FILIPINOS PLAY BASEBALL, BUNDY TIME CLOCKS, FORESTRY AND RAILROADS, RECEPTION, WEDDINGS, SIG. SAUTELLE, AND TROLLY HEARING

 

Captain John Pershing, U. S. A.

 

Cortland Evening Standard, Thursday, September 3, 1903.

FILIPINOS PLAY BASEBALL.

Captain Pershing Thinks This Indicates Americanization.

   Captain John J. Pershing, U. S. A., is at the Grand hotel, taking the first vacation he has had in four years, says the New York World. Captain Pershing won distinction by bravery in the Philippines, and the war department considers him one of the best posted men in the army regarding the requirements for maintaining peace and introducing an adequate civilization in those islands. For this reason he was recalled in order to take a position on the newly organized general staff and will be stationed at Washington.

   The Americanization of the Philippines is going on rapidly in some parts, says Captain Pershing. In all the big towns there are baseball nines, composed entirely of Filipinos. In the schools the popular game is baseball. It is played by the young Filipinos precisely as in America, and the boys of those islands seem to take to it as readily as do those in the United States.

   The young Filipino children take readily to American textbooks, and they learn English with surprising rapidity. They are imitating the Americans in dress as far as they can and in their amusements.

 

BUNDY TIME CLOCKS.

Government Takes Position That There Is No Contract For Their Supply.

   Washington, Sept. 3.—Several employees of the Bundy Time Clock company of Binghamton, N. Y., whose alleged contract to supply clocks to the postal service has figured in the postal investigation, were examined here by the inspectors. They were closely questioned regarding the accounts of the company with the government and the transactions involved in the supply of the clocks under the alleged contract with the postoffice department.

   The government takes the position that no contract between the department and the company existed, as the document purporting to be a contract lacked the essential requirements and therefore no abrogation is needed.

   No more of these supplies are being purchased, the department explaining that no more are needed. The grand jury was in session considering postal cases but adjourned without action.

 

PAGE FOUR—EDITORIAL.

Forestry and the Railroads.

   Comparatively few people apparently understand and appreciate the practical work being done by the bureau of forestry of the department of agriculture at Washington. An interesting application recently came to the bureau from certain railways concerning the problem of securing new ties, a problem yearly becoming more difficult of solution as the long leafed pine lumber grows scarcer. Yet over a hundred million ties must be used annually merely to replace those no longer serviceable, without counting those necessary for new construction.

   The reply of the bureau of forestry was that cheaper woods than long leafed pine should be used—for instance, beech, birch and maple. To the complaint that these timbers rot quickly the bureau showed that the Chemin de Fer de l'est in France has succeeded in making beech ties last over thirty years by simply impregnating them with tar oil. But the advice from the bureau did not stop at this point; it suggested that railways should themselves engage in practical forestry by acquiring large tracts of land suitable for timber,; they would thus be assured of a steady supply of ties. Following this advice the New York Central, Erie, Pennsylvania and Baltimore and Ohio roads are studying the woodlands along their routes with a view of determining where timber farming may be carried on most advantageously.  

   From the point of national wealth no economic problem before the American people is more important or interesting just now that that of forestry. The work of the bureau at Washington can hardly be commended too highly. It has brought the question before the people in such a way as to appeal both to the head and to the pocketbook—in other words, to theory and practice

 

A BRILLIANT RECEPTION

Given by Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Wilson at the Randall Homestead.

   One of the most brilliant and in every way enjoyable social functions which has occurred in Cortland in a long time was the reception and ball given last night by Mr. and Mrs. John W. Wilson at the Randall home on Main-st. Few towns or cities the size of Cortland include in their midst such a beautiful ancestral homestead as the Randall place. Centrally located with its spacious grounds, its well kept lawns, its beautiful flower beds, and in the midst of all the fine old stone mansion itself, perfect in every detail and appointment in spite of the storms of seventy-five years which it has weathered, the place is dear to the heart of every resident and the admiration of every visitor.

   The family has always lived in a quiet way, entertaining its friends most hospitably, but no large parties of late years have been given there. Consequently when the invitations were issued a few days ago to more than 200 people the event was looked forward to with much more than ordinary interest, and the affair of last night fully justified the anticipations.

   The night was perfect, the sky clear and the moon not quite full, while the temperature was comfortable. All natural conditions conduced to the success of the evening. Soon after 8 o'clock carriages and automobiles began rolling up to the broad entrance while scores of others came on foot. It is not at all strange that many, not included among the guests, watched the arrivals from advantageous points outside the grounds. The soft lights from every room shone out, sweet strains of music from Darby's full orchestra floated from the half opened windows, the moonlight through the boughs of the giant shade trees, the effect of light and shadow upon house and grounds all together seemed like a glimpse of fairyland.

