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| Robert William Wilcox. |
Cortland Evening Standard, Friday, August 7, 1903.
TALKING OF HOME RULE.
Robert Wilcox Leader of Movement in Hawaii.
Victoria, B. C., Aug. 7.—The steamer Aorangi, which arrived from Australia and Honolulu, brought mail advices from the Hawaiian port that members of the native home rule party were holding meetings to discuss memorializing the United States congress to restore Hawaii to its former government.
At a meeting on July 17th, at which hatred of the white element was shown in speeches which were more or less treasonable, Robert Wilcox, former delegate to congress, broached the subject of home rule for Hawaii.
He said in the course of his speech, "Let us stand firm and not allow the stranger white man to crowd us out. Let us run our own government and have Hawaii for the Hawaiians." He said a memorial was being prepared to ask congress to grant Hawaii its independence and to establish a sort of protectorate over the islands.
At a meeting of the subsequent day though, at the suggestion of Wilcox, it was decided to postpone presentation of the memorial until a congressman was elected two years hence.
The United States supreme court had been occupied for a week prior to the sailing of the Aorangi on the 20th with disbarring proceedings taken against George A. Davis and J. Alfred Magoon. They were charged with charging J. K. Summer exorbitant fees and of duplicity towards him when acting as his counsel.
STOCK MARKET RECOVERING.
Substantial Gains by Nearly All Better Class Securities.
New York, Aug. 7.—Following a weak, almost panicky opening, the stock market suddenly reversed its course, substantial gains being registered by practically all the better class securities. The average of net advances was about two per cent. New York Central led the active list with a net gain of 3 3-8.
The change of front, which occurred in the early afternoon, was due to several reasons, the most potent the "good" buying which seemed to emanate from high quarters. There is little room for doubt that stocks were purchased freely by insiders—the banks, banking houses, financial institutions generally and wealthy individuals, because they seemed cheap.
No justification could be found for the report rather industriously circulated, that the Vanderbilts, Rockefellers and Harrimans with their hosts of followers had entered upon a plan to lift prices. As a matter of fact no little part of the improvement was undoubtedly due to extensive covering, many of the short side regarding the market as being very much oversold.
Despite the marked improvement further talk of trouble and probable failures was heard on every side almost to the close, which was really buoyant. Reports current in trustworthy circles, however, suggest that several firms and individuals whose affairs were found to be in bad shape have been permitted to make private settlements.
PAGE FOUR—EDITORIAL.
Sex In Industry.
The Massachusetts bureau of labor statistics has lately issued an interesting brochure on "Sex in Industry,'' in which is shown the industrial progress of women in the Bay State. The report shows that many occupations which formerly belonged exclusively to men are now being invaded by women.
Women are working in the following vocations hitherto monopolized by males: Auctioneers, baggagemen, brakemen and conductors, blacksmiths, bootblacks, butchers, carpenters, civil engineers, charcoal, coke and lime burners, copper workers, teamsters, engineers, farmers, hostlers, laborers in coal yards, longshoremen, machinists, miners, oil well employees, [ship] pilots, plumbers, tillers, undertakers and veterinary surgeons. This well shows the changed condition of living, for women in many of these employments would have been viewed with the strongest disapproval a few years ago. There are now very few trades or industries closed to women, although of course, they are less numerous in the harder and rougher branches. Indeed, the increase of the number of women working as bread winners and their invasion of new lines of trade and industry are striking features of the age.
Relative to the effect of the competition of female labor on the standard of wages, it is pointed out that the tendency has undoubtedly been to reduce the wages paid men. This has caused a great deal of apprehension and it has been found that the competition of female labor would greatly and permanently depress the standard of wages. It is found, however, that it does not work as badly as might be expected. The wages paid women have steadily advanced, and, moreover, it is found that women wage earners as a rule are employed but a few years, when marriage removes them from the ranks of workers. But for the intervention of marriage the chances are that the feminine competitors would greatly depress the standard of wages, though as it is they apparently affect it but slightly.
CONVENTION ENDS.
A Big Downpour of Rain Fell After the Parade.
FORTUNATE IT DELAYED SO LONG.
Conclusion of the Races—The Winners—The Prize Drill—The Ball Game—The Band Concert—General Notes on the Whole.
Homer, Aug. 7.—Tbe tenth annual convention of the C. N. Y. V. F. A. ended last night in a burst of glory, figuratively speaking. Speaking literally, it ended in a burst of rain. But a great deal of rain at the end of a parade day is better than a little rain at the beginning, and Homer as well as the firemen were fortunate in that the rain held out as long as it did.
The Races.
The business of the convention had been attended to upon the two preceding days, and yesterday was play day, and enjoyed as such by the fire laddies. Owing to the poor condition of the road, the races were delayed greatly. The results of the hose race, and the hub and hub race were given in last night's issue, The Torrent hose, No. 5 of Ithaca winning the hose race, and The Emeralds of Cortland winning the hub and hub.
