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| Richard Croker. |
Cortland Evening Standard, Friday, Oct. 4, 1901.
REFORM AGITATION A SHAM.
Tammany Platform Congratulates People on Results of Democratic Administration.
NEW YORK, Oct. 4.—Previous to the meeting last night of the Democratic city convention the executive committee of Tammany Hall held a meeting and ratified the action of the city committee in selecting Edward M. Shepard, William J. Ladd, Jr., and Judge George M. Van Hoesen as the party candidates for mayor, comptroller and president of the board of aldermen respectively.
The convention met last night in the Grand Central Palace with George B. McClellan as chairman. Prominent among the delegates to the convention were Richard Croker, Congressman Sulzer, State Senator Plunkitt, John M. Mason, State Senator T. D. Sullivan, Andrew Freedman and John F. Carroll. Mr. Croker was given an ovation.
In preamble and resolution the convention placed upon record its abhorrence of the crime by which President McKinley was stricken down and its "detestation of the disgraceful and outrageous attack upon our institutions and our civilization, and its respectful and sincere sympathy with the bereaved family."
The committee on resolutions reported through its chairman John W. Keller. The platform declares for a Democratic administration of the city; charges the Republican party with a brutal indifference to the interests of the city by denying to it legislation, the right of self-government, thus minimizing home rule in the city.
It denounces "as a sham the pretence at reform which characterizes the combination made up of Republican partisans and so-called Democrats notorious for their greed for office and embittered against the regular Democratic organization because of their failures and disappointments. It also "congratulates the people upon the results achieved under the Democratic administration of city affairs."
PAGE FOUR—BRIEF EDITORIAL.
It is beginning to occur to thoughtful persons that perhaps the example set by the municipal governments of our big cities is not wholly edifying. In many of them it appears to be a perpetual battle between the rascals who are in and the rascals who are out and wish to get in.
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| Edith K. C. Roosevelt. |
A NEW FIRST LADY.
SOMETHING ABOUT THE ARRIVING MISTRESS OF THE WHITE HOUSE.
Mrs. Roosevelt a Gentle, Home Loving Woman, Whose Chief Interests Are Her Husband and Children. She Dislikes Publicity.
Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt, to whom fate has given the title of "first lady of the land," is a worthy successor of the gentle woman whose occupancy of the White House has been terminated by the recent national tragedy. There are many points of similarity between the widow of the dead president and the wife of his successor. There is this difference—that while Mrs. McKinley has been an invalid for many years Mrs. Roosevelt is in the full bloom of health and strength. She is of course much younger than her predecessor.
When, in 1886, Theodore Roosevelt was married in London to Miss Edith Kermit Carow, he was a widower. His first wife was Miss Alice Lee of Boston, to whom he was married shortly after his graduation from Harvard. She died in 1883, leaving a daughter, Miss Alice. While abroad Mr. Roosevelt met again his present wife, with whom he had been acquainted since their early childhood. Miss Carow's family, one of distinction in New York, had been neighbors of the Roosevelts during the president's early days.
The president now has four sons and another daughter. The children are Alice, Theodore, Jr., Kermit, Ethel, Archibald and Quentin. Alice is eighteen, and the rest range from fourteen down to four. The Roosevelts are essentially a home loving family. Mrs. Roosevelt has always preferred the conduct of her family to the attractions of society. She has avoided publicity and has disliked the attention that her husband's official life has forced upon her. She is not, however, a recluse, and the entertainments given by her in the executive mansion of New York state were marked by the charm that betrayed a skilled, experienced hostess.
Since Mrs. Roosevelt has followed her husband's public career with close attention, she is deeply interested in politics, both American and foreign. She is a keen student of the world's affairs. The president, it is said, attaches great importance to his wife's opinions of men and affairs. Like Mrs. Grover Cleveland, the present "first lady of the land" has the happy faculty of never forgetting a face, and this trait has contributed immensely to her popularity. She is simple and dignified in manner, but not at all distant or haughty.
