SUNDAY FILLER: AERODROME AND STARSHIP

 

COMMERCIAL TREATY, DISPUTED TERRITORY, SPAIN IS BITTER, CANDIDATES FOR ALDERMAN, A FIRE, A MEMORY, AND SCIENCE CLUB

 

Edwin Hurd Conger.

Cortland Evening Standard, Friday, October 9, 1903.

COMMERCIAL TREATY.

Signed at Shanghai For United States and China.

TWO MANCHURIAN PORTS OPEN.

Russian Assurance That Treaty Will Be Binding—China Agrees to Abolish Linkin Tax and United States Agrees to Pay Surtax on Imports—Concessions to Missionaries.

   Washington, Oct. 9.—The state department was informed that the American-Chinese commercial treaty has been signed at Shanghai. The cablegram announcing the signing of the treaty was sent from Shanghai and was signed by Minister Conger, Consul General Goodnow and Mr. Seaman, the three commissioners who negotiated the instrument.

   An imperial decree by the Chinese government has made the treaty effective so far as the government is concerned, but it must be ratified by the senate of the United States before ratifications can be exchanged and the treaty put in operation.

   Great satisfaction is expressed at the state department at the outcome, as it makes certain that the two ports in Manchuria will be opened to the United States no matter what the outcome as to the negotiations for the evacuation of that country by Russia may be.

   The assurance that Russia has previously given, and to which this government would insist upon adherence, is that the treaty arrangements made with China covering Manchurian ports will be binding upon the Russian government.

   The principal points of the treaty are, briefly, as follows:

   First—Settlement of the long vexed question of internal taxation in China.

   Second—Recognition of Americans' right of residence throughout the empire for missionary work.

   Third—Protection of patents, trademarks and copyrights.

   Fourth—Mining rights.

   Fifth—Opening of new localities to international trade in the part of the empire in which the United States has vast commercial interests.

   Sixth—Right to carry on trade, industries and manufactures in all open ports of China.

   The negotiations between China and the United States were initiated under the provisions of the final protocol signed by the powers at Pekin, Sept. 7, 1901, terminating the anti-foreign outbreak of the preceding year.

   Article 4 is the most important of the treaty. By it the Chinese government, recognizing that the present system of levying dues upon goods in transit, and especially the system of taxation known as likin, impedes the free circulation of commodities to the general injury of trade, undertakes after the ratification of the treaty and at a date to be mutually agreed upon to abandon the levy of likin and other transit dues throughout the empire and to abolish all the barriers and tax stations maintained for their collection.

   The United States in consideration of this change agrees, if all other powers having treaties with China do likewise, to pay at the port of entry on all its imports into China a surtax of 1 1/2 times the tariff import duty. By this payment they shall secure complete immunity from all other taxation whatsoever within the empire.

   By article 7 the Chinese government agrees, within a year, to conclude the revision of its mining regulations so that citizens of the United States may be able to carry on in Chinese territory mining operations and other necessary business connected therewith.

   Article 14 insures Christian natives the free exercise of their religion. To the missionaries it secures what they have sought for years, a recognition of their right to rent and lease in perpetuity such property as their societies may need in all parts of the empire.

   At the request of the Chinese government an article has been incorporated in the treaty by which the United States consents to the prohibition of the importation into China of morphia and of instruments for its injection.

   Another article of the treaty provides for the opening to international trade of the cities of Mukden and Antung, the first the capital of the Manchurian province of Sheng Ching and the latter a port on the Yalu river.

 

DISPUTED TERRITORY.

Closing Argument Before the Boundary Commission.

NO CLAIM BY CANADA UNTIL 1898.

Unquestioned Occupation by American Naval and Military Officers in 1867. Mr. Dickinson Said Tribunal Would Miscarry Unless One Member Should Decide Against His People.

   London, Oct. 9.—Mr. Dickinson took up the question of American military and fiscal occupation of the disputed territory and quoted many reports of American naval and military officers anent the formal taking over of the territory and governing the natives, all of which were for many years available, through the official papers published at Washington, to the British ambassador.

   "There is no concealment," counsel continued; "everything is above board; but Great Britain never protested against or questioned the actions."

   Dealing with the dispatch of Ambassador Choate to Lord Lansdowne which Attorney General Finley quoted as evidence against the American claim, Mr. Dickinson said he only wished he had Mr. Choate before the tribunal, so that he could explain how the attorney general had misinterpreted the meaning of the dispatch.

   "I submit," declared Mr. Dickinson, "that all these acts of the unquestioned occupation in 1867 cannot and must not be dismissed as worthless, as British counsel contend. I submit that British acquiescence in these acts can only be taken as favoring our interpretation of the treaty."

   The closing moments were marked by intensity of interest hitherto lacking in the proceedings. As Mr. Dickinson finished his argument and commenced his reference to international relations and the possible effect of the verdict thereon, the members of the tribunal and the other listeners appeared to grasp the true import of the proceedings which had almost been lost sight of in the puzzling technical details in which they had been shrouded.

