THE HOPKINS BUILDING

The Hopkins Building, Cortland, N. Y.

The Cortland Democrat, Friday, September 18, 1891.

An Ornament to the Village.

   The Hopkins building on South Main street is expected to be "closed in," as the carpenters say, as early as the coming week. Of course the interior is not yet completed, but the handsome exterior has caused many inquiries as to the intended occupancy of the several floors. A magnificent concrete bottom cellar, 7 1/2 feet high with white-washed walls and columns extends under the whole structure. As remarked by every passerby, "What grand stores can be arranged on the ground floor—elegant entrance and front windows on the ground floor." At the north side is a broad easy stairway leading to the second floor.

   The second floor will be divided up to meet the wants of the Tioughnioga Club, a recently formed organization of business men with a view to holding social gatherings, which Club has effected a lease of this floor for a period of years.

   Ascending two easy half-flights of stairs higher you enter a room 20x31 which is styled an ante-room. To the north a door opens into the preparation and examination room 8x10-6, to the south is an apartment 16x18-6 known as the examination room, to the east of which are the toilet rooms, 9x16 in size, and the regalia bureau 15x16. From the ante-room a door opens into an oblong chamber 32x60 with an arched ceiling twenty-one feet from the floor, this is to be the Lodge room proper of Cortlandville Lodge, No. 470, F. & A. M., and will be finished and furnished in accordance with the requirements of the fraternity. To the south of the last mentioned room, doors at either end open into the M. C. which is 15x48-6. Other features are discerned by an active newsgatherer's eye but like a general public he is permitted to depart with his own conclusions as to the wherefore and for what.

   From the third floor entrance another double-half flight leads to the fourth floor where is a kitchen 11x31, a banquet hall 31x36-6, and a storage locker 50x15, from the latter an easy stairway leads down into the M. C. yet for all the ascent is very gradual there are landings at intervals, presumably to facilitate search for some in case of a large gathering or affording a better view. When completed ready for occupancy a better impression will prevail than now while the various rooms are occupied by workmen.

   The building will be heated by steam and great care has been bestowed to have the sanitary welfare of its occupants of the best and an effort for free circulation of air appears to be ample. The Lodge will probably remove to its new rooms about the holidays and an opportunity will then be presented the public to view the same.

Pleasant Society Event.

   The handsome home of village president Calvin P. Walrad, 13 Lincoln Avenue, was the scene of a very pleasant and successful social gathering Tuesday afternoon, the occasion being a reception tendered by Mrs. Calvin P. Walrad and her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Alfred C. Walrad. These ladies were ably assisted in the reception of nearly four hundred guests by Mrs. William B. Stoppard and Mrs. Edward Stillson. The spacious porch was enclosed with white canvas and from its recesses sweet strains from Darby's orchestra reverberated through the many rooms to the pleasure of all. The walls were festooned with smilax and other vines; cut flowers, rare and beautiful, were artistically arranged and harmoniously distributed at intervals amid waving palms.

   The two dining rooms were the admiration of the guests. The table of one being decorated with a magnificent centre piece of golden rod supporting numerous wax candles, while the floral and other wall decorations were yellow; the other room was neatly trimmed with purple clematis. Eight Misses neatly dressed in white suits attended the serving of the carefully prepared menu. Mrs. George J. Mager and Mrs. Byron Benedict presided over one table while Mrs. Charles H. V. Elliot and Miss Minnie Brownell were accorded like honors at the other. The guests were received at the dining rooms by Mrs. James W. Hughes and Mrs. Edward P. Halbert: Miss Minnie Mager and Miss Carrie Halbert respectively.

   Many guests were in attendance from Homer and other localities and a general spirit of sociability prevailed adding much to the pleasure. Each guest received a dainty souvenir of celluloid bearing in silver the date of the occasion, neatly tied with lavender and golden ribbons. The event will long be recalled with pleasure.

