GENE AUTRY: HERE COMES PETER COTTONTAIL

 

BACH: BRANDENBURG CONCERTO NUMBER TWO

 

SENATOR TILLMAN, WOMEN SUFFRAGISTS, W. C. T. U. CONVENTION, CRUELTY TO ANIMALS, AND DANA-VROOMAN MARRIAGE

 

Senator Benjamin Tillman.

Cortland Evening Standard, Thursday, June 6, 1901.

TILLMAN WAXES HOT.

Withdraws His Resignation In Vitriolic Letter.

SEVERAL THRUSTS AT M'LAURIN.

Says Attitude Assumed by Junior Senator Is Despicable and That His Action In So Eagerly Accepting Executive Advice Was Undignified.

   COLUMBIA, S. C., June 6.—Senator Tillman, protesting against the governor's right to reject the senatorial resignation, has withdrawn his resignation. In his letter to Governor McSweeney Senator Tillman says:

   "I have Senator McLaurin's communication in which he graciously consents at your request to 'hold on to his commission as United States senator and continue to serve the state as he has done in the past to the best of his ability.'

   "This leaves me one of three alternatives. To appeal to the Democratic executive committee to take the matter up, and determine what the best interest of the party requires to be done; to appeal to the senate itself to determine the question as to whether a resignation from that body to take effect at some future time is binding, or withdraw my own resignation. There are no precedents on this subject, because in the 125 years of our national life, with more than 200 resignation's from the senate, no senator hitherto has been willing to occupy the despicable attitude now assumed by Senator McLaurin and forced on me. I am certain of one thing—that the executive of a state has no authority to decline a resignation that has been tendered, and I am equally certain that had your excellency confined your action within legal bounds that your appointees would be seated in the senate when that body meets in December and hold their seats until the legislature should act in January.

   "My chief regret is that I am forced by your action to engage in what the outside world will consider a game of opera bouffe. by withdrawing my own resignation after Senator McLaurin's undignified and puerile action; but the purpose for which it was tendered has been thwarted by McLaurin's precipitous acceptance of executive advice. Bob Acres has been outdone for once. I have already said I had no motive or purpose in resigning except to force McLanrin's, and there is nothing for me to do but accept the situation and withdraw my own resignation, if it be lawful to do so."

 

Susan B. Anthony.

Women Suffragists Adjourn.

   MINNEAPOLIS, June 6.—The National American Woman Suffrage association put in the last day of its convention here at steady work. An amendment to the bylaws, making the annual convention movable instead of at Washington every other year, was defeated on the appeal of Susan B. Anthony, who wanted the conventions to be object lessons to congress. It was decided to make the Chief Banker legacy of $8,000 a special fund for campaign work.

 

PAGE FOUR—EDITORIALS.

Niagara and Lake Levels.

   The Electrical Review is of the opinion that the United States and Canada cannot afford to maintain Niagara Falls as a spectacle, but that the utilization of the power available there will continue until no water is left to run over the precipice. Already the town by the falls, once a village of hotels and curio shops, with no industries except those related to the exploitation of sight-seers, has grown to an important manufacturing city, and the time is not far distant when it will extend along the river to Buffalo and the two be merged into one great city.

   As the volume of water in the Niagara river is very large, says The Herald-Dispatch, the cataract will be an impressive spectacle for many a year to come. At present some half a million horse power has been or soon will be developed, and as yet neither the beauty nor the magnificence of the cataract has been decreased to a degree noticeable to any except the most careful observers. Just the same, the falls are doomed as falls, and a few generations hence, if there are any sentimentalists left then, they will look with sorrow on a large, dry wall of rock which no man now alive has ever seen. Of course the change will be lamentable in some respects, but the cost of preserving the cataract as it is would be so enormous that the thought or paying it must pass away.

   The sorrowing sentimentalists of the future may find consolation in the fact that the diversion of the water into underground channels will save the edge of the precipice from wear, and thus prevent its gradual movement up stream. It is well known that because of the great volume of water pouring over the falls the rock over which it passes is gradually crumbling away, and geologists declare that if present conditions continue there will eventually come a time when Niagara Falls will have moved up to Lake Erie. The consequences of such a movement are tremendous to contemplate. It might mean the draining not only of Erie, but of the entire chain of lakes up to Sault Sainte Marie rapids at the outlook of Lake Superior. Doubtless a large stream would run through what is now the deepest portion of Lake Erie, through the present Detroit river, and through what is now the deepest portion of Lake Huron, while a tributary stream of some sort would take the place of the present Lake Michigan. But Chicago and other cities that are now important lake ports might be left many miles from navigable waters. Of course, this vast change in topography and commerce is a far distant geological event, but it must happen at some time if Niagara's cataract continues to wear its way up stream. The slow but steady disintegration of the edge of the precipice would be checked by diversion of the water, and stopped entirely if all the water went through underground channels instead of over the falls.

