RATIFY CANAL BILL, CZAR NICHOLAS' DECREE, LEON BALLARD AGAIN, NO VOTING MACHINES, PECK'S FURNITURE, AND MR. AND MRS. THOMAS BULGER

 

 

Senator John Tyler Morgan.

Cortland Evening Standard, Wednesday, March 18, 1903.

RATIFY CANAL TREATY.

Senate Adopted Convention by Vote of 73 to 5.

ALL AMENDMENTS VOTED DOWN.

Mr. Morgan Continued His Speeches In Opposition—Speeches by Democrats For the Money Amendment. Two Virginia and Two Alabama Senators and Senator Teller Voted No.

   Washington, March 18.—Without dotting an "i" or crossing a "t," even without changing a single punctuation mark, the senate voted to ratify the treaty with the republic of Colombia for the construction of an isthmian canal. The vote for ratification was 73 in the affirmative to 5 in the negative.

   The senate was in executive session when the result was announced, so that only the senators themselves and a few confidential employes [sic] were present.

   The treaty was taken up immediately after the senate went into executive session. The proceedings opened with a speech by Senator Morgan, devoted especially to the question of the defense of the canal. He criticized sharply the action of the senate in refusing to amend the treaty as to insure American control.

   When Mr. Morgan concluded Senator Money offered a substitute for the fourth article of the treaty, which disavows any intention on the part of the United States to increase its territory at the expense of South or Central America.

   Mr. Money's substitute was agreed on by the Democratic caucus and, without mentioning South or Central America, it reiterates the American doctrine of non-interference with the affairs of all the American republics, with the view of reassuring Mexico on that point, and pledges this country to attempt no acquisition of Colombian territory.

   This is one of the two amendments on which the Democrats agreed to act as a unit, and consideration of it was begun early in the day with the view of concentrating most of the debate upon it.

Spoke For Money Amendment.

   Speeches were made in support of the Money amendment by Senators Bacon, Teller, Daniel, Morgan, Bailey and others. They contended for an impartial recognition of all American republics, urging that under the language of the fourth article of the treaty Mexico would be left as the only American republic to which the avowal of non-encroachment could be held as non-applicable.

   Senators Spooner and Hoar replied, contending that there was practically no difference between the language of the amendment and that of the article as it stands.

   Senator Money's amendment was defeated, 50 to 27, a strict party vote. Senator Daniel then offered an amendment providing that the treaty should not take effect until it had been approved by the congress. Mr. Daniel spoke in advocacy of this provision.

   The fact soon developed that Senator Daniel had offered his amendment for the purpose of making a general speech upon the treaty, and when the 15 minutes allowed to him for his speech on his own amendment had expired and the amendment was voted down, Senator Morgan presented four or five of his amendments, which each in turn were defeated, but upon all of which Senator Daniel continued to speak. All told he spoke for about an hour. His speech was an arraignment of the Republican policy in pressing the treaty with what he asserted was undue haste. He referred to the enormous expenditure that would be required to construct the canal, and charged recklessness in rushing into such an enterprise, as he declared was being done.

   After Senator Daniel had closed several other senators on both sides of the chamber addressed the senate in 15 minutes speeches for and against the treaty. Among those who spoke against it was Senator Gorman, who devoted himself especially to the question of the necessity for adequate defense of the canal which, he said, could be assured only by the United States. He asserted that senators were not thinking for themselves, but were following blindly in the lead of the secretary of state. Indeed, he declared, senators were practically surrendering their own offices in order to maintain a reputation for party allegiance.

   Senator Platt of Connecticut was also among the speakers. He was one of the very few senators, if not the only senator, to announce his entire satisfaction with the treaty.

Morgan's Changes Bunched.

   When at 4:45 p. m. it became apparent that the 15 minute speeches had been concluded Senator Morgan surprised the senate by refraining from presenting any more individual amendments and by presenting all the 50 which he had prepared in one block, submitting them with the portions of the text of the treaty which he had not changed, as a substitute for the whole agreement. He did not demand a roll call, and the substitute was voted down, viva voce, almost unanimously.

   It was now a few minutes past 5 o'clock and Senator Morgan took the floor to make the last of his long series of speeches in opposition to the treaty. In accordance with the unanimous agreement he spoke for an hour and in order to confine himself to the time and to make the points he desired to make, he had prepared his speech in advance. He read deliberately but in firm voice, often digressing in order to emphasize a point. He stopped short at the expiration of his allotted time, whereupon Senator Cullom, chairman of the committee on foreign relations, took the floor to reply.

    He also read his speech from manuscript, presenting a carefully prepared summary of the reasons for ratifying the treaty and for constructing the canal. Senator Cullom occupied only about three-fourths of the hour allotted to himself, and when he had concluded the question as to whether the treaty should be ratified it was promptly put before the senate.

   The hands of the ancient clock in the rear of the senate chamber indicated 10 minutes of 7 when the roll call begun. All of the senators in the city occupied their seats and all were prompt in responding when their names were called. The vote resulted in the ratification of the treaty by 73 to 5.

