SUIT WON IN VENEZUELAN COURT, NEW BUILDING FOR NEW DEPARTMENT, PASSING OF TARA, SEEKING AN ITALIAN, W. C. T. U., AND TWO WEDDINGS

 

William Russell.

Cortland Evening Standard, Thursday, February 19, 1903.

Suit Won In Venezuelan Court.

   Caracas, Feb. 19. — The supreme court has rendered its decision in the suit brought by the heirs of Henry Rudloff, an American citizen, against the Venezuelan government for damages for the annulment of a concession given in 1892 to build a market in Caracas.

   Judgment was given in favor of Rudloff's heirs, admitting their claim for the large amount of $700,000 to be paid by the Venezuelan government. The United States legation watched the case very closely. Secretary Russell and Naval Attaché Johnston attended the sessions of the court and followed the arguments.

   The decision is interesting inasmuch as the German and British legation have maintained that justice for foreigners does not exist in Venezuela.

 

Building For New Department.

   Washington, Feb. 19.—Representative Mercer of Nebraska, chairman of the house committee on public buildings and grounds, conferred with Secretary Cortelyou concerning a building for the new department of commerce and labor.

   The necessity for such a building is urgent as the department will be one of the largest in the government. Figures have been prepared showing in detail the amount of floor space which will be necessary for the various bureaus of the department. These have indicated that a building suitable for the department is not available at present in the city.

   A proposition has been made tentatively that the government purchase the handsome building of the Southern railway at the corner of Pennsylvania avenue and Thirteenth street, which is one of the most commodious office buildings in the city. Southern railway officials are understood to be considering an offer to remove the general offices of the system to Atlanta, Ga. It is understood, however, that objection has been made that the building is not quite suitable, either in size or style of architecture, for the new department.

   Chairman Mercer indicated his preference for a new building to be erected expressly for the new department. He thought that if fairly adequate plans were presented, the authorization of the building might be obtained from the present congress. Temporary quarters will have to be leased and it is not likely the Southern railway building may be considered in this connection.

 

Ithaca Will Have a Filtering Plant.

   Ithaca, Feb. 19.—The city council last night accepted the offer of Cornell university to build a filtering plant to filter water supplied the city and university. The proposition involves expending of $150,000, which the university will furnish. There was only one vote opposing President Schurman's proposition, one member voting for municipal ownership. Subsequently the council voted unanimously to submit to the people of the city at the earliest possible date the question of municipal ownership of the city water works.

 

SUFFERING IN NEW YORK.

Coal Supply is Low and Many Huddle Together in Blankets.

   New York, Feb. 19.—Tbousands of New York's poor are in a deplorable condition today because of the intense cold. Many families, without heat, are huddled together, wrapped in blankets borrowed from neighbors, trying to keep warm. The coal supply is low and dealers are doing all they can to serve customers. Long lines of shivering poor are buying coal by the pailful at the delivery stations at 8 and 10 cents a pail. If the zero weather continues, the death list form the cold will be large. Already there have been several deaths from exposure reported. In all the hospitals men and women with frostbitten noses and ears applied for relief this morning.

   The thermometer stood one degree above zero [F.] at 9 o'clock this morning and the local forecaster says the weather will continue cold.

 

PAGE FOUR—EDITORIAL.

The Passing of Tara.

   The harp that once through Tara's halls

The soul of music shed

long ago ceased to vibrate, and Tara's walls, where hung the harps as mute "as if that soul were fled," have crumbled into ruin. And now it is announced that the famous hill of Tara, where stood the palace of the Irish kings and where was assembled many a splendid court in the days of Erin's greatness and glory, is to be sold at auction in Dublin and razed to make room for public improvements. Thus will pass from sight, though not from memory, all that the tooth of time has left of scenes dear to the hearts of Irishmen.

   The last great public gathering on the hill of Tara was in 1843, when Daniel O'Connell, surrounded by a mammoth throng, urged the repeal of the union. Since then it has steadily gone into decay until now it is to pass entirely from the Irish landscape.

   The passing of Tara, so rich in historic reminiscences, involuntarily suggests the further lines of Thomas Moore,

So sleeps the pride of former years,

   So glory's thrill is over.

And hearts that once beat high for praise

   Now feel that pulse no more,

and voices something of the sad story of Ireland's fate since the days when this famous hill was the seat of her kings. The sons of Erin and the friends of the Green Isle will pray that it does not mark the passing of the hope that Ireland may again become prosperous and happy.

 

SEEKING AN ITALIAN

Who is Charged With Shooting at a Syracuse Trolley Car.