   There is, however, a danger to lake commerce on account of transformations at Niagara Falls that is much nearer at hand than the shifting of the cataract to the outlet of Lake Erie. Lieutenant Colonel Anderson, chief engineer of the Canadian marine department, who has just returned from a tour of inspection of the upper lakes, reports that the water in Lake Erie is lower than was ever known to be the case before. This condition is due largely to a series of dry seasons. But it is also due to the drain made by the power development works at Niagara Falls, and the fact that dredging in Tonawanda canal has made it easier for water to escape from the lake. Colonel Anderson thinks it is imperative upon the United States authorities to adopt some remedial measures at an early date, otherwise the lowness of the water will offer a serious obstacle to navigation. The meteorological history of the lakes records seasons of low levels and seasons of high levels; but with the use of water for power at Niagara Falls constantly increasing, there may come a low level season when the artificial drain will have a serious effect on lake commerce. Legislation may therefore be forthcoming in both Canada and the United States to prevent a further diversion of water before the cataract of Niagara is transformed entirely from a spectacle into a utility.

   ◘ Italy has sent an ultimatum to the sultan of Turkey, which, it is asserted, will be followed by warships unless the latter makes prompt reparation for the arrest of an Italian postal agent. Ultimatums do not bother the sultan very much, but a warship might set him to thinking.

 

THE W. C. T. U. CONVENTION.

A Profitable and Interesting Meeting at Taylor, N. Y., Wednesday.

   The quarterly convention of the Woman's Christian Temperance union of Cortland county met at the Wesleyan Methodist church in Taylor yesterday. There were about thirty W. C. T. U. women present, representing the most of the towns of the county. There were also visiting ladies from parts of Chenango county. A large delegation was present from Cortland. Miss Libbie Robertson of Cortland, president of the county organization, presided over the convention. The church edifice was beautifully trimmed and everything necessary for the hearty welcome, comfort, and convenience of the delegates was looked after. The day was beautiful and warm, the country delightful, and the occasion was highly enjoyed. "The most successful county convention ever held" was the general verdict.

   The meeting was opened at 10:30 A. M. with a devotional service conducted by Mrs. Emorette Cass, president of the Taylor union. Responses to the roll call brought out "good news along the line." Mrs. A. E. Brooks of Taylor delivered the address of welcome which was responded to by Mrs. Smith of Marathon. Much of the time was necessarily taken up in routine business. Much time was given to prayer and devotional exercises.

   The prominent features of the afternoon session were an exceedingly bright and interesting paper by Mrs. Jennie June of Blodgett Mills on "Flower, Fruit, and Hospital Work," and a well prepared and able paper by Mrs. Celia Snyder of Cortland on "Woman's Part in the Uplift of Humanity." After a beautiful introduction, Mrs. Snyder said among other good things that if men had quietly felicitated themselves that "woman was first in the transgression" and that man fell because woman tempted him, they should remember also that in the giving of the Christ for the world's redemption man had no part, and God took away woman's reproach by linking himself with her. She spoke of the favorable influence of woman on the morals of society, her power and influence as the teacher of youth, and in the home, and especially in the great missionary work of the church. She paid a high tribute to the memory of Frances Willard, and to the work of Clara Barton, and also that of Mrs. Ballington Booth, and dwelt upon woman's prominence and efficiency and leadership in so many great organizations that have in view the relief and uplift of humanity.

   Miss Ada Northrup of Homer, county superintendent of parliamentary usage, gave the convention a lively drill in parliamentary tactics. She uses the same book of parliamentary law that is used in the state legislature. Miss Jennie Ballou of Virgil conducted vesper services. She called out each one for a few words, and it was quite like an old fashioned class meeting. There were also interspersed in the afternoon recitations and singing by school children that added to the attraction of the program.

   In the evening the house was filled at an early hour. Mrs. Russell of Cortland conducted the devotional services reading the First Psalm and offering a fervent prayer. Rev. D. C. Havens, pastor of the Wesleyan Methodist church of Taylor, extended greetings to the convention. The local choir furnished music. Miss Harbottle of Syracuse, and also of the Cortland Normal school, gave an interesting talk on "Physical Culture," illustrating it with very graceful exercises. Dr. O. A. Houghton of Cortland was then introduced. Dr. Houghton's address on "The Church and the Liquor Traffic" was the principal address of the evening and one of the very best features of the convention.