   The result was no surprise. Indeed, the roll call had proceeded for some time before a single voice was heard in the negative, the first opposition vote being that of Senator Daniel of Virginia. After another long lapse Senator Daniel was joined by his colleague, Senator Martin, and after them came the two Alabama senators, Morgan and Pettus. Senator Teller of Colorado also voted in opposition and his was the last vote on that side of the question.

   When Senator Frye, who occupied the chair, announced the result there was no demonstration and at 7 p. m. the senate had adjourned for the day.

   Before this result was reached, however, it had been decided to meet again today at 11 o'clock for the purpose of taking up the Cuban treaty and with a hope of concluding its consideration in order that the senate may adjourn finally today.

 

Czar Nicholas II.

PAGE FOUR—EDITORIAL.

Czar Nicholas Decree.

   If the decree of Czar Nicholas just made public proclaiming religious freedom throughout his dominions is all that it appears on its face to be, it is the greatest step toward liberal institutions in Russia since his grandfather emancipated the serfs forty years ago. The decree also grants a measure of self government for the local communes and provides for other needed reforms.

   The czar, who has on more than one occasion given evidence of being a ruler with liberal tendencies, though apparently surrounded by reactionary and retrogressive influences, appears to have taken matters into his own hands and peremptorily ordered reforms which if carried out will mark an epoch in Russian history. He has ordered that there shall be freedom of creed and worship, not only, it may be assumed for Catholic and Protestant, as well as for Orthodox, but also for Jew as well as for Christian, that there shall be no more slavery under the name of "forced labor" and that there shall be substantial reform in church and state and especially in the village communes, which are the foundation of the empire. This is very much for autocratic Russia, which has been the most intolerant nation in Europe, not excepting Turkey or Roumania.

   If this decree is sincere, as may fairly be assumed, and if it is inflexibly enforced, as may be hoped and expected, it will affect the first stage in that beneficent evolution of Russia which seems to be the only alternative to revolution, which ultimately must have come.

    It would be impossible for Russia to go on forever or even much longer in her old repressive, reactionary and barbaric style. Either reform or revolution was inevitable. Nicholas has chosen wisely and bravely in declaring for reform. If he makes his undoubtedly sincere desire effective, a great place awaits him in Russian history.

 

LEON BALLARD AGAIN.

Now Proves to be Old Enough to go to Rochester.

   Leon Ballard appeared in police court again this morning after an absence of several weeks. Leon had been in Cortland for a week at the home of a relative, and it was thought that he had turned over a new leaf, but the tendency to fake got the better of the lad yesterday, and he ran away and started the old game. He was arrested by Chief Barnes on the charge of being a vagrant.

   It now appears that Leon is older than he was said to have been by his father, Dwight Ballard, who claimed the boy was only 11 years of age. This morning Dr. E. M. Santee swore that to his knowledge Leon was over 12, and Harvey Dickerson swore that he was 12 years old last August. In the light of this evidence Judge Dougherty committed the lad to the Rochester Industrial school, where the boy was previously sent, but was not accepted upon the ground that he was under 12. It was arranged that [Police] Chief Barnes should start with the boy fakir for Rochester at 4:38 this afternoon.

   The boy was left in charge of Mr. Dickerson, but at about 12:30 this noon he took French leave. Mr. Dickerson turned his back upon him for two or three minutes to water his horses, and when he turned back the boy was gone. Mr. Dickerson was sure that he could not have gotten far away, but he could not get sight of him anywhere. He telephoned to the officers and to the Standard office, and purposed to turn his neighbors all out on a hunt for the lad and thought he could surely find him before train time. If he does not he is confident he will soon appear again. He cannot be lost. He will be pretty sure to try to work some one within a day or two. At 3:15 this afternoon he hadn't been seen or heard of.

 

NO VOTING MACHINES.

Motion to Purchase them for the City Defeated.

THE MAYOR VOTES OFF THE TIE.

Favored by Aldermen Richards, Pettigrew, Skeele—Opposed by Aldermen Yager, Wright, Ingalls—Report of Commissioner of Charities for February.

   A meeting of the common council was held last night at the office of the city clerk, at which were present Alderman E. M. Yager, E. R. Wright, George F. Richards, C. E. Ingalls, R. S. Pettigrew and Vern W. Skeele.

   In the absence of the mayor, Acting Mayor E. M. Yager presided.

   Commissioner of Charities H. T. Bushnell presented his report for the month of February, which on motion, was accepted and ordered placed on file. The amount expended was $245.15.

   At this time Mayor Brown entered the meeting and the chair was surrendered to him by Mr. Yager.

   Mr. Myers of the U. S. Standard Voting Machine Co. came before the board with a prospective purchasing contract.