T. S. Monrin Retires.

   In 1884 Mr. Thomas S. Mourin ventured in the furniture business at the well known stand on Homer avenue, succeeding by strict attention to business in establishing a trade which soon permitted the adding of the undertaking branch, and employment of increased help. Close confinement has necessitated a period of rest, and yesterday morning Messrs. Jerry H. O'Leary of the American Hotel, and Edward C. McEvoy, a former carrier at the post office in this village, purchased the entire establishment and will conduct the business hereafter.

   Mr. O'Leary was for fourteen years associated with the late J. C. Carmichael. while Mr. McEvoy was in the employ of Mr. Mourin at the time of the transfer, thereby eminently qualifying the new firm to continue the popularity and reputation of this prosperous house. While regretting Mr. Mourin's retirement from active mercantile circles, the DEMOCRAT welcomes the new firm of O'Leary & McEvoy to Cortland's business circles and bespeaks a continuance of the prosperity awarded the retiring proprietor.

The Pumpkin Club.

   Among the noted clubs recently organized in this village is one known as the "Pumpkin Club." The members of the club were entertained last Saturday afternoon by Miss Jennie Humes with a visit to the Opera House, and yesterday afternoon by an invitation to a ride to Little York from Miss Mabel Fitzgerald and refreshments were served at Miss Mabel Brewer's. These weekly entertainments will be continued through the season.

Fire Engine Out of Repair.

   Since doing duty last winter in an effort to lower the water in the flooded cellars on Railroad street, the engine of the fire department has remained in the building until last Monday night, when in charge of Dr. F. Fenner, with Janitor Grossman as stoker, she was attached to the well corner of Main and Court streets.

   Acting engineer Fenner strictly cautioned his fireman at the outset not to allow the needle on the steam gage to indicate over fifty pounds pressure until the rusty shell had been tested and the discolored water blown out sufficient to allow the finding of the height of water in the glass. It is justice to state that the fireman found little difficulty in obeying orders. A sudden stop scattered the crowd of onlookers, the fire was dumped [sic] and the engine returned to the house. It was near midnight before with the aid of machinist Jesse James, the cause of stoppage was found to have resulted from a gear pin becoming dislocated.

   I heard the trustees argue that the steamer should be out for trial at least once a month, and citizens agree thereto.

Three Tramps Arrested.

   Sunday morning word was received at the police station that a colored man with three white associates were abusive to citizens residing near the E., C. & N. depot, when refused their demands for assistance. Chief Sager and Sheriff Borthwick captured the negro and two of his pals in a box car and locked them in jail, the fourth escaped. Later it was rumored that they were wanted at Utica for murder but a dispatch from that city denied the statement.

   Monday evening Justice Bull sentenced the trio to the penitentiary for sixty days as vagrants. They were genuine tramps. Tuesday a detective officer arrived in town from Washington, N. J., in search of parties answering to the description of the trio, who are wanted there on a charge of murder. The officer was confident he is on the right track and after obtaining photographs of the tramps at the penal institution returned to Washington to establish their identity.

Chapter of Accidents.

   Last Friday Christopher B. Wadhams, a carpenter working upon the enlarging of the Desk works, was seriously injured about his head by a timber falling from above. He was promptly cared for and subsequently removed to his home at 43 Rickard street.

   Saturday forenoon Willie Dillon, employed by Clark & Coons as delivery clerk, was attempting to turn his rig around on Schermerhorn street, he was tipped out, sustaining a fracture of the arm near the wrist.

   In the afternoon Mrs. John S. Barber, in company with Mrs. Schofield, Mr. and Mrs. Mosher, of Blossburg, Pa., who were visiting in Cortland, were driving through Tompkins street, and when near James street corner the severity of the flies caused the horse to whisk its tail over one rein and sweep it from the hand of Mr. Mosher who was driving. Before he could regain possession of the rein the carriage was run upon the curb and a parasol hit the animal causing it to jump, overturning the carriage and tipping out the occupants. The horse freed from the carriage and ran to Main street with one side of the shafts attached. Mrs. Barber sustained a fracture of the left arm and dislocation of the wrist. Mrs. Snowfield's left wrist was broken and both ladies severely bruised, as was [sic] the other members of the party. Both ladies are reported to be improving.