 

CRUELTY TO ANIMALS.

Attorney Mellon and Officer Edwards Looking for the Offenders.

   Attorney E. E. Mellon and Officer James E. Edwards were called to Little York yesterday to examine into an alleged cruelty to animals case. They found that two strangers had been driving through the place on the night previous, about 9:30 o'clock, with a horse that wan unable to stand the treatment they gave it. Two men of Little York stopped the inhuman methods that the strangers were using to induce the animal, which had fallen, to regain its feet, and the horse with the open wagon to which it was attached was left by the roadside by the owners or drivers all night, nor have the two men been seen since.

   When the officers arrived at Little York, the horse had been removed to a pasture near by, but it was unable to stand alone. A bullet ended its misery as soon as its condition was noted by the officers. The horse, according to the statement of the society officers, was badly ridged and gave unmistakable signs of having received harsh and cruel treatment. Those who saw the two men with the horse claim that they could identify them and a close watch will be kept to locate them. The wagon and harness are still at Little York. The people in and about the village are greatly incensed over the matter and hope that the men will return for their possessions.

 

Attractions at the Park.

   A merry-go-round has been purchased and will soon be in running order at the park. Workmen are building a croquet ground near the building, and this will be in readiness soon. Saturday evening there will be a dance at the park. McDermott's orchestra will furnish the music.

 

Gilbert Jameson.

   Last Sunday morning there occurred the death of Mr. Gilbert Jameson at his home on Gee Hill. Mr. Jameson was born on South Hill in 1835. When 11 years of age he moved with his parents to Gee Hill, where he has since resided. His last sickness began Friday evening before his death on Sunday morning but his sufferings were beyond description.

   There survive him Mrs. Jameson and one son Owen, who lives on the homestead, one daughter, Mrs. Knapp of Locke, one brother John of Philadelphia, and two sisters, Mrs. German Nye of South Cortland, and Mrs. Jane Johnson who resides on Gee Hill.

   There was a large attendance of relatives and friends at the funeral. Mr. Jameson was a man highly esteemed by his neighbors. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon. Rev. O. T. Mather officiated and a quartet from the Presbyterian church sang. Interment was in Willow Glen cemetery.—Dryden Herald.

 

FINANCIAL REPORT

Of the City Chamberlain for the Month of May.

   The following is the financial report of City Chamberlain G. J. Maycumber for the month ending May 31, 1901:

 

POMONA GRANGE

Held Quarterly Meeting With the Willet Grange Tuesday.

   The second quarterly meeting of Cortland county Pomona grange was held with the members of Willet grange, Tuesday, June 4. A special train of two cars, well filled With Patrons of Husbandry, in charge of Superintendent Frederick as conductor left Cortland at 8:40, At McGraw the number was increased to about thirty who joined the excursion at that place, and the train arrived at Geebrook station at 9:30. Teams were in readiness to convey the patrons to Willet village, about 3 1/2 miles distant.

   The day was perfect—and the ride down the beautiful Otselic valley along a series of well kept and productive farms with comfortable buildings, was full of interest. Worthy Master N. F. Webb called to order at 10:30, and after a song the minutes of previous meeting read. A committee on application for membership was appointed consisting of Mrs. Eaton of Willet, Mrs. Phelps of McGraw and Mr. Delevan of Cincinnatus. Mr. Jones of Willet grange gave a very cordial address of welcome which was responded to by worthy master of Pomona N. F. Webb.

   The rollcall of the granges in the county was next in order and responses from a majority of them were given. A communication from the worthy master of the state grange, Hon. E. B. Norris, relative to what the legislative committee of the state grange had accomplished during the past year in preventing laws from being enacted that were detrimental to the interest of the farmers and in getting laws enacted that were beneficial to the farming interests was read by the secretary. Mr. Norris suggested that patrons hold suitable memorial services Sunday, June 10, for members who have departed from this life during the past year. He recommended that every member write to Hon. David B. Henderson, Washington, D. C., speaker of the house of representatives, asking for the appointment of a chairman of the committee on agriculture who would be favorable to the interests of the farmer and use his influence in getting the so-called Grout bill passed by the senate.