   "The tribunal," declared Mr. Dickinson, "is unique and the treaty will entirely miscarry unless at least one member shall decide against the contention of his own people. The faith thus manifested by the governments of Great Britain and America that judgment and justice will be exalted above the plane where the sympathies that move men have sway, challenges the attention of mankind and distinguishes this tribunal above all others. It does not follow that a failure to reach a decision will show that such faith was in any degree misplaced; but if a settlement is reached it will be a triumphant epoch in history, the struggle of humanitarian principles for the substitution of something better than war as the sole court determining international differences. What would give higher inspiration to those laboring for the peace of the world than the settlement of these issues so pregnant of possibilities? If the tribunal should render judgment practically unanimous it would be the strongest assurance yet given to humanity that the Christian nations are tending toward the only practical realization of the poet's dream of a parliament of nations and a confederation of the world."

   Mr. Dickinson also paid a tribute to opposing counsel and Chief Justice Alverstone's fairness.

   Lord Alverstone said he had heard many leaders of the American bar speak in arbitration and other cases, but Mr. Dickinson's argument equaled anything he had ever heard and he had not suffered by the fairness and impartiality with which he had presented his arguments.

 

SPAIN IS BITTER

And American Warships Will Not be Welcome.

   Madrid, Oct. 9.—Tbe newspapers of this city are filled with indignant comments over the news that a fleet of American warships is to visit Spanish ports and be accorded an official reception. The newspapers say that German warships did not visit French ports until thirty-three years after the fall of Sudan, while the United States dares to send a fleet to Spain within five years after the fall of Santiago, and King Alfonso's government would be pusillanimous enough to feast the visiting Americans. El Pais is especially bitter in its comments on the proposed visit. It prints a letter from an officer in the Spanish army in which he says that Spaniards will never forget or forgive their humiliations at the hands of the Americans. El Pais fears that hostile demonstrations will be made against the American warships when they enter Spanish waters.

 

Charles Wickwire.

PAGE FOUR—EDITORIAL.

The Candidates for Aldermen.

   Republican caucuses were held in three wards of the city last night and nominations were made for the office of alderman, this being the only municipal office to be filled this fall.

   In the First ward the nominee is Alfred Ketchum, one of the solid men of the district. Mr. Ketchum has been a resident of Cortland for nineteen years and is a carpenter by trade, though since coming to this place be has directed his trade along special lines, having been an employee of the car shops until within a short time and since then being employed at the Cortland Forging works. He has never held political office of any [place], but is recognized by all as a conservative man of stability, integrity, and excellent judgment. He would be a safe man to follow and would add material strength to the common council.

   Charles C. Wickwire, the nominee in the Third ward, is a representative of the younger element in the party. He was born and has been brought up here in Cortland and is known to every one as the elder son of the senior member of the firm of Wickwire Brothers and the son-in-law of Hon. L. J. Fitzgerald, president of the Cortland Wagon Co., and a former state treasurer. After completing his course at Phillips academy, Andover, Mass., and entering Princeton university he decided to come home at once to engage actively in the wire business which is so prominent an industry in this city. He determined to learn everything there was to be known about wire, and has studied every phase of its manufacture. He has himself developed considerable mechanical skill and has already given evidence of being a careful business man and has come to occupy a responsible place with the company. In his own business he has been taught that no detail is too insignificant to be considered, and it is believed that he would carry those same traits of character and business habits into the affairs of the city. He is thoroughly respected by every one, is genial and popular and will undoubtedly poll the full vote of his party in that ward.

   Robert S. Pettigrew, the nominee in the Fifth ward, has already served two terms in that office and adds the valuable element of experience to the other qualifications which fit him for the place. His record as a public official is well known. He understands the needs of his ward, and the large majorities which have attended his candidacy in previous years have given evidence of the fact that he is both popular and is approved by the voters of his district. There is no reason to believe that he will not this year roll up as large a majority as in the past.

   From every point of view the municipal ticket is a strong one. Its opponents have let it be understood that they will put forth every effort to carry one or more of these wards for the sake of the general effect it will have upon next year. It, therefore, behooves every Republican to stand by his guns, both because of the general excellence of the ticket and also for the same reason the Democrats advance, for the general effect upon next year.  

 

Stone Opera House.

FIRE IN BINGHAMTON, N. Y.

Stone Opera House Almost Wholly Destroyed Loss Will Reach $125,000.

   Binghamton last night had the largest fire it had experienced in years. Stone opera house was almost entirely destroyed and the loss is estimated at $125,000. Flames were discovered on one end of the stage at 1 o'clock, a half hour after the stage hands had left the place having finished removing scenery for the Paul Gilmore Co. It is believed that it proceeded from a match or a lighted cigarette that had been thrown down among inflammable materials. Before the firemen, two doors away, could get there the whole stage was on fire and so fierce were the flames that the firemen could not get forward of the rear row of seats in the house. The whole fire department was called out and both steamers were used as well as the hose attached directly to the city's hydrants.

 

A Memory of Old Days.

   J. B. Hunt has found among the old papers belonging to his mother an invitation that will perhaps recall the old days to some of the older residents of Cortland. The invitation reads: "Cotillion Party. The company of Miss Wealthy Birdsall is solicited at the saloon of the Cortland House on Wednesday, the 26th inst. at 2 o'clock in the afternoon. Timothy C. Smith, Darius Sanders, Benj. L. Cheney, Lyman Blair, managers. Cortland village, Feb, 14, 1835."

  Mr. Hunt says his mother was at that time living in Otego, Otsego Co., and he heard her say that she drove to Cortland that winter to accept that invitation.

 

THE KING'S DAUGHTERS.

More Accommodations Needed for the Expected Delegates.

