SPELLING REFORM FOR REDERS

The Cortland News, Friday, February 23, 1883.

SPELLING REFORM.

Mr. Editor:

   Your reders wil, I think, be glad to hear something of the conclusions of the filological society's procedings. For myself, while I am a conservativ, I do approve of several of the rules to which they hav agred. I send herewith their rules for speling as follows:

   (1.) Drop silent e when foneticaly useless, as in liv, vinyard, believ, bronz, singl, engin, granit, eatn, raind, etc.

   (2.) Drop a from ea having the sound of e, as in fether, lether, jelous, etc. Drop e from ea having the sound of a, as in hart, harkn. For beauty uze the old beuty.

   (3.) Drop o from eo having the sound of e, as in jepardy, lepard. For yeoman write yoman.

   (4.) For o having the sound of u in but, write u, as in abuv, duzn, sum (some), tung, and the like. For women restore wimen. Drop o from ou having the sound of u, as in jurnal, nurish, trubl, ruf (rough), tuf (tough), and the u in many English words, as garantee, gard, gess, gest, gild, gilt. Drop final ue in apolog, catalog, etc.; demagog, pedagog, etc.; leag, coleag, harang, tung.

   (7.) Spel rhyme rime, and drop i in parlament.

   (8.) Dubl consonants may be simplified: drop final b, d, g, n, r, t, f, l, z, as in eb, ad, eg, in, pur, but, bailif, dul, buz (not all, hall). Medial before anuther consonant, as batl, rip, writn (written). Initial unacsented prefixes, and uther unacsented sylabls, as in abreviate, acuze, afair, etc.; curveting, traveler, etc.

   (9.) Drop silent b, as in bom, crum, det, dout, dum, lim, num. plum, sutl, sucum, thum.

   (10.) Change c back to s, as in sinder, fierse, hense, onse, pense, scarse, sinse, sourse, thense, tierse. whense.

   (11.) Drop the h of ch in camomile, coker, colera, melancoly, scool, stomac. Change ch to k in ake, anker (anchor).

   (12.) Change d and ed final to t when so pronounst, as in crost (crossed), lookt (looked), etc., unless the e afects the preseding sound, as in chafed, chanced.

   (13.) Drop g in fein. forein, soverein.

   (14.) Drop h in agast, burg, gost. Drop gh in hauty, tho (though), thru (through). Change gh to f where it has that sound, as in couf, enuf, lafter, tuf, etc.

   (15.) Drop l in coud, and p in receit.

   (16.) Write f for ph, as in filosofy, sfere, etc.

   (17.) Drop s in aile, demene, iland. Change s to z in distinctiv words, as in abuze, v., house, v., rize, v.

   (18.) Drop c in sent, sithe (scythe).

   (19.) Drop t, as in cach. pich. wich, etc.

   (20.) Drop w in hole.

   The asociations find that after casting out the unnessesary leters from our present alfabet, the new alfabet must hav in it thirty-six leters. The digrafs ng, sh, th, ch, zh wil each be represented by one karacter. Dubl and silent leters wil be dropt.

   The public hav little knowledg of the strength of the aray set at work for the acomplishment of this end. Yet it may be said that the coleges of the United States and England, of note, hav profesors enlisted in the work. The list of such coleges is too long to insert here. It is true also that men of the highest atainments in all the English speaking world are, with exceptions, wel wishers to the cause.

   What reson can be given why the inosent rules — rules the benefit of which nobody can question—should not be at once adopted?

   1. Drop e from liv, twelv, giv, singl, engin.

   2. Drop double leters—spel, ad eb, eg, el, sel, stuf, pur, calif, buz.

   3. Substitute f for ph—fisik, filosofy, fiz.

L. C.

CORTLAND AND VICINITY.

   Mr. Chas. H. Garrison, of Troy, is here to attend to horse railway matters.

   A Democrat put it about right on election day when he said that "there is no better man in town to head a ticket than R. Bruce Smith."

   A goodly number of the M. E. Church members went to South Cortland Wednesday evening and held a praise and prayer meeting. Rev. Mr. Annable conducted the services.

   Willis H. Coon, Esq., formerly of Cortland, afterward of Ithaca, and latterly of DeRuyter, has entered the law office of D. B. Keeler, Esq., of Syracuse, for the practice of his profession.