   At 2 P. M. the master's gavel called to order for the afternoon session. The chairman of the committee on applications reported that twenty-four applications for membership had been received, and all were reported favorably. A vote was taken approving the action of the committee and a class of twenty-four was initiated and instructed in the mysteries of the fifth degree. Impressive memorial services were held and many were, the eulogies pronounced in memory of members who had departed this life during the past year, twenty-six in all. Seven granges have each lost three members. Mrs. Webb and Mrs. Hyde each read a short and appropriate poem and the exercises were closed by singing, "We Will Meet in the Beautiful Golden Somewhere." The exercises were then placed in the hands of George H. Hyde, worthy lecturer who had prepared a literary program. Mrs. Jones of Willet grange recited an incident of the doctor prescribing wine for an invalid patient, who by its use, became a miserable wreck.

   Mr. Hyde selected from the question box the following questions, which lead to interesting discussions. "How shall we keep up the interest of the grange?" Responded to by Harry Squires of Marathon.

   "Ought a woman to discuss questions in a club unless she has a man by her side to post her relative to parliamentary law and rulings?" Responded to by Mrs. Burt of Blodgett Mills, who brought down the house.

   "Ought agriculture to be taught in our common and higher schools?"

   "Is it a sign of a poor housekeeper if a woman slights her ironing so that she may gain a little time to read and gain intelligence?" Mrs. Webb of Chicago grange argued that under some circumstances it would by justifiable. She thought intelligence of more value than fine frills.

   "Will the Grout bill, if passed, benefit the farmer?" responded to by W. L. Bean of McGraw affirmatively. At 4 o'clock the meeting adjourned. A vote of thanks was given members of Willet grange for the very hospitable entertainment afforded.

 

THROWN FROM A WAGON.

Horse Frightened by Street Car. Runs Away on North Main-st.

   Mrs. Charles Doughty who lives at the corner of Washington and Grant-sts., and her 5-year old daughter were thrown from a wagon on the North Main-st. pavement near the hospital corner this forenoon and narrowly escaped serious injury. Mrs. Doughty was returning from Homer this morning and was waiting for the car above the railroad crossing. Before the car came along Mr. J. W. Montague drove by and Mrs. Doughty required of him in reference to the time when the next car would go to Cortland. Mr. Montague replied that he was going directly to Cortland and that she might ride if she so desired. When just this side of the old carding mill the horse became frightened at the car, which came up from behind, and started to run. Mrs. Doughty states that Mr. Montague jumped from the wagon, before the horse reached the pavement and that she and the little girl were left in the wagon alone. A short distance below the hospital the horse collided with a delivery wagon. Both occupants were thrown out. The horse turned down Grant-st. and from there to North Church-st. where it was stopped by workmen engaged in moving the house on that street. Mrs. Doughty and the little girl were carried to the hospital and Dr. Benson, who lives at the corner of North Main and Grant-sts., was called. Mrs. Doughty was badly shaken up and sustained some severe bruises but it is not thought her injuries will prove serious. The extent of the child's injuries cannot yet be determined.

 

DANA-VROOMAN.

June Wedding in Carthage—Cortland Physician One of the Principals.

   A very pretty wedding took place Wednesday morning, June 5, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Vrooman in Carthage, N. Y., when their daughter Miss Beatrice Agnes was married to Dr. Henry T. Dana of Cortland. The ceremony was performed by Rev. N. S. Aller, pastor of the Congregational church, of which the bride is a member. The bride is an accomplished young lady and a graduate of Cortland hospital. The groom is a well known and prominent physician and surgeon of Cortland. The happy couple left for points west with a stop over at the Pan-American, after which they will reside in Cortland. They have the best wishes of their many friends.

 

BREVITIES.

   —Do not forget that Tuesday of next week is ladies' day at Athletic field. Utica will play the Cortland team at that time.

   —New display advertisements today are—J. J. Reider, Auction of Jewelry, page 4; Baker & Angell, Shoes, page 8; Mitch's market, Fish, page 5.

   —The newspapers of Scranton have given up all hope of retaining the D., L. & W. shops and admit that the works will be transferred to Binghamton.

   —The Empire State Beet Sugar company of Lyons has secured forty contracts with farmers of Avon to raise beets for the use of the company at $4.75 per ton.

   —The Lackawanna railroad has expended $3,000,000 for new bridges during the past year. A new one is about to be placed across the Chenango river at Binghamton.

   —Patrick Garrity was given a suspended sentence in police court this morning. While in an intoxicated condition last night Patrick was picked up by officer Bowker.