Mrs. Roosevelt is slightly under medium height and rather frail in appearance. She enjoys robust health and shares Mr. Roosevelt's instinctive aversion to medical men. Mrs. Roosevelt's complexion is fair, and her hair and eyes are brown. At a first glance one would say that the president's wife is about forty years old. Her face, although not handsome, gives decided evidence of strength and goodness. She is decidedly opposed to display in dress, and that of herself and her children is marked by simplicity both in material and coloring. For evening entertainments she dresses handsomely, but never with ostentation.
Mrs. Roosevelt is not a "clubwoman'' in the popular acceptation of the term. She is a member of a few luncheon clubs and of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Although often urged to become a candidate for the presidency general of that order, she has steadfastly refused.
The chief interest of Mrs. Roosevelt's life has been the careful training of her children. She has earnestly desired to keep them out of public notice and has succeeded well enough to retain them unspoiled. She is also devoted to literature and reads much in English and in other languages. Mrs. Roosevelt is accredited with the authorship of a small volume of poems, privately printed and intended for circulation among her friends. She is also an expert needlewoman and delights in her skill.
In her social administration of the White House the wife of the president will be assisted by her stepdaughter, to whom he is devotedly attached and who reciprocates her mother's care and attention. Mr. Roosevelt's two sisters, who are the most intimate friends of his wife, will also be prominent. One is the wife of a naval officer, Commander W. S. Cowles, and the other is wedded to Douglas Robinson, a real estate man of New York.
THEIR SILVER WEDDING
Pleasantly Celebrated With the Assistance of a Host of Friends.
Seventy-five friends of Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Cobb, 4 Monroe Heights, Cortland, unceremoniously dropped in on them last evening for the purpose of helping the couple in celebrating the twenty-fifth anniversary of their wedding. The party was gotten up by several of the friends of Mr. and Mrs. Cobb, and it proved to be a success in every way. The participants in the surprise met at the furniture store of Beard & Peck, at about 8 o'clock and moved their forces in the direction of Monroe Heights and made a successful bombardment of the house and gained admission.
The evening was passed in a very pleasing manner. Mrs. George C. Hubbard favored the company with recitations, and there was music by Mrs. D. H. Bingham, Miss Aria Hubbard and Mr. and Mrs. A. W. McNett. Judge J. E. Eggleston was called upon and favored the party with a ringing impromptu speech in which he referred to the by gone days when, in a country school, he had been a school mate of the hostess, but adding also that while she was at that time just beginning her school days; he was one of the big boys. The rapid flight of time was dwelt upon at some length by the fluent speaker, and he drew forth the conclusion that character and uprightness in living should be developed and stand out boldly especially in the lives of those who were coming to mature years.
Rev. Jasper Howell, in behalf of the guests, and in a few earnest words presented the couple with a handsome set of solid silver knives and forks, which were gracefully received. Light refreshments were served.
The following is the list of those who were present: Mr. and Mrs. C. Fred Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer E. Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Price, Mr. and Mrs. O. D. Patrick, Mr. and Mrs. George R. Leech, Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Stanford, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Haskins of South Cortland, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. N. W. Walworth, Mr. and Mrs. Asa N. Starr, Mr. and Mrs. A. W. McNett, Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Mansur, Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Tisdale, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. C. Hubbard and daughter Aria, Judge and Mrs. J. E. Eggleston, Mr. and Mrs. N. J. Peck, Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Bingham, Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Bingham, Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Beard, Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Nelson, Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Call, Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Call, Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Ellis, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Crombie, Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Strowbridge, Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Van Hoesen, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Stockwell, Mr. and Mrs.W. G. McKinney, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Newton, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Bradford, Dr. and Mrs. F. D. Reese, Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Angell, Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Watkins, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Perkins, Rev. W. Jasper Howell and Mr. L. G. Davis.
"Uncle Tom's Cabin" Coming.
An event looked forward to with more than ordinary interest, theatrically, is the coming of Al. W. Martin's $30,000 revival of Harriet Beecher Stowe's lovable story of "Uncle Tom's Cabin." Mr. Martin's reputation as a promoter of big productions is well known by theatre goers but few are aware that the coming event is one of the most gigantic and elaborate that has ever been attempted in America. Not only does Mr. Martin promise to bring a company of 100 people, but claims to use a carload of ponies, horses, oxen and bloodhounds in the piece. "Uncle Tom's Cabin'' will hold the boards at the Cortland Opera House next Thursday. A special train consisting of two coaches for the company, two for the scenery and one for the stock is required to move the attraction.
