SENATOR BEVERIDGE ASSAULTED, VIRGIL FREE DELIVERY, GRAVES OF SOLDIERS, HOSPITAL BENEFIT CONCERT, AND TWO WEDDINGS

 

 

Senator Albert Beveridge.

Senator Joseph Bailey.

Cortland Evening Standard, Tuesday, July 1, 1902.

BEVERIDGE ASSAULTED

Just After the Executive Session Had Adjourned.

BAILEY OF TEXAS CHOKED HIM.

Pulled Away by Senators Hansbrough and Spooner—Trouble Grew Out of a Heated Controversy in the Senate in the Afternoon—Beveridge Made No Effort to Resist.

   Washington, July 1.—Senator Bailey of Texas assaulted Senator Beveridge of Indiana last night just after the senate had adjourned from executive session. The Texas senator was dragged away and separated from his opponent by some of those about the senate. He was very angry and threatened severe harm to the Indiana senator.

   The episode was the result of a heated controversy which the two senators had during the afternoon when Senator Beveridge had said that Senator Bailey had made "an unwarranted attack" on Solicitor Penfield of the state department.

   In executive session Senator Beveridge like other senators who smoke lighted a cigar and took a seat on the Republican side. He was still there when the senate adjourned. Senator Bailey crossed the aisle and walked through the seats until he was facing Senator Beveridge.

   "Beveridge," he said, "I don't want to have any trouble with you, but I want you to withdraw those words which charge me with making an unwarranted attack upon Penfield."

   "I did not intend to insult you," replied Senator Beveridge, "and there is nothing in my language that you could consider offensive."

   "l don't allow any one to say that I libel a man and that is what you do in making the charge. Now, if you won't withdraw the words when I ask you I'm going to make you withdraw them,"

   Senator Bailey had been getting more and more angry and excited as he talked. He had been sitting down part of the time or leaning against the desk immediately in front of Senator Beveridge. The latter, in reply to Senator Bailey's last remarks, still remaining in his chair, said: "I repeat that I did not intend to insult you and that I have nothing to retract."

   As these words were uttered Senator Bailey threw himself upon Senator Beveridge, who is a man hardly up to the average in physique, and seized him by the throat with both hands. The rush was so sudden and fierce that the chair in which Mr. Beveridge was sitting was pushed back against a desk and was toppled over.

   Before the assault could go any further senators who had been sitting near had moved up between the desks. Senator Hansbrough seized Senator Bailey by one arm and Senator Spooner seized the other. The Texas senator is a powerful man and it was with great difficulty that the two senators were able to drag him away from Senator Beveridge and when they succeeded a part of the Indiana senator's neckwear was ripped and torn away in the vigorous grasp of Senator Bailey.

   Senator Bacon and Barney Layton, assistant doorkeeper, came quickly forward and assisted in pulling the Texas senator further away, Senator Bailey meanwhile struggling to get free and lunging toward Senator Beveridge. As he was removed a little distance he was heard to utter something that sounded like a threat about killing.

   Without further effort, however, he walked away when Senator Bacon urged him to be quiet and led him toward the Democratic aide. Senator Bacon engaged Senator Bailey in conversation for some time, advising him to cool down.

   Senator Spooner also went across the aisle and discussed the matter with the Texas senator, urging him to apologize and if possible fix it up at once, but Senator Bailey refused all such proffers, declaring that Senator Beveridge had insulted him in the senate and that he had taken the only course left, as the Indiana senator had refused to withdraw his remarks. Senator Beveridge remained in the chamber for some little time and continued to smoke his cigar.

   He remarked to those who spoke to him on the subject that it did not amount to anything. He made no effort to resist or resent the attack made on him. In fact the whole thing was over in a very brief interval before much resistance could have been offered.

 

PAGE FOUR—EDITORIAL.

Virgil Free Delivery.

   There are two sides to almost every question and it appears that there are two sides to the advantages of free delivery mail routes. It had seemed as though the idea of a free delivery route to Virgil, N.Y., could not bring any disadvantage to that town, but would be an unmitigated blessing, but a number of Virgil people are lamenting the fact on the ground that it will cause the stage line to cease to exist. There is not sufficient revenue from passengers alone to warrant the continuance of the stage, after the mail is taken away, but with the additional pay from the government for carrying the mail it is possible to run a stage, and this is the only means of entrance to and exit from the town for all who have not a private conveyance. It is also a great convenience along another line as the driver is a highly accommodating individual and always ready for a consideration to do errands and carry parcels and packages back and forth. But when the free delivery route is in full operation the stage line will probably stop its present schedule and in the language of one prominent resident of the town "Virgil will be more dead than ever."

   But one great characteristic of the American people is their power to adapt themselves to all circumstances. The free delivery will be an unquestioned benefit to very many, and some way will be found to get over the disadvantages that come to the smaller number, and under the new conditions they may find themselves benefitted in some unexpected way. Meanwhile the march of progress continues.

 

GRAVES OF SOLDIERS

Who Fought in the Revolutionary War and Were

BURIED IN CORTLAND COUNTY.

Paper by Mrs. F. Daehler Before Tioughnioga Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution—An Interesting Record.

