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| President Theodore Roosevelt and wife Edith. |
Cortland Evening Standard, Thursday, Dec. 26, 1901.
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY.
How President Roosevelt Passed the Day.
MRS. M'KINLEY AT HER HOME.
Salvation Army Gives Dinner to 6,000 in Cleveland—Great Day for Charity in New York—Special Services In Churches—Mr. Cleveland's Condition Better.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 20.—The president, Mrs. Roosevelt and the children of the household, Mr. Robert Ferguson and another friend took luncheon with Commander and Mrs. Cowles at the latter's residence on N street. The party remained at the house several hours and then the male members, including two of the Roosevelt boys and several other friends, among whom was Secretary Root, went for a horseback ride in the suburbs of the city.
Last night there was quite a gathering at the family dinner, which included the presidential household, Commander and Mrs. Cowles and other guests. After the dinner the entire party adjourned to the east room, where the evening was spent. The guests were entertained with a medley of popular airs, including "Aud Lang Syne," "Annie Laurie," "Yankee Doodle" and "A Hot Time in the Old Town."
The dinner was followed by a musical promenade and afterwards, in honor of Theodore Roosevelt, Jr., the evening was closed with a dance, in which about 20 couples finished Christmas night.
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| Ida Saxton McKinley. |
MRS. M'KINLEY'S CHRISTMAS.
Spent the Day at Her Home in Canton. Her Health is Good.
CANTON, O., Dec. 26.—Mrs. McKinley spent Christmas day alone at her home. She was urged to join the Barber family at their Christmas home at the old Saxton homestead, but declined to do so. She did not wish to be so forcibly reminded of the Christmas days of the past as she would be by such a dinner.
Mrs. McKinley's condition is as good or better than it has been since the tragedy. She received flowers and presents from all over the country.
Record Breaker in Charitable Work.
NEW YORK, Dec. 20.—Public and private charity gave happiness to thousands of persons in this city and in the outlying districts today. The Salvation Army, by means of a fund raised by that organization, gave 3,000 persons a substantial dinner this evening in Madison Square Garden. Earlier in the day 3,400 baskets, each containing a complete dinner, were distributed at the garden. These baskets contained food for 20,000 persons.
At the Bowery mission nearly 10,000 men and boys were fed and entertained. Various other organizations supplied all the applicants with clothing and toys for the children.
All the churches held special services with elaborate musical programs as a feature, and despite a cold rain which fell at intervals, the day, it is believed, was a record breaker in the way of charitable work.
Ex-President Enjoys Christmas.
PRINCETON, N. J., Dec. 20.—Ex-President Cleveland's condition was if anything more favorable yesterday. He showed a greater disposition to move about, and while he did not attempt to come down stairs and take part in his children's Christmas, he showed considerable interest in the gifts.
Christmas Entertainment In Sing Sing.
OSSIN1NG, N. Y., Dec. 20.—Warden Edward J. Johnson celebrated Christmas day in Sing Sing prison with an entertainment this forenoon in the new chapel of the prison, performers from Manhattan having been secured for the purpose. All the prisoners were permitted to be present and they seemed greatly to enjoy the show. This was former Warden Bissert's first Christmas in prison. He appeared to take as much interest in the entertainment as any one.
The ordinary bill of fare was discarded today and the prisoners were treated to various good things by the warden. Many of them received boxes from relatives and friends. Each prisoner got a present of three cigars from Warden Johnson. There was no work done today in the prison, and after the entertainment the inmates passed the time as best they [could] in their cells.
RACE RIOT IN NEW YORK.
Whites and Negroes Have Desperate Fight—Four Whites Badly Shot or Cut.
NEW YORK, Dec. 26.—A race riot broke out ii Harlem yesterday on West 130th street and became almost a battle between negroes and whites in the open street, the negroes being armed with revolvers and other weapons and the whites with stones. There were 100 fighters on each side. The negroes beat the whites, but were driven back into their tenements by the police after they had charged out on the whites with pistols and razors. Fourteen negroes were arrested. Four whites, including a policeman, were badly shot or cut. They are: Michael Meager, a laborer, 32 years old, shot in the hip: Thomas Geraty, laborer, slashed in the right side of the head with a razor; John McHale, twice slashed in the neck with a razor; Policeman Connelly of the West 125th street station, hit on the forehead with a club, left eye and forehead badly cut.
The rioting was begun by some white boys stoning two colored girls, who were going to their homes. The girls told their friends, and a dozen negroes seized the white boys, boxed their ears and struck several of them in the faces. The boys ran away and told some white men who joined the first band and all attacked the negroes.
The negroes armed themselves with revolvers, sticks, bricks, stones, razors, and other weapons they could find.
In the fight at close quarters the negroes dashed into the street, a hundred in all, slashing right and left. The whites resisted with clubs. At this point a squad of policemen arrived on the scene and stopped the rioting.