   At the meeting of the The King's Daughters held Tuesday afternoon the members discussed and, so far as possible, perfected plans for the coming convention. There was found to be an insufficient number of places provided for the entertainment of the delegates and visiting members and this will necessitate further effort to secure them The local circle felt both pleased and honored by the acceptance by the state organization of their invitation to hold the convention for 1903 in Cortland, and in having its most interesting sessions brought to their very doors.

   But their numbers are comparatively few, and they must look to those not members of the order for assistance, and co-operation in making the convention a success and a credit to our city.

   If there are any who have not been solicited who will contribute to the necessary entertainment by furnishing lodging, meals or money, if they will kindly notify Mrs. E. L. Nottingham, 32 Fitz-ave., Mrs. S. S. Stearns, 4 Stevenson-st., Phone 632B; or Mrs. J. E. Hyatt, 182 South Main-st., Phone 440; their assistance will be gratefully received and warmly appreciated.

 

W. C. T. U. RALLY

To be Held at the Rooms on Tuesday Afternoon.

   The annual rally of the W. C. T. U. will be held at the rooms on Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 13, at 2:45 o'clock. The program of special interest has been arranged. A prayer service will be conducted by Rev. J. C. Auringer. There will be a roll call of members and a report of the delegates to the state convention held at Stamford, N. Y. A cordial invitation is extended to all.

 

SCIENCE CLUB.

Lecture by Dr. F. D. Reese on Toxins and Anti-Toxins.

   A lecture by one of the leading physicians of the city on a professional subject like "Toxins and Anti-Toxins," would naturally be more or less Greek to the average layman, but Dr. Reese analyzed the subject so clearly that it was a matter of much interest and instruction to the members of the club.

   The doctor said: If we examine the anatomy of the human system through the microscope, we will find that the body is composed of an aggregation of cells. It must be understood that each one of these cells, which is seen, is as complete an organism as the body itself. Groups of cells constitute the various organs, each organ having its special functions, the healthy performance of which is necessary to the well being of the whole.

   Disease is the result of impaired or perverted cell action. The human body is at times invaded by foreign cells, called bacteria. The products which the bacteria elaborate may be and are detrimental to healthy cell activity. Some of these products are called toxins. All diseases are not derived from a bacterial origin, but some are due to toxins generated within the complex cells of the body. There are, therefore, toxins and bacterial toxins.

   The doctor discussed bacterial toxins. In diseases like anthrax, cholera, typhoid fever and scarlet fever, the toxins are taken into the general circulation, influencing every part of the body. Other diseases like diphtheria may have a local manifestation with a systemic poisoning. Again we find in diseases of the plague (one grade), the germ in the blood itself, being carried to every part of the system.

   The doctor explained the difference between a pathogenic and a toxogenic bacterium. The pathogenic germ is one which induces a specific disease and is marked by more or less characteristic symptoms, and which is always capable of growth in the animal body in which it grows and elaborates its toxin. A toxogenic germ may or may not be able to multiply in the animal body, whereas, it may grow in articles of food, elaborating its toxins before being transferred to the mouth.

   Toxins produce two effects in the system by their action upon metabolism.

   First, the effect of producing a substance that neutralizes the toxin.

   Second, the effect that retards bacterial growth. This substance has been called anti-toxin or alexin.

   Immunity from infectious diseases is either natural or acquired. The effect of anti-toxins in the blood is not to kill or destroy bacteria, but to render harmless the corresponding toxin. It is thought by some that the union between the anti-toxins and toxins is a chemical one and these results have been proven by test tube experiments. The best results are obtained by the use of diphtheria antitoxins. Scientists are hopeful of providing anti-toxins for the poisons in pneumonia, typhoid, streptococcus, septicaemia, the plague, tuberculosis and cholera.

   The doctor exhibited specimens of bacteria which produce most of the ills to which human flesh is heir. These specimens of bacteria were closely housed between two plates of glass, held by a wooden frame and corked at the bottom to prevent their roaming about the city. As these cholera germs and other equally unfriendly bacilli were passed about for examination, some of those present indicated a little uneasiness, but the doctor assured them that the specimens were all safely housed.

   The doctor explained as to the manufacture of anti-toxins for diphtheria from the blood of the horse. The process is accomplished by great care and scientific skill, both in selecting the animal and in the injection of toxins into its veins to produce the desired results in the blood of the horse.

   The discussion of the subject took a practical turn as to personal observation and experience which elicited many valuable points.

   Dr. Reese has a dream which he hopes to see come true for the benefit of the people of Cortland. The doctor wishes to see a skilled pathologist connected with the Cortland hospital. He believes that this would be a great boon to the health and comfort of the people of this city and would guard us against many of the contagious diseases. He hopes that some philanthropist will provide the money.

 

BREVITIES.

   —An important meeting of the Plumbers' union will be held to-night.

   —"Beyond Pardon" is the next attraction booked for the Opera House and its date is Friday, Oct. 16.

   —Cortland Commandery, No. 50, Knights Templar, will confer the Order of Temple at its regular conclave this evening at 8 o'clock.

   —The big shower that descended on Cortland yesterday morning was not local. At Ithaca the rainfall amounted to 1.03 inches and at Syracuse .78 inches.

   —Today is the first day for [voter] registration in the city of Cortland. The registration booths will be open till 9 o'clock to-night. Personal registration is required in the city.

