BISMARCK'S BIRTHDAY

Otto von Bismarck.

Cortland Evening Standard, Monday, April 1, 1895.

BISMARCK'S BIRTHDAY.

All Germans Pay Homage to the Iron Chancellor.

FETES THROUGHOUT THE EMPIRE.

Today Is Being Recognized as a National Holiday and the Entire German People Are Testifying to Their Affection For the

 Aged Prince.

   FRIEDRICHSRUHE, April 1.—The Bismarck celebration is in full swing, and every day seems to add to the enthusiasm displayed by the German people over the 80th anniversary of the birth of the old chancellor. Every train arriving at Friedrichsruhe is loaded with presents for the aged statesman, and every post brings hundreds of congratulatory letters, not only from people in Germany, but from Germans and others throughout the civilized world. Thousands upon thousands of the special Bismarck post cards have been sold, and a great number have been mailed to the United States. Those in Germany who have received them have put them carefully away to be preserved as mementoes of the Iron Chancellor and the great outpouring of the public heart in his honor.

   Today, the actual anniversary of the prince's birth, has witnessed such a popular demonstration as has not been witnessed since the return to Berlin of the conquering armies from France. Every preparation had been made at Friedrichsruhe to accommodate vast crowds.

   The decoration of the station is magnificent, and the roadway from the station to the Schloss has been transformed by willing hands into a veritable triumphal arcade.

   A beautiful work of art, the gift of inhabitants of Anhalt, who took up a subscription for the purpose, has been erected in a field overlooking the prince's home. The work, which is in bronze, represents a large stag keeping two dogs at bay.

   For the first time since the beginning of the celebrations in his honor, Prince Bismarck was somewhat fatigued and indisposed, his old trouble, neuralgia, bothered him slightly. A good night's sleep, however, restored his health and spirits and today he was as bright as ever.

   Thousands of visitors arrived today, hoping that they would get a glimpse of the prince. Quite a fair has been established in the vicinity of the station. Refreshment booths have been erected here and there, and everywhere were itinerant purveyors of Bismarck post cards, medals, portraits and mementoes of every description. Quite a thriving trade was done.

   The sightseers and holiday makers watch the grounds surrounding the prince's residence and house itself, hoping that perchance they might get a sight of him they had come to honor.

   The prince has received his first congratulatory telegram from a crowned head outside of Germany. It was from King Oscar of Sweden, and contained a graceful expression of his majesty's interest in the occasion and hearty well wishes for the prince's welfare and longevity.

All Germany Celebrates.

   BERLIN, April 1.—Telegrams are pouring in from all parts of the empire, announcing that the Bismarckian fetes have been commenced with great spirit.

   There was a specially interesting gathering at the national monument of Germania in the Niederwald, whither thousands of persons travelled from all parts of the Rhineland. Among those present were representatives of 36 cities in the Rhenish district. Professor Aucken of Giessen university delivered an oration at the foot of the monument.

   In Munich, the Bavarian capital, a musicale in honor of the occasion was given in the Odeon.

   Throughout Germany joy fires are burning on the highest mountain peaks and hills, from the Baltic and the North seas on the north to the Swiss and Austrian frontiers on the south; from the Russian frontier on the east to the frontiers of France, Belgium and the Netherlands on the west.

SUNDAY BALL GAMES.

How the Players are to be Served in Cincinnati.

   CINCINNATI, O., April 1— Rev. Dr. Pelton and others representing the reform league appeared at the ball park yesterday and insisted on the Indianapolis and Cincinnati players being arrested as soon as they appeared in uniform on the grounds, but the police refused to make arrests until after a game of nine innings had been played, when the men were arrested. This plan will be followed at all Sunday games here during the season.

DEPRIVED OF THEIR SEATS.

Cohoes Hill Operatives Threaten to Go Out on Strike.

   TROY, N. Y., April 1.—The operatives of the Harmony mills at Cohoes are greatly exercised over the action of the superintendent, John E. Prest, who came to that city from Fall River to fill the vacancy caused by the death of the former superintendent, D. J. Johnson.

   It is claimed that since his advent to Cohoes he has gradually increased the speed of the machines so that it is almost impossible to do the work properly.

   Last week Superintendent Prest issued an order directing that the benches upon which the employes [sic] were accustomed to sit be removed, and that from that time all at work in the mills must stand up.

   At this the operatives were wrathful and indignation meetings were held. The feelings of the mill hands have reached such a point that everything portends a most serious strike.

   The Harmony mills are among the largest in this country for the manufacture of print goods. About 4,000 operatives are given employment, and should the trouble culminate in their leaving the mills the city of Cohoes will be greatly affected.

Elmira Reformatory.

PAGE TWO—EDITORIALS.

The Elmira Reform School.

   The New York institution founded to stop bad boys in their wild career and induce them to become respectable citizens instead of a terror and a nuisance to the world has an educational system which deserves high praise. To the reformatory are sentenced boys and young men between the ages of 16 and 30.