   —The band concert was postponed Tuesday night on account of the services at St. Mary's church till this evening. The concert will be given on Main-st. at the corner of Court-st., and will begin about 8 o'clock.

   —Invitations have been received in Cortland for the wedding of Mr. Charles Sidney Mead, formerly of Cortland, and Miss Lucy Minerva Greenfield, daughter of Mr. and Mm. Webb J. Greenfield of Moravia, which will take place at St. Matthew's church, Moravia, Wednesday, June 10, 1901.

   —The Ithaca Journal says: "Smith, the sturdy little coxswain who steered Cornell's second varsity shell so effectively in Thursday's race, is none other than the well known and esteemed Jakey Smith, former president and first judge of the George Junior Republic He is now a member of the class of 1903 at Cornell and is taking the arts course. Smith is not only an enthusiastic athlete but also an excellent student, standing among the six best men in his class."

 

RUSSIA MAKES DENIALS, CARNEGIE'S PREDICTION, TRACTION CO. REORGANIZED, COMMON COUNCIL, AND MRS. JEROME WHEELER

 

Czar Nicolas II.

Cortland Evening Standard, Wednesday, June 5, 1901.

RUSSIA MAKES DENIALS.

Harbors No Hard Feelings Against England or Germany.

   ST. PETERSBURG, June 5.—Contrary to certain reports Russia has never favored the notion of all the constitutional powers guaranteeing the Chinese loan. She replied in terms similar to those of the United States that the executive could not guarantee without the consent of the legislative branch. Russia prefers a speedy settlement to a guarantee. It is not true that Russia is bitter against Great Britain for offering the plan now discussed. Her relations with Great Britain are declared at the foreign office to be nearer satisfactory than in a long time.

   It is also untrue that Russian official circles are harboring a grudge against Germany. The irritation, which arose from the German punitive expeditious, naturally ceased when those expeditions were stopped. Russo-German relations have resumed the normal cordiality which they should always have.

   It is not believed here that France intends to annex the island of Hai Nan, and the Russian officials see no occasion for excitement over the subject of the French-Corean loan.

   It is pointed that the French-Belgian concession for a railroad from Seoul to the Manchurian frontier is several years old. Russia anticipates that the road will ultimately be constructed.

   The Macedonian question is not expected to occasion anxiety this summer. The Russian ambassador, M. Zinovieff, returns to Constantinople because his leave has expired.

 

Modus Vivendi on Indemnity Question?

   WASHINGTON, June 5.—The plan of a modus vivendi on the subject of the Chinese indemnities is now receiving the earnest attention of those interested in the Chinese negotiations, the purpose being to prevent this indemnity from causing any interruption in the concert of the powers and at the same time to remove the indemnity issue itself so that progress can be made on the remaining subjects of negotiation, chief of which is the conclusion of permanent treaties between China and the several powers.

   The question over the indemnity arose during the president's western trip, but since the return of the president and Secretary Hay it has been taken up anew and thoroughly gone over with the foreign representatives chiefly concerned, including the British, Russian and French ambassadors and the Japanese minister. It is because of the importance attached to these negotiations that several of the ambassadors who had intended to leave for Europe have now deferred their departure for a month.

 

Andrew Carnegie.

CARNEGIE'S PREDICTION.

Says Time Will Come When Continental Powers Will Try to Crush Britain.

   LONDON, June 5.—"Mark my words," said Andrew Carnegie last night to a representative of the press, "the time is coming when the continental powers will combine to smash up this little island of Great Britain. When that happens she will have to turn to the United States for help.

   "I feel certain it will not be refused. The United States will step in and say 'don't.' They will act just as Great Britain did in the Spanish-American war. What she did then was great and it is not half realized yet."

   When Mr. Carnegie gave utterance to these sentiments he was in the Langham hotel, London, where he had arrived from Scotland for the chamber of commerce gatherings.

 

Edwin Duffey.

COMPANY REORGANIZED.

TO BE KNOWN AS THE CORTLAND COUNTY TRACTION CO.

Certificate of Incorporation Filed—Capital $320,000— Preferred and Common Stock—Names of Incorporators—Board of Directors—Frank Battles of Philadelphia for President, Edwin Duffey, Secretary and Treasurer.

   The certificate of incorporation of the Cortland County Traction company has been executed and sent to the secretary of state for filing. The incorporators of the new company are William Redwood Wright, George H. Fisher, F. W. Troemner, William M. Meigs, Philadelphia; C. D. Simpson, New York; H. P. Simpson, F. C. Fuller, A. G. Edwards, H. H. Brady, Jr., Scranton; Frank Battles, Philadelphia; Wm. B. Wait, New York; B. F. Taylor, Hugh Duffey, Edwin Duffey and H. A. Dickinson, Cortland.