   The Standard tells R. Bruce Smith that the reduction of his majority from that of last year is owing to bad company. How is it about D. O. Crofoot, of Preble, and A. W. Clinton, of Harford?

   Mr. Frank Hotchkiss got pretty badly squeezed in the elevator at Wickwires' up-town factory last Saturday. Under the circumstances his escape from serious injury was exceedingly fortunate for him.

   The village [fire dept.] steamer having returned from Seneca Falls, where it was sent for repairs, has been subjected to two or three tests and seems now to work quite satisfactorily. The bill for the repairs amounts to about $430.

   Judge Smith has appointed Mr. Lewis S. Hayes railroad commissioner for this town. Mr. Hayes is one of our most popular citizens, an active, enterprising, successful business man, and the selection every way is a most worthy one.

   Mr. Wm. S. Copeland has been solicited by certain business men to erect a block on his premises south of the Messenger House, but he can not well take the matter under advisement as Mr. M. R. Smith holds a lease of the lot.

   Dr. Hoose has bought the premises on Venette street, in the rear of his residence, and during the coming season will add another story to the house, erect a two story upright part with wing, and thus have two separate houses on the lot.

   Mr. Wallace M. Kendall, a former resident of Homer, now with Wm. Caney & Co., manufacturers and jobbers of hats, caps, etc., New York, looked in upon us yesterday. Wm. Caney is a brother of Mr. H. C. Caney, of the Messenger House.

   Messrs. Wm. S. Copeland and Fits Boynton have sold the west half of their ten-acre lot on Fitz avenue to Mr. L. M. Loope, for $5,000. On the remaining half, fronting on Main street, these gentlemen will erect a residence, the style of which Mr. Copeland has now under consideration, and is in Syracuse this week conferring with the architects of that city in regard to a suitable plan. The location is the best in this section section for a residence, and as these gentlemen possess both taste and wealth, we shall look for an edifice that shall be both tasteful and elegant.

   Mr. C. E. Ingalls has sold his premises on Merrick street to Mrs. M. Grady, and in the coming season will erect a brick residence on his lot north of and adjoining the house of  B. A. Benedict, Esq.

   Under the bead of "Golden Wedding” taken from the Waukon, Iowa, Standard, our readers will recognize the name of John Stillman as that of a resident of Cortland — some forty or more years ago.

   Page &. Santee advise those in want of fine photographic work to call at their rooms in the Samson block, opposite the Cortland House; and we believe the advice to be founded on sound, scientific, philosophical, un-get-aroundable, and altogether satisfactory principles, the truth of which these gentlemen will demonstrate in a most emphatic manner to all who will call. See advertisement.

   The Odd Fellows of Dryden and vicinity will hold an anniversary reception and supper at Mineah's Hotel in that place this Friday evening. This Lodge has indulged in these parties before, and they have always been enjoyable, and if members of the fraternity from this section want a good time let them attend. In the list of the honorary committee are the names of Geo. L. Waters, Esq., and Mr. Gideon Wright. We presume that the committee of arrangements know Mr. Waters' attributes, but we suggest, if they desire to hear good talking, that they call up George.

   In Mackenzie's Receipt Book published in 1829, we find the following way "to raise water in all situations: The finest spring may be formed by boring, which is performed in the simplest manner, by the mere use of an iron rod, forced into the earth by a windlass. The workmen in a few days get to a genuine spring of pure water fit for every purpose. After the water is found, they merely put the pipes down the aperture, and it preserves a fine stream which sometimes issues from four to five feet high." This process was in operation we should say before Col. N. W. Green was born.

   The malignants cannot forget the fact that the Local Board of the Normal school was right and they were wrong according to the highest legal authority in the State, and therefore they made a desperate effort to defeat R. Bruce Smith for supervisor and failed, and now they are madder than ever. Fred Thompson who ran on the Democratic ticket is a worthy young man, but it was not because they cared for Mr. Thompson the kickers voted for him, for they would have voted for the devil rather than for Bruce Smith; not because they love the cloven foot the less, but because they hate Bruce the more.

The Driven Well Patent.

   UTICA, December 19, 1882.—The meaning of the United States Supreme Court decisions in the cases of Nos. 70 and 390, handed down to-day, is that the re-issue of Green's driven well patent is sustained, numerous judgments of the Circuit Courts being confirmed. The matter is of consequence in this section where, in half a dozen counties, more than 300 suits are pending, brought by Andrews & Co., the assignees of the right for this State for the collection of royalty. Attempts to collect the royalty under the re-issued patent have been made in many other parts of the country and strongly resisted.—Cort. Democrat.