   On motion of Mr. Skeele, seconded by Mr. Pettigrew and declared carried:

   Resolved, That the proposition of the U.S. Standard Voting Machine Co., which was laid upon the table by vote at the last meeting, be taken up again.

   On motion of Mr. Richards, seconded by Mr. Skeele and declared lost:

   Resolved, That the city purchase six voting machines of the U. S. Standard Voting Machine Co.

   The vote upon the resolution was Yager, Wright, and Ingalls, no; Richards, Pettigrew, and Skeele, yes. Mayor Brown cast the deciding vote against purchasing the machines, giving as his reason for so doing that there was still a heavy deficit in the finances of the city and this should be taken care of before extraordinary expenses were made. The machines cost $500 each, or $3,000 for the six that were proposed for the six wards of the city.

   The minutes of the meeting of Feb. 3 were read and approved.

   On motion, the meeting adjourned.

 

Y. M. C. A. ELECTION.

Directors Elect Officers and Make Choice of a Secretary.

   The newly elected board of directors of the Y. M. C. A. met last night with the president, O. A. Kinney, and organized by electing the following officers:

   President—O. A. Kinney.

   Vice-President—L. Scott Gale.

   Treasurer—W. R. Cole.

   Recording Secretary—Wilfred Kelley.

   George S. Woolsey of the West Side branch, New York, was engaged as secretary of the local association to begin his duties on April 1. Mr. and Mrs. Woolsey will come to Cortland to reside.

   Mrs. S. W. Sherwood, president of the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Y. M. C. A., was present and spoke of the work of that department.

   Mr. Woolsey arrived in Cortland yesterday and met the board last night, making a very favorable impression upon them and also upon others with whom he came in contact while in the city. He is a young man and was a school commissioner in Sullivan county, his native place, before engaging in Y. M. C. A. work. He has been so successful in the latter field that he is heartily endorsed and recommended by the state officers. He is married, but has no children. He today rented the east half of the double house of R. Bruce Smith at 83 Tompkins-st. and will take possession of it April 1.

 

MR. AND MRS. JOHN KANE

Assisted in Celebrating their Wedding Anniversary.

   The Patrons of Industry, neighbors and children of Mr. and Mrs. John Kane learned that their twenty-ninth wedding anniversary occurred on Monday evening, March 16. Therefore a surprise was thought to be the most appropriate way of celebrating it.

   A group of about sixty persons gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jay Niles and at an appointed time all the friends went in a body, and knocked gently at the doors of the Kane home. The younger son came to the door, with his mother and father close at band. The company went pouring in at both doors at once, completely surprising the host and hostess, whose feelings, however, were soon controlled and a joyous welcome was given to all.

   Previous to their coming one of the neighbors had gone in to spend the evening and engage them in a spirited conversation to attract their attention that they might not look out and see the friends gathering so near them.

   The evening was spent with fine music and social chatting until time for a lunch which bad been prepared and was served by the ladies.

   Soon after the refreshments had been served, the program was announced beginning with music. At this time, Mr. and Mrs. Kane were decked with carnations and a bouquet was given to them. This was followed by a recitation by Esther Elster recalling to their minds the occurrence of twenty-nine years ago. This was well rendered and enthusiastically applauded. Mr. Earl Phelps in a very pleasing manner presented Mr. and Mrs. Kane with a beautiful Morris chair and a set of fruit knives, telling them that as they advanced in years the chair was for their use and comfort, intimating that it might hold two persons if necessary—at least, it could have done so if it had been in use twenty-nine years ago.

   Mr. Kane responded by thanking all in his cordial manner, saying he was surprised to know that his friends considered him worthy of so much attention. He spoke of spending all his married life in the same home where all his five sons were born and reared and had grown nearly to manhood. There had been no break in the family circle except when about a month ago the oldest son went West to engage in business if an opening appeared satisfactory to him.

   Mrs. Kane also thanked the company, her feelings not permitting her to say much.

   Music was a feature of entertainment all through the evening and all went home expressing themselves as having spent one of the most pleasant evenings for some time.

   One Who Was There.

 

AN UP-TO-DATE FURNITURE HOUSE.

N. Jay Peck Making Changes, Additions and Improvements.

   Outside the large cities it would be difficult to find a more thoroughly modern, up-to-date, better equipped, or more completely stocked furniture store than the Peck Furniture House, conducted by N. J. Peck, successor to the firm of Beard & Peck at 9 Main-st. Since the change in the firm about a month ago many improvements and additions have been made in and about the store. New stock is now arriving daily and the store is being rapidly filled with spring goods of the latest styles, including some of the finest furniture and upholstering ever brought into the city.

   The store has been thoroughly renovated and repainted from top to bottom. Floors have all been oiled and a new system of Humphrey arc gas lighting has been installed on the main floor which gives a brilliant effect when the store is lighted up. At the rear of the first floor a room has been partitioned off for a work room, where goods are packed and unpacked without interfering with the main show room.

   On the second floor new display racks have been put in, which not only increase the storing capacity, but also give a much better opportunity for showing the complete lines of extension tables, couches and rockers with which this floor is stocked.

