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Cortland Evening Standard, Tuesday, August 26, 1902.
MR. WHITE INDIGNANT.
Syracuse Museum In Danger of Losing a Bequest.
PAINTINGS AND ART TREASURES.
Ambassador Has Written a Letter Say ing That He Will Leave His Collection Elsewhere Unless Work on His Cousin's Monument Is Pressed to Early Completion.
Syracuse, Aug. 26.—Andrew D. White, United States ambassador to Germany, has written a letter to Dr. Comfort, head of the Syracuse Museum of Fine Arts, stating that he had intended to bequeath his valuable collection of paintings and other art treasures to the museum, but that he had lately learned that the committee who have charge of the erection of a monument to the late Hamilton S. White had done practically nothing in the matter and that therefore he had changed his plans.
The people of Syracuse subscribed about $12,000 for a monument to Hamilton S. White, a cousin of the ambassador and who was known as the "Volunteer Fire Chief," and who met death two years ago while attending a fire. He was exceedingly popular and his death caused a popular wave of grief unprecedented in this city.
It is understood that the committee having the matter in charge have awarded the contract for the monument but that actual work on the statue has not commenced. Ambassador White says that unless he is assured at once that work on the monument will be pressed to early completion he will add a codicil to his will leaving his art treasures to Yale, Harvard and Cornell.
Members of the committee state that Ambassador White has been misinformed and that all possible has been done. They also deny an intimation that part of the fund has been wasted.
NEGRO LYNCHED.
Officer Tried to Defend Him and Was Shot In the Neck.
Raleigh, N. C., Aug. 26.—Tom Jones, the negro who outraged Mrs. Will Smith near Seven Springs on Friday, has been lynched. He was caught by a posse of three, taken to Mrs. Smith's house and identified.
He confessed his crime and gave up a razor he had stolen from his victim's husband. He was put in a barn to await the arrival of the sheriff, but 10 men, disguised as negroes, came from the woods and demanded him.
Officer Walker refused to give him up and was shot in the neck. The men battered down the door, put Jones on a tram car, ran it into the woods, bound him to a log and fired a volley of shots at him.
He was not killed by the first fire and another volley ended his misery. Buttons and pieces of cloth were taken as souvenirs from his body. His victim will live but is horribly disfigured.
MARATHON, N. Y.
Boys Did Not Know the Revolver Was Loaded.
HAROLD MILLER ACCIDENTALLY SHOT.
Revolver Fired by His Brother—Victim Died Saturday Morning—Funeral of Mrs. M. T. Wooster—Wedding Bells—Baseball Games.
On Friday afternoon Glenn Miller, 18 years of age, shot his brother Harold, aged 14, with a revolver which took effect in his forehead. He died on Saturday morning. They were sons of Joel Miller deceased and lived 5or 6 miles northwest of Marathon. They have a mother and other members of the family. It is stated that they were in fun and did not know the revolver was loaded.
The funeral of Mrs. L. Crofoot, mother of Mrs. M. T. Wooster, was held on Saturday afternoon at the residence of Mr. Wooster. Rev. E. V. Armstrong officiated assisted by Rev. E. D. Hammond. The flowers were all home grown and were artistically arranged around and on the casket and were very beautiful. Her daughter, Mrs. Frank A. Ayres, of Iowa arrived in time to see her mother breathe her last. Deceased is survived by her husband and other near relatives. Interment was made in Marathon cemetery.
On Tuesday Miss Millie Kimberly of this place and Mr. Guy DePuy of Chenango Forks were married at her home on Mill-st.
Mr. Claude Carter of this place and Miss Cora Hall of Freetown were married.
The Cuban Giants of New York City will play a game of baseball with the M. A. C. here on Aug. 29. The Forest Hinman of Syracuse did not put in an appearance on Friday. On Tuesday the DeRuyters came down and Marathon won by 9 to 3. It was a return game Marathon winning at DeRuyter the week before by 13 to 9. While here the DeRuyter team had Eddie Farley as pitcher.
A large number from this place are intending to attend Cortland fair this week.
PAGE FOUR—EDITORIAL.