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Robbing Widows and Orphans

The Cortland News, Friday, February 16, 1883.

Robbing Widows and Orphans.

   Last week Hon. Charles B. Sedgwick died at Syracuse. Mr. Sedgwick was one of the ablest as well as most conscientious lawyers in central New York. His death creates a vacancy in the bar of this State which it will be hard to fill. The courts at Syracuse on learning of his death immediately adjourned, and Syracuse is in mourning.

   Mr. Sedgwick was well known in Cortland county, having tried many cases at our bar and represented us in Congress. When the conspiracy against Judge Smith was organized in this county the “committee" in casting about for a lawyer who could most effectually aid them in their undertaking, naturally chose Mr. Sedgwick, as well on account of his recognized ability as of his known influence upon the statesmen who assemble at Albany.

   How well he fought for the conspirators is a matter of history. When they were employing Mr. Sedgwick they were profuse and free with their promises to pay him; but when they were defeated and Mr. Sedgwick requested pay for his services they insisted that they were not responsible because they acted merely as the attorneys and agents of others who had authorized the employment.

   Mr. Sedgwick thereupon sued the members of the "committee," and procured an order for the examination of these "attorneys," "agents" or "committee," when they swore to the above facts. Mr. Sedgwick learned from them who the disinterested patriots were who "appointed” them. The last act of Mr. Sedgwick in his office was to write a letter to each of these conspirators of which the following is a copy:

LAW OFFICES OF SEDGWICK, AMES & KING.

No. 3, 4, 5 Granger Block, Syracuse, N. Y.

   DEAR SIR:—In 1879 I was employed on behalf of certain citizens of Cortland county to prosecute charges against Hon. A. P. Smith, the County Judge. The petitioners for his removal were represented by a committee appointed at a public meeting, consisting of Irving H. Palmer, Benj. T. Wright and Riley Champlin, Esqs. After waiting a long time for payment I felt compelled to begin a suit against these gentlemen to recover compensation. In that suit I took proceedings to examine these gentlemen to ascertain who were the principals who authorized this proceeding, and I ascertained that you was one of them. Waiving for the present the question of legal liability, I recognize the justice of all those assisting in paying who united in authorizing this employment. The committee should not in equity be supposed to do most of the work and pay the expenses besides. I have, therefore, suspended the prosecution of my suit to give you an opportunity of payment without further cost.

   If 1 am compelled to sue all the parties it will be a very expensive litigation. I claim $2,000 as a very moderate counsel fee. It is very unpleasant for me to be compelled to prosecute this suit, and I have determined to make this offer to close the matter. I will take $550 in full. I will suspend proceedings in the suit until 15th of March, to enable those concerned to pay this amount.

   If' you and the other gentlemen concerned do not choose to avail yourselves of this offer, I shall feel compelled to extend my suit to all those who are properly liable to contribute to my payment. I shall wait until 15th of March next to see whether you are disposed to avail yourself of this offer.

I am, respectfully,

C. B. SEDGWICK.

   Among the gentlemen thus addressed was William H. Clark, of the Cortland Standard. Will this gentleman who was so much opposed to "robbing widows and orphans" tell us through the Standard whether he will pay the widow and orphans of Hon. Charles B. Sedgwick, for services faithfully rendered by the husband and father, or will he himself rob them of that which honestly belongs to them?

   We have now a test of the honesty of these "agents." We have already tested their want of ability and of power for evil. We understand that if this debt is not paid the executors will see whether there is any law to compel its payment. "Chickens often come home to roost."

   Gentlemen, there was a time when you wrung your hands with joy at the prospects of ruining a man [Judge Smith] you cannot run. Now, pay the heirs of the fiddler who furnished the music for your dancing. We prophesy that Clark will swear that he ought not to pay because he too was the "attorney" who prosecuted by direction of the others and not as a principal. The only evidence of his being an attorney is the appearance of his name as "attorney" in the court calendars. We shall watch the Standard for a reply.

CORTLAND AND VICINITY.

   The Cortland County Lodge of Good Templars will meet on Friday, March 9, with the Marathon Lodge.