   James Ray, an officer from Syracuse, is in Cortland today trying to locate Angelo Rose, the Italian, who is charged with shooting into a Syracuse trolley car a few nights ago, an account of which has been given in The Standard.

   Rose, it is claimed, evaded the officers in Syracuse yesterday afternoon and walked to Tully, where he purchased a ticket for Cortland. He then got on the evening Lackawanna train coming in this direction. Rose had his feet frosted from walking through the snow to Tully and was in a pitiful condition when he reached that place.

Chief Barnes' Good Work.

   Rose was located at 9 Foundry Lane at about noon today by Chief Barnes in a clever manner. The chief reasoned that if the Italian's feet were frozen they would soon begin to pain him and that a doctor would be called. Consequently he began calling up the doctors by telephone. When he came to Dr. P. T. Carpenter he was informed that an Italian lad had just been in to get him to go to the place stated to see a man who had frozen his feet. The man was located in the Italian quarters and was placed under arrest. His feet were found to be so badly frozen that he was taken to the hospital in an ambulance. It is the opinion of Dr. Carpenter that some of the man's toes will have to be amputated.

   Ray, the Syracuse officer, identified the Italian at the hospital as the one for whom he was seeking.

 

Frances Willard.

W. C T. U. MEETING.

Memorial Service for the Late Frances E. Willard.

   The regular meeting of the W. C. T. U. was held Feb. 17, which is the anniversary of the death of the founder of the organization, Frances E. Willard. The entire program was given as a memorial service. The principal part of the business meeting was devoted to the report of the temple department. Plans for the temple work were Miss Willard's last thoughts and nearly her last words. They come to all true white ribboners as a sacred bequest to be fulfilled. Four hundred dollars have already been sent from this county to Chicago, and nearly $100 more is pledged. As a name can be placed upon the New York state tablet for each $100 sent, it was voted to place that of Mrs. E. P. Jepson, who has been so faithful in assisting along this department line, for the last hundred already sent. Mrs. Jepson expressed her thanks and appreciation of the honor in a few heartfelt words.

   The literary part of the program was in charge of Mrs. Wilfred Kelley, and consisted of quotations from the writings of Miss Willard with a short review of her noble life.

   In spite of the severe cold a large number were present.

   Press Reporter, Pro tem.

 

PLUMBERS ARE BUSY.

Pipes in About Fifty Houses Were Frozen up Last Night.

   According to the city plumbers last night was the worst of all the cold nights of recent years for freezing and bursting water pipes in the buildings of this place. All day they have been kept on the run to shut off the city water and to patch up the breaks. In many cases carpets have been ruined and plastering and decorations have come in for their share of the drenchings.

   The pipes that carry water to the motor that pumps the pipe organ at Grace Episcopal church were frozen, but only a little damage was done. At the Lehigh Valley depot the pipes bursted and much inconvenience was caused. There were perhaps about fifty dwelling houses in which the pipes were bursted by water freezing in them.

 

ANOTHER RURAL ROUTE.

People Between Homer and Scott Seeking for a Daily Service.

   The people living along the road from Homer to Scott have petitioned for a rural free delivery route and the petition has been sent to Washington. It is expected that a special agent will soon arrive to look up the matter. There is an opportunity for at least two more routes to be put in to good advantage out of Homer and if the people get their petitions out in time the agent may look them all over while on the same trip.

 

Central High School.

   The graduating class of the Cortland Central school of 1903 met last night and elected the following officers:

   President—Daniel R. Reilley.

   Vice-President—Iva M. Barnes.

   Secretary—Harry A. Mott.

   Treasurer—Addie D. Palmer.

   The following were elected for class day:

   Poet—Charles J. McAlier.

   Historian—George D. Lucy.

   Recitation—Anna R. Hull.

   Prophet—William F. Quinn.

   Orator—Gertrude I. Dailey.

   Will—Katharine E. Townsend.

   The class this year numbers nineteen members.

 

SMITH-WEATHERWAX.

A Quiet Wedding at the Bride's Home on Argyle Place.

   Mr. Robert Bruce Smith, Jr. and Miss Marion L. Weatherwax were quietly married at 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon at the home of the bride's parents, Rev. and Mrs. B. F. Weatherwax, 12 Argyle Place. Only the immediate families of the contracting parties and a few of the most intimate friends were present. The bride wore a very becoming and handsome traveling suit of blue. The wedding march was played by the Misses Rynders with violin and piano as the bride and groom unattended entered the parlor. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Dr. David Keppel, pastor of the First M. E. church, assisted by the bride's father. A four-course wedding dinner followed. Mr. and Mrs. Smith left on the 7:29 train for the north, but their destination was not announced. They expect to be absent about a week and on their return will reside with Mr. Smith's parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. Bruce Smith, 150 Main-st., Cortland.