   The capital stock of the new company is $320,000, of which $200,000 is preferred 5 per cent stock and $120,000 common stock.

   The directors are C. D. Simpson, New York City; Frank Battles, Philadelphia; Herman Bergholtz, Ithaca; H. P. Simpson, Scranton; William B. Wait, New York City; George H. Fisher, Philadelphia; G. H. Garrison, Troy; B. F. Taylor, Hugh Duffey, and Edwin Duffey, Cortland.

   The incorporation has been made pursuant to an agreement entered into unanimously by the stockholders of the old Cortland & Homer Traction Co. This agreement is set forth in full in the articles of incorporation. It provides for the incorporation of the new company and the issue of stock as set forth in the foregoing. It also provides for the bonding of the new company to the extent of $180,000 of 4 per cent bonds. All bonds and stock are to be divided among the old bond holders in the proportion that they held bonds in the old company. A voting trust is created consisting of five members who shall control the corporation for five years.

   A directors' meeting will be held at once at which time it is expected that the following officers will be elected:

   President—Frank Battles, Philadelphia.

   Secretary and Treasurer—Edwin Duffey, Cortland.

   The new company has just purchased a new motor car, formerly in use by the Brooklyn Rapid Transit Co. and this car is to be put into service in Cortland at once.

 

CORTLAND SCIENCE CLUB.

"The Geology of New York State" by Prof. L. H. Tuthill of Homer.

   The Cortland Science club at its regular meeting on the evening of June 1 was addressed by Professor L. H. Tuthill of Homer. The subject being, "The Geology of New York State."

   Beginning with the earliest times the history of the science of geology was rapidly traced from the first observations made by the Egyptian priests (1000 B.C.) through the sixth and tenth centuries up to the sixteenth century when the famous painter, Leonardo de Vinci, was one of the first to assert the true origin of fossils, claiming them to be the remains of living forms, and not as had been previously held, freaks of nature produced by stellar and other mysterious influences.

   After another century of fruitless discussion, the theory was advanced that the shells found in the rocks were relics of the deluge, and held to be proof of the accuracy of Biblical history. For 150 years this hypothesis held, but it has been left to the diligent scientific workers of the last half century to unearth the facts that have been classified into the science of today.

   The geology of the state was then taken up and discussed as thoroughly as so broad a field could be, in the limited time allowed the speaker. Cortland was described as being situated in the Portage group. Much of this group is a soft, shaly rock such as is seen out cropping all about us, and through which the streams of this locality have cut the numerous picturesque gorges.

   The feature of the paper which perhaps caused the greatest interest, was that on the economic geology of the state; wherein was described the quarries, mines, mineral springs, clay banks, etc., that have become of commercial importance. Professor Tuthill's lecture was illustrated by numerous geological specimens collected from all parts of the state.

   As usual, a portion of the evening was given over to a general discussion among the members of the subject in hand.

 

MCGRAW & ELLIOTT.

New Pharmacy in Wickwire Building Opened Yesterday Afternoon.

   Messrs. McGraw & Elliott, who have been busy for the past month in getting their new store in the Wickwire building in readiness, opened the store yesterday afternoon. The store is the one formerly occupied by McGraw & Osgood as a shoe store and is one of the best stores and one of the best locations on the street. The interior has been completely remodeled and the store is one of the best appointed and most up-to-date drug stores to be found. The prescription department is just at the rear of the main store and back of this is a large and well lighted workroom. A public station of the Home Telephone Co. will be located in the store, and near the entrance is a table with writing materials for the convenience of patrons. A call bell has been placed at the curb so that people driving can summon the people in the store without leaving their carriage.

   Both members of the firm have been engaged in the drug business in Cortland for several years and are thoroughly competent and reliable pharmacists.

 

COMMON COUNCIL.

CORTLAND TO HAVE A DOG POUND AFTER JULY 1.

Ordinances to This Effect Passed at Tuesday Night's Meeting—Albert Goldsmith to be Pound Keeper—Frank H. Cobb Reappointed Commissioner of Public Works—Bills Audited—Additional Hydrants Ordered—Telephones for Aldermen at City Expense.