   They remain in the institution, on the average, 20 months. That is not long enough to do much with them. Three years would be better. The teachers do what they can in the space allotted to them. Professor Monks says in The University Magazine that out of every 100 of the youths 81 have good natural capacity for learning. Yet only 2 out of the 100 have an education beyond the ordinary.

   The attendance on the school exercises is compulsory. The boy is made to learn where it is plain that he can do so. This discipline alone is invaluable. Nothing helps the youthful human being more than being forced to do what he does not like. When the boy leaves the reformatory, he is let out on his parole that he will conduct himself honorably.

   The course of instruction begins with the rudiments for those altogether illiterate. The best part of it is that when the rudiments are learned the student is put to the work of acquiring additional knowledge that will make an intelligent citizen of him. History and the sciences of morality and of civil government are carefully taught. Extracts of the best English literature are made familiar to him, particularly those of an elevating and inspiring nature.

Economics and the natural sciences belong to the course of instruction.

   If he makes good use of his advantages, when the youth comes out of the reformatory he will understand how states, cities and his own nation are governed. He will understand the great principles underlying trade and commerce, supply and demand. He will also know what the gold and silver controversy means, and it will be less easy for demagogues to deceive him in politics than it would otherwise have been.

   Textbooks are not used. Each evening printed leaflets are distributed among the pupils. They contain an outline of the next lesson. Thus there is something each day fresh and new for the student to look forward to. A student who receives the graduating certificate of the reformatory will be well acquainted with ten great branches of useful learning, Professor Monks says. A year's work brings down the per cent of illiteracy from 14.8 to 4.5.

◘ Colonel George E. Waring predicts that the day will come when a great city may make $500,000 a year from the sale of garbage instead of, as at present, paying that much to have it removed and then not getting the job done thoroughly. No doubt he is right. Much of it, if kept separate from ashes, can be sold to farmers or manufactured into fertilizers.

◘ We notice some discussion as to the safest way to carry a revolver. The only safe way to carry a revolver is not to carry it at all.

◘ It is to be regretted that the negro colony at Mapima, Mexico, went to pieces before it was fairly formed. The trouble with the black man is that he lacks staying qualities.

Dr. Cordo Called to New England.

   Dr. H. A. Gordo has received and accepted a very hearty and enthusiastic call to the pastorate of the First Baptist church at Whitman. Mass. This place is twenty-one miles from Boston with hourly and half hourly trains to the city. The town has numerous fine residences, beautiful streets, electric cars running to a number of neighboring places and many large and important business interests. Its proximity to Boston makes it a desirable place of residence. The church to which Dr. Cordo has been called is in a very prosperous condition. It has a new church edifice lighted by electricity and containing every modern convenience, is centrally located and convenient of access from all parts of the town by electric cars. There is a large congregation and a very flourishing Sunday-school.

   The music of the church is of a very high order, consisting of a paid quartet and a large chorus. Much is made of the music especially at the evening service when a very elaborate program is rendered. The church has already secured a fine residence for the pastor into which he is to move on May l.

   Dr. Cordo, having been a pastor in Boston for a number of years, now returns to the vicinity of his former labors and has already been assured of a hearty welcome back to Massachusetts.

   Some months ago when Dr. Cordo announced to his people his intention of resigning at the expiration of his ten years' pastorate The STANDARD voiced the general sentiment of regret which so largely prevails, not only among the members and attendants of the Baptist church, but throughout the entire community as well. The reluctance of that society yesterday to accept the resignation when a formal vote was taken upon the matter, an account of which is given in another column, is only a slight indication of the warmth of the bond of sympathy and of tender regard which exists between pastor and people. The good wishes of a host of friends both in and out of the Baptist church will go with Dr. Cordo to his new home.

GRACE CHURCH ORGAN.

Used for the First Time Sunday, March 31

   The congregation of Grace church had the pleasure of hearing the new organ which, although in an unfinished state owing to the non-arrival of the front pipes which are in the hands of the decorator, was yet used at both services and proves to be a remarkably sweet toned one, and fully meets the expectations which have been raised concerning it. It was built by the Hook & Hastings Co. of Boston and put up under the supervision of Mr. Frank K. Beman of Binghamton, who has kindly given us the specifications:

  

AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.

Decides to Hold a Monster Fair September 10 to 14.

   The adjourned meeting of the Cortland County Agricultural society was held at Fireman's hall Saturday afternoon. A set of bylaws were reported and were adopted. It was unanimously voted that the members should pay $1.25 per share for all stock held, this sum to be devoted to paying off the floating debt.

   A. P. Rowley, W. J. Greenman, Hugh Duffey, J. R. Hathway and T. H. Wickwire were elected directors for three years.

   The entire board of fifteen directors will meet at the office of E. E. Mellon next Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock for the ejection of officers.

   It was decided to hold a fair upon Sept. 10 to 14, 1895. Much enthusiasm was manifested and it seems likely that this fair will be the greatest in the history of the Agricultural society.

It is Hard Sleighing.