   Within all was brilliance and activity. The rooms are spacious and high ceiled, admirably adapted for the comfort and convenience of a large company. A tower of palms and orange trees from the private greenhouse partly concealed the orchestra as it was located beneath the winding stairs in the rear of the hall. Most beautiful cut flowers in every room lent fragrance and color to the scene. Softly shaded candles in old-fashioned high silver candle sticks and candelabra added to the pretty effect.

   The elaborate costumes worn by the ladies have probably never been exceeded in beauty and richness at any society function before held in this city.

   The guests were cordially welcomed by Mr. and Mrs. Wilson, Miss Wilhelmina Randall, Mrs. C. W. Barney and daughter, Mrs. Hamilton of Groton, and Mrs. J. R. C. Vose. The caterer was Burbridge of the Century club of Syracuse, and an elaborate course supper was faultlessly served at small tables in two of the north rooms.

   Toward 11 o'clock dancing was begun in the long south parlor, the first dance being the old Virginia reel which had so many times been danced there before in years gone by when many of the older ones then present were young. Two-steps and waltzes followed and the dancing was continued till a late hour, and it was almost with a feeling of reluctance on the part of everyone that good nights were finally exchanged and faces were turned toward home.

 

SUTTON-TUPPER.

A Pretty Wedding Tuesday Noon at the Home of the Bride.

   A very pretty wedding occurred at noon Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Lucia M. Tupper, 6 Maple-ave., in this city, when her daughter, Florence May, was united in holy wedlock with Clarence Wesley Sutton of Cleveland, O. The house was prettily decorated with evergreens, white asters and sweet peas. The couple stood under a canopy of evergreens and cut flowers with a background of ferns and potted plants. The bride was graduated in the class of 1900 from Cortland state Normal and has been a very successful teacher for the past three years. Miss Tupper was a member of the Clionian fraternity. The groom is a graduate of Cornell university in the class of 1900 and for the past three years has held the chair of mathematics in the Central High school of Cleveland, O. The Rev. James Rain officiated, using the ring ceremony.

   The guests from out of town were: Henry Sutton, father of groom, Mr. and Mrs. George Sutton, and family, Miss Alice Sutton of Ithaca, Mrs. Addie McElroy of Newfield, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Tupper and daughter of East Genoa, and Miss Mabelle Cannon of Brooklyn.

   Mr. and Mrs. Sutton left on the 4:38 train to attend the wedding of Miss Mabel Houpt, cousin of the bride. After a trip on the lakes, they will be at home, Oct. 1, at Cleveland, O.

 

CONNER-PECK

Very Pretty Wedding on Railroad-st., Cortland, Wednesday Evening.

   There was a very pretty wedding ceremony at 82 Railroad-st. last evening when Mrs. Jeanette Dutton Peck became the bride of Dr. F. H. Connor of Nevada, Ia. The ceremony was performed by Rev. W. Jasper Howell, pastor of the First Baptist church of this city at 8 o'clock in the presence of about fifty invited friends and in the rooms heretofore occupied by Mrs. Peck. During the ceremony Lohengren's beautiful Wedding March was softly rendered by Darby's orchestra.

   The bride was becomingly gowned in a dress of crepe de chene over white silk, trimmed with Duchesse lace, and carried a bouquet of bridal roses.

   The couple were unattended.

   The house was most beautifully decorated for the occasion. The upstairs rooms were in green and white, hyacinths and smilax predominating. The parlors were in pink and green, the flowers being roses and sweet peas, while the hall was in yellow and green.

   The guests on their arrival were met at the door by Helen Elliott. C. Vernon Peck and Carl Beard acted as ushers. Miss Edith Niver presided at the punch bowl and Misses Grace Aria Hubbard, Florence Hubbard, Elizabeth Peck, Anna Thompson, Hazel Peck and Carrie Peet assisted in the diningroom.

   The bridal couple drove to Homer and left on the 11:48 train for parts unknown. They were the recipients of many useful and valuable presents. The bride is one of Cortland's best known and highly esteemed ladies and the groom is a successful physician of Nevada, Ia. They will be at home at Nevada, Ia., after Oct. 1.

   Among the out of town guests present were Mrs. J. E. Briggs of Syracuse and Fred Ingersoll of New York.

 

A GROWING MAN.

Sig. Sautelle Has Worked up from Small Beginnings.