   —The new display advertisements to-day are—W. W. Walters, Shoes, page 6; Perkins & Quick, Rose and cucumber jelly, page 8; Mrs. Everts, School hats, etc., page 5; Dr. Charles H. Jones, Modern dentist, page 5; Syracuse Trust Co, Bank accounts, page 8.

 

MACHINE DID NOT FLY, BOUNDARY COMMISSION, SAME IDEA, SCHOOLS CLOSED, FORTNIGHTLY CLUB, AND SEVERAL DEATHS REPORTED

 

Oct. 7, 1903, Langley's failed experiment over the Potomac River.

Cortland Evening Standard, Thursday, October 8, 1903.

MACHINE DID NOT FLY.

Langley's Carefully Planned Experiment a Failure.

PLUNGED INTO POTOMAC RIVER.

Professor Charles M. Manley Made the Ascent and Escaped With a Ducking—Machine Sped Rapidly Along 70 Foot Track and Was Carried 100 Yards by Momentum.

   Widewater, Va., Oct. 8.—The 60-foot steel built flying machine, the climax of years of exhaustive study in the efforts of Professor S. F. Langley, secretary of the Smithsonian institute, to solve the problem of mechanical flight, was launched yesterday and the experiment carefully planned and delayed for months proved a failure.

   The immense airship sped rapidly along its 70 foot track, was carried by its own momentum for 100 yards and then fell gradually into the Potomac river, whence it emerged a total wreck.

   Professor Charles M. Manley, Langley's chief assistant, made the ascent and escaped with a ducking. At no time was there any semblance of flight, the initial momentum, the lightness of the machine and the sustained surface of the wings furnishing the conditions which account for the hundred yard transit.

   An official statement made after the test admitted that the experiment was unsuccessful but asserted confidence in the ultimate success of the invention.

   The launching took place from the superstructure of a houseboat in the Potomac river two miles from here. Secretary Langley did not witness the failure, remaining in Washington.

   Professor Manley took his place in the navigator's car, close to the gasoline motor. This motor was of the explosive type, weighed 200 pounds and was designed to generate approximately 27 horse power. The propeller blades were about three feet long.

   Professor Manley started the motor, which worked well, and the big machine moved easily along the 70 foot track in the launching apparatus and took the air fairly well. A five mile breeze was blowing and for a moment the machine stood up well. It turned gradually downward and just before it struck the water Professor Manley shut off his motor, which had worked admirably at the outset.

   The machine disappeared beneath the waves but was almost immediately on its floating apparatus, Professor Manley coming to the surface unhurt but disappointed.

   He was rowed ashore, where he gave out a statement admitting the nonsuccess of the experiment and attributing it to improper balancing, which he said was due to tests on models. He expressed confidence in the ultimate success of the machine.

   The machine was later taken from the water and it was seen that the big broad wings which had extended 12 by 22 feet were hanging limp beside the frame, the rudder was wrecked, the wire frame work a tangled mass and the main body badly damaged though not beyond repair.

   At practically the same spot flying machine experiments were conducted on May 6, 1896, at which Secretary Langley reported that his aerodrome had twice flown over a distance of half a mile.

 

BOUNDARY COMMISSION.

Counsel Jacob M. Dickinson Will Say Last Word For American Side Today.

   London, Oct. 7.—By Thursday evening the Alaskan boundary tribunal will probably have finished all its labors except the pronouncement of its decision. Jacob M. Dickinson of American counsel expects to say the last word in the controversy before the adjournment of the afternoon session, after which the commissioners will consider the arguments in private. Their conclusions will probably be announced soon afterward.

   So fully have both sides of the question been threshed out that there will be little left to be said when the commissioners meet in private. Nothing which has been adduced is believed to have weakened the previously expressed views of the American and Canadian members of the tribunal.

   What influence the contentions have had on Lord Alverstone is naturally the chief point of interest and surmise. Unless he sees some reason to disagree with the Canadian case the tribunal can quickly agree to disagree. If the American case has impressed his lordship some interesting private discussions are likely to occur which may delay the decision.

   In any case the best informed opinion is that some result will be reached within two or three days after Counsel Dickinson has closed his arguments. The Americans interested in the case expressed, though in a guarded manner, a more hopeful view than they have hitherto held.

 

THE DOOR IS OPEN.

The Commercial Treaty with China Has Been Signed.

   Washington, Oct. 8.— The state department this morning received a cablegram from Shanghai, signed by Conger, Goodnow and Seaman, commissioners on the part of the United States, that the commercial treaty providing for the open door in Manchuria at Mukden and Antung, had been signed by them, and by the Chinese commissioner.

 

Henry Albert Dickinson.

PAGE FOUR—EDITORIAL.

It Is the Same Idea.

   The Ithaca News is rejoicing editorially over the renomination to the assembly for a fifth term of George M. Palmer of Schoharie who was last year the Democratic leader on the floor, and it bases its gratification upon the fact that because of previous services Mr. Palmer has come to have standing in the assembly and influence there and can accomplish something for his party and his district—an accomplishment which would not be true of a man in his first term.

   This is precisely the same thought which was advanced in these columns but a few days ago in regard to the re-election from Cortland county of Henry A. Dickinson, the Republican nominee for the assembly. As a man serving his fourth term, as a leader in his party Mr. Dickinson can be more valuable to every citizen of Cortland county regardless of politics, than a new man. He can help keep Cortland county at the head of the procession, instead of at the tail end. The logic of The News concerning Mr. Palmer is invincible, and there is no disputing the same argument when applied to Mr. Dickinson in Cortland county.