ATTEMPTED SUICIDE.
FRANK JOHNSON TAKES A DOSE OF LAUDANUM.
Got Dozy and Couldn't Take Antidote—Dr. Edson Administered a Sound Spanking and Roused Him Sufficiently to Take the Medicine.
Frank Johnson, a young man living in Marathon, attempted to commit suicide by taking laudanum at the home of Mrs. Kate Seaman, 2 Monroe Heights, last evening. Timely administration of a sound spanking by Dr. H. S. Edson, however, sufficed to arouse the young man from a semi-conscious condition, so that antidotes could be given him, and thus his life was saved.
Johnson, according to the statement of Mrs. Seaman, has been a frequent caller at her home for the past three years, and was engaged to marry her daughter Ethel. The young man, she claimed, had one bad fault, that of drinking, and both she and her daughter had tried to reform him. Last week, while at the Cincinnatus fair, she says that he became intoxicated again and had three ribs broken as a result of the affair. Then Mrs. Seaman told Johnson that he must not come to the house any more, and that the engagement must be considered broken. After that Johnson had been to the house in an intoxicated condition and he had been asked to go away and not to come any more.
Yesterday morning he again visited the Seaman home, but promised to go to his home in Marathon on the afternoon train. This he failed to do, however, and he again visited the house in the evening. He went to the back door and entered, and talked for a few minutes with Mrs. Seaman. He complained of not feeling well and asked to go into the toilet room, and was given the permission. As he stepped in, Mrs. Seaman heard a click that sounded like a glass hitting against a cup. She and her son immediately burst open the door and found that a cup which he held contained a few drops of laudanum. Then he confessed that he had taken poison.
He was taken to Dr. Edson's office nearby, but was sent back to the house with an antidote. Before he reached the house, however, he became dopy, and the medicine could not be given. Soon after, Dr. Edson reached the house and learning that the medicine had not been taken, he began to administer a severe spanking, which roused the man so that he could be given the proper antidote. In a very few minutes the remedy had taken effect and the man was vomiting vigorously.
Johnson's father was notified of the matter last night and came to Cortland at about 11:30 o'clock. The young man will be well enough to be taken to Marathon at 7:09 this evening.
Mrs. Seaman feels very much annoyed over the affair which was forced upon her at her home. She had tried to do something for Johnson, she states, and she thinks this is poor reward for the work. In the morning he had stated that he was discouraged, and asked her what was best for him to do. Mrs. Seaman said that the best thing for him to do was to go to work.
MISSIONARY MEETING
Of the First M. E. Church—Reports from District Meeting.
The Woman's Foreign Missionary society of the First M. E. church held its regular monthly meeting Oct. 2 at the pleasant home of Mrs. N. H. Gillette. Though the weather was unfavorable, yet a goodly number was present. A brief program was given consisting of Scripture reading, music by a quartet, selection, and a beautiful pantomime by little Miss Per Lee. This was followed by a report of the Cazenovia district meeting held at Oneida, given by Mrs. F. M. Snider, district secretary, in a very interesting manner. She referred to an address given by Miss Jennie Bingham of Folt's Institute who spoke of the training of young ladies in that institution and of the great care exercised over them and the advantages and instruction given, so that at the close of their school work they were prepared for active missionary work home or foreign; also of a paper, ''Young Women Here and There," by Miss Sara Bragunier, Oneida, contrasting our girls with those in heathen lands—a contrast as great as between noonday and midnight.
Mrs. Vinal spoke especially of earnestness and thankfulness and the necessity of keeping always at work having as our incentive love rather than duty; also that we should keep our literature before the church and as far as possible in the hand of every member of the church thus keeping ourselves informed on missionary matters. This closed Mrs. Snyder's report which was given in an entertaining manner,
Mrs. George Edgcomb then followed with some interesting facts which Mrs. Snyder had omitted and a statistical report for the year. There are fifteen auxiliaries in the district with 500 members, three young Woman's auxiliaries and two bands; that $50 was contributed to the support of Dr. May Cotton; the number of subscribers to the Woman's Friend had advanced and an increase of interest along all lines of mission work in the district. Mrs. Edgcomb spoke in glowing terms of the paper presented by Mrs. Snyder on missionary literature and the mite box, an article full of earnest practical thoughts.