 

Cotanch-Klotten.

   Mr. Orson F. Cotanch and Miss Flora B. Klotten, both of Cortland, were married at. 7:15 o'clock last night by Rev. J. C. Auringer, pastor of the Memorial Baptist church, at his residence, 181 Tompkins-st. About a dozen of the immediate relatives of both parties were present. The bride was becomingly gowned in white. The bridesmaid was Miss Edna Allport, and the best man was Mr. Edward Fogarty. Mr. and Mrs. Cotanch will make their home with the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Klotten, at 134 Tompkins-st.

 

Death of Mrs. Crandall.

   Mrs. Eunice Crandall of Truxton, widow of the late Ira J. Crandall, died at 8 o'clock this morning at the home of Mr. J. D. F. Woolston, 26 Homer-ave., this city, aged 78 years, The funeral will be held at 11'o'clock tomorrow at the house, and burial will be made in Truxton.

   Mrs. Crandall came to Cortland about a week ago and on Friday night of last week she suffered a shock, and following this pneumonia set in. She is survived by two children, Mrs. George Weeks of Truxton and Mr. Joseph Crandall of Fabius, N. Y.

 

GAS TO ELMIRA

To be Brought 84 Miles Through Pipes from Pennsylvania.

   By March 1 the Potter Gas Co. expects to have 84 miles of pipe laid and full connection made to convey natural gas from its wells in Pennsylvania to the city of Elmira. The company has 109 wells and is capitalized for $2,500,000. Elmira uses from 5,000,000 to 7,000,000 feet of gas daily. The pressure will be 50 pounds. The price of gas in Elmira will fall from $1.25 to 40 cents per thousand.

 

BREVITIES.

   —One drunk paid a fine of $3 in city court this morning,

   —The sale of stamp books is steadily increasing at the postoffice and on the rural delivery routes. It is one of the best, safest and most convenient ways of carrying stamps.

   —The Y. P. S. C. E. social of the Presbyterian church at the home of Mr. A. W. Edgcomb last night was well attended, notwithstanding the storm, and a very pleasant evening was passed.

   —Cortland encampment, No. 127, I. O. O. F., will confer the patriarchal degree on seven candidates this evening. Orson encampment of McGraw will be present. Refreshments will be served.

   —New display advertisements today are—C. F. Brown, Paints, etc., page 4; W. W. Bennett, Enameled ware, page 6; Hollister Hardware Co., Plumbing, page 6; Cortland Fish & Oyster Co., Fish, page 8.

 

UNITED STATES CLAIMS AGAINST VENEZUELA, EXTRA DUTY IMPOSED, MORE COLLECTIONS, RUSSIAN PRESS, TOWN MEETINGS, AND MISS ANTHONY'S BIRTHDAY

 

John Hay.

Venezuela President Cipriano Castro and Herbert Bowen.

Cortland Evening Standard, Wednesday, February 18, 1903.

UNITED STATES CLAIMS.

Protocol Signed by Secretary Hay and Mr. Bowen.

TO BE ADJUSTED BY COMMISSION.

To Sit at Caracas and to Consist of One Member From Each Country and an Umpire Appointed by the Queen of Holland—Model For Other Claimants.

   Washington, Feb. 18 —Secretary Hay, for the United States, and Mr. Bowen, for Venezuela, have signed a protocol providing for the adjustment of United States claims against Venezuela by a commission to meet at Caracas.

   The protocol is expected to serve as a model for similar instruments to be arranged with the other claimant powers. The text of the protocol, which provides for the submission to arbitration of all unsettled claims of citizens of the United States of America against the republic of Venezuela, is in part as follows:

   "Article 1. All claims owned by American citizens against Venezuela which have not been settled by diplomatic agreement or by arbitration between the two governments shall be examined and decided by a mixed commission which shall sit at Caracas, consisting of two members, one of whom is to be appointed by the president of the United States and the other by the president of Venezuela.

   "It is agreed that an umpire may be named by the Queen of the Netherlands. Said commissioners and umpire are to be appointed before the first day of May, 1903.

   "The commissioners and the umpire shall meet in Caracas, June 1, 1903. The umpire shall preside over their deliberations and shall be competent to decide any question on which the commissioners disagree.

   "The decisions of the commission and in the event of their disagreement those of the umpire, shall be final and conclusive.