Ohio's Interesting Municipal Muddle.
It is n most unique and interesting situation which has been revealed in Ohio by the necessity which has caused Governor Nash to call an extraordinary session of the legislature, to meet at Columbus on Aug. 25. The immediate cause of the governor's call for a special session of the lawmakers in midsummer is a recent decision of the state supreme court, which declares every municipal government in Ohio illegal and unconstitutional. The court has not yet issued its syllabus; hence there has been no such upheaval as there was, not long ago in Pittsburg, when the municipal government of that Pennsylvania city was wiped out by the "Ripper" law. The legislature of Ohio will probably prevent so sensational a revolution as this by meeting the new condition defined by the supreme court's decision with legislation which will be adequate. In this event it is assumed that the court will withhold its decision, and thus give the people of the cities and towns of Ohio an opportunity to elect an entirely new set of officers in November.
The anomalous situation is due to the fact that for many years, or since the present state constitution was adopted before the civil war, the Ohio legislature has been passing laws so phrased as to have application only to the towns and cities seeking particular legislation. In other words, no general municipal legislation has been enacted at Columbus, broadly speaking, and this has led to a hodgepodge condition which is indescribable and inextricable. Now there has been brought to light a constitutional clause which distinctly prohibits legislation of this sort; hence the muddle.
THE RURAL ROUTES.
Six of Them to be Started on Monday, Sept. 1.
The order has been received at the Cortland postoffice for the starting of six of the seven rural delivery routes from the Cortland postoffice on Monday, Sept. 1. There are some other arrangements to make in connection with Route No. 3, and its inauguration will in consequence be somewhat delayed. Carriers have been appointed for these six routes as follows:
R. F. D. No. 1—E. M. Seacord.
R. F. D. No. 2—E. John Bristol.
R. F. D. No. 4—George W. Champlin.
R. F. D. No. 5—Frank A. Phelps.
R. F. D. No. 6—Harry E. Todd.
R. F. D. No. 7—Walter T. Summers.
Each person on the line of any of the routes must, according to government direction, provide himself with an approved mail box before his mail can be delivered. Each person is also requested to notify at once all his correspondents and the publishers of all papers which he receives to change the address of his letters or papers from his present postoffice whatever it may be to the particular delivery route upon which he is to be served. The name of Cortland must also be mentioned in connection with the address. For instance a sample address to give would be "John Doe, R. F. D., No. 4, Cortland, Cortland Co., N. Y.'' This notification will be essential to secure the prompt delivery of mail. The several routes will be as follows:
Route No. 1.
Beginning at the postoffice in Cortland, the carrier will go thence northeast to Shearar road; thence north to Shearar residence and repeat the river road; thence northeast to the Stevens' corner; thence north to Haight's residence and repeat to river road; thence east to Young's corner; thence south to Clark's corner; thence southwest to county farm corner; thence southeast to Rindge's creamery and repeat to river road; thence south to Conable's corner; thence southeast to Stevens' residence; thence west to postoffice. Length of route 21 3/8 miles; area covered twelve square miles; number of houses on route 104; population served 437.
Route No. 2.
Beginning at the postoffice in Cortland, the carrier will go thence south to Bell's corner; thence southeast and east by East Virgil postoffice to Darling's corner; thence north to Shevalier's corner; thence northwest to school house No. 4; thence north and northwest to Kellogg's corner; thence west to postoffice. Length of route 21 3/8 miles; area covered 12 square miles; number of houses on route 113; population served 474.
Route No. 4.
Beginning at the postoffice in Cortland, the carrier will go thence southwest through South Cortland to Sweetlove's corner; thence southeast and south to McKinney's corner; thence southeast to Jones' corner; thence north of South Cortland; thence southeast to Judd's corner; thence north to Miller's corner; thence west to South Cortland; thence northeast to Pope's corner; thence east to Randall's corner; thence north and northeast to postoffice. Length of route 20 3/4 miles; area covered 10 1/2 square miles; number of houses on route 98; population served 411.
Route No. 5.