In the amateur hose race, eligible only to those who had never run for money prizes, the Sprague Hose Co. of Ithaca won out, Climax of Marathon being second.
The Prize Drill.
There were no contestants for the prize drill, and as the prizes were on hand, the Homer companies were invited to enter, which they would not have been allowed to do, had there been out of town companies entered. Co.'s No. 1 and 2 accepted, and the judges awarded the first prize of a silk parade banner, to Co. No. 1, Co. No. 2 getting the second prize consisting of a roll top desk.
The Great Parade.
In the afternoon occurred the grand parade, with over thirty-five companies, nine bands and two drum corps in line. Many of the companies drew show carts. The little "Tempest" engine from Whitney's Point, drawn by two diminutive Shetland ponies, aroused considerable applause.
The scheduled line of march was followed by the firemen and there were people all along the line to see them. Owing to the muddy condition of the road, but little drilling was attempted.
The Ball Game.
After the parade a large portion of the crowd went to the ball game between The All-Cortland and Homer nines. The firemen rooted for Homer with a will, and up to the seventh inning, everything was coming Homer's way. In that inning with the score 2 to 1, Cortland found the ball, and assisted by several errors ran in three scores. In the remaining innings, Cortland ran in four more, while Homer succeeded in obtaining but one, making the final score, 8 to 3 in Cortland's favor. The last part of the game was played in a drizzling rain, making fast ball impossible.
The line up follows:
An Animated Hose.
A great deal of amusement was caused to the spectators near the green after the game by a loose length of hose, attached to a hydrant. Owing to the great pressure of water, the hose was thrown into all sorts of contortions resembling nothing so much as a huge angry snake. It seemed to possess the power of reasoning too, for as surely as a small boy would approach within the danger line, it would turn upon him, and in more than one case a good soaking was the result.
The Band Concert.
In the evening, the Ithaca band gave a concert on the green, which was listened to by a large number. Some one in the crowd, proposed three cheers for the Homer boy, Patrick Conway, and they were given with a will.
The Great Crowd.
Homer has probably never entertained a larger crowd, than it did yesterday. The crowd surged up and down the walks, and there were occasional stationary groups held by the eloquence of some fakir. It did not seem to be a good day for these latter gentry, perhaps the people were too busily engaged in watching the various events to have any time to spare upon them.
In the late evening, the rain came down in torrents, and kept the crowd off the street for a time. The special train to Ithaca and other towns along the route left at 10:30. Many went on the late train, and still others stayed over [for] a morning train.
Convention Notes.
The arch spanning Main-st., was generally conceded by old firemen to be one of the very best ever erected at a convention of this association. It reflected great credit upon the designer, Thomas Knobel, whose skill in such matters is well known. It also did credit to the electrician, Carl Dillenbeck. Not a light has been out of order, not even after the severe shower of last Tuesday.
The decorations were probably the best ever seen in Homer. Most of them were put up by the National, and the Paul Reichardt decorating companies.
The photographs of the delegates, taken Wednesday afternoon by Photographer Butler of Cortland, were on sale yesterday. The group is a fine one, showing every face plainly. It also shows a part of the library front with the decorations.
The M. E. church and the Congregational churches made a nice sum yesterday, by serving dinner and supper to the firemen and others.
It is stated that one visiting company ordered dinner in advance at one of the churches, and never appeared to claim it. The dinner was kept hot for a long time, but finally the conclusion was reached that the company had made other arrangements and the first comers got the dinner.
CORTLAND PEOPLE AT TULLY
Assist in Various Ways at the Assembly Park Round Table.
Assembly Park, Tully, N. Y., Aug. 6.—First session of the Round Table under the leadership of Mrs. Elizabeth Snyder Roberts convened at 10:30 o'clock in the auditorium this morning. Dr. F. W. Higgins of Cortland spoke on "The structure of the ear in man and lower animals." George T. Hastings of Homer told of some water plants of Tully lakes and how they live."
Great preparations are being made for the opening of the Assembly Saturday of this week. The Excelsior Jubilee singers will entertain.
Dr. James Edward Mason, the famous colored orator of Livingston college, Salisbury, N. C., will speak Sunday afternoon on the "Race Problem."
Last evening a literary entertainment was given at Hotel Chautauqua. The program included the following: Recitation, Mrs. Edith Latimer of Cortland; piano solo, Mrs. A. Murray of Cortland; cornet solo, Dr. R. J. Perry of Whitney's Point; character sketch, Mrs. Latimer of Cortland; reading, Miss Maude Cody of Cortland.