   "Article II. The commissioners or umpire shall investigate and decide said claims upon such evidence or information only as shall be furnished by or on behalf of their respective governments.

   "Every claim shall be formally presented to the commissioners within 30 days from the day of their first meeting unless the commissioners or the umpire extend the period for presenting the claim not exceeding three months longer.

   "The commissioners shall examine and decide upon every claim within six months from the day of its first formal presentation, and in case of their disagreement the umpire shall examine and decide within a corresponding period from the date of such disagreement.

   "Article III. The commissioners and the umpire shall keep an accurate record of their proceedings.

   "Article IV. Reasonable compensation to the commissioners and to the umpire for their services and expenses are to be paid equally by the contracting parties.

   "Article V. In order to pay the total amount of the claims to be adjudicated as aforesaid, and other claims of citizens or subjects of other nations, the government of Venezuela shall set apart for this purpose, beginning with the month of March, 1903, 30 per cent in monthly payments of the customs revenues of La Guaira and Puerto Cabello and the payments thus set aside shall be divided and distributed in conformity with the decision of The Hague tribunal.

   "In case of the failure to carry out the above agreement, Belgian officials shall be placed in charge of the customs of the two ports, and shall administer them until the liabilities of the Venezuelan government in respect of the above claims shall have been discharged.

   "Article VI. All existing and unsatisfied awards in favor of the United States shall be promptly paid, according to the terms of the respective awards.

   "John Hay, Herbert W. Bowen."

 

EXTRA DUTY IMPOSED.

President Castro Orders a War Contribution.

   Caracas, Feb. 18.—A presidential decree issued yesterday establishes a war contribution in the form of an extra duty of 30 per cent to be levied on oil imports. The export duty on coffee is made two bolivars per bag's weight; on cocoa 16 bolivars and on hides 4 bolivars per hundred pounds.

 

MORE COLLECTIONS.

Germany is Now to Move on Brazil and Colombia.

TO MAKE USE OF HER FLEET.

Monroe Doctrine Does Not Prevent Collection of Debts; These Countries Have Not Paid—Germany Jealous of United States and Would Prevent Panama Canal Scheme.

   London, Feb. 18.—A dispatch from Berlin this morning states that Germany has further use for her fleet now in South American waters. Brazil and Columbia are in debt to the kaiser's government and naval representatives, it is said, will be made to enforce payment.

   In the case of Columbia, it is pointed out, Germany has as a strong incentive, her jealousy of the United States government in the latter's negotiations for the acquisition of the Panama canal routes. Germany fears the successful competition of America when the canal route is controlled by the Washington government.

   The dispatch quotes an official of the German foreign office as stating that the recent allied action against Venezuela has plainly shown to the South American countries that the Monroe Doctrine does not protect them against the payment of debts. The official adds: "Germany needs and intends to hold and increase its trade relations with South America. The presence of a large fleet there is necessary to insure German commercial interests being properly guarded."

 

PAGE FOUR—EDITORIAL.

Press Restrictions in Russia.

   Some weeks ago the cable brought information of the summary suppression by the Russian authorities of the proposed celebration in St. Petersburg of the second centenary of the Russian press. At first the promoters of the feast intended to ignore official warnings and hold their banquet at all hazards, but when they found that the dining hall had been seized and individual warnings sent to all the guests they concluded to yield to superior force.

   Later cable advices bring information as to the nature of the resolutions which it was proposed to introduce at the dinner, which undoubtedly furnishes the explanation of the government's interference. Here are some of the demands which were to have been made: (1) It is necessary that the system of preventive censorship should be absolutely and completely abolished; (2) a complete change is necessary in the system by which the government is able to inflict punishment on the press by administrative order; (3) breaches of law committed by press organs should be brought before a public and independent court of law; (4) it is necessary that the press should have the legal right of discussing freely social questions; (5) no concession should be necessary for the establishment of any organ of the press in any language; (6) the inviolability of copyright should be guaranteed by law; (7) the system by which publishers are required to deposit caution money should be abolished.

   In our own country, where the press is free to give utterance to anything it chooses short of downright treason and criminal libel, those demands would not be considered at all unreasonable, but it is quite another thing in autocratic Russia. The Russian editors should at least have waited until after dinner before framing their resolutions.

 

                                      THE TOWN MEETINGS.

                [This article is so large that we have decided to publish the original newspaper pages—CC ed.]

 

 

CHARGE TO BE PRESSED

In Following up [Depositions] Concerning the Park Hotel.