   Additional room has been obtained on the third and fourth floors by the entire removal of the undertaking department, which was a part of the business of the old firm, and it is here that the finest and most expensive parlor furniture is found.

   Repair work and upholstering will be an important feature of the business from now on and a fine line of upholstering goods will be constantly carried in stock.

 

RECEIVING CONGRATULATIONS.

Parents Formerly Resided in Cortland—Now in Mexico.

   The following from The Mexican Herald of March 8, the leading paper of the City of Mexico, will interest Cortland friends of Mr. and Mrs. Bulger, the latter formerly being Miss Anna Larkin of Cortland, while Mr. Bulger was a famous ball player known to all the fans of the vicinity:

   "There is not a more popular man in baseball circles than Tom Bulger, who guards second base for the invincible Browns, and who often does excellent work for the same nine behind the bat. All day yesterday he was kept busy responding to the congratulations of his friends who learned of the arrival of a little daughter who appeared on Friday morning. Several ladies who are among Mrs. Bulger's most intimate friends called to ask for the mother and child and went into ecstasies over the new arrival, of whom they assert that a more lovely little baby never was born in the American colony in this city. The friends of the family will be pleased to learn that mother and child are doing well."

 

BREVITIES.

   —The L. O. T. M. guards will meet for drill in the Vesta lodge rooms Friday evening, March 20, at 7:30 o'clock.

   —The peculiarity about today is that the sun rises at 6:09 o'clock in the morning and sets at 6:09 o'clock in the evening.

   —Word has been received in Cortland of the recent death at East Liverpool, O., of Mrs. Edgar Mean, formerly of Cortland. No particulars are given and the exact date of her death is not yet known.

   —The new display advertisements today are—A. S. Burgess, Spring clothing, page7; M. W. Giles, Special prices, page 7; The Peck Furniture House, New baby carriages and go-carts, page 7; Forrest Seed Co., Garden tools, page 7.

   —At a regular communication of Cortlandville lodge, No. 470, F. and A. M., last night it was voted not to take any steps toward moving from the present lodge rooms to the new Goddard block when it is completed. Some repairs and improvements are to be made upon the present quarters.

SUNDAY FILLER: THE COMANCHE TRIBE

 

ANCIENT ORDER OF HIBERNIANS BANQUET

 

Cortland Evening Standard, March 17, 1903.

THE A. O. H. BANQUET

To Commemorate the Birth of Ireland's Patron Saint.

A HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL AFFAIR.

Two Hundred and Fifty Were Present—Enjoyable Reception—Elaborate Banquet Served by Ladies' Auxiliary—A Fine Toast List and Excellent Speaking—District Attorney Dowd the Toastmaster—Officers and Committees.

Taylor Hall Block, Cortland, N. Y.

   Never before did the local division of the Ancient Order of Hibernians meet under more auspicious circumstances than those of last night to commemorate the birth of the patron saint, to recall in song and flowing oratory the valor and chivalry of the illustrious sons of old Erin, to rejoice in the glory of the fatherland and to mourn because of the reverses that came through enforced subjection. Wit and humor and enthusiasm and ardor were rampant.

   The banquet was the sixth that the local division has given, and it is safe to say that it was one of the very best of its kind ever held here. Taylor hall, the banqueting place, presented a remarkably pleasing appearance. Decorations of red, white and blue together with green transformed the hall into a veritable wonderland. The tables were neatly spread and as the guests to the number of 250 came into the room most favorable comments were heard upon the beautiful scene that was afforded.

   The supper was furnished and served by the Ladies' auxiliary of the A. O. H. and was excellent in every particular. At 9 o'clock, after the reception that was held at Empire hall, the guests went to Taylor hall and were seated around the festive board. During the time that the supper was being served, and later in the evening, McDermott's orchestra furnished spirited music that elicited well earned applause.       The menu follows:

Emeralds.                       Shillalaha.                       Hibernian Wafers.

Hot Roast American Turkey with Dressing. Cranberry Jelly.

Oyster Paddies.                         Chicken Salad a'la Shamrock.

                        Creamed Mashed Irish Potatoes.

                                Hot Murphy Rolls.

Killarney Cakes.                             Limerick Jelly.

                                     Fruit.

Colleens.              Blarney Stones.                    Coffee.

   After the inner man had been satisfied beyond any question of doubt, District President James F. Dwyer called for order and gave a hearty welcome to the guests. He then introduced as the toastmaster of the evening, District Attorney Thomas H. Dowd, who briefly stated the object of meeting at this time. He spoke of the significance to Irishmen of St. Patrick's day and spoke of Irish fealty and patriotism and of loyalty to this their country by adoption. He spoke of Ireland as once the leader of the nations of the world, but now a broken remnant of the past. He predicted, however, that in the near future Ireland would be allowed to enjoy her full quota of freedom. He then asked all to stand and join in singing "God Save Ireland." This was heartily sung by the banqueters, led by the Apollo quartet.