   The Ways and Means committee of the Assembly have reported an appropriation of $18,000 for the Cortland Normal school, and $20,000 for Cornell University.

   Mr. Frank I. Maybury, of Grand Rapids, Mich., traveling passenger agent of the Grand Rapids & Indiana Railroad, is again at his former home and among his old friends in this county.

   Henry Gleason, Esq., superintendent of the Hitchcock cutter and wagon factory, leaves about the first of next month for the West, for the purpose of establishing agencies for the sale of vehicles, etc.

   Mrs. Lewis Hannum, of Cortland, the eminent violin builder, was in the city yesterday. Dr. Schultze, Herr Singerhoff and others tried his last [made] violin at Coon's music store. It is pronounced a very fine one. Herr Singerhoff has purchased one of Mr. Hannum's best instruments, paying $100 for it.—Syr. Sunday Times.

   Prof. Wiggins' storm prediction for the 9th was another failure, and he has since said that he made a mistake in the day. It was not necessary for him to say so; we had already discovered the fact. The next tremendous storm is set down for the 11th of March, and it is safe to expect a regular rip-snorter, as the Professor has advised the President to order all ships into harbor.

   We have before us a copy of Green's Hints on Fruit Culture and catalogue of plants, vines and trees. It contains a beautiful colored-plate and over thirty illustrations of fruits, etc., including a full-page view of a New York fruit farm of 134 acres, showing how one may be laid out. It describes the valuable new fruits, and tells how to plant and cultivate them. It is sent free on application to Green's Nurseries, Box 562, Rochester, N. Y., together with sample copy of a paper devoted to fruit culture.

   Mr. E. E. Crandall has bought a lot on Fitz avenue and intends to build thereon a house this summer.

   The Water Witch Engine Co's dance and supper was a pleasant and successful affair, the result being a net profit of nearly $75.

   Mr. M. J. Muncey, of McGrawville, has bought Mr. E. D. Mallory's house on Madison avenue and will take possession April 1st next.

   Both the Republican candidate for Mayor of Binghamton, J. H. Baines, and the Democratic, J. S. Wells, have been residents of Cortland county. Mr. Barnes is a native of Lapeer, and Mr. Wells was once a resident of Marathon.—Independent.

   One can hardly wish for or conceive of a more pleasant, enjoyable party than that which was held at Taylor Hall on the 8th inst. by the Social Circle of the Universalist Church. It seemed exactly to meet and answer the good feeling of all. Nearly two hundred and fifty people were present, a large majority of whom took part in the dancing. The prize for the best gentleman dancer over 60 years age was a gold-lined silver goblet, and was given to H. J. Messenger, Esq., the other participants being Messrs. D. J. Sperry, Lucien Hall and L. B. Plumb. A good deal of amusement was caused by this part of the programme as all except Mr. Messenger had not danced for many years, and had not only forgotten the figures but how to use their pedal extremities, and consequently it was a somewhat "mixed" affair. A silver card receiver was the prize won by Miss Alice Kelsey, as the best waltzer, and a silver bouquet holder by Miss Ida Webster as the best lady quadrille dancer. The refreshments were excellent. The receipts were over $115, netting about $6o. A goodly number from adjacent towns was present, including a sleigh load from Marathon.

Taylor Bond Suit.

   Justice Murray has handed down his decision in the above suit, which was tried at the October Special Term, by which he declares the bonds to be void. The following are the material findings:

   1. That each and all of the bonds issued by the Commissioners of the Town of Taylor in aid of the Utica, Chenango & Cortland Railroad were issued without authority in law and are void and of no effect.

   2. That the bonds issued by the said commissioners not being attested by the seal of the town of Taylor, nor by the individual seal of the commissioners, said bonds did not become binding obligations against the town of Taylor.

   3. That the bonds to the amount of $18,000 signed, issued and delivered by the Commissioners of the town of Taylor Dec. 14. 1872, are not binding obligations against the said town for the reason that they became due in a less period than thirty years from the time they were issued.

   4. That the plaintiff in this action is entitled to equitable relief to have said bonds delivered up and canceled for the reason that the bonds and coupons are very numerous and negotiable in form and the town liable to a large number of actions, in various courts and places; the plaintiff has a defense to said bonds and extrinsic proofs are necessary on the part of the plaintiff to enable it to maintain a defense; that the danger of losing evidence to establish such defense is also very great. The plaintiff is therefore entitled to judgment in this action to have the bonds owned by the defendant canceled and delivered up.