   The following paper by Mrs. F. Daehler of Cortland upon "Revolutionary Graves in Cortland County," was read at a recent meeting of the Tioughnioga Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution:

   In writing of the pioneers of this country, one historian calls them "Nature's True Noblemen" and further says, "It should be our effort and pleasure to rescue from oblivion the names of those who first warred with the mountain oak, or enriched our valleys by hardy toil and to record the deeds of those stern actors over whose labors the rust of time has gathered and over whose hallowed dust the green turf has grown, and wild flowers have sprung up in beautiful luxuriance."

   It has not been possible to ascertain whether there is any record of the number of Revolutionary soldiers who came into this county, to occupy the lands granted them by the state for services rendered. In a few instances we find that those whom we know to have been such soldiers, and who are buried in the county, are mentioned in "Goodwin's History of Cortland County," as pioneers of the towns in which they lived out their lives. Robert Smith was the first settler in Freetown, John Albright the pioneer of East Homer, and David Morse of Cuyler.

   In giving the list of those found buried in our county, it must not be considered a complete one, for in some towns the records are imperfect, and where none of the descendants of these soldiers are living or some aged inhabitant, it is almost impossible to obtain the necessary information.

   We find in Cortland Rural cemetery, four lie buried. Hezekiah Herrick, (great grandfather of Mr. John Sturtevant), Nathan Blodgett (grandfather of Mr. A. D. Blodgett), Joshua Bassett who was noted for his skill in clock making and as a silversmith and was grandfather of Miss Wilhelmina Randall. His home and place of business stood near the present site of the First National bank, and Jonathan Hubbard, who participated in the Lexington alarm, which was the beginning of the Revolution, was great grandfather of Miss Mary Hubbard. His son, Jonathan was one of the pioneers of our beautiful city, having in 1804 erected a dwelling at what is now the corner of Court and Main-sts.

   In Glenwood cemetery at Homer lie buried Capt. Caleb Keep and Col. Daniel Brown.

   In the Atwater cemetery on the Scott road, John DeVoe, and Thomas Gould Alvord are buried.

   At East Scott, in family burial plots, are the graves of James Brown, great grandfather of Mr. F. J. Doubleday and Capt. Gillett.

   At Preble in the old cemetery in the rear of the Presbyterian church, George Acker is buried, and Richard Severson lies on the lot of his grandson, Abram Severson, in Elmwood cemetery. Mr. Severson has in his possession a few war relics of his ancestor.

   At Truxton, Billy Trowbridge, who came into the county in 1798, and later filled several county offices besides being twice elected to the state assembly in 1812 and 1813 is buried. (He was great grandfather of Miss Mary Hubbard).

   At East Homer are buried Jacob Schermerhorn, (great grandfather of Mr. J. M. Samson) and John Albright, who was of Swiss parentage, and according to Goodwin's history, participated in several memorable battles and suffered great hardships. He was stationed during the siege at Fort Montgomery, Orange county, engaged in the defense of Fort Stanwix and subsequently captured by Tories and Indians and taken a prisoner to Canada. He participated in the march of the Continental army from Philadelphia to Valley Forge, and was in the siege at Yorktown.

   At Cuyler is buried David Morse, who served over five years in the army, and took part in the engagement when Cornwallis and his army were captured. Among the hardships and privations endured by this pioneer, history records that he and his family lived the greater part of one summer on greens.

   In what is known as the Upper Cincinnatus cemetery, Lawrence White, Joseph Robins and David Walters are buried.

   At Solon, Johnson Bingham, (grandfather of Mr. J. G. Bingham of McGraw) and Samuel Raymond are buried.

   At Marathon are buried Dr. Japheth Hunt, who was a surgeon in the army and first settler in Marathon, Wm. Woodruff Barnes, one of Gen. Washington's body guards, and Robert Smith, an officer who held his commission from Gen. Washington. The grandson of Mr. Barnes has in his possession the diary his grandfather kept at Valley Forge.

   In the old cemetery at McGraw we find Rev. Isaac Bellows and Major Aaron Day are buried.

   As so many soldiers are known to have taken claims in Lapeer, that town has furnished a longer list, including the following names: Samuel Soule, Henry Lusk, Nathan Walker, William Parker, Stephen Kelley, James Pollard, Thomas Kingsbury, Asa Parker, and Oliver Hopkins, the last named being the great grandfather of Mrs. Elizabeth Stafford Doubleday, a member of this chapter.

   With this record of thirty-six names of those who participated in the fierce struggle for independence surely it is to be hoped before the centennial of Cortland county shall be celebrated, that the Tioughnioga Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution will erect a suitable memorial to perpetuate their names to succeeding generations.

 

FOURTH OF JULY.

Extensive Preparations for a Great Day at the Park.

   Extensive preparations for a glorious Fourth of July are being planned by the management of the Cortland park. Two band concerts will be given, one at 3 o'clock in the afternoon and the other at 8 o'clock in the evening. Both concerts will be given by the Cortland City band, and both will be followed by dancing. McDermott's orchestra will furnish music for the dances.

   In the evening a fine display of fireworks will be set off. These include a large number of splendid pieces, and a rare treat will be given all the patrons.