   A regular meeting of the common council of the city of Cortland was held at the office of the clerk of said city on the 4th day of June, 1901, at 7:30 o'clock P.M. at which there were present Mayor Chas. F. Brown, and Aldermen E. M. Yager, E. P. Wright, Geo. F. Richards, T. C. Scudder, R. S. Pettigrew and Vern W. Skeele.,

   On motion of Mr. Scudder and seconded by Mr. Skeele and declared carried:

   Resolved, That additional hydrants be placed as follows: one on Rickard-st., one on Blodgett-st., and one on Charles-st.

   The matter of a dog pound was then thoroughly discussed by the council. City Attorney O. U. Kellogg had drawn ordinances covering the matter of a pound, and these were, with few changes, passed by the aldermen. The first protest against the measure was heard last night. The matter was under discussion and Mayor Brown had just remarked that in all likelihood there would be a big howl about it, when a small cur directly under the clerk's window set up one of the most dismal yelps that could be imagined. Evidently there will be some opposition to the measure. The ordinance follows:

   On motion of Mr. Scudder, seconded by Mr. Pettigrew and declared carried:

   Resolved, That the following ordinance be and is hereby enacted.

   1.—The running at large of dogs not licensed and tagged as herein after provided within the limits of the city of Cortland is hereby forbidden.

   2—A tax of 50 cents per year is hereby levied upon each and every dog owned within the limits of the city of Cortland. A dog harbored within said city for three consecutive days shall be deemed to be owned therein and the person so harboring shall be deemed the owner thereof for the purposes of this ordinance.

   3—It shall be the duty of the city chamberlain upon the payment to him of the said tax to issue to the person paying the same a tag, and which tag shall be plainly marked with the number and year of license.

   4—Such license shall continue in force until the first day of July following its issue and such tag shall be attached to a collar which shall be worn around the neck of the dog so licensed. Such tag shall not be transferable and shall be no protection to a dog not so licensed. Further,

   Resolved, That this ordinance be published once in the Cortland STANDARD and Cortland Democrat and that said ordinance take effect and be in force on July 1, 1901, after such publication.

   On motion of Mr. Skeele seconded by Mr. Yager and declared carried:

   Resolved, That the following ordinance be and is hereby enacted as follows:

   1—A public pound in and for the city of Cortland is hereby established at 83 Prospect-st. in said city, which shall be under the charge of a pound keeper.

   2—The mayor may by an appointment in writing filed with the city clerk appoint a pound keeper, who shall bold office during the pleasure of the mayor or until his successor shall be appointed

   3—It shall be the duty of the pound keeper to impound all animals and fowls (except dogs duly tagged) running at large in said city and to provide them with necessary sustenance until released or disposed of as hereinafter provided.

   4—It shall be the duty of the pound keeper to release any such animal or fowl to the owner or person entitled to the possession thereof upon the payment to him of his fees, which are hereby fixed at the sum of $1 for each animal, and 50 cents for each fowl so impounded, together with the cost of keeping the same; and the pound keeper shall sell at public auction upon two days notice posted at the pound any animal or fowl so impounded that shall not be released after six days' detention; and the pound keeper shall destroy in some humane manner any animal or fowl that be may not be able to sell at auction as aforesaid.

   5—The pound keeper may retain from the proceeds of the sale of any animal or fowl the amount of his fees for impounding it and the actual expenses incurred in keeping it, the balance if any shall be turned over to the owner of such animal or fowl upon the execution of a proper receipt and release, or shall be deposited with the city chamberlain accompanied by a detailed statement by the pound keeper of the impounding and sale.

   6—The city shall not be liable to the pound keeper for any fees or expenses, and the pound keeper shall not purchase directly or indirectly any animal or fowl impounded by him as aforesaid. Further,

   Resolved, That this ordinance be published once in the Cortland STANDARD and Cortland Democrat and that said ordinance take effect and be in force on July 1, 1901, after such publication.

   The mayor appointed Mr. Albert Goldsmith to be pound keeper of the city of Cortland to hold office during the pleasure of the mayor or until his successor shall be appointed.

   Mr. Skeele moved the confirmation of the same, seconded by Mr. Scudder and declared carried. All voting aye.

   The mayor duly nominated and appointed Frank H. Cobb a commissioner of public works of the city of Cortland, N. Y., to hold office for the term of five years from the date of the expiration of his present term of office.

   On motion of Mr. Yager seconded by Mr. Scudder and declared carried:

   Resolved, That such appointment be and is hereby confirmed. All voting aye.