Beginning at the postoffice in Cortland, the carrier will go thence north and west to Brick school house; thence southwest to Hatfield's corner; thence west to McNeff's corner; thence northwest to Daniels' residence and repeat to McNeff's corner; thence west to Salisbury's corner; thence south to Sweetlove's corner; thence southwest to Bailey's corner; thence east to Wood's corner; thence north to Salisbury's corner; thence southwest to McLean postoffice; thence north to Mud schoolhouse; thence northeast to Brick schoolhouse; thence east and south to postoffice. Length of route 22 1/8 miles; area covered 8 1/2 square miles; number of houses on route 96; population served 401.
Route No. 6.
Beginning at the postoffice in Cortland, the carrier will go thence north and west to Brick schoolhouse; thence southwest and west to Kelly's corner; thence northwest and west to Lafayette corner; thence north to Youman's corner; thence east and southeast to Sears' corner; thence north to Sears' school house; thence east to Kinney's sawmill; thence northwest to Stafford's corner; thence west to Bliss' corner; thence north to Bowker's corner; thence northeast to Hall's corner; thence southeast to Brick schoolhouse; thence east and south to postoffice. Length of route 22 5/8 miles; area covered 9 square miles; number of houses on route 98; population served 411.
Route No. 7.
Beginning at the postoffice in Cortland, the carrier will go thence north to M. J. Grady's residence and repeat to Fisher-ave.; thence west to Warren's corner; thence north to Hill's corner; thence northwest to Crane's schoolhouse; thence north to Brown's [corner]; [thence] northeast to Simmons' schoolhouse; thence north to Spencer's corner; thence east and south to Butler's corner; thence east to Butler's schoolhouse; thence south to Stebbins' corner; thence south to Knapp's corner; thence east to Warren's corner; thence south to Fitz-ave.; thence east and south to postoffice. Length of route 21 3/4 miles; area covered 10 square miles; number of houses on route 114; population served 478.
Funeral of Mrs. A. D. Blodgett.
The funeral of Mrs. A. D. Blodgett was held at her late home on Clinton-ave. at 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon and was very largely attended. The day was a beautiful one, bright and clear, just such a one as the deceased would have chosen, could she have done so, in which to be laid away to rest. In the absence from the city of her pastor, Rev. Robert Clements, the services were conducted by a former pastor, Rev. S. H. Howe, D. D., of Norwich, Ct., who was in Cortland to preach for two weeks. It was especially fitting that Dr. Howe should perform this service, as he had known Mrs. Blodgett well in the days of his pastorate and had been frequently in the home. He read selected passages of Scripture, offered prayer and spoke brief words of comfort and consolation.
The bearers were the two sons and two brothers of the deceased: Edward D. Blodgett of Cortland and Frank D. Blodgett of Oneonta, and F. N. Dickinson of Cortland and W. H. Dickinson of Syracuse. The burial was in the family lot in the Cortland Rural cemetery.
Among those present from out of town were Mrs. I. L. Seely and Miss Grace E. Seely of Geneva, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Dickinson, Mrs. T. M. Dorwin, and T. E. Pomeroy of Syracuse, H. D. Pomeroy of Rochester and Mrs. H. E. Carmichael of Binghamton.
Goetcheus Family Reunion.
The first reunion of the Goetcheus family and kin took place at the Cortland park Wednesday, Aug. 20, 1902. About seventy were present. Their names as remembered by the writer who was present are as follows: Mr. and Mrs. George Case and daughter Cecil, Mr. and Mrs. E. Russell and children, Louis and Merton, Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Atkins and children, Harold and Arline, Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Totman and Mrs. Eugene Goetcheus of McGraw; Mrs. A. B. Mill of Elmira, N. Y.; Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Russell, Mr. W. Russell and children, Paul and Marie, of Blodgett Mills; Mr. and Mrs. P. D. Goetcheus and Mrs. Mary Grummond of Binghamton; Harvey Goetcheus of Upper Lisle; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Brannon, Mr. and Mrs. Vern Rose and son Leon, Mrs. George Cooper, Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Philips, Mr. and Mrs. Erastus Graham and Mrs. Amasa Goetcheus and son Arthur of Cortland; Mr. and Mrs. Beatty, Mrs. E. Goetcheus, Mrs. McKeel Goetcheus and daughter Matty, Mr. and Mrs. C. Morse, Mrs. J. Foster and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Goetcheus of East Homer; Mr. and Mrs. J. Fox and Mr. and Mrs. D. Fox of Preble; Mrs. Mary Mack of New York City, Miss Cora Goetcheus of Whitney's Point, Mr. and Mrs. Theron Goetcheus, Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Goetcheus and children, Hazel, Helen and Hester of Little York; Mr. and Mrs. G. N. Westcott of Ceylon, and Mrs. R. I. McElheney of Homer.