The Speakers and Their Responses.

   In introducing the first speaker of the evening the toastmaster said that the person who should respond to the sentiment first given on the list should be one who was born in Ireland and had seen all the phases of Irish life. He then called upon Rev. Thomas Conway of Truxton to respond to the toast, "The National Characteristics of the Irish."

   The most marked characteristics of the Irish people, said the speaker, are loyalty to their religion and allegiance to their country. A great feature of the race is that it is not satisfied with leaving its religion at home, but that it wishes to extend this. "Plant an Irish family in any land and you plant the seeds of Christianity," said he.

   The toast, "The Emerald Isle," which was to have been responded to by Edwin Duffey, had to be omitted, as Mr. Duffey was unavoidably detained from the meeting.

   The Apollo quartet then sang, to the satisfaction of all, "Let Erin Remember the Days of Old.'' The quartet is composed of F. W. Lanigan, J. P. Byrnes, W. P. Walsh and Edward Hillick. Its music was one of the features of the evening.

   James F. Tobin responded to the sentiment "Irish Progress," and in so doing he portrayed the marked advancement, the keen instinct and the social, political and educational qualities of the Irishman. The speaker showed a keen appreciation of the subject which he treated and was enthusiastically received.

   A solo, "Has Sorrow Thy Young Days Shaded," was sung by J. F. Byrnes in his usually pleasing manner.

   Charles B. Dowd, one of Cortland's youngest orators, but one who has been heard here upon a few occasions and who recently won laurels as a member of the Cornell debating team, was the next speaker introduced. His sentiment was "Robert Emmet," and in presenting this he added fresh laurels to his list of achievements. His voice is rich, deep and attractive and he possesses remarkable magnetism. He gave an excellent interpretation of the character of Emmet and was tumultuously applauded for his effort.

   It was announced that on account of illness Patsey Conway of Ithaca was not present to give the cornet solo that was promised. Earl B. Maas, however, furnished a trombone solo in fine style.

   J. David Enright of Syracuse responded to the toast "The Ancient Order of Hibernians." The speaker knew well the subject, and in a very forceful manner gave an insight into the work of the organization.

   E. W. Hyatt of Homer was called upon at this time to speak of the Emerald Isle, the sentiment to which Mr. Duffey was to have responded. The toastmaster said that the speaker had such fertility of imagination that he could tell all about Ireland although he had never visited the country. Mr. Hyatt responded by giving a witty talk and by telling stories, of which he seems to have an endless supply.

   A solo by Wm. P. Walsh, entitled, "Rose of Killarney," was sung in a very pleasing manner.

   "St. Patrick and Ireland" was the subject of an inspiring talk by Francis E. Cullen of Oswego. Mr. Cullen was in Cortland last year and was most favorably received again this year.

   Hon. T. P. Heffernan of Dunkirk was unable to attend the banquet, and the ceremonies were concluded by the singing of "America" by all the guests.

   The banquet was one of the most enjoyable ever held. The speeches were all good and the sentiments expressed were elevating. Plenty of fun and repartee mingled with the rest. Mr. Dowd, as toastmaster, displayed the happy faculty of keeping things moving smoothly and rapidly and of turning jokes freely.

   Much of the success of the evening was due to the hard work of Chairman D. M. Roche of the committee of arrangements, who spared nothing of labor in making the affair what it was.

   The division officers and committee of arrangements and reception committee are as follows:

Reception Committee.

   J.  E. Lonergan, Chas. Corcoran, Thos. J. McAuliffe, Thos. Kane, Thos. Drake, Jas. F. Tobin, Edwin Duffey, Thos. H. Dowd, John McCarthy, P. O. Burns, John O'Donnell, John Lynch, J. L. Hannon, Thos. Allen, Jas. W. Barrett, J. T. Davern, Wm. Gerard, M. T. Roche, Martin Davern, John Hammill, E. C. McEvoy, J. J. Reider,

Division Officers.

   President—James F. Dwyer.

   Vice-President—William P. Walsh.

   Corresponding Secretary—Joseph Dowd.

   Financial Secretary—M. L. Mellon.

   Treasurer—William Kennedy.

   Sergeant-at-Arms—William T. Callahan.

   Sentinel—John Dalton.

   County President—Daniel M. Roche.

Committee of Arrangements.

   D. M. Roche, John Dalton, Timothy Noonan, M. F. Cleary, Wm. P. Walsh, Jas. F. Dwyer, William Kennedy, John F. Dowd, John A. Kennedy, Joseph Dowd.

 

Reception and Dance.

   Mr. R. F. O'Brien will hold a reception and dance in Red Men's hall this evening. All persons holding invitations are cordially invited to attend.

 

Maple Sugar Social.

   The Epworth league of the First M. E. church will hold a maple sugar social at the church parlors Wednesday evening from 7:30 to 8. Music by orchestra. All are invited. Price 10 cents.