   Sunday in attempting to jump from an E., C. & N. train near the Junction, Allen Wicks narrowly escaped death from being crushed. He escaped with bruises and injured toes.

Meeting of Cortland County Medical Society.

   At the meeting of the Cortland County Medical Society held last Thursday, the following physicians were present: Dr. J. C. Nelson, Truxton; Dr. P. M. Neary, Union Valley; Dr. H. C. Hendrick, McGrawville; Dr. C. Green and Dr. F. H. Green, Homer; Dr. M. R. Smith, McGrawville; Dr. L. G. Smart, Marathon; Drs. F. D. Reese, J. Angel, W. J. Moore, F. W. Higging, A. J. White, H. T. Dana and E. A. Didama of Cortland; Dr. I. N. Goff of Cazenovia, and Dr. J. VanDuyn of Syracuse, and three visitors were present.

   Dr. F. W. Higgins read a paper on Hippocrates, the Father of Medicine.

   Dr. F. D. Reese presented a typical case of Tinea Versicolor, a rare skin disease.

   Dr. Philip M. Neary presented a paper on the Uses of Water in Medicine, both internally and externally.

   Dr. H. T. Dana related a case of compound dislocation of the ankle joint, treated antiseptically with good results.

   Dr. J. Van Duyn of Syracuse presented a paper which received the undivided attention of the society on the difficulties and mistakes likely to occur in diagnosing tumors of the pelvis, giving a number of cases from his large experience.

   Dr. Smart, the president of the society, offered his resignation, due to his intended removal to Baltimore. It was received with regret, as Dr. Smart has been one of the most faithful members of the society for the past three years.

   Dr. D. H. Stone was elected president for the balance of the year and Dr. A. J. White, vice-president.

   F. W. HIGGINS, Sec'y.

 

SIXTH ANNUAL CONVENTION OF CORTLAND COUNTY W. C. T. U.

The Cortland Democrat, Friday, September 11, 1891.

W. C. T. U.

Sixth Annual Convention of the Cortland County W. C. T. U.

   Not often does a more unfavorable day for a women's convention dawn than that which greeted the "white ribbons" of Cortland county, whose annual convention was appointed to meet at Blodgett Mills Sept. 1st and continue through the 2nd. But notwithstanding the pouring rain which continued through a good part of the forenoon, before noon nearly every one of the thirteen unions of the county were represented, showing that the women of Cortland county are by no means half-hearted or fair weather temperance workers, but with a zeal which they intend shall be "according to knowledge" are determined to overcome all obstacles and as far as in them lies, make safe paths for their children to walk in.

   The Methodist church, in which the convention was held, was beautifully decorated with flowers, and seemed like a little bit of paradise compared to the rain outside, which was soon forgotten, however, in the cordial welcome given even before the address of welcome by Mrs. Thayer of Blodgett Mills. Mrs. Miner Merrick of Blodgett Mills conducted the opening devotionals. Our president, Miss Sara Collins, is always "mistress of the situation" and holds the convention closely to business.

   Mrs. Mary J. Weaver of Batavia, 1st vice-president of the State was present the first day and gave a Bible reading and in the evening an address, taking as her subject, "The ten commandments" and showing how the use of intoxicating liquors leads to the breaking of every one. Mrs. Weaver has been in this vicinity before but never gave better satisfaction. Her address was prefaced by a short one by the pastor, Rev. Mr. Zartman. A quartette rendered very appropriate music. During the convention several very interesting papers were read.