   Next Thursday evening one of the regular dances will be given. McDermott's orchestra will also furnish music for this event.

 

Cortland Hospital on North Main Street.

THE BENEFIT CONCERT

For the Cortland Hospital a Great Musical Success.

   The concert at the Opera House last night for the benefit of the Cortland hospital was a wonderful success from the musical point of view. There was a more than fair sized house, but the weather was not auspicious. Shortly before 8 o'clock rain fell heavily and all the afternoon and evening it continued to at least drizzle. The result was that many no doubt stayed at home who would otherwise have attended. But all such missed a great treat. The concert was given by the Cortland City band of twenty-five pieces under the direction of George C. Murphy, the Cortland Symphony orchestra of thirty pieces, under the leadership of A. E. Darby, with vocal solos by Miss Kathryn Ray Colvin, a popular star of the New York stage during the last season; and instrumental solos by Miss Wilhelmina Newkirk, Mr. Norton Adams and Mr. Earl Maas. Miss Aria Hubbard acted as accompanist for Miss Colvin and Miss Newkirk.

   Few appreciated the genuine excellence of our own band till they were heard last night. Not before had they played under such favorable circumstances, for it is certainly not conducive to the best results to play upon a moving street car or in the midst of a moving and talking crowd. But last night the band showed a careful drill and attention to shading and technique that was indeed surprising. The class of music chosen was of a high order and must have required long and faithful practice to bring about the results shown.

   The orchestra has been heard recently at the Conservatory concerts and has long been highly appreciated. It is a high compliment to Mr. Darby, the leader, to think that he can so train and mould the work of his individual pupils, for most of them are his pupils, that he can put such an orchestra upon the stage and that they can play so well together.

   Miss Newkirk's violin playing was remarkably fine both in the original number and in her encore "The Rosary," which was executed with a sweetness of tone and beauty of expression that moved all her hearers.

   Miss Colvin's singing has always had a charm for her Cortland friends and it was truly delightful to hear her again. Her voice has improved wonderfully in quality and power since she left this city, but with all her cultivation she still retains that one feature which is so often absolutely ignored in many so-called cultivated voices and which is always so essential to the enjoyment of the hearers—that of pronouncing her words so as to be understood. Every syllable was distinct and not one lost. She was rapturously applauded and graciously responded to encores at both appearances.

   Mr. Earl Maas made a pleasant impression with his trombone, the tones being mellow and rich. He is a youthful performer, but he has a future before him.

   Taken altogether the concert was most thoroughly enjoyable. The receipts are $113.50 and the hospital board feels very grateful to all who took part for their thoughtfulness and generosity in planning and carrying out this concert, while the audience is glad to have had the opportunity of attending it. Perhaps this is but the beginning of a series of such annual benefits. Surely the public would welcome it if it were true, and on more favorable nights would turn out in larger numbers.

 

WEDDING BELLS

Ring for Two Young People Upon the Last Night in June.

   A very pretty June wedding occurred last evening at the home of the bride in Homer-ave. when William R. Sperry of Oxford and Mrs. Minnie Smith of this city were united in marriage by Rev. H. L. Rixon, pastor of the Homer-ave. M. E. church. Only the near relatives and a few of the most intimate friends of the contracting parties were present.

   The bride was handsomely gowned in battle ship gray lansdown trimmed in white lace. She carried a beautiful bouquet of pink roses. Miss Luela Blue was maid of honor, and Mr. J. Warren Georgia of Ithaca was best man. The bridal party took its position under an imposing arch of roses and lilacs for the ceremony. After congratulations a wedding supper was served. The newly married couple left last night for a short wedding trip, after which they will be at home in Oxford.

 

Sager-Smith.

   Mr. Albert F. Sager and Mrs. Jennie Phillips Smith, both of Cortland, were married last evening at the home of the bride's sister, Mrs. Hill, 114 Clinton-ave. The ceremony was performed by Rev. H. L. Rixon, pastor of the Homer-ave. M. E. church. Only a few near friends were present. Mr. and Mrs. Sager left town last night for a short trip and will then make their home in this city.

 

BREVITIES.

   —There will be an Assembly party at the park tonight.

   —On July 4 the Lackawanna freight house will be closed at 10 o'clock, a. m., for the remainder of the day.

   —New display advertisements today are—J. W. Cudworth, Optical Talks, page 6; McGraw & Elliott, Photograph supplies, page 6.

   —The third annual picnic of the Patrons of Industry of Cortland county will be held at the fair grounds, Wednesday, Aug. 6.

   —Mr. F. D. Sturgis will speak at the East Side chapel tomorrow, Wednesday evening at 7:30 o'clock. Subject, "The Almost Man." The public are cordially invited to be present.

   —Every one will sympathize with the 4-year-old Syracuse prodigy who on Sunday afternoon according to the Post-Standard inquired, "Papa, is the sun round or square? It's so long since I saw it that I've forgot."

   —Rev. H. L. Rixon of the Homer-ave. M. E. church did a rushing business last night in closing up June, the month of weddings. He officiated at two ceremonies and the bride in each case was a Widow Smith.