 

TWO MONTHS' TRIP, MUST PAY FOR LYNCHING, HE COMMITTED SUICIDE, MEN ARE WANTED, AND A PROPOSED PIANO FACTORY

 

Camp at Losser Creek in Yellowstone National Park: President Theodore Roosevelt, and  John Burroughs forefront, standing.

Cortland Evening Standard, Tuesday, March 17, 1903.

A TWO MONTHS' TRIP.

President Will Leave Washington April 1.

FIRST STOP WILL BE AT CHICAGO.

Will Visit Many Northwestern States and Make an Extended Tour of the Yellowstone Park—California and Other Pacific States—At St. Louis Many Speeches.

   Washington, March 17.—The itinerary of the president's Western trip was practically completed and is now in the hands of the railroads for exact determination of the running time of the president's train.

   The party will leave Washington the morning of April 1 and proceed directly via the Pennsylvania railroad to Chicago, arriving there the next morning. April 2 will be spent in Chicago, where he will make an address.

   From Chicago the president will go to Madison, Wis., where on the morning of the 3rd he will address the legislature. Then he will go to Waukesha and Milwaukee, where he will be entertained at a banquet. The trip from there will be to La Crosse, St. Paul, Minneapolis, Sioux Falls, Yankton, Mitchell and Aberdeen, S. D., and Edgeley, N. D.

   The morning of April 7 he will reach Fargo and that day will visit Jamestown, Bismarck, Mandan and Medora N. D., and Livingston, Mont, and arrive at Cinnabar, Mont., at noon Wednesday, April 8.

Tour of Yellowstone Park.

   Cinnabar is at the entrance of the Yellowstone park. The president's train will be sidetracked there until Friday, April 24. President Roosevelt, accompanied by Secretary Root and John Burroughs, the poet-naturalist of New York, who has been invited to accompany the party on the trip, will make an extended tour of the park escorted by a picked detail of soldiers. Communication will be maintained with president daily during his absence.

   Friday, April 24, the president will leave Cinnabar and after passing through Livingston and Billings, Mont., will arrive at Alliance, Neb., late in the afternoon of April 25. From there he will proceed to Grand Island, Neb., where the party will spend Sunday. Monday, April 27, the president will visit in the order named: Hastings, Lincoln, Fremont and Omaha.

   He will spend the night at Omaha and reach Shenandoah, Ia., early the morning of the 28th after having made a brief stop at Clarinda, Van Wert, Osceola, Des Moines, Oskaloosa and Ottumwa.

   Passing the night on the train the president will arrive at Keokuk the morning of the 29th and on that day will visit Quincy, Ill., Hannibal, Mo., Louisiana, Mo., and Clarksville, Mo., arriving at St. Louis late in the afternoon.

   That night and Thursday, April 30, the president will remain in St. Louis participating in the ceremonies incident to the dedication of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition grounds. He will arrive at Kansas City the morning of May 1 and remain there several hours, visiting Kansas City, Kansas, Lawrence, and Topeka the same day. The night will be spent at Topeka. He will make brief stops next day at Manhattan, Junction City, Abilene, Salina, Ellsworth, Russell, Hayes and Wakeny and arrive at Sharon Springs, Ks., late in the evening.

A Week in California.

   Sunday will be passed at that place. Monday, May 4, the president will visit Cheyenne, Wells, Denver, Colorado Springs, Pueblo and Trinidad, Col. He will be in Santa Fe, N. M., and Albuquerque Thursday. The greater part of the next day will be spent at Grand Canyon, Ariz. After a brief stop at Seligman, Ariz., the night of May 6, the president will proceed to Barstow, Cal., arriving there the morning of May 7. Redlands and San Bernardino will be visited and he will arrive at Riverside late that day and spend the night there. May 8 he will stop at Claremont and Pasadena, reaching Los Angeles early in the afternoon, where he will remain until next morning.

   May 9 he will visit Ventura, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo. Sunday, May 10, will be spent at Monterey, Pajaro, Santa Cruz and San Jose will be visited Monday, that night being spent at the last named city. During the morning of May 12 the president will stop at Palo Alto and Burlingame, will arrive at San Francisco early in the afternoon. The remainder of that day and Wednesday and Thursday will be spent in San Francisco, Oakland and Berkeley. The president and party will then go to Raymond, where four days will be spent in the Yosemite Valley and Big Tree region. The morning of Tuesday, May 19, the president will enter Nevada, stepping at Reno and Carson City.

   That evening he will return to California for a 14 hours stay at Sacramento. Wednesday he will be at Reddington and Sisson, Cal., and Ashland, Ore. Thursday morning he will spend at Salem, reaching Portland early that afternoon, where he will remain until next morning. From Portland he will go into Washington, stopping at Chehalis, Centralia, Olympia and Tacoma. At Tacoma Saturday the president and the entire party will take a boat trip on Puget Sound, touching at Bremerton and Everett, the trip ending at Seattle late in the afternoon. The special train will be run empty from Tacoma to Seattle.