   A service by the Loyal Temperance Legion of Blodgett Mills was held, followed by experiments by Mrs. Squires of Cortland showing the presence of alcohol in the various liquors also Jamaica ginger and Mother Winslow's soothing syrup. As reports from the various departments were read it was found that, without flourish of trumpets but quietly, the work had been pushed and advance ground taken from which sounded no note of retreat.

   The following officers were elected: Miss Sara Collins, (re-elected) president; Mrs. Ellen Day Keeney, 1st vice-president; Mrs. Julia Tanner, (re-elected) corresponding secretary; Miss Libbie Robertson, recording secretary; Mrs. Jennie Boynton, (re-elected) treasurer.

Enlarging the Desk Works.

   Some months ago it was affirmatively decided to increase the capacity of the Cortland Desk Manufacturing Company's works, but when to begin operations was not such an easy subject to pass upon owing to the large number of orders in waiting and constantly arriving from all localities, even from Spain, England and Australia. For several days past contractor D. G. Corwin has been superintending a body of workmen engaged in rebuilding portions of the old establishment and erecting the new additions while the desk works continue to run uninterruptedly.

  When completed the factory will enclose 40,000 square feet of floor surface, exclusive of office and show room. The foundation measures 158x42 feet. A machine room 98x40 feet is to occupy the first floor at the north end of the main building. The office, 20x20, will be located at the east side of the south end, connected with the show room, situated immediately above. The shipping room will be at the south end adjoining the E., C. & N. railroad, this portion being three stories high, floor space 60x42 feet each. Above the first floor will be arranged the several finishing departments. An annex 40x20, two stories, will also be erected.

   A large cistern is being built to retain the rain which falls upon the large roof as well as the drip from the miles of heating pipes. This part is constructed of wood. The boiler room and kiln to be built of brick will be 60x30 feet, which with a fire proof varnish room places the plant of the Desk Company in position to keep pace with increasing business. New and improved machinery will be put into the works and the matter of using electricity for illuminating is receiving serious attention.

   A feature of the many grades of wall and office desks turned out at this factory is the increased demand, especially so of the type-writer desk, made in three styles, which has recently been placed upon the market and which are acknowledged as the best. The mechanical construction is perfect yet so simple and accurately adjusted that by a simple movement of the hand, the operator transforms the typewriting into an attractive business desk or vice versa, without rising from the chair. Never was the outlook more full of promise for this enlarging manufacturing interest of Cortland.

HERE AND THERE.

   The Cortland Door and Window Screen company started up again last Monday.

   We call the attention of our readers to an article on Spelling Reform, on another page.

   Be sure and let the children see The Lilliputians at the Opera House, Saturday afternoon.

   The Royal Japs will appear with Mrs. Thumb's company at the Opera House, Saturday afternoon and evening.

   The M. E. Sunday school, of East Homer, enjoyed a picnic at the Floral Trout Ponds, Wednesday.

   The Central New York Conference of the Methodist Episcopal church will meet in this village Sept. 30th.

   The cigarmakers and stove moulders were the only ones that observed Labor  day in this place. All the other shops were running.

   Health officer W. J. Moore makes the following reports for this village during the month of August: Deaths 8, births 16, marriages 3.

   The Emeralds will cross bats with the Cincinnati Reds on the fair grounds, Saturday afternoon. This latter nine is composed of females [sic].

   Sunday evening Dr. Cordo will preach the annual sermon to the Protective Police in the Baptist church. The protectives [members of the Cortland Fire Department--CC editor] will attend in a body.

   The next meeting of the King's Daughters will be held at 3 P. M., to-morrow (Saturday) afternoon, at the residence of Mrs. E. B. Grannis, 25 Union street.

   The Albany Times says the regents of the university are about to request the teachers of the State to cause "the national hymns" to be sung each day, and to be committed to memory.

   The semi-annual meeting of the Cortland County Medical Society was held in this place yesterday afternoon. The session was entirely devoted to the reading of papers and discussion of the same.