Miss Maude P. Cody of the Cortland Conservatory of Music and instructor in elocution and physical culture in the summer school here is succeeding in getting a nice class in these subjects. Several come from Cortland to receive instructions here.
For Aug. 18, Miss Cody has arranged a dramatic entertainment assisted by students of the Cortland Conservatory.
At the reunion and picnic of the Cummings family held at the park recently, nearly two hundred were present. Cortland was represented by the following: Mr. and Mrs. J. D. F. Woolston and Mrs. and Mrs. E. B. Cummings and children.
The New York state Association of Ginseng Growers will meet at the Park Tuesday, Aug. 11. A member of the association well versed in the subject will deliver an address in the afternoon. Reports come from all parts of the state that much interest is manifested in the meeting.
Arrangements are completed for an elaborate Farmers' Day, Aug. 22. Two men of national reputation will speak. The Onondaga Indian band will be present all day.
"THE FASHION" IN MARATHON, N. Y.
To Be Opened Aug. 17 by Mrs. Ashcroft and Miss Markley.
Mrs. W. H. Ashcroft of Syracuse and Miss Fern Markley of this city have rented a store in the Hulbert block opposite the Marathon House in Marathon and, having bought the stock of Mrs. Boyden, will on Aug. 17 open an up-to-date millinery store to be known as "The Fashion." A large and complete stock of millinery goods will be carried, as well as a line of ladies' furnishings. A choice assortment of fine fresh candies will also be kept constantly on sale. Miss Markley has been head trimmer with large millinery houses and has had large and successful experience along this line. Special inducements will be offered to Cortland patrons of the new firm. The ladies will leave for New York next week to purchase additional stock. [Paid ad.]
PICK POCKETS WERE THERE.
Loss of a $175 Diamond Stud and a Small Sum of Money.
It is reported that a number of the light fingered gentry were in attendance at the Fireman's convention in Homer yesterday. A well known Cortland man came home minus a fine diamond stud valued at $175. Of course, the pin might have been lost, but as it was securely fastened, and as the gentleman has worn the stud similarly fastened for several years without its once coming loose it is improbable that it was lost off.
A resident of Homer lost $25. A gentleman asked him the time of day and at the same time a couple of men crowded up from behind and also requested to know the time. Several remarks were passed and the three men departed together. The loss of the money was discovered a few minutes later. Several other losses are reported.
Citizens are warned to be on their guard Sunday and Monday as the city will be full of people on those days, especially Monday and the operators are very likely to remain for the occasion, and the number will be augmented by the gang that always follows a circus in spite of the efforts of the management to prevent it. Be on your guard.
TRACTION AND ELECTRIC
Companies Elect Directors and Officers for the Coming Year.
At the recent meeting of the Cortland County Traction company and the Cortland and Homer Electric company, the following boards of directors were elected for the ensuing year, the same directors being chosen for each company:
Frank Battles of Philadelphia, William B. Wait of New York, George H. Fisher of Philadelphia, E. H. Brewer, B. F. Taylor, L. J. Fitzgerald, Hugh Duffey, G. H. Garrison, D. W. Van Hoesen, H. A. Dickinson and Edwin Duffey, all of Cortland.
Mr. Battles was elected president of the Traction company, E. H. Brewer vice-president, and Edwin Duffey secretary and treasurer.
B. F. Taylor was elected president of the Electric company and Edwin Duffey secretary and treasurer.
MISS R. JANE MOSIER
Found Dead in Bed at Her Brother's in Virgil, N. Y.
Miss R. Jane Mosier of McLean was found dead in her bed at the home of her brother, where she was visiting in Virgil at 11 o'clock last night. Miss Mosier retired about 9 p. m. apparently as well as usual and when her sister went to her room two hours later she had ceased to breathe.
Coroner Smith of McGraw was summoned and after an investigation decided that death was due to natural causes. Miss Mosier was 68 years of age. The funeral will be held in Virgil Sunday at 10 a. m. and burial will be at McLean.
BREVITIES.
—The new trolley line between Auburn and Syracuse has averaged 1,450 passengers a day.
—A new organ bas been purchased and is being set up in the Congregational church in Groton, N. Y.
—Binghamton is now going through the throes of a visit from the official dog catcher and dog tags are in great demand.
—E. G. Galloup of McLean has purchased the fine residence of Mrs. Alta Tubbs on South Main-st., and will occupy the place in the spring.—Moravia Republican-Register—Mrs. Tubbs was a former resident of Cortland.
—The new display advertisements today are: Brooklyn Brokerage Co., Opening sale of clothing, page 8; M. A. Case, Dry good\s, page 6; S. Simmons, Free tickets to Barnum's show, page 6; C. A. Moore, Binding twine, page 5; G. H. WiÅ‚tsie, Specials for Saturday and Monday, page 5; W. W. Bennett, asphalt and roofing, page 6.