   No information has been given out as yet in relation to the nature of the depositions that were taken yesterday in the Park hotel raid matter, but District Attorney Thomas H. Dowd made the following statement this morning in reference to it:

   "The charge against the Park hotel will be pressed. An investigation is being conducted and it seems very probable that within a day or so arrests will be made. For some time complaints have been made to the police about disorderly resorts and gambling places in the city. The police force is determined to stop both of these evils so far as is possible. This will not be a spasmodic effort but will be continued."

 

1903 Oldsmobile curved-dash runabout.

WILL SELL AUTOMOBILES

City Cycle Co. Has Up-To-Date Machine On Exhibition.

   Mr. E. B. Richardson of the City Cycle Co. received yesterday and has now on exhibition at his store on Main-st. an Oldsmobile of the 1903 pattern. Mr. Richardson will handle automobiles this season in connection with his bicycle business and this is the first machine received. The machine was put together at the D., L. & W. freight house and with Mr. F. C. Parsons at the lever came up Railroad-st. yesterday afternoon, making the snow fly with the temperature down to zero [F.] and the wind blowing 30 miles an hour. The machine is now on exhibition and is a center of attraction to would be purchasers.

 

Susan B. Anthony.

MISS ANTHONY'S BIRTHDAY

Observed by the Political Equality Club and the W.C. T. U.

   A parlor social was held at the home of Mrs. Julia E. Hyatt Monday evening to celebrate the 83rd birthday of Miss Susan B. Anthony, the Political Equality club and the W. C. T. U. co-operating. The rooms were prettily decorated in yellow, the club color, and the American flag, emblem of justice and liberty for part of the people. At the entrance to an alcove, an easel stood on which was placed both Miss Willard's and Miss Anthony's pictures, Miss Willard’s decorated with a knot of white ribbon and Miss Anthony's with one of yellow. Over this was draped our suffrage flag of blue silk with four yellow stars, representing the states giving the ballot to woman. Kansas, Colorado, Wyoming and Utah—an emblem representing justice and freedom to all the people. The following program was presented, Mrs. Bentley, president of the club, presiding. Mrs. Greenman, president of the W. C. T. U., selected the last chapter of Proverbs, called the Woman's chapter, for her Bible reading, closing with a prayer from the service manual. Miss Libbie Robertson followed with a short sketch of Miss Anthony's birthplace and some of her characteristics. Music, "Give the ballot to the Mothers," was sung by the ladies' trio.

   Dr. Lydia A. Strowbridge then told why Miss Anthony voted and how she was fined $500 which was never paid.

   Mrs. Julia Hyatt followed with who Miss Willard said were opposed to suffrage, mentioning the element most opposed was the liquor traffic.

   Music, "The Saloonatic's cry, Don't let the Woman Vote," was sung by Miss Nettie Stout, who very sweetly sang the solo part, assisted by Miss Eggleston and Mrs. Bentley in the chorus. Mrs. Linderman, our first president of the club, delighted her hearers with a poem entitled "To the Front We Mothers Go."

   Mrs. Loupe then read what Clara Barton said to the soldiers, "When you were weak and I was strong, I toiled for you. Now you are strong and I am weak. Because of my work for you, I ask your aid. I ask the ballot for myself and my sex. As I stood by you, I pray you stand by me and mine."

   The remainder of the time was given to Miss Rathbun, stenographer at the Normal school, who was for a year Miss Anthony's private secretary. Miss Rathbun has a charming personality and told of her association with Miss Anthony in her own inimitable way. Her article was admirably written and  was brightly interspersed with anecdotes from memory. It is to be hoped that Miss Rathbun can be induced to repeat her article at some future time.

   The program was closed with a song, "Beautiful Flag of Liberty," by Ladies' trio.

   Light refreshments were then served and after singing some of the good old songs by the guests we left for our homes, each one expressing themselves as having a royal good time. Many thanks are due Mrs. Hyatt who so kindly opened her pleasant home and who did so much to make the occasion enjoyable. She also added to the decorations a number of bouquets of carnations. B.

 

BREVITIES.

   —The last day for the payment of taxes in this city without additional per cent will be on Tuesday, Feb. 24.

   —Three large frames of typical scenes from Mildred Holland's "The Lily and the Prince" which comes to Cortland tomorrow night, are now placed in the windows of the store of Warren, Tanner & Co.

   —New display advertisements today are—M. W. Giles, Special prices, page 7; G. H. Wiltsie, New gighams, etc., page 6; Perkins & Quick, Drugs, etc., page 5; C. F. Thompson, Fish, page 5.

