury. After a tilt between the attorneys, the district attorney insisting upon an adjournment and the attorney for the defendant insisting upon proceeding with the examination, the district attorney said he would leave the matter entirely with the court. It was finally decided to take the testimony of one or two witnesses who were obliged to go away next day.
Lynn Packer of Pitcher was the first witness sworn. Had known the defendant twelve or fourteen years. Saw the defendant on Sept. 4 at about 1 P. M. at his (Packer’s) home in Pitcher.
Charles Fritz of Otselic testified that he saw Wiles on the 4th of September at the hotel in Pitcher. He fixed the day and date as well as the hour from a business transaction which he had upon that day.
The examination was still in progress when The Standard went to press.
BREVITIES.
—The Wide Awake Literary club will meet with Mrs. Porter Bunnell Tuesday evening at 8 o’clock.
—Hon. Sereno E. Payne will address a Republican mass-meeting at the Opera House in Dryden on Thursday evening, Oct. 18.
—Dryden, N. Y., is to have a local telephone service and will start off an exchange in the course of a few days with about a dozen telephones.
—Lillie Woodworth and John Johnston had an unlucky bicycle collision on Tompkins-st., Saturday afternoon. Neither were hurt.
—William Space of Dryden, 84 years old, was found dead sitting alone upon his piazza last Sunday while the rest of the family had gone to church.
—Regular review of Cortland tent, No. 304, K. O. T. M., will he held this evening at 7:30 in Vesta lodge rooms. Twenty candidates are to be initiated.
—The annual convention of the New York State Dairymen’s association will be held in Watertown, Dec. 11, 12 and 13. The convention was held in Cortland last year.
—It was a fine rain over Sunday and did much good. The weather bureau rain gauge shows that .98 inch of rain fell in Cortland between Saturday night and this morning.
—A move has been started in Syracuse to limit the attendance of all first year pupils in the primary department to a half day, on the ground that two and one half hours of school work is all that is good for the children at that age.
—The Y. M. C. A. gymnasium will from this time forward be open every evening except Tuesday and Friday. The juniors and intermediates will have the floor Tuesday afternoon and Saturday forenoon till further notice. Ralph Wheeler will be in charge for the present.
—It is said the Sumner store on South Board-st. is to be occupied soon as a confectionery store. The proprietor is from Cortland.—Norwich Sun. Not a very definite statement as to what citizen or business man we are to lose from our city.
—The Normals and St. John’s Military academy teams played football in Cortland on Saturday and the result was a tie, 6 and 6. Pierce, the Normal [School] captain, was injured in the first two minutes of the game and had to leave the team. This rather discouraged the team. Otherwise the result would no doubt have been different.
CORTLAND HOSPITAL ANNUAL REPORT. (See page 8 above.)
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