   In the case of the Town of Solon against the Williamsburgh Savings Bank the same judgment and decision was rendered by Judge Murray as to the bonds issued by the town of Solon. It will be recollected that the town of Solon issued bonds to the amount of $44,000 and the town of Taylor to the amount of $20,000.

Aaron Burr Transfers Virgil Property to Elizabeth Edward

The Cortland News, Friday, February 9, 1883.

CORTLAND AND VICINITY.

   After the 23d of this month the First National Bank of Cortland will pay 3 per cent on all certificates of deposit if left three months. See notice.

   The Sealer of Weights and Measures has lately interviewed the business men of Cortland, but he failed to discover any over weights or measures.

   Mr. Marsena Morgan, who resides on the cross road a short distance north of the Fair Grounds, on Tuesday morning fell and broke his hip. He is ninety-three years of age.

   About the first of March next, Mr. I. Miller, of New York, will take possession of the corner store in the new addition to the Cortland House, which he will stock with gents' ready-made clothing, furnishing goods, hats, caps, etc.

   A list of new books for the village library has been ordered, and the books will be ready for the public by next week. The list embraces the latest publications in science, natural history, art and fiction. The boys have not been forgotten in this order.

   Justice Sands has resigned from the office in order to devote the entire time to the practice of his profession. This necessitates the election of a justice at the next town meeting. Mr. Sands has made one of the best officers the county ever had, and we are sorry to see him retire.

   Rev. Geo. W. Pepper, of Ohio, an eloquent and interesting speaker, will lecture at Taylor Hall on Thursday and Friday, March 1 and 2. On the first evening his subject will be, “Sherman's March to the Sea," and on the second evening, "America and Americans." Admission, 35 cents; reserved seats, 50 cents.

   On the east side of the road to Homer, nearly opposite to the Cortland County Fair Grounds, on what was the Timothy Rose farm, Mr. E. D. Crosley and his two sons, of Scott, have purchased three or four acres of land, and have already begun the erection of two houses. Rumor has it that a shirt and overall manufactory is to follow soon on the same ground, and we are inclined to the belief that rumor will prove correct.

   Rain fell almost unceasingly from Friday night until near Sunday morning, flooding the gutters and sidewalks, and flooring many pedestrians. The creeks and rivers have overflowed, and in many places ice-jams have formed, obstructing the channel and covering the flat lands with water. A change to cooler temperature on Sunday and moderate weather since has allowed the surplus water to flow off without doing any serious damage in this vicinity so far as we have heard.

   Every one who makes maple sugar should read the advertisement in regard to the Excelsior Sap Bucket Cover, and then call at H. M. Kellogg's hardware store and examine the cover itself. It is just what the advertisement claims it to be—simple, easily attached, saves expense, is cheap and durable, and keeps all impurities out of the sap. In fact, it is just what has always been wanted by our sugar makers, and will pay for itself a thousand times. Go and see it before you begin operations in the sap-bush.

   Mr. F. M. Santee has become associated with Mr. C. I. Page in the photograph business. Page & Santee is the name of the new firm.

   Mr. Ed L. Adams, of the Marathon Independent, has changed the form of his paper to eight pages, put on a new head, and otherwise improved its appearance.

   If the capitalist who intends to build the opera house will complete it by the first of June, Mr. Mahan's musical convention will test its capacity. Indeed, a four days' convention with a couple of grand concerts would be a very appropriate dedication.

   The Cortland correspondent of the Syracuse Standard says there is a deed recorded in the Clerk's office given by Aaron Burr, vice-President of the United States, to Elizabeth Edward, of Andover. Mass., dated April 21, 1826, which conveys 640 acres of land in Virgil.

   Mr. H. Dewitt Call, formerly with Warren & Tanner, has bought the interest of Mr. Seymour, of the firm of Seymour & Nelson, dealers in carriage hardware, blacksmiths' supplies, etc., in the Squires block, and the firm will hereafter be known as Nelson & Call. These young men are worthy, popular and enterprising, and their success is the same as assured.