   An open-air gospel temperance meeting may confidently be expected to be held on Sunday, Sept. 13th, at 3:30 P. M., corner of Court and Main streets, weather being favorable—otherwise at W. C. T. U. rooms.

   The members of the Chautauqua Circle and all others desirous of joining are cordially invited to meet at 73 R. R. street, next Monday evening, Sept. 14th, to discuss the work, and order books for the ensuing year.

   Mr. George McKean, who disposed of his barber shop last week to Mr. D. J. Chadwick, has purchased an interest in the wholesale and retail liquor business with Mr. William Madden, on Port Watson street.

   H. Gardner took a header the other day while riding a bicycle on the sidewalk and struck Mr. Norman Thompson, who was just ahead of him. The latter entered a complaint against Gardner and Justice Bull held him in the sum of $100 for his appearance on Sept. 17th. [A village ordinance prohibited the riding of bicycles on sidewalks—CC editor.]

   Business men must meet their bills in thirty or sixty days, while many of their patrons take from one to two years. Many business men throughout the country have double the capital tied up in accounts that is represented in goods upon the shelves. It is a dangerous custom.—Exchange.

   At the Democratic caucus held at the Democratic club rooms, in this village, last Monday evening, the following delegates were elected to represent this town in the County Convention to be held at the same place to-day: B. McNiff, P. Dempsey, J. F. Dowd, J. R. Schermerhorn, R. F. Randall, B. B. Jones.

   Miss Ormsby has opened another room in her preparatory school and now has places for more pupils in the three departments—Kindergarten, Primary and Intermediate. Pupils are received at the Normal school on her examinations. Miss Minnie Browned has been engaged for assistant primary teacher.

   A most distressing accident, by which Ervin, the six-year-old son of Fred Porter, of Little York, lost his life, occurred near this village on Tuesday, Sept 1st. The little boy, accompanied by his grandmother, Mrs. Addison Burr, of Scott, were driving toward Tully, and while coming down the hill near Henry Schell's, the harness broke, letting the buggy run against the horse's heels. The horse became frightened and ran away. Before reaching the foot of the hill the king-bolt broke, and the horse, with the shafts and the front wheels of the buggy attached to him, ran for nearly two miles before he was stopped. The occupants of the carriage were thrown forcibly to the ground. One of Mrs. Burr's ears was nearly torn from her head, her collar bone broken, and head, face and shoulders badly bruised. The child, when thrown from the buggy, struck on his head and shoulders and was rendered insensible, and died within an hour after the accident, without regaining consciousness. While the buggy was badly wrecked, the horse escaped without injury.—Tully Times.

   The trustees of Homer village, by a vote of three to two, at a meeting last week, passed an ordinance prohibiting bicycle riding upon the sidewalks of our sister village.

   Despite the claim of dull times, it has been figured out that upward of $150,000 of capital has and will be invested in enlarging the factories of Cortland during the present year.

   A revised code of the fire alarm telegraph system has just been issued by

Messrs. P. H. & F. H. Dowd, shoe dealers, at 13 Railroad street, which will be welcomed by all.

   The annual parade of the Homer fire department is announced for September 24th. A grand time is anticipated from the fact that each company has invited a visiting company to be in attendance.

   Several citizens have taken advantage of the past two days of bright weather and cleaned up about the premises. It is said September is a month when disease germs are encouraged in rear yards and alleys.

   The Keynote, published in New York, gives a handsome notice to the musical ability of Miss Clara A. Coville, of this village, who for the third time is elected vice-president of the S. M. T. A. for Cortland county.

Mrs. Tom Thumb (Mercy Lavinia Warren Bump).

The Liliputians.