After a time spent in hand shaking and making acquaintances, as some of them had never met before, and many had not met in many years, they sat down to a well filled table for dinner.
After dinner a business meeting was held with the following results:
President—Wilbur Russell.
Vice-President—John Baity.
Second Vice-Prosident—John Fox.
Secretary—Jessie Goetcheus.
Committee on Furnishing—Mrs. John Fox, Mrs. Vern Rose and Mrs. Mary Case.
The Homer Reunion.
The eighth annual reunion of the Homer family was held Aug. 20, 1902, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jay Ballou, 4 East-ave., Cortland. The day was a fine one and tables were spread under a tent prepared for the occasion. The following officers were elected for the coming year:
President—Jay Ballou.
Vice-President—E. A. Homer.
Secretary and Treasurer—Mrs. E. A. Homer.
Literary Committee—Mr. E. A. Homer, Mrs. Jay Ballou, Mrs. E. C. Homer.
Very fine music was rendered by Miss Florence Marcy of Virgil. Forty relatives were present, some coming a long distance to attend this enjoyable reunion. Among those present were Mr. Henry Homer of Hastings, Mich., Mr. N. C. Tuller and Mr. C. M. Taylor from Minnesota and others from Freetown, Lapeer, Virgil, Newark Valley, Groton, Dryden and Cortland.
Beekeepers' Picnic.
The Cortland Union Beekeepers' association held their semi-annual basket picnic at John Atkins', 4 miles southeast of McGraw, on Wednesday, Aug. 20. The day was all that could be wished, for there was quite an attendance. A very bountiful dinner was served. There was everything in the line of eatables from chicken pie to ice cream. Honey was in evidence in abundance and for a wonder there was honey from Cuba, Wyoming, Nevada, Colorado, Florida and New York state. Most every one prefers New York state honey.
After dinner the meeting was called to order by President Knapp. The usual business was transacted. The ladies are to present something on bee culture at the next meeting. The convention is to take place in the fall instead of winter as before, so as to have an institute in connection with the same. Every one reports a poor honey year with a short crop of honey. A vote of thanks was given to Mr. Atkins and family and the meeting broke up with a general handshake and every one went away with a satisfied feeling.
W. E. Beckwith, Secretary and Treasurer, McLean, N. Y.
AUSPICIOUS OPENING.
The Cortland County Fair a Big Success.
MORE ATTRACTIONS THAN EVER.
The Weather is Perfect—Entries Practically All In Today—First Day Attracts Crowds of Visitors—Sights on the Midway—A General View—Races Tomorrow.
The Cortland county fair started today under the most auspicious circumstances ever known in the history of the fair association. The weather is all that could be desired and excellent promises are held out for a continuation of the same. The entries are practically all in, and so complete have been the arrangements for the fair that the day at the grounds has seemed more like one of the settled days of the exhibition than it has like the first day. An unusually large crowd for the first of the four days has been on the grounds today, and everything has started off with a zest that betokens an unparalleled success.
The Midway.
The midway is now at its gayest, and there are plenty and varied attractions there. The merry-go-round, Ferris wheel, photograph gallery, ostrich pen, pop corn and candy stands, side shows, museums, and in fact everything to please the public are found on the trip.
The Racing Ostrich.
Oliver W., the racing ostrich, was tried out on the track this morning and gave his silent approval thereof by behaving finely. Oliver W. is sure to prove one of the greatest special attractions that has ever been seen at the Cortland fair.
Miniature Railroad.