   Geo. P. Cushman, of Plymouth, and C. H. Stanton, of Norwich, were in town Thursday, to confer with our citizens relative to the proposed action to compel the Ontario & Western Railroad Company to re-open the Auburn branch. A meeting was called at the Tabor House, which was presided over by L. B. Kern. Esq. It is proposed to raise $2,000 to defray any expenses that may be incurred in prosecuting an action against the railroad company. DeRuyter's apportionment of this sum is $370, which the meeting was in favor of raising. B. F. Merchant was appointed to represent the town, and B. S. Bryant the village, in the matter.—DeRuyter Gleaner.

   A meeting of representative towns was held at Oxford on Tuesday last, to deliberate upon the proposed construction of a narrow gauge railroad, connecting the N. Y., E. & W. at Deposit with Syracuse. The proposed line passes through the towns of Sanford, Afton, Coventry, Oxford, Preston, Pharsalia, Otselic, Lincklaen, DeRuyter, Fabius, Pompey, Manlius, and DeWitt. The distance is about ninety miles, and the estimation of cost is about $10,000 per mile. The road is to be built by stock subscriptions, and it appears that capitalists of various towns are quite enthusiastic over the project. The proposed line is said to be an easy one for construction, and with but few heavy grades.—DeRuyter Gleaner.

   Mr. E. D. Chase has shown us some artistic and well executed India ink sketches, done by himself, of the Normal building, chapel and other rooms of the building.

   Wednesday, Jan. 31, 1883, was the sixteenth anniversary of the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. H. Myers, and it was not forgotten, it seems, for a number of their friends and relatives put in an unlooked for appearance at their home on that day, and after hearty greetings had been exchanged, and Mr. and Mrs. M. had somewhat recovered composure, Mr. M. R. Wood called their attention to a beautiful set of China, with which a table had suddenly become laden, which he presented to them, referring in his usual happy manner to the years of the past which to all had been so full of pleasant memories. Now, Mr. Myers can generally be found at the front—a habit he formed during the war, but this time he was taken aback, though he finally managed to assure them that this act, so expressive of love and affection, was truly appreciated and could serve only to bind yet more closely hearts which had always beat only in unison. A table bountifully supplied with tempting victuals next received gratifying attention, followed by a season of social converse, when the company dispersed with many expressions of satisfaction at the good time they had enjoyed.

 

Cortland County Court and Court of Sessions.

   The February term of this court began on Monday, A. P. Smith, County Judge, presiding; Seth Hobart and Leroy Scriven, Associate Justices. The following business has been transacted:

   In the matter of John Hatch, a lunatic. Motion to confirm the finding of the jury in lunacy and appointment of a committee granted, the committee to be hereafter named. H. L. Bronson for petitioner; G. B. Jones for lunatic.

   The People vs. David Finn and Edward Buckley. Indictment for burglary. Put over the term on $750 bail.

   Wm. N. Brockway vs. Chas. Dodge. Action upon a promissory note. After hearing evidence on both sides, the court, on plaintiff's motion, directed a verdict for the plaintiff for $226.13. O. Porter for plaintiff; F. M. Benjamin and W. J. Mantanye for defendant.

   The People vs. Daniel W. Ehresman and Louis Silverman. Indictment for keeping a gambling house. Put over the term on bail. I. H. Palmer for People; J. Courtney, Jr., for defendants.

   The People vs. James H. Fox. Two indictments for attempt at arson. Motion by defendant to compel district attorney to elect on which indictment he will proceed, argued and decided in favor of motion. The case was put over the term on account of sickness of defendant's wife, a material witness. I. H. Palmer for People; A. A. White for defendant.

   The People vs. James Belcher. Indictment for assault with intent to ravish a little girl near Brayton's mills in July last. The jury found him guilty and the Judge sentenced him to the Elmira Reformatory. 1. H. Palmer for People; W. H. Warren for defendant.

   The People vs. Wm. McKinney. Application for an order to sell the property of defendant for the support of his family, whom he has abandoned, which the court granted. I. H. Palmer for People.

   The People vs. Millard F. Crandall. Indictment for stealing twenty or more bushels of potatoes buried in a field. Nineteen witnesses were sworn. The jury found the defendant not guilty and he was discharged. I. H. Palmer for People; J. Courtney, Jr., for defendant.

   In the case of Ira Giggie, indicted for attempt at arson, same motion and order as in Fox's case.

   The People vs. Mary Maxson. Indictment for obtaining property of C. H. Gaylord, Cortland, by false pretenses. On trial. I. H. Palmer for People; E. D. Crosley and J. Courtney, Jr., for defendant.

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