 

COMMERCE AND LABOR, USS MAINE SAILED, EPIDEMIC AT ITHACA, TYPHOID CRIME, BEHIND CLOSED DOORS, AND NEW AUDITORIUM

 

George B. Cortelyou.

Cortland Evening Standard, Tuesday, February 17, 1903.

COMMERCE AND LABOR.

George B. Cortelyou Head of New Department.

SENATE PROMPTLY CONFIRMED.

Official Career Began in 1889 as Private Secretary to New York Postoffice Inspector—Promoted by President Cleveland — Private Secretary of McKinley and Roosevelt.

   Washington, Feb. 17.—The senate has confirmed the nomination of Hon. George B. Cortelyou to be secretary of commerce and labor under the act creating the new department.

   The nomination was referred to the committee after the senate went into executive session and the committee was polled on the floor.

   Senator Depew reported the nomination with a favorable recommendation. He asked for immediate action and Mr. Cortelyou was confirmed without opposition.

   Mr. Cortelyou, head of the new department of commerce and labor, was born in New York City July 26, 1862. He is descended from a distinguished family, his ancestors being among the leaders in the colonial and revolutionary history of the state of New York.

   After attending public and private schools he was graduated from the Hempstead institute in 1879 and three years later completed his preliminary education at the State Normal school in Westfield, Mass. On leaving the Normal school he entered the New England conservatory of music to continue the musical studies which he had begun early in life.

   Subsequently he became a pupil of Dr. Louis Maas, formerly conductor of the Boston Philharmonic society. It is not generally known that Mr. Cortelyou is an accomplished musician, a thorough student of the best composers and a musical critic of rare ability.

   In order to equip himself for an active business career, Mr. Cortelyou, while continuing his musical studies, began the study of stenography and was graduated from Walworth institute in New York. While acting as an assistant in the Walworth school, he took the clinical course in the New York hospital. He became widely known as an expert medical stenographer, and in association with James F. Munson, author of the Munson system of phonography, reported many notable cases in the courts of New York.

   In politics Mr. Cortelyou is a staunch Republican. His official career in the government may be said to have begun in 1889, when he became private secretary to the postoffice inspector in charge in New York.

   After serving the surveyor of the port of New York as a confidential stenographer, he came to Washington, in July 1891, as private secretary to the fourth assistant postmaster general. His record in the postoffice department was such that in 1895 President Cleveland appointed him executive clerk and confidential stenographer.

   He served President McKinley in the same capacity until 1898, when on account of the vastly increased amount of work at the White House, he was appointed assistant secretary to the president.

   On the retirement of John Addison Porter, Mr. Cortelyou was named as secretary to the president. The wisdom of Mr. McKinley's choice has been demonstrated thoroughly. While Mr. Cortelyou's ability was appreciated before the assassination of President McKinley, the work performed by him during all the anxious days at Buffalo revealed an entirely unexpected phase of his character. His relations with President McKinley were those of tender regard and affectionate friendship, yet notwithstanding his personal suffering his outward demeanor was unruffled.

   He preserved his composure, looked after every detail, provided every care for the stricken president, comforted the bereaved wife, and kept the anxious people informed of the conditions of the distinguished sufferer from hour to hour, day to day. In the presence of a heart consuming sorrow he performed this wonderful work, only his smile was absent. Otherwise he was the same courteous, affable Cortelyou.

   It was at the personal request of President Roosevelt that Mr. Cortelyou continued as secretary to the president and in naming him as the first secretary of the new department of commerce and labor and elevating him to a position in the cabinet, the president has done gladly that which Mr. McKinley probably would have done had he been permitted to provide for the organization of that department.

   Both the president and Mr. Cortelyou have been inundated with congratulations from all sections and classes of the country on the appointment and the senate stamped the nomination with its cordial approval by confirming it unanimously on the day it received the nomination.

 

USS Maine (BB-10).

Maine Sailed to Hampton Roads.

   Philadelphia, Feb. 17.—The new battleship Maine left the League Island navy yard for Hampton Roads where her bunkers will be filled with coal. The war vessel will then proceed to join the North Atlantic squadron at Galveston, Texas. She is in command of Captain Leuize.

 

The Epidemic at Ithaca, N. Y.

Dr. Nash Called from Cortland as an Expert on Typhoid.

   It is thought that this week will mark the crisis of the typhoid fever epidemic in Ithaca us many patients are now approaching the critical period. This being passed it is believed that the stringent preventive measures employed will result in a lessening of the number of cases.

   Physicians interviewed yesterday say they believe the number of deaths will be large during the week and the strain on nurses and doctors will be even more severe than it has been.