PAGE FOUR—EDITORIAL.
American Mule and Boer War.
Is the American mule to rob the Boers of independence? So it would seem from the statement of General Samuel Pearson, who is here as a Boer representative, commissioned to secure the interest of the United States to the extent of putting an embargo on the shipment of mules to South Africa for use by the British army. He says: "If we could induce the United States government to put a stop to the shipment of mules from New Orleans, the war in South Africa would end in four months. General Botha says if the mule shipments are stopped he would in four months' time be able to dictate his terms of peace to Great Britain."
It is not a new statement that the American mule has cut an important figure in the South African war, but that he was so vital a factor had hardly been realized. Whether the withdrawal of the mule from hostilities would end the struggle in favor of the Boers is a matter of opinion, though none can gainsay his prowess in war and his utility in peace.
General Pearson says he has seen President Roosevelt about the matter, but what the president said is not revealed. Some months ago legal steps were taken on the part of Boer representatives to prevent the shipment of mules from New Orleans to South Africa, but the courts held that such shipment was not in violation of neutrality laws.
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| Charles Grandison Maybury. |
OLD DAYS IN SOLON.
CALVIN HATHEWAY, WHO WAS A SECOND DAVID HARUM.
Some or His Horse Trades—Swapping a Big Bull for a Horse, and the Consequences—Incidents of General Hatheway, the Justice of the Peace.
To the Editor of The Standard:
SIR—Possibly it may not be generally known that Solon formerly possessed a citizen who in many ways was a second David Harum. That person was Colonel Calvin Hatheway, known in his early years as Cal—but in his later days as Colonel. He was always on deck and would take no man's banter for a horse trade. This writer has information from good local authority that the colonel and the genial judge of horseflesh, David Hannum, were close personal friends and frequently came together in—of course in a legitimate way—in a horse trade. This writer remembers a gentleman by the name of Henry D. Chollar, son of Deacon Chollar, late of Homer, who came to Winona as a citizen thirty-three years ago, now deceased, who in rehearsing incidents or happenings in Homer would refer to one Dave Hannum, who seemed to be a prominent figure in Homer's every day life. Judging from the frequency of the name being referred to in Mr. Chollar's stories—and, by the way, he was an interesting talker and story teller—little did I think at that time that that character would become the mystic figure in a story so fascinating that the book would sell by the thousands. Yet such has proven the story of David Hannum from the pen of Mr. Wescott. Posthumous born, the author having died before his book was printed and introduced to the reading pubic, little did its author dream of the great popularity of his little story called "David Harum."
But I am getting away from the other David, the Solon citizen. He was genial in character and knew seemingly all the good or bad points in a horse. Calvin had a coterie of horse trading friends, who lived over at what was called in the early days Solon Pond. They would often come over with their trading stock and meet the colonel at his large horse stable remaining all day, exercising their nags up and down the stretch of level road in front of the Hatheway mansion for a time and then wheel into the wide lane leading back to the barn. Then if the horse had performed in a satisfactory way an exchange of animals would be the result.
A story is told of the colonel years ago for the truth of which the writer cannot vouch. It was said that the colonel had been over into Taylor or the eastern part of the town of Solon one day on a trading or bartering trip and when returning home had a large bull wearing a halter, the strap tied to the hind axle of his buggy. The animal seemed perfectly gentle, allowing his possessor to lead him without the least objection on his part and to all outward appearance he was the quintessence of docility. In his travels he met a couple of his horse trading fellows from the neighborhood of the Pond. Conversation naturally turned to the bull tied at the rear of the buggy. The colonel expatiated upon his good traits and at once bantered the men to trade their horse for his animal of so many redeeming qualities, one of which the colonel in his easy way seemed to represent that he was so kind that he could be harnessed and hitched to a buggy and driven with safety to its occupants. After a short time spent in parleying the horse was exchanged for the bovine. It was understood that care must be taken in hitching him to the buggy which was finally consummated, the colonel assisting his friends into their vehicle. They took the reins, but their steed stood with his nose near the ground and looked as though the situation was such as he had never before experienced. After a little urging he curbed his neck with his eyes cast downward and started, at the same instant giving a terrific bellow, and then he ran as only an animal could run which was frightened nearly to death, zigzagging from one side of the road to the other. The men in the wagon did their best to hold him and at the same time shouted at the top of their voices. The bull finally cleared himself from the vehicle or what was left of it. The occupants were not seriously injured, except as to the nervous systems, and when they gathered their senses sufficiently to realize where they were at, they spied the colonel a few rods away laughing as though he would split his sides, and asking them how much would satisfy them for the loss of their buggy. Finally an amicable settlement was made, and all parties wended their way homeward. It was said that one of the colonel's traits in life was a willingness to pay for a little fun.