 

SCHOOLS ALL CLOSED.

Teachers and Pupils Soaked In Getting There.

   It is a long time since Cortland has been visited by a harder rain than fell for a couple of hours this morning, beginning at about 7:30 o'clock. There had been a terrific wind blowing all night, and this came in gusts when the rain first descended, making it exceedingly difficult to hold an umbrella so as to afford any kind of protection. The wind during the night too had blown off quantities of leaves and these quickly choked the gutters and sluices, sending the water far out of its normal courses, covering the paved streets in places and the side walks in some instances.

   The sluice way between the Squires building and the York hotel, as usual, got choked in a very few minutes and the water was three inches deep over the whole open square. Next the Emerald Hose company's building on Church and Railroad-sts., the water was over four inches deep and down at the corner of Railroad and Greenbush-st., the situation was still worse. In greater or lesser degree the same state of affairs existed all over the city.

   Coming as it did just at the time the schools were filling up, the teacher or the pupil who reached his or her destination without getting in over rubbers and without having wet feet or damp skirts was the exception. With wise forethought the teachers in charge decided that it would be foolhardiness to keep children or older ones there all the forenoon in that condition. As a result, both the Normal school and the public schools excused teachers and pupils till 1:30 this afternoon, and all were sent home to get on some dry clothing. Rain has continued to fall all day long, but after the first big downpour it came in a much more moderate way. And the mercury has fallen too very perceptibly. Last night it was summer temperature, this afternoon it is a chilly fall day.

 

The Fortnightly Club.

   The Fortnightly club met yesterday with Mrs. H. L Smith, 53 Prospect-st. The discussion of the Colonial period of architecture (1725-1775) was continued with the following program.

   The Home of the Puritans, Miss Martha McGraw.

   The Southern Plantation, Miss Lena R. Conable.

   The Dutch Manor House, Miss Ella M. Van Hoesen.

   The current topic at this meeting was "My Favorite Recipe," and was discussed by all the members. It was taken up in a way to show originality quite as much as skill in the culinary art, and it provoked much merriment. It was generally conceded, however, that the recipe of Mrs. H. L. Smith, the hostess of the day, was the best and quite likely to become hereafter the favorite of all.

   It was decided to change the remaining dates of the year by postponing all for one week, so that the meetings may alternate with the meetings of the Ladies' Literary club instead of coming upon the same afternoon. This was quite a matter of convenience for several members of the club, in whose families there are others who belong to the other club.

   The next meeting will, therefore, not be held till Wednesday, Oct. 28, and will then be with Mrs. Benj. L. Webb at 25 Prospect-st.

 

Salvation Army.

   Captain and Mrs. Singleton, who have been in charge of the Salvation Army work in this city for the past nine months, are to be removed to another station and are soon to be succeeded by Captain and Mrs. Benedict. Before they go a special farewell service will be held in the hall on Saturday evening, Oct. 10. Every one is cordially invited to attend. And on Wednesday, Oct. 14, there will be a great welcome meeting for the new workers.

 

DEMOCRATIC CAUCUSES.

Candidates for Alderman Named In Three Wards of the City.

   The Democratic caucuses for the purpose of nominating candidates for aldermen in the First, Third and Fifth wards of this city and for naming a ward committeeman in each of the six wards were held last night.

   The First ward caucus was held in Grant's grocery store, 109 Homer-ave. There were two candidates for alderman: C. V. Coon and J. A. Jayne. Coon won out by four votes.

   In the third ward Frank W. Groat was unanimously nominated for alderman. Three voters represented the ward in the caucus and did all the work.

   There was quite a strife in the Fifth ward and a very heavy vote was polled. William Kennedy and H. B. Phillips were the rival candidates. One hundred nineteen votes were cast. Kennedy received 88 of them and Philips 31.

   Ward committeemen were chosen as follows:

   First Ward—Cornelius Hayes.

   Second Ward—John Nix.

   Third Ward—David McCarthy.

   Fourth Ward—John Lonergan.

   Fifth Ward—Maurice Welch.

   Sixth Ward—Vern W. Skeele.

 

Death of Mrs. Bingham.

   The remains of Mrs. Myron E. Bingham, who died at her home in Binghamton Monday, were brought to Cortland on the 9:45 train this morning and the funeral was held in McGraw this afternoon. Mrs. Bingham was a cousin of D. H. Bingham of the firm of Bingham & Miller.

 

Death of Charles V. Horton.

   Charles V. Horton, aged 57 years, 2 months, and 26 days, occurred at his home 12 1/2  Elm-st., yesterday afternoon. Mr. Horton, who was a well known cattle buyer, was born in Truxton, N. Y., but moved to Cortland while a boy and has always resided here. Last February the nerves of his throat became paralyzed and he lost his voice and gradually failed. He was able to help himself up in the past few days. It was hard for him to take nourishment on account of the condition of his throat.

   He was married thirty-two years ago to Mary Twentymen of this city. He is survived by two children, Mrs. Charles De Reamer and Ralph Horton of this city, one brother, Randolph Horton of Ithaca, and one sister, Mrs. Perry Crane of Cortland.

   The funeral will be held from the house, 12 1/2 Elm-st., at 9:30 o'clock Friday. Interment will be made at Truxton.

 

Death of Mrs. Colvin.