   Sunday, May 24, will be spent in Seattle. Other Washington cities will be visited May 25 in the following order: Ellensburg, North Yakima, Pasco, Wallula and Walla Walla. Early on the morning of the 26th the president will arrive at Spokane, remaining there for several hours and will stop at Tekoa, Wash., Harrison, and Wallace, Idaho. Next morning he will reach Helena, Mont., and during the day will visit Butte. He will go into Idaho Thursday, stopping at Pocatello, Boise, Nampa, Mountain Home and Shoshone.

   Early Friday he will reach Salt Lake City, remaining there several hours, and in the afternoon and evening will stop at Ogden, Utah, and Evanston, Wyo. Saturday morning Laramie, Wyo., will be reached. At this point the president will leave the train. He will spend this day in a manner suitable to Memorial day and will rejoin his train at Cheyenne. Sunday, May 31, will be passed at Cheyenne.

   Monday the trip homeward to Washington will begin. The only stop that day will be at North Platte, Neb. The president will enter Iowa early on the morning of June 2, touching at Council Bluffs, Dennison, Fort Dodge, Cedar Falls and Dubuque. At the last named place he will spend the night.

   The next morning he will make brief stops at Freeport, Rockford, Rochelle, Aurora, Joliet, Dwight, Pontiac, Lexington and Bloomington, Illinois. The night of June 3 will be spent at Bloomington. June 4 he will visit Lincoln, Springfield and Decatur, Ill., and will arrive at Indianapolis that night.

   Thence he will proceed directly to Washington via the Pennsylvania lines, making only necessary stops and arriving here the evening of Friday, June 5.

   During the trip the president will make many speeches. A majority of them quite naturally will be delivered from the platform of his car, but many of them will be sustained effects of notable importance.

 

TO OPEN 1,000,000 ACRES.

Federal Land in California to be Given to Settlers.

   Los Angeles, Cal., March 17.—The United States, through the Federal land office at Los Angeles, will open to settlers within the next sixty days about 1,000,000 acres of land in California. This land is between Needles and Mojave, and borders the Colorado river. Much of it is valuable agriculturally.

   The prospective throwing open of this vast tract to settlement is the result of a recent decision of the United States supreme court with respect to the famous grant made to the Atlantic and Pacific railroad by act of July, 1866. In the territory which embraces this great tract the Southern Pacific has selection privilege. Authority for the receiving of entry applications for the 1,000,000 acres in question has been received from Washington by the officials of the United States land office at Los Angeles.

  

Guest editorials in March 17, 1903, issue of Cortland Evening Standard.

PAGE FOUR—EDITORIAL.

Must Pay for Lynching.

   The lesson which has been taught Champaign county, O., is one which some other communities may study with profit. It has been compelled to pay $5,500 to the heirs of a man lynched in that county and in addition about $1,000 in court costs and fees connected with the case.

   In 1897 a colored man known as Clint Mitchell was lynched by a mob in the yard of the courthouse in Urbana, a city of about 7.000 people above the average in intelligence and respect for the law. Immediately after the lynching the heirs of the lynched man began a suit against Champaign county for $5.000 damages under a law enacted by the Ohio legislature in 1896. This law requires every county to pay $5,000 to the legal heirs of any person lynched in that county. A favorable verdict was obtained, but the case was appealed from court to court until it reached the supreme court of Ohio, where the verdict for damages has just been affirmed with costs and interest and the constitutionality of the law declared.

   Thus after six years the dignity of the law has been vindicated and the taxpayers of the county made to pay about $6,500 for the satisfaction a mob had in lynching a man and for the inefficiency of the authorities in not controlling the mob. The case is an important one in that it proves that such a law is constitutional and that it can be enforced, at least in one state. A similar law enacted and enforced in other commonwealths might lessen the number of cases brought before Judge Lynch.

 

COMMITTED SUICIDE.

Nathan A. Gardiner Shot Himself Twice With a Revolver.

WAS FOUND DEAD IN HIS SHOP.

Had Suffered from Cancer and Dreaded the Advance of the Disease—Shaved and Went to His Harness Shop—Son Heard the Shots and Found His Father Dead.

   Nathan A. Gardiner, 67 years old, a harness maker of Virgil, N. Y., committed suicide shortly after 9 o'clock this morning by firing two revolver bullets into his body, one in the temple and the other in the abdomen. He died instantly.

   This morning he shaved and then went out to a shop that he formerly worked in. After he had been there a few minutes his son Roy, a lad about 16 years of age who was at the barn doing chores, heard the shots and went at once to the shop. His father was dead when be reached him.

   For some time Mr. Gardiner had been treated for a cancer of the under lip, and it is believed that he considered the malady incurable and that death would be preferable to the dreaded disease. It is understood that he left a note to his family, bidding the members goodbye, and stating that the course he took was the only one left him to pursue. He leaves a wife, the son mentioned, by his present wife, and four children by his first wife.