   Mrs. General Tom Thumb and Company will appear in Cortland Opera House Saturday afternoon and evening, Sept. 12. The Chattanooga Times of February 22, gives the company the following notice:

   It will take practical pitchforks to keep the ladies and children from the matinee to-day, and rain or shine, the Times predicts a crowded house. Mrs. General Tom Thumb, the littlest of little with the littlest of little husbands, Count Magri, and the littlest of little brothers-in-law, Baron Magri, are the attraction, aided by the best troupe of Japs on the road. Last evening, despite the rain, a good house greeted the novel attraction, and the audience was delighted with the entertainment. It is a treat to simply look upon these remarkable diminutive beings, and when they are seen acting and singing just like grown folks the interest is increased tenfold.

   Prices of admission, 25, 35 and 50 cents. Matinee, 15, 25 and 35 cents.

Reunion of the 76th N. Y. Vols.

   The annual reunion of the 76th regiment will be held at Truxton, N. Y., on Wednesday, October 7th, 1891.

   Business meeting at 10:30 A. M ., sharp.

   Public meeting at 2 P. M.

   Address by Capt. C. W. Underhill, of Hamilton, N. Y., late of 114th N. Y. Vols. Truxton is on the E., C. & N. R. R., between Cortland and Canastota, 10 miles from Cortland, easy of access from all directions, and the people are preparing for a good attendance. Let every member come and bring his wife.

   E. D. VAN SLYCK, President.

   WM. J. MANTANYE, Sec'y.

   Cortland, N. Y., August 20, 1891.

Hospital Notes.

   At the meeting of the Board of Managers of the Cortland Hospital Association, held at the Hospital on Monday last, the following communication was read:

To the Board of Managers of the Cortland Hospital Association:

   I hereby resign my position as a member of the Board of Managers of the Cortland Hospital Association.

   I desire to thank the Board for its hearty co-operation with me, as its president, in the establishing and opening of the hospital. That the future years may bring increased prosperity to the Cortland Hospital is the wish of one who will watch its future with unabated interest and who will ever cherish the memory of happy hours spent with you in working and planning for this refuge for the sick.

   "Walking as one to pleasant service led;

   Doing God's will as if it were my own,

   Yet trusting not in mine, but in His strength alone."

   Yours very sincerely,

   HELEN K. HOOSE.

   Thousand Island Park, Aug. 27,1891.

   This resignation was accepted with many expressions of sincere regret, and the following minute was made in reference to it:

   While the public may know somewhat of the zeal of Mrs. Hoose in every good work, only those who have met her as president of the Hospital Board can know the enthusiasm, rare executive ability and self-sacrifice which she brought to this work. The remembrance of her devotion will strengthen those who remain in their efforts to make the hospital what she would wish it to be—a permanent blessing to Cortland.

 

RUFUS T. PECK NOMINATED FOR NEW YORK STATE SENATOR

The Cortland Democrat, Friday, September 11, 1891.

Peck Nominated.

   The long agony is over and Rufus T. Peck of this place has secured the Republican nomination for Senator for this district. The Convention was held in Syracuse last Saturday and a large number of Mr. Peck's friends boarded the early morning train to be on the ground in season to hurrah when the nomination was made. A large number of his opponents also took the same train. The Convention met at 12 M., and just one hour previous, Mr. H. G. White finding that he had the Hiscock-Hendricks combination to fight, withdrew from the contest. Soon after Mr. White's withdrawal, Mr. C. E. Lewis, the other Onondaga county candidate followed his example, leaving Mr. Peck the only candidate in the field.

   Mr. H. L. Bronson of this place presented Peck's name to the Convention and made a speech in support of it. The nomination was not seconded but the chairman called for a rising vote and about two-thirds of the delegates stood up and the nomination was declared to be unanimous. A committee was appointed to wait on the nominee and bring him before the Convention. While the committee were absent Mr. B. A. Benedict addressed the Convention in response to several calls. Loud calls were made for Judge J. E. Eggleston, but the Judge exhibited excellent discretion by leaving the hall as soon as he discovered that calls for an endorsement of Peck were about to be made. It isn't very often that the Judge runs away from a call for a speech, but he has his own ideas about a good many things and probably about Peck in particular.