   The official reports of G.J. Maycumber, city chamberlain, and Frank B. Price, commissioner of charities of the city of Cortland, for the month of May, 1901, were presented and read and on motion, duly seconded and carried, the same were duly approved and ordered placed on file. Mr. Price's report showed that only $58.70 had been paid the poor during the month of May.

   The following bills were allowed and ordered paid:

 

   Resolved, That the city chamberlain be authorized to pay the following orders: Orders No. 458 for $298.45 out of the public works improvement fund, Port Watson-st. paving account; order No. 454 for $103.65 out of the public works improvement fund, Lincoln-ave. paving account; order No. 455 for $388 out of the public works improvement fund, Tompkins-st. paving account.

   Resolved, That an order be drawn on the chamberlain of the city in favor of Cortland Savings bank for the sum of $503.61 amount of Main-st. judgment bond No. 4 principal and interest, and the same be charged to the lighting contract account.

   On motion of Mr. Pettigrew, seconded by Mr. Richards and declared carried:

   Resolved, That telephones be ordered for each alderman at the expense of the city. Declared carried. All voting aye.

   The minutes of the present meeting were read and approved.

 

Mrs. Jerome F. Wheeler.

   Mrs. Jerome F. Wheeler, whose burial occurred yesterday, was born in Herkimer county, June 1, 1840. Her maiden name was Morey. Her parents were people of more than ordinary intelligence and of staunch Christian character. Their children, therefore, were brought up with careful training in all that pertains to true manhood and womanhood. And thus it was that Mary J. the subject of this sketch, came to young womanhood with such intellectual, moral, religious and home training as abundantly fitted her for the responsible duties of housekeeper, wife, and mother, all of which she discharged beautifully, faithfully and competently. She was a Christian from childhood. She never knew herself as other than a Christian. She was a faithful and efficient member of the Methodist Episcopal church all her life. She illustrated the teachings of Christ in her life. She went about doing good. She visited the sick and stood ready to help any that needed assistance. She always knew what needed to be done and how to do it. Through her life she was a strong, healthy, energetic woman, with abundant good sense and great force of character.

   She married for her first husband Mr. Leander Walter and lived with him in Tully until his death which occurred seventeen years ago. By the death of Mr. Walter she was left a widow with six children, three sons and three daughters. On her alone devolved the labor and care of bringing up these children, which she did successfully with her own hands.

   A little over five years ago she was married to Capt. Jerome F. Wheeler, who, with her first husband as well, achieved an honorable record as a soldier in the War of the Rebellion; and who today sincerely and deeply mourns his irreparable loss. She lived to see seven own grandchildren. For three or four years she has been in decline. She made a brave fight for life, but yielded, to the inevitable as to the will of God, and reverently and uncomplainingly resigned herself to him and suffered patiently on until the end, Her last days and hours were brightened with cheerful sayings, repetition of scripture promises, and words of loving thoughtfulness of those she was to leave behind. She anticipated with joy her departure to the better country.

   Mrs. Wheeler represented the best type of American womanhood. To her, and those like her, the country owes a debt of gratitude and reverent remembrance that it can never pay. She gave to the country in the hour of its peril the husband of her youth and the father of her children while she took on herself the duties and responsibilities of both. When in the eternal years the sufferings and sacrifices of our great war are summed up by the unerring Judge of all, such women as she will be marked for everlasting remembrance. ***

 

BREVITIES.

   —New display advertisements today are—A. S. Burgess, Clothing, page 8.

   —Next Tuesday will be ladies' day at Athletic field. Utica will play ball here at that time and a good game is expected.

   —Pecos Tribe, No. 357, I. O. R. M., will confer the adoption degree at the regular council fire Thursday evening at Red Men's hall. [Most of the members were Irish-Americans—CC ed.]

    —Wilbert S. Birdsall of Whitney's Point, Broome county, has been appointed a foreman in wood working in Auburn prison at a salary of $2.50 a day.—Auburn Advertiser.

   —A large buck rabbit has been secured for the park this summer. The animal is perfectly tame and will run loose. It is the same one that was kept at Renwick park, Ithaca, last season.

   —Mrs. Florence H. Fisher of Brooklyn and Mrs. Elisabeth H. Lane of Cortland have sold to Wayland R. Sweetlove of Sayre, a tract of land of about twenty-four acres situated on Owego-st. just outside the city limits.

   —The remains of the Rev. Dr. Thos. H. Pearne, who died in Cincinnati Saturday, will arrive in Cortland on the 4:43 train at D., L. & W. station, Thursday afternoon and will be taken directly to the cemetery for interment where brief services will be held.