The miniature railroad train is ready to make trips on the fourth-mile track that has been constructed on the grounds inside the race tracks. The rails of the road are about 2 feet apart. The engine and tender weigh a ton. The engine proper is about 6 feet long and about 3 feet high. The coaches, four in number, will carry eight passengers each. J. Swart of Dryden owns this equipment.
Splendid Exhibits.
The fair house proper is filled with all kinds of exhibits, and these make a splendid showing. In the north wing of the fair house, in the first booth to the left in going into the building, may be found a branch office of the United States Express Co., also a Home Telephone station where for 5 cents any one may speak over the line of that company. C. D. Saunders has charge of both express and telephone.
No one should miss seeing the miniature cow on the midway. She is one of the leading features there.
A matter of general and favorable comment is the excellent condition in which Homer-ave. and North Main-st. have been placed by Superintendent of Public Works Becker. Over 200 loads of gravel have been hauled onto these roads that are so much in use during the fair, and which formerly have been in such poor condition. A force of men and teams was busy today raking up and hauling off the largest stones, and the streets are certainly in fine condition under the treatment afforded them.
The Races.
The races for this year bid fair to be the best seen in Cortland in years. The entries in these are very full and show a fine class of horses, both local and foreign. The list of entries for tomorrow's races follows:
2:20 CLASS, TROTTING AND PACING, PURSE $200.
Kitty D., br. m., B. Parsons, Elmira.
Unigo, b. h., Ed Sneeley, Moravia.
Stambold, b. h., Wirkwire Bros., Cortland.
Ticcalla, b. g., M. Murphy, Homer.
Mermaid, br. m., by Hardwood, C. T. Ellis, Yonkers.
John Getsitt, b. s., L. M. Quick, Horseheads.
Marion T., A. N. Tyler, East Lansing.
Serves Alces, r. m., by Shavor, E. L. Kenyon, Locke.
Shibolette, b. g., N. L. Rankin, Essex.
King William, b. g., Corcoran boy, L. A. Cass, Warsaw.
3:00 CLASS, TROTTING AND PACING, PURSE $150.
Fred U., b. g., E. R. Nye. Groton.
Ozone, br. m., Wickwire Bros., Cortland.
Victor Hal, ch. g., [chestnut, gelding], Ed Sheeley, Moravia.
Amblem, b. m., J. N. Ayiward, Syracuse.
Ward D., s. g., C. Manning, Watkins.
Chester C., ch. g., C. Manning, Watkins.
Jesse M. B. br. g., H. O. Hall, Norwich.
Tubal Cain, b. g., by Bishop, O. E. Marcellus, Fairport.
Thomas C., g. g., by Boss Boy, H. T. Lanning, Middletown.
NAMED RACE, PURSE $50.
In City Court.
Frank Owen, who arrived in the city yesterday to spend fair week, was arrested shortly after he reached the city on the charge of intoxication and begging. This morning he appeared in city court and was sent to jail for thirty days.
Extra policemen have been added to the force during the fair, and every precaution is being taken by Chief Barnes to keep fakirs out of the city.
DR. EMENS' SANITARIUM.
The Well Known Specialist Removes to a New Location.
Dr. P. W. Emens, the well known specialist in the treatment of the morphine, liquor and cocaine habits, as well as all rectal diseases, has removed his sanitarium from No. 506 Irving-ave., where he has been located for a considerable time, to No. 139 Corning-ave., Syracuse, N. Y. He can be easily reached at his new location by all persons coming in on the railroads by taking the South Salina-st. trolley cars, getting off at Corning-ave., turning to the right, first block, left hand side. Dr. Emens has many patients in Cortland as well as other counties who believe him to be an expert in the specialties to which he gives his attention, and who will be pleased to learn that his sanitarium is to be so conveniently and pleasantly located.
BREVITIES.
—Miss Anna McKean Thompson entertained a number of her lady friends at a thimble bee yesterday afternoon.
—New display advertisements today are—M. W. Giles, Cut prices, page 7; A. S. Burgess, Clothing, page 8; Corner Grocery, Flour, page 6; The New York store, page 7.
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