General Hatheway [pdf] was a justice of the peace for a great many years, and we have been informed from a trustworthy source that he performed the marriage ceremony of Deacon Samuel Bingham and Sally his good wife, parents of ex-Supervisor J. G. Bingham. It was customary for the officiating clergyman or justice to tell the groom to "kiss the bride," but in this instance the general said "Samuel, you have kissed Sally so often lately, I guess I will give her the first kiss," and he did.
It has been remarked previously in these reminiscences that the general was a great story teller, and if he were telling a story on some one present and he thought it would tease him he would enter into the gist of the story with greater zest. George L. Cole, the carpenter contractor when the stone house was built, was a native of Rhode Island. The writer remembers a story he told one day for Mr. Cole's benefit. He said a man was traveling in Rhode Island and feeling the sense of hunger keenly, came to a small house and concluded he would go in and ask for something to stay his craving appetite. It was in summer. He stepped to the door and looked in. All was still. He saw no one moving inside, but soon he spied a large fleshy woman sitting flat on the floor before an old-fashioned fireplace, her feet encased in a pair of large size brogan shoes which she was holding to the fire that was blazing on the hearth. His curiosity was excited to know what she was doing with so much earnestness. He finally engaged her attention and was invited to walk in, which he did, when he discovered that on the bottom of each shoe she had a johnny cake, which she was baking. The visitor remarked that he had often read in his Bible of "Shoe bread," but he never before knew how it was made.
A laughable incident occurred at Solon Corners several years ago, James Nesmith, and an old gentleman by the name of Leonard being the victims. The two went often together to McGrawville and Cortland. They were returning from one or the other of the places named rather late one moonless evening and in crossing the bridge over the creek Nesmith drove so close to one side that the light lumber wagon and horse tipped off the bridge, the wagon bottom side up in the creek. Fortunately there was but little water, otherwise it would have been more serious. When the wagon went over Uncle Leonard was imprisoned under the wagon box. He commenced yelling furiously when his partner punched the box with his cane and said, "Lie still, you puppy, they are coming."
Winona, Minnesota, Dec. 17, 1901. C. G. M.
Three Veterans in one Month.
During the present month three members of Grover Post, G. A. R., have passed away. Of these Major Aaron Sager died Dec. 7, B. R. Carpenter died Dec. 17, and W. S. Hoxie died Monday, Dec. 23. The ranks of the Post are rapidly thinning out and in a few short years the veterans of the civil war will be few indeed.
Holiday Decorations.
The grocery and meat market of C. Fred Thompson on Railroad-st. is very tastily decorated for the Holidays. The grocery windows are decked with alternate strings of lemons and red apples that make a very attractive appearance, set off as they are by holly. Mr. Lewis Swift was the artist in the grocery department. Mr. William Blaney is accountable for the fine looking window on the meat market side. The large aquarium is handsomely trimmed and a large bronze turkey keeps his eye on all transactions.
DEATH OF HENRY KENNEDY.
One of the Solid Men of Cortland County Passed Away Christmas Eve.
Mr. Henry Kennedy passed away at his home, 71 Railroad-st., Tuesday afternoon at 5 o'clock, after an acute illness of a little more than a week, at the age of 74 years, 6 months and 2 days. The funeral will be held from the residence Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Burial will be made in Cortland Rural cemetery.
Mr. Kennedy was born in the town of Lapeer and has always been a resident of this county. His father, Rufus Kennedy, came to Lapeer from Windsor county, Conn., early in the history of Cortland county, and was a Revolutionary soldier, serving with distinction in many battles.
On Oct. 7, 1847, he married Miss Mary E. C. Adams, also of Lapeer, who shared his joys and sorrows for an unbroken period of more than fifty-four years. Four years ago in October they celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of the happy wedding in Lapeer a half century before, when they as neighbor boy and girl began life's journey together. Mrs. Kennedy survives her husband.
In the year 1853 Mr. Kennedy purchased a farm one and one-half miles south of Cortland, which is now well known as the Kennedy farm. To this he brought his family in that year, and remained there until the year 1880, when they moved to Cortland, living for one year on Church-st., and then moving to his present residence at the corner of Railroad and Greenbush-sts.
Aside from the widow, Mr. Kennedy is survived by two sons, Messrs. Fred H. Kennedy of Boston and George H. Kennedy, assistant postmaster of this city, and by an adopted daughter, Mrs. Charles L. Tamlin of Connorsville, Ind. Mr. Kennedy had two sisters, Mrs. Mary Ann Freeman of Marathon and Mrs. Clarissa Stanley, deceased, formerly of Marathon.
Mr. Kennedy was a man who always interested himself in matters of public concern, and until his first illness nine years ago, which left his health impaired, he was an active and public spirited citizen. In 1888 he represented the then Fourth ward of the village of Cortland on the board of trustees. He was, since the formation of the Republican party, a staunch advocate of the principles of the party, and he was proud of his record of voting at every election since he attained his majority.