   There were four deaths in the city between Saturday afternoon and Monday noon.

   Fifteen physicians Monday reported twenty-six new cases since Saturday afternoon, but several of these were not then positively pronounced as typhoid. Five physicians report that they had sent twenty-seven students home since Saturday.

   The Ithaca News says: "A typhoid fever expert, Dr. E. B. Nash of Cortland, was called to the city today by Dr. A. B. Eadie. Dr. Nash is author of a work on typhoid, is president of the International Hahnemannian association and a professor of materia medica in the New York Homeopathic medical college. He has seen several patients while here and declares that the disease is unquestionably typhoid fever.''

 

Jacob Gould Schurman.

PRESIDENT SCHURMAN MOVES

Boarding House Keepers Must Boil Water—A Filtration Plant.

   President Schurman of Cornell university has sent out four men to make a canvass of all the houses where university students room or are served with meals to secure from the proprietors their signatures to a pledge which in effect states that they will not use or permit to be used in their houses any water for domestic purposes which has not been boiled, In case the proprietors decline to sign the students will be advised by the university authorities to seek quarters elsewhere.

   President Schurman has also taken steps to compel the Ithaca Water Co. to put in a filtration plant, The university holds $100,000 of bonds in the company and is in a position to speak with authority on the subject.

 

Guest editorial.

PAGE FOUR—EDITORIAL.

Typhoid Due to a Crime.

   Typhoid fever is a preventable disease. The Philadelphia Record, therefore, is justifiable in declaring that "wherever there is an epidemic of typhoid fever there is a crime." Somebody, somewhere, sometime is or has been guilty. It may be the authorities who located the water supply at a tainted source. It may be somebody who, after the source had been located, turned into it the drainage of some settlement or town. It may be the farmer who has his well too near the house or a closet. It may be from the milkman who goes from the bedside of a typhoid patient to milk his cows or peddle the milk without disinfecting his clothes. It may be the nurse who neglects or refuses to take proper precautions in her work. Somebody is guilty, for typhoid fever comes from a well defined germ which almost invariably enters the body with drink or food, usually the former.

   Ithaca and Cornell university are now suffering from somebody's crime. Hundreds are ill with typhoid and many have died. If this disease is to be stamped out it must be done, first, by spreading knowledge widely regarding its origin, and, secondly, by sternly calling to account all persons or officials who have recklessly contributed to the propagation of the disease.

 

BEHIND CLOSED DOORS.

Depositions Taken Concerning the Raid Upon the Park Hotel.

   Seven depositions were taken in the matter of the Park hotel [formerly Messenger House] raid this morning. At 9 o'clock Fireman's hall was filled with onlookers, but when it was found that the statements of the people who were found in the hotel by the officers were to be taken behind closed doors the crowd quickly dispersed. Only City Judge Dougherty, District Attorney Dowd, Chief Barnes and the stenographer were present when each witness gave his or her statement of what transpired at the Park hotel at the time in question.

   No warrant for the arrest of any of the parties has been issued as yet.

 

DEAD IN BED.

David Finn Found in His Room at the Farmers' Hotel.

   David Finn, a brother of Cabman Isaac Finn, was found dead in his bed in his room at the Farmers' hotel where he boarded a little before 11 o'clock this morning. Death was due to heart disease.

   At about 7 o'clock this morning A. D. Beedle of the hotel went to his room, but did not disturb him as he appeared to be resting. The next time he went to the room the sick man was in the same position that he had been found in before, and Mr. Beedle then thought he would investigate the matter.

   The dead man's brother was notified at once and Dr. Johnson was summoned, but all attempts to revive him were in vain. The body was taken to the home of his sister, Mrs. Verne Coville, 72 Cleveland-st., and the funeral will be held from the house at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon. Burial in Cortland. Deceased was nearly 46 years of age.

   Beside the brother and sister referred to Mr. Finn is survived by his mother, Mrs. Mary Finn of Ithaca, a sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Davenport of Ithaca, and three brothers, George Finn of Cortland, Alderman W. M. Finn of Scranton, Pa., and Alderman A. S. Finn of Millerton.

 

DISAPPEARED UTTERLY.

Lloyd Campbell Has Not Been Seen Since Wednesday.

ALL VIRGIL SEARCHING FOR HIM.

Sixteen Year Old Boy of Excellent Habits—Worked for Jacob Shults—Left House in Working Clothes—Last Seen at 4 p. m. at Virgil Corners Headed for Home—No Explanations or Theories.