   Mrs. Clarissa A. Colvin, aged 70 years, 7 months and 25 days, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. H. L. Peckham, 6 Charles-st., at 3:15 o'clock this morning. Mrs. Colvin has resided with her daughter for the past five years coming here from Mechanicsville. For several years she has been a great sufferer from rheumatism, being practically helpless for the past two years.

   She was a most patient sufferer, bearing her affliction cheerfully and with Christian fortitude. She was a member of the Congregational church. She is survived by one son, William Colvin of Mechanicsville, and one daughter, Mrs. B. L. Peckham of Cortland. The funeral will be held from the house Saturday at 10 o'clock.

 

BREVITIES.

   —McDermott's orchestra of five pieces goes to Tully tonight to furnish music for a party.

   —The enrollment in the colleges of Syracuse university just completed shows 729 freshmen; making a total in all departments of 2,200, a gain of 200 over 1902.

   —Frank Stevens is going about on crutches to-day and nursing a badly sprained ankle, the result of an accident in a practice game of football on Athletic field yesterday afternoon.

   —A regular meeting of the Woman's Home Missionary society of the First M. E. church will be held at the home of Mrs. Charles Sanders, 89 Tompkins-st., Friday afternoon, Oct, 9, at 3 o'clock.

   —The new display advertisements today are—S. Simmons, Clothing sale, page 8; M. A. Case, Dry goods, page 4; Warren, Tanner & Co., Velveteens and corduroys, page 5; G. H. Wiltsie, Underwear, hosiery, etc., page 5; Hollister Hardware Co., Stoves and ranges, page 5.

   —An electric arc lamp at the corner of Pomeroy and Cleveland-sts., was blown down last night in the gale and the live wires made passing dangerous. A telephone message was sent to police headquarters and Officer Austin notified the Electric company who sent men down at once to fix it.

 

P. O. OLAFSEN FOUND, SOLD FOR TAXES, KIND WORD FOR TURKS, NOT A BIT OF DOUBT, COMMON COUNCIL, CINCINNATUS, N. Y.

 

Cortland Evening Standard, Wednesday, October 7, 1903.

P. O. OLAFSEN FOUND.

Letter to Whom Was Found on Person of Peter Elliott.

ROOMED AT BINGHAMTON HOTEL.

Registered There on Sept. 9 and Stayed Until Sept. 23—Proprietor Says He Was a Queer Acting Fellow and Did Not Mingle With any of the People at the Hotel.

   Binghamton, Oct. 7.—The local police have found a trace of P. O. Olafsen, a letter to whom was found on the person of Peter Elliott, the demented man who attempted to get into the White House at Washington on Monday.

   A man registered at the Imperial hotel on Chenango street on September 9 under that name and in a crabbed foreign style of writing wrote the name of the place from whence he came as Lawrenceville or Laurotville.

   He stayed there until September 23, when he left, saying that he had secured a job at Lestershire and that he expected a chest of tools and some clothes to come here and asked the hotel proprietor to pay the express charges on them and hold them for him.

   No clothes or tools have come, but a letter has been received at the postoffice [sic] for him and is still unclaimed.

   While at the hotel the man did not mingle with any of the people there and the proprietor says he was a very queer acting fellow and that he was a Swede. While there he claimed that he worked three days in a local machine shop. He always went directly to his room on returning from work, washing there and eating his meals by himself, never coming to the dining room.

 

EVACUATION OF MANCHURIA.

Popular Feeling in Japan Exasperated at Failure to Carry Out Agreement.

   Yokohama, Oct. 7.—With the approach of October 8, the nominal date for Russia's evacuation of Manchuria, great tension is observable among the Japanese populace, but in diplomatic circles it is reaffirmed that hopefulness prevails of an amicable settlement of the imbroglio between Russia and Japan on the basis of minor concessions by Russia in Corea and Manchuria, though officials do not expect evacuation October 8.

   Baron Von Rosen, the Russian minister to Japan, has returned here from a conference with Viceroy Alexioff at Port Arthur. Baron Komura, the foreign minister, has given out a hopeful interview but the Japanese minister and emperor hare had long conferences indicating preparations for any eventuality. The fleet and the army are both without question in readiness.

   Popular feeling in Japan is exasperated at Russia's dilatory tactics, and the excitement has become aggravated by the sensational press which is constantly circulating rumors of fresh Russian aggressions. The officials deprecate these.

   It is believed in some quarters that these reports emanate from Russian sources with the object of forcing Japan's hand.

   The Japanese press claims America is ready to yield Japan her strong moral support against any unfair encroachments.

   In spite of popular irritation it is believed that the Japanese officials will be able to maintain the present peaceful defensive attitude.

 

Russell Sage's Farm Sold For Taxes.

   Nyack, N. Y., Oct. 7.—A farm owned by Russell Sage at Sickletown, Rockland county, was sold at the county tax sale for non-payment of taxes, amounting to $113. It was bought in by the county. The county also bought in the Andre monument property at Tappan, where Cyrus W. Field erected a monument to mark the spot of Major Andre's execution. After Mr. Field's death his heirs refused to pay the taxes on the property.

 

William R. Harper.

KIND WORD FOR TURKS.

Dr. Harper Discusses Conditions in the Sultan's Country.

NO DISORDER OR DRUNKENNESS.