An invitation was extended to every lady to attend the branch meeting at Binghamton. This closed a delightful and profitable meeting.
DEATH OF L. D. STEVENS.
Sat Down In Chair and Breathed His Last.
Mr. L. Deloss Stevens of 132 Port Watson-st. died very suddenly this morning shortly before 8 o'clock in the grocery store of Harvey Baker at 114 Port Watson-st. He went to the store on an errand, but a moment or two after entering the door turned around and sat down in a chair. His head dropped over to one side and almost before any of the people in the store could reach him he had stopped breathing.
Coroner E. M. Santee was summoned and made some inquiries and decided that no inquest was necessary. The deceased had had heart trouble for some time, and this seemed to be a clear case of heart failure.
Mr. Stevens was born in McGrawville June 22, 1836. With his parents he soon moved to Solon. In his earlier days he was a clerk in Cortland for S. E. Welch for seven years and afterward for a wholesale house in New York. On Dec. 31, 1860, he was married to Miss Rebecca Cowan, a daughter of the late Judge Cowan of Cortland. For five years after this they lived in Solon and for the last thirty-five years in Cortland. Three children were born to them and with the wife survive, Mrs. Anna Crapser, Dr. J. C. Stevens and Miss Maude Stevens, all of Cortland. Miss Stevens, however, is now teaching at Bay Shore, N. Y. Two brothers and a sister, George H. Stevens of Cortland, Luzerne Stevens of Whitewater, Wis., and Mrs. Eda Pritchard of Cortland. The wife of Mr. George H. Stevens is a sister of Mrs. L. D. Stevens.
The funeral will probably be on Monday, but the hour has not yet been fixed but will be announced tomorrow.
Advertise in a Newspaper.
The statute against the erection of advertising signs, etc., on the property of other people, is Section 648 of the penal code, and provides that: "A person who places upon or affixes to, or causes or procures to be placed upon or affixed to real property not his own, or a rock, tree, wall, fence or other structure thereupon, without the consent of the owner, any words, characters, or device as notice of or inference to any article, business, exhibition, profession, matter or event, is punishable by imprisonment for not more than six months, or by a fine of not more than $250 or both."
BREVITIES.
—The Traction Co. is contemplating putting on a third [trolley] car between Cortland and Homer.
—The Sunday train between Elmira and Sylvan Beach on the Lehigh Valley R. R. is discontinued.
—The clam bake of the employees of the Traction company occurs at midnight tonight at the park.
—Arthur Sidman's new pastoral play "York State Folks" is booked for the Opera House on Monday evening, Oct. 14.
—At 7:30 o'clock this evening the A. O. U. W. will meet at Vesta lodge room and confer the initiatory degree on eleven candidates.
—Rev. Charles W. Walker will preach in the First M. E. church next Sunday morning. There will be no evening service. The Sunday-school will meet as usual.
—A reception will be tendered to all Normal students by the First Baptist Y. P. S. C. E. Saturday evening at 8 o'clock in the church parlors. All are most cordially invited.
—There will be a game of football on Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock on Athletic field between the Cortland Normal team and the Cascadilla High school team of Ithaca.
—Mr. G. A. Wedge of 10 North Church-st. has been strawberrying with success, though it is a little out of season, but he found a number of ripe, plump juicy berries with all the best flavor of June berries.
—At the regular meeting of the Cortland Science club tomorrow night at 8 o'clock Dr. F. W. Higgins will give a stereopticon lecture upon the "Yellowstone Park." Dr. Higgins made a trip to the park during the past summer.
—New display advertisements today are—Warren, Tanner & Co., Kid gloves, page 4; McKinney & Doubleday, Wallpaper, etc., page 8; Baker & Angell, Shoes, page 4; Opera House, "Uncle Tom's Cabin," page 5; Glann & Clark, Shoes, page 7.
—Eugene Hopkins of Summerhill is rubbing his eyes to see whether he is really awake or asleep, whether it is spring or autumn. His crab apple tree has come out with a complete new set of blossoms. It looks as snowy white as in the May days long past.
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