   All of Virgil in the vicinity of the village is excited over the mysterious disappearance from that town last Wednesday of Lloyd Campbell, 16 years old. The young man is a son of James Campbell who lives on Virgil south hill, and since Nov. 17 last has been at work for Jacob Shults who lives between his home and the village and about 1 1/2 miles from the village. The last positive sight of him was at about 4 o'clock that afternoon when he was in the village and was at the postoffice and was then seen to start east from the village headed toward Mr. Shults' farm.

   Mr. Shults was in Cortland that day and the lad was at home alone with the exception of Mrs. Wieland, Mr. Shults' sister. He continued his work as usual during the forenoon, but about 2 o'clock left the house, wearing his working clothes, and headed toward the village. This is the first time he had left the place since being engaged there without speaking to Mr. Shults about it or asking permission to leave. He has an excellent reputation in the town and in his home neighborhood, having no bad habits whatever, never drinking and not using tobacco in any form.

   His father says that in the fall he talked about going down into Pennsylvania in the spring and seeking work, but so far as he knows he had given that all up. That very Wednesday afternoon William Munsey at the store asked the lad what he was going to do this year and the reply was that he had decided to remain where he was with Mr. Shults during the summer.

   It is remembered now that while he was in the postoffice he was seen to read through very carefully the big poster hanging there calling for young men to enlist in the United States army, but he made no comment upon the bill.

   While Mr. Shults was returning from Virgil he saw in the road some distance in front of him a young man walking toward Cortland, but the young man turned in at a farm house on the road and disappeared behind the barns, and Mr. Shults thought no more about him till his employee was discovered to be missing, and then he fell to wondering whether it could have been he whom he saw in the road and whether the boy recognized him coming had dodged out of sight.

   It is known that some time ago he was kicked on the head by a horse. And the question is now raised whether or not he was Wednesday in full possession of all his faculties, though he had never manifested any lack of sanity, so far as known.

   When last seen he was wearing a drab felt hat, striped overalls, and rubber boots. Recollection differs as to whether or not he had on his overcoat. If so, it was a blue beaver. He was of medium height, weighing about 165 pounds, and had a prominent nose.

 

THE NEW AUDITORIUM

To be Fitted up by the Cortland Conservatory of Music.

   The Cortland Conservatory of Music has contracted with the Readsboro Chair Co. of Vermont for 311 new folding opera chairs for its new auditorium on the third floor of the new Tanner building on Main-st. These chairs will have a wire rack for hats beneath the seats and a folding rack behind each back for ladies' opera cloaks. This will be one of the finest little auditoriums in the vicinity when it is fitted up. It will have a total seating capacity of about 370, and loose chairs will be used to fill in when necessary beyond the requirements of the opera chairs.

   The stage will be the full width of the block 25 feet, and will have a depth of 12 feet with space in front of it for doubling the depth temporarily when needful.

   The lighting of the room will be like that of the First Baptist church, with separate incandescent lights about the sides of the room and within pear-shaped globes and frosted shades.

   The rooms will be ready for occupancy about April 1.

 

BREVITIES.

   —Seven suicides have occurred in Syracuse within the past month.

   —The Geneva fire department has bought a new team for its chemical [cart]. Cost $250.

   —The Fortnightly club will meet tomorrow afternoon at 3:30, with Mrs. F. J. Peck, 41 Tompkins-st.

   —A carload of scenery has been received in Cortland to he used in the presentation of the extravaganza "Cinderella."

   —A charity euchre party at Ithaca on Saturday afternoon netted over $300 which will be given to the city hospital to assist in its present emergency.

   —Mr. G. H. Wiltsie has rented the Copeland place at the corner of Homer and Fitz-aves., and will take possession of it with his family April 1.

   —This is a typical town meeting day for the county districts. The country roads were by noon fast filling up, und those who voted early this morning were fortunate.

   —The members of the L. C. B. A. and the C. M. B. A. will hold a social in C. M. B. A. hall this evening. A musical entertainment will be given. There will also be dancing and refreshments. All members with their friends are invited to attend.

—New display advertisements today are—A. S. Burgess, Boys' suits and overcoats, page 7; Smith & Beaudry, Wallpaper, page 8; M. A. Case, Kid gloves, page 6; McGraw & Elliott, Cameras, etc., page 6; W. W. Walters, Shoe dressing free, page 7; A. Mahan, Pianos, etc., page 8.

— Mrs. Adaline M. Norton, widow of the late W. H. Norton, died yesterday at her home, 26 North Greenbush-st. The funeral will be held at the house Thursday at 2 p. m. Burial in Homer. A more extended notice will be given later.