President of Chicago University Says He Will Not See a Single Intoxicated Man—Trip in Quest of Permission to Excavate Ruins of Ancient Cities Declared Highly Successful.

   "The Turk does not deserve all the opprobrium that has been thrown upon him." This statement was made by President William R. Harper of the University of Chicago the other day in telling of his experiences in Constantinople, where he went for the purpose of securing a firman giving the university the right to excavate the ruins of ancient cities in the neighborhood of ancient Babylon, says the Chicago Tribune.

   "The Turks have received much unjust abuse," continued Dr. Harper. "There are many things we should take into consideration before passing judgment on Turkey as a governing power in Europe. We are accustomed to think that Turkey has made no progress. If we compare the conditions in Turkey today with those which existed twenty-nine years ago when Abdul Hamid came to the throne it is found that the progress made is amazing.

   "We were in Constantinople for the celebration of the sultan's birthday anniversary. The streets were crowded, but I saw no disorder and no drunkenness. I did not see a single man intoxicated all the time I was in Turkey. I cannot say that Abdul Hamid is popular with all the people. There are two parties, and that is where all the trouble lies. The officials are afraid that members of the younger and radical party will assassinate the sultan. If this happens no one will be safe in Turkey, and anarchy will prevail."

   Dr. Harper would not say whether he believed there was ground for interference by Christian nations in Turkish affairs because of alleged atrocities against Armenian and Macedonian Christians, but said that his sympathies had changed greatly.

   Dr. Harper considers that his mission to the Turkish capital was successful. He expects to receive a cablegram soon telling him the sultan has issued the necessary firman.

   "We were accorded the best of treatment in official Constantinople," said the president. "We first met Hamdi Bey, director of all the imperial museums. He aided us greatly, and with his help our petition to the sultan was properly framed and presented. We received assurances from Turkish officials that our requests would be granted. We were there while the American war ships were in the harbor as a result of the Magelssen affair. Our petition could not have been presented at a more opportune time. The government was then disposed to show favors to Americans. Permission to make the excavations will carry with it the guarantee of safety for our parties. Soldiers will be sent by the Turkish government with each party to protect it from the Bedouin Arabs."

   Dr. Harper said that about $30,000 annually had been guaranteed for ten years to carry out the research work. He intimated that the money had been promised by Mr. Rockefeller.

   While in Germany President Harper visited Dr. Herman E. von Holst, formerly head professor of history at the University of Chicago. Professor von Holst is critically ill. He sent by Dr. Harper messages to the board of trustees, the faculty and the students of the university. Dr. Harper will deliver the messages at the unveiling of the oil painting of Professor von Holst now on the way to the United States.

 

Henry Albert Dickinson.

NOT A BIT OF DOUBT

How Henry A. Dickinson Stands on the Canal Proposition.

   To the Editor of The Standard:

   Sir—Jay Gould once said: "In a Democratic district I am a Democrat, in a Republican district I am a Republican, and in a doubtful district doubtful.''

   According to the current newspaper reports, Ex-Senator Hill has advised the Democratic party in counties where public sentiment favored the canal to favor the barge canal, and in counties were public sentiment was adverse to the canal to pass resolutions against it. To most Democrats a word from Senator Hill goes as far as a kick, and we have very recently had the evidence that the suggestion of the "peanut politician" is being followed. For instance, in the county of Cortland where public sentiment is practically unanimous against the barge canal the Democratic county convention passed a resolution against it, while in the greater city, Tammany hall passed resolutions strongly favoring the canal.

   The attempt of certain local Democrats to claim favor for their party on the pretence that it is opposed to the barge canal comes with a bad grace, and, in the light of indisputable facts is not likely to deceive even the unwary.

   When the question of submitting the barge canal to the people was before the state senate, a decided majority of the Republican senators voted against its submission.

   When that vote was being taken, there was an occasion when the Democratic party could have effectually killed the barge canal project. If one half of the Democratic senators or even one-third of them had voted against the resolution, the barge canal proposition would have been a dead issue and would not now be before the people for their determination. How did the Democratic party meet the question when their vote was vital and decisive?

   The record shows that with possibly one exception every Democratic senator voted in favor of submitting the barge canal proposition to the people and by the solid Democratic vote and a minority of the Republicans senators the resolution passed the senate.

   In the assembly the question again came up for consideration and, notwithstanding the active opposition of Republican assemblymen, the Democrats held the balance of power, and as a result, the resolution passed the assembly.

   The pressure in favor of this resolution was very strong, but be it said to the credit of Henry A. Dickinson, he voted against submitting the barge canal resolution to the people. The people of Cortland county know bow Henry A. Dickinson stands upon the barge canal resolution. He is opposed to the resolution first last and all of the time. If the people of Cortland county are opposed to the construction of a barge canal, as they doubtless are and should be, then Henry A. Dickinson is entitled to their confidence and their votes. He has earned their confidence by duty faithfully and honestly discharged.

   Yours truly, Riley Champlin.

 

Hospital Election.

   At the annual meeting of the hospital board Monday afternoon the following were re-elected to fill vacancies, their terms of office having expired: Mrs. A. H. Bennett, Mrs. Ella Butler, Mrs. A. E. Buck, Mrs. G. E. Chambers, Mrs. D. W. Carr, Mrs. C. F. Thompson and Mrs. A, J. Murray. They will serve for a term of three years.