   Pretty soon after the Cortland County delegates arrived in Syracuse they were corralled in a room in one of the hotels and properly tagged with a label bearing the legend "I am for Peck" after which they were instructed as to their duties and what was expected of them by B A. Benedict, Esq., and then turned loose into the wicked city.

   After his nomination Mr. Peck made a speech which was replete with his usual stereotyped promises. W. H. Crane of Homer and C. A. Brooks of Marathon were selected as the members of the Senatorial committee from this county. 
   The Hitchcock band met Mr. Peck and his friends at the station in this village at 6:32 P. M. and escorted that gentleman to his home on Greenbush-st., where he indulged in a few remarks. It is claimed by his opponents who went from here to Syracuse that a collection was taken up in that city to pay the band and that some of his opponents were solicited to contribute, a proposition which they declined with thanks.

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   Vedder, Erwin, Peck—these are the three Republican nominees for the senate thus far in the field. Mr. Platt evidently intends to do business in the same old way at the old stand in the capitol next winter.—Albany Argus.

   Hon. Celora E. Martin of Binghamton was re-nominated for Justice of the Supreme Court at the Republican Judicial Convention held last Tuesday. Judge Martin is an able lawyer and has made an excellent record on the bench. The Convention did well to re-nominate him.

   Hon. Douglass Boardman, late one of the Judges of the Supreme Court in this district, died at his cottage on Cayuga lake last Saturday. He was one of the trustees of Cornell University and leaves a large estate. He was believed to be an upright jurist and a lawyer of fair abilities.

   The Albany Argus in reviewing the political situation in Onondaga, says: "The nomination of Rufus T. Peck for Senator by the Republicans of the Twenty-fifth district gives the Democrats a chance to elect a Senator in that hitherto reliably Republican district. Peck's record in the Assembly should prevent his election to any office, and he is nominated for Senator merely as a Hiscock pawn in the Senatorial game of 1893. It is well understood that Mr. Platt proposes to bestow Mr. Hiscock's seat in the Senate on the Hon. J. S. Fassett, if the Republicans shall control the Legislature in 1893. Mr. Fassett took the collectorship, not because he cared for the honor in itself, but because the position and its patronage will be of service in promoting his ambition to be Senator. Even Hiscock's own friends can gain nothing by voting for Peck. Send an Onondaga Democrat to the Senate."

The Men to Beat Peck.

(From the Syracuse Evening Herald.)

   In the selection of Mr. Peck, the matter has resolved itself down to the prospect that for two years or possible four a Cortland county man will represent this great and growing city in the State Senate; but a possible escape is in the hands of the Democratic party. If the Democrats will give us the right kind of a man from Syracuse, there remains a possibility, perhaps, probability of his election.

    In looking the field over for a candidate, the name of Henry J. Mowry may properly come first. He has long been a resident of this city; he is a man of mature judgment; he is exceedingly loyal to Syracuse; and, although never an office-seeker, he has many times given evidence of his love for his city by the labors which he has performed in its behalf. With Mr. Mowry the Democratic candidate, with the defection from Peck in Cortland County and with the disgust in Syracuse over the neglect of its interests, there can be more than a reasonable hope that the effects of the treason of the timeservers will be overcome. But should Mr. Mowry not desire the nomination, the party can find other citizens who would worthily represent this city and county in the State Senate, notably ex-Mayor William B. Kirk, William A. Beach or ex-Member of Assembly John Lighton.

   We are convinced that there is a strong feeling in Syracuse that our interests demand the selection of a citizen of Syracuse for State Senator at this critical period in the development of our city.

The Real Issue.

(From the Syracuse Herald, Sept 6.)

   The Courier calls attention to the fact that Henry J. Mowry is ineligible to a legislative election this year because of the constitutional provision that no officer under a city government shall be capable of serving in the Legislature unless he shall have resigned at least one hundred days before the election. Mr. Mowry is a City Hall Commissioner, and so cannot run for State Senator against Mr. Peck of Cortland county. This is to be regretted, although it was not improbable that he might have declined in any event. But there are not a few good Democrats in Syracuse who would make a good showing against the Cortland county man forced upon the Republican party at the behest of the Hiscock-Hendricks faction.