Mr. Kennedy was a loyal member of the First Baptist church of this city, having united with this organization at the time he first moved to the farm south of the city. In this he was for many years a trustee. He was also interested in founding Cortland Rural cemetery, wherein he early purchased a lot, in which he is to be buried. Mr. Kennedy had a large circle of friends not only in this city, but also throughout the county, who will hear of his death with regret.
Death of Duane Burgess.
Justice of the Peace Duane Burgess of Marathon who took laudanum on Monday night was thought to be out of danger Tuesday afternoon, but toward night he became worse and died at 8:30 o'clock. The funeral will be held Thursday at 1 P. M.
A New Grocery.
William Forrest is preparing to open a store in the Cobb block on Jan. 1 with a full line of groceries in connection with his already well established seed business. Edward Ringer will assist Mr. Forrest in the business.
HIS SIGHT RESTORED.
Mr. Lewis S. Hayes Has the Lens Removed from One of His Eyes.
It is doubtful if any person in Cortland had a merrier Christmas than did Mr. Lewis S. Hayes, who had just returned from Syracuse where he had had an operation for removing the lens of the right eye. For many years Mr. Hayes had been growing blind and of late could get along on the streets only by feeling his way with a cane. Yesterday the cane was missing, and he could readily recognize his friends as he met them, although that was the first day that he had been allowed to remove the bandages from the eye. Mr. Hayes is of the opinion that his sight will now be better than ever before, and thus he has every reason for feeling joyful. He will undergo a similar operation on the left eye after the right one is thoroughly healed.
MCLACHLAN FAMILY REUNION.
Forty-one Present—California Children Had Never Seen Snow Before.
An occasion long to be remembered and one full of enjoyment to those who participated was the Christmas reunion of the McLachlan family which was held on Christmas day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James White, three miles west of the city. For many years reunions on Christmas day were of annual recurrence at the home of one or another member of the family, but owing to the fact that the members have become more widely separated, no attempt has been made toward a general reunion for the past three or four years. This year forty-one members of the family were present at the reunion and the time was all too short for the many events planned for the day, for renewing acquaintance and for reviewing the days of "auld lang syne."
Those who came by train were met at the stations with a large carryall on runners drawn by four horses and a merry load of twenty-six enjoyed the fine sleigh ride to the farm house where the reunion was held. Arrived at the house a photograph was taken of the load before the party alighted and then every one made ready for the Christmas dinner, to which all were ready to do ample justice after the long ride.
To the children of Congressmen James McLachlan of Pasadena, Cal., Christmas in the country with snow and Christmas trees and all the accompanying features, which go to make the Christmas season what it is here was entirely new. It was their first sleigh ride, and their first actual experience with New York winter.
Those present were Rev. and Mrs. John McLachlan and family and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Kent and family of Binghamton, Hon. and Mrs. James McLachlan and family and Mrs. S. W. Jones of Pasadena, Cal., Mr. and Mrs. Duncan McLachlan and family of Syracuse, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Bovee and William J. Tiffany of Richford, J. E. Hicks and two children of Groton, Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Sears and family and Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Bouton of Cortland. Dr. A. C. McLachlan of Jamaica, L. I., who was unable to be present on Christmas day arrived on the early train this morning.
BREVITIES.
—There will be a meeting of the L. O. T. M. tonight at 7:30 o'clock.
—There were twelve weddings in Binghamton on Christmas day.
—Three tramps were sent on their way, rejoicing from police court this morning.
—The Fortnightly club will meet with the Misses Turner, 98 Tompkins-st., tomorrow afternoon at 3:30 o'clock.
—The Loyal circle of King's Daughters will meet with Mrs. E. R. Wright, 16 Groton-ave., tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock,
—The National bank of Cortland has favored some of its patrons as a Christmas present with a very neat buckskin coin purse of convenient size.
—There will be a special communication of Cortlandville lodge, No. 470, F. and A. M., this evening at 7:30 o'clock for the purpose of conferring the third degree.
—The Second National bank of Cortland has prepared a very handsome little morocco wallet for bills and some of its friends are favored recipients of these wallets.
—The snowfall of Tuesday night was very acceptable. It was damp and packed well and the result was splendid sleighing on Christmas day. Every one who had a horse or could secure one appeared to have taken advantage of it.
—New display advertisements today are—A. S. Burgess, Clothing, page 7; Warren, Tanner & Co., Cloak sale, page 6; Bosworth & Stillman, "More Little Talks," page 6; C. F. Brown, Drugs, etc., page 6; McKinney & Doubleday, Calendars, page 6; C. F. Thompson, Groceries and meats, page 5; M. A. Hudson, Crockery sale, page 8.
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