   A large sleighload of veal calves came in from Virgil this afternoon drawn by four horses, all of which were pulling as hard as they could and were steaming as though just out of a Turkish bath. The two teams were driven by Earl Curtis and Lyman Bouton of Virgil. It is impossible to get a loaded wagon over the hills on the Virgil road.

McGrawville.

   Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence of Syracuse are visiting at Orren Rowe's.

   Miss Myra Perkins of Cazenovia visited relatives in this place Saturday and Sunday.

   Mr. Arthur Norcott of Ithaca is visiting his parents.

   Miss Lillie Turton of the Cortland Normal was a guest of her sister, Miss Fanny Turton, over Sunday.

   Mr. F. H. Wheelock was in Syracuse Wednesday to attend the funeral of his cousin, Dr. Horace D. Babcock, who died at Las Vegas, New Mexico. As the body was delayed between Chicago and Syracuse and did not arrive until Friday night, Mr. Wheelock was unable to be present at the funeral.

   Mr. E. H. Miller of Lancaster, O., Western salesman of the McGraw Corset Co., was in town Wednesday and Thursday.

   Sheriff Hilsinger of Cortland was in town Wednesday.

   The remains of Mrs. Caroline Fry of Morristown, N. Y., were brought to this place Monday. The burial is to take place Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Fry was formerly Mrs. Caroline Reese, and was an aunt of Mrs. John Evans and Mrs. George Townsend of this place.

   Twenty-five of the friends of Miss Fanny Clark made her a pleasant birthday surprise on Wednesday evening, March 27, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Carlton Belden. The evening was pleasantly spent in games and other amusements. In the course of the evening refreshments were served. She was the recipient of a very handsome toilet case. The guests departed at a late hour reporting a delightful time.

   A. P. McGraw conducted the Y. M. C. A. service Sunday afternoon.

   There seems to be a demand for the goods of our new industrial firm and all desiring a pure "Poppy oil soap" to assist in house-cleaning will do well to place their orders early. There comes also a demand for court-plasters and although an auburn-haired genius makes the demand great there is not as yet anything but "talk" of a local manufactory.

BREVITIES.

   —A regular meeting of the C. A. A.  occurs to-night.

   —The regular meeting of the board of trustees will be held this evening. It is expected that some appointments will be made.

   —A painter, who has signed himself "Old Sandy, the painter," has completed a fine job of lettering on the windows of John Felkel's market on Clinton-ave.

   —The regular meeting of the Emerald Hose Co., which was to have been held to-night, has been adjourned till next Monday evening.

   —Dr. Cordo and family have taken rooms at 65 Railroad-st. where they may be found during the remainder of their stay in Cortland.

   —The regular meeting of the Woman's Relief Corps will be held to-morrow afternoon, Tuesday, at 3 o'clock. A full attendance is desired.

   —The police have served on all of the liquor dealers of Cortland a notice of the recent village ordinance, prohibiting the sale of intoxicating beverages.

   —Nelson Clark died Saturday at his home in Groton City, aged 71 years. The funeral was held at 1 P. M. to-day and the remains were taken to McLean for burial.

   —A regular meeting of Co. D., L. T. L., will be held in the W. C. T. U. rooms on Court St. to-night at 7:30 o'clock. All members are requested to be present as important business is to be transacted.

   —The Ladies' Aid society of the Universalist church will hold a special meeting tomorrow (Tuesday) at 2 o'clock. All members and friends interested in the sale, soon to be held, are requested to be present.

   —Sahatan Angel has moved his fruit store one door south in the William Martin block, where with more space he can carry a larger stock of fruits, nuts, confectionery and cigars and make a better display.

   —The Homer corps of the Salvation Army will come to Cortland to-night and will unite with the Cortland branch in holding what is intended to be the largest meeting that has yet been held in Cortland. All are welcome,

   —Mr. A. B. Benham received a telegram this morning announcing the death of his son, Charles Benham, at New York, where the deceased had had an operation performed for bowel trouble. The deceased was about fifty years of age.

THIS MORNING'S GRIST.

The Penitentiary Awaits the Next Person Who Disturbs Meetings.

   Four offenders were disposed of in a short time in police court this morning. The first two victims arraigned were two tramps. George Laframbeau claimed to hail from Montreal, Can. He said he was a cigarmaker and was looking for a job. Frank Dukel said his home was at Delphi, Ind., and that he was also looking for a job. Justice Bull told them both to get out and continue their search.

   Mike Carroll was arrested by Chief Sager for public intoxication. As he was unable to pay the three dollar fine he is serving three days in the county jail.

   A Cortland young man was arraigned on the charge of disturbing the Salvation army meeting Saturday night. He was partially intoxicated and was aching for a fight, but did not feel that way this morning. Capt. George Humphreys added to his testimony that it was the young man's first offence and Justice Bull was lenient and fined him five dollars, which he paid.

   Justice Bull said that he would send to the penitentiary the next person who came before him for disturbing any religious meeting.