   The Democratic party has placed upon itself a grave responsibility at this juncture. It must elect a candidate who will unite the party and also prove acceptable to the thousands of Republican and independent electors who are dissatisfied and disgusted with the nomination of Mr. Peck of Cortland. With such a candidate in the field, the people at the polls will hasten to express their sentiments in a business-like way.

   The State Senator from this district is an officer of the very greatest importance to Syracuse, and it matters little what his politics may be as far as his action on measures that concern the welfare of this city is concerned. Assuming that the usual political results will be recorded this fall, the next Governor will be a Democrat and the next Legislature will contain a Republican majority in each branch. Hence a Democratic Senator would be even more influential than a Republican in shaping legislation to meet the views of the executive. Thus the great point is to have a Senator devoted to the interests of this city. It is not enough that he should when urged condescend to say a good word for a Syracuse bill, but we want a citizen of our own number who will gladly, willingly and zealously labor for all measures that are designed to advance the city's prosperity. The question is thus taken out of partisan politics, and becomes one of business, self-protection and municipal reform.

Polls of Election.

   The Supervisor, Assessors and Town Clerk of the town of Cortlandville held a meeting at the office of the Town Clerk in this village last Monday and designated the following polling places in the several districts in this town.

DISTRICT No. 1.—Corey's Hall, McGrawville.

DISTRICT No. 2.—Col. Frank Place's barn, Pomeroy-st., Cortland.

DISTRICT No. 3.—Cortland Steam Laundry building, corner Washington-st. and Clinton-ave., Cortland.

DISTRICT No. 4.—Watrous' Livery barn, Clinton-ave., Cortland.

DISTRICT No. 5.—Warner Rood's barn, Madison-st., Cortland.

DISTRICT No. 6.—Ellsworth's carpenter shop, Lincoln-ave., Cortland.

DISTRICT No. 7.—Firemen's Hall, Main St., Cortland.

DISTRICT No. 8.—George Allport's shop, Tompkins-st., Cortland.

DISTRICT No. 9.—Nottingham's shop, Main-st., Cortland.

   Polls will open at 7:30 o'clock A. M. There are only two registration days, viz:  First day, Saturday, October 17, and second day, Saturday, October 24, from 9 o'clock A. M. to 9 o'clock P. M. In order to register on the last day, voters must appear in person. Only those whose names are registered can vote.

Prohibition Ticket.

   The Prohibitionists held their County Convention in the W. C. T. U. rooms in this village last Monday afternoon. Rev. J. H. Zartman of McGrawville was called to the chair, and C. F. Cobb of Scott acted as Secretary. The following ticket was nominated:

   Member of Assembly—Eugene M. Van Hoesen of Preble.

   Sheriff—Richard J. Lucas of Cortland.

   County Clerk—Dell June of Blodgett's Mills.

   Superintendent of the Poor—Joseph S. Cass of Taylor.

   Coroner— Dr. Eugene B. Nash of Cortland.

   The County Committee was authorized to fill vacancies in the ticket.

The Normal School. 

   Nearly every department in the Normal School is full and everything seems to be moving along harmoniously. The members of the faculty have been assigned the following work: Dr. Cheney, class in psychology and history of education; Prof. Blodgett, Latin and Greek; Prof. Bardwell, chemistry, familiar science, physics, astronomy, mineralogy and geology; Prof. Freeman, general history, U. S History, civil government, school economy and school law; Prof. Hendricks, Mathematics, Miss Roe, Methods; Miss Hendrick, English literature, rhetoric and elocution; Miss Booth, French, German and physical geography; Miss Halbert, registry and music; Miss Hooker, drawing; Miss Webster, Latin, botany, physiology, zoology and English grammar.