   The following advisory board was elected: F. E. Whitmore, E. H. Brewer, L. J. Fitzgerald, Edwin Duffey, A. F. Stilson, Dr. F. J. Cheney, J. C. Seaver, Frank J. Peck, and C. P. Walrad.

 

Death of Mrs. Tisdale.

   The death of Mrs. Julia Sholes Tisdale, wife of the late Orsimus Tisdale, aged 79 years, 11 months and 15 days, occurred at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Harrison Wells, 98 Port Watson-st., at 9 o'clock last evening after an illness of several weeks. Mrs. Tisdale was born in Plymouth, N. Y., and has been a resident of Cortland for about thirty-four years. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Wells, at whose home she died and where the funeral will be held at 3 o'clock Friday afternoon.

 

CORTLAND COMMON COUNCIL.

E. E. Ellis Appointed Supervisor in Fourth Ward.

IN PLACE OF N. J. PECK, RESIGNED.

Monthly Reports of Charity Commissioners and City Chamberlain—Report of Railroad Commissioner—Arrangements for Sale of Bonds for Central School Addition.

   The regular meeting of the common council was held in the office of the city clerk last evening. Those present were Mayor C. F. Brown, and Alderman E. M. Yager, E. R. Wright, Geo. F. Richards, C E. Ingalls, E. R Pettigrew and Vern W. Skeele.

   The meeting was called to order by Mayor Brown and the minutes of the preceding meeting were read and approved.

   Charity Commissioner H. T. Bushnell made his monthly report which was accepted. The report showed that 52 people from 16 families had been assisted during the month of September. Twenty-three of these were children, not admissible to the county house. The total amount expended was $97.48.

   City Chamberlain G. J. Maycumber read his monthly report which was accepted.

   The resignation of E. E. Ellis as fire commissioner was accepted and Mayor Brown appointed him supervisor of the Fourth ward to fill the vacancy caused by the removal of N. J. Peck from the Fourth Ward.

   A resolution was adopted authorizing the sale of $19,500 of city bonds to cover the expense of building the addition to the Central school. Alderman Richards and Skeele were appointed as a committee to act with the city Chamberlain in disposing of the bonds.

   H. M. Kellogg, railroad commissioner for the former town of Cortlandville, presented his report for the year 1902 which was accepted. A committee consisting of Aldermen Yager and Richards was appointed to examine the vouchers.

   The usual monthly bills were audited and placed on file. Complaint was made that the sidewalk inspector is not doing much in the matter of looking after defective walks and the council will look into the matter.

   On motion, the council adjourned.

 

CINCINNATUS, N. Y.

Doings In the Busy Village on the Eastern Border.

   Cincinnatus, Oct. 6.—-Cincinnatus is again to have a rare treat as the first entertainment in the winters course is to be given Oct. 13 by the Empire entertainment company, who are well known in this place through their fine entertainments here last winter. This company always are greeted with full houses wherever they are known. The proceeds are to go (as before) to the Union school.

Air Ship Seen.

   On Saturday the strange sight was seen by persons on the Brackle of an air ship [balloon] sailing over, in which were two passengers. We understand when passing over the village of Pitcher the occupants of the strange craft were near enough to earth to inquire the name of the village. We are truly living in an age of wonders. What next?

Feed Store Enlarged.

   The feed store of Harrington is to be greatly enlarged in the near future to accommodate their increasing business.

Personals.

   Ruth Holmes and Clara Warner of the Cortland Normal spent Saturday and Sunday at their homes in this village.

   Dr. Peck, regents examiner of Albany, was in town Monday to visit the school.

   Mr. and Mrs. Brooks and daughter Luina of Norwich were guests at P. C. Wheeler's Sunday and Monday.

   Mr. and Mrs. A. Ray Baldwin were called to Pitcher Monday by the death of the former's grandmother Mrs. John Baldwin.

   Payne and Rogers are painting the Co-operative creamery.

   Henry Beckwith has purchased the farm of his brother Enos, just below Lower Cincinnatus and will move thereon next spring, when his brother takes possession of his recently purchased farm now occupied by Fred Jenks.

   Mr. and Mrs. Will Dwight who have moved from Taylor into part of C. D. Huntley's residence are rejoicing over the arrival of a baby boy to cheer their hearts and home.

   Mrs. Dwight is with her sister Mrs. Lewis Silvernail on Brackle and all concerned are doing finely.

   Ingersoll & Bolster and J. R. Foster are buying and carring potatoes, paying 30 cents per bushel. Began Tuesday to pay 35 cents.

   Rollo Briggs and family are nicely settled in their new home in this village.

   Mrs. Delphine Baker and Mrs. Wm. Harvey of Triangle are visiting Solomon Harvey and daughter at Canandaigua.

   Mr. George Haskins was elected a lay delegate to the general conference which meets in San Francisco in May.

   Mrs. B. Kinyon is improving, we are glad to state.

   Mrs. Harnet C. Smith and son Walter of Omaha who were guests last week at Amos Critenden's left Monday for New York City where they will spend the winter with their son and brother Adelbert.

 

BREVITIES.

   —The semi-annual business meeting of the Christian Endeavor society of the Presbyterian church will be held this evening at 7:30 in the church parlors.

   —The new display advertisements today are—Syracuse Trust Co., Bank accounts, page 5; Sugar Bowl, "Wanted," etc., page 8; Bosworth & Stillman, Treadeasy shoes, page 8; C. F. Brown, Cough cure, page 6.