   The body was allowed to remain where it was found and Coroner E. M. Santee was summoned. It is not known as yet what his verdict is.

 

William Warren Mott.

   William Warren Mott, who died Feb. 23 at his home near East Homer, was born Sept. 2, 1841, at Virgil and was the youngest of twelve children, seven boys and five girls.

   Mr. Mott enlisted in the spring of 1861 as a private in Co. E, Thirty-second regiment, New York Vols., for two years, and was in a number of engagements, among them Bull Run, seven days fight, and Antietam. He returned in June of 1863 and was married to Augusta Terpenning, Nov. 16, 1864, at Virgil. Four children were born to them, Mrs. Jessie Osbeck, Mrs. Mina Bell, Franklin Mott and a babe that died when only a few days old.

   Mr. Mott united with the church at Virgil in 1868. He moved to Cortland in 1870 and to East Homer in 1877. He was a member of the grange and had been a member of the I. O. O. F, for twenty-eight years.

   While serving in the army he contracted diseases from which he never fully recovered. On Feb. 18 he was taken with pleuro-pneumonia, from which he died Feb. 23. Rev. H. B. Roberts preached the funeral sermon. The floral tributes were especially beautiful. Mr. Mott was admired and beloved by all who knew him, a man of sterling qualities and noble Christian character. He will be missed by the entire community in which he lived. The mourning wife and children have the heartfelt sympathy of all their friends in this time of trouble.

 

MEN ARE WANTED.

Local Men will be Given Preference Over Outsiders.

   J. E. Davis, president of the J. E. Davis Mfg. Co., which is about to locate in Cortland for the manufacture of piano cases, says that it will be the policy of his company to give preference to local men, as far as they will go, over outsiders in the matter of employment. He will be at the factory of the H. M. Whitney Wagon Co., which is to be the piano case factory, all day Thursday to receive applicants for places. He will require both machine and bench men among the skilled workmen, and also a certain number of unskilled workmen.

 

A PIANO FACTORY

Seems Likely Soon to be Established in this City.

IT WOULD EMPLOY MANY MEN.

May be Obtained through J. E. Davis of the Piano Case Company-Experienced Piano Man and a Capitalist Trying to Get Together.

   It seems quite likely now that Cortland in securing the J. E. Davis Manufacturing Co., which is to make piano cases here in the factory of the H. M. Whitney Wagon Co., have secured two new industries instead of one. The first one is the piano case factory, and the other may prove to be a piano factory itself. If this comes about it will be through the instrumentality of J. E. Davis, the president of the piano case company, though this latter company will be in no way interested in the manufacture of pianos.

   As stated yesterday Mr. Davis is an expert and experienced piano manufacturer, having been in that business for twenty years, in fourteen of which he was an inspector and superintendent. Mr. Davis has a friend in New York who now occupies a responsible place as a practical man in one of the largest piano houses in that city, and this friend has for some months been urging Mr. Davis to go in with him in the manufacture of pianos. Mr. Davis did not wish to do so, as his preference is for the piano case business. This man is possessed of considerable property, but be thinks be has hardly enough capital to start a factory alone.

   Mr. Davis, however, has another friend in Washington, N. J., a capitalist whose wealth is very large. This man sought to obtain stock in the J. E. Davis Manufacturing Co., but none of it was for sale. He is desirous of investing his money in some good business. Mr. Davis has now set about bringing together these two friends of his and he believes that a new piano company will be the result. As a resident of Cortland, as he now claims to be, he is interested in the welfare of the place and will do all he can to locate the proposed concern in this city, and from his relations with both the men be believes be will be successful. If such a company is formed and such a plant established it would mean the employment of probably another hundred skilled workmen at the outset. Mr. Davis does not consider this matter at all visionary, but, in fact, altogether probable.

 

BREVITIES.

   —Everybody wears green today in honor of St. Patrick.

   —The heavy rain last night went far toward settling the ground, and the roads will soon begin to dry up.

   —The Fortnightly club meets tomorrow afternoon at 3:30 o'clock at the home of Mrs. F. I. Graham, 10 Lincoln-ave.

   —David College and daughter, Miss Edith College, who teaches at McGraw, expect to move next Monday from Cortland to McGraw.

   —The Taylor block at the corner of Main and Railroad-sts. is getting a fresh coat of paint of a light tint that materially improves its appearance.

   —The new display advertisements today are—Smith & Beaudry, Wall paper, etc., page 5; Hollister Hardware, & Plumbing Co., Hardware supplies, page 7; Perkins & Quick, Drugs and paints, page 5; W. T. Crane, Last call for pianos, page 8; W. W. Bennett, Ranges, etc., page 4; McGraw & Elliott, Drugs and paints, page 6; W. T. Crane, Electric playing piano, page 6; R. H. Beard, Upholstering, etc., page 8; A. Mahan, Pianos and organs, page 6.