   The Sautelle circus is exhibiting to large and well pleased crowds all through New England. A few days ago it was at Burlington, Vt., and The Times in the course of a highly complimentary notice said:

   Sig. Sautelle is not a stranger to Burlington but comparatively few people know that thirty years ago he was a resident of this city, being employed as a candy maker for Ballou & Arbuckle. Many of the older residents will remember him as George Satterly who, after he left Burlington went to Saratoga and Warren counties in New York, where he took up ventriloquism and magic. Later be started a small animal show, from which he has built up the present business. He is essentially a self-made man and his career shows what can be accomplished by strict attention to business in hand. Sig. Sautelle has some able assistants, one of them being F. A. Robbins, the general manager, who leaves for Erie, Pa., today to buy cars, animals and other show property, and another is J. C Banks, the gentlemanly press agent, who made the visit of Burlington newspaper men to the show a genuine pleasure.

 

A TROLLEY HEARING.

Concerning the Electric Road from Cortland to Ithaca.

   Of the several suburban electric railroad projects in which this city is interested, says the Ithaca Journal, the one which is apparently nearest to the point of actual beginning is the proposed line from Ithaca to Cortland via Dryden. The organization which will build and operate this proposed road has been incorporated under the name: The Ithaca and Cortland Traction company. The money for construction has been secured, and in fact everything is accomplished but getting the consent of the board of railroad commissioners.

   To obtain permission of the commissioners the promoters of the road are now turning their attention, and a decision is expected within a very short time. A public meeting of the board will be held in Dryden on Wednesday, Sept. 9, at 10 o'clock in the morning.

   In order to get permission to build a road such as is proposed to connect Ithaca with Dryden and Cortland, it is necessary for the promoters to convince the members of the state board that the road is both necessary and a convenience.

   The Journal makes a strong plea to have prominent business men of that city appear at the hearing and urge the building of the road on the ground that it will be a benefit to Ithaca. This road would be just as great a benefit to Cortland as to Ithaca as it would bring this way all the trade from as far as Dryden at least. Cortland business men, in consequence, should see that this city is well represented. Cortland readers may make the local application to the following words from The Journal and act accordingly:

   Shrewd business men of this city realize that the proposed road will meet the requirements. They are of the opinion that it will be very beneficial to the business interests here because it will transverse a thickly populated region. They know that it would bring much business to their doors, and are consequently doing all they can to encourage its progress.

   But these facts are not liable to come to the ears of the railroad commissioners unless a large number of business men attend the public hearing which the board will give to the proposition in Dryden next week. It is felt assured by the most enthusiastic in the scheme that a large delegation of Ithaca's representative men would have considerable weight with the commissioners. One of the main arguments which is advanced in favor of this road in this city, is that it would open up transportation between different points which have never been easily accessible heretofore.

   The proposed route of the railroad extends through rich farming districts. The company, composed of capitalists who have purchased the Ithaca street railroad, is incorporated with a capital stock of $200,000.

   Let Cortland also watch out and be alive to what is doing.

 

BREVITIES.

   —McDermott's orchestra is playing at the Whitney's Point fair.

   —J. Emmet Kane furnished music for a party at Sheldrake on Cayuga lake last night. Mrs. H. Kirkland (formerly Miss Mabel Adams) played first violin in his place in the Cortland orchestra at the park last night.

MACEDONIAN REVOLT EXTENDING, NEGRO TEACHER SHOT, CINCINNATUS NEWS, STREET FAIR, WHEELMEN IN SESSION, AND SEVERAL MARRIAGES

 

Bulgarian insurgents.

Cortland Evening Standard, Wednesday, September 2, 1903.

REVOLT IS EXTENDING.

Proclaimed by Revolutionists in Northern Macedonia.

TO SIGNALIZE SULTAN'S FETE.

News of Severe Fighting Still Coming in—Turks Massacred Entire Population of Two Villages—Insurgents Occupy Mountain Passes on Main Line From Salonika to Uskub.

   Sofia, Bulgaria, Sept. 2.—The Macedonian revolutionaries awaited the anniversary of the sultan's accession to proclaim the long anticipated general insurrection in northern Macedonia the proclamation of which was issued  yesterday, signed by all the members of the insurgent general staff.

   The new outbreak is headed by the famous Macedonian leaders, General Zontcheff, president of the Macedonian committee, and Colonel Jankoff, who was wounded in the rising of 1902.

   The new territory covers the district in the valley of the Struma at the base of the Rhodope mountain chain and to the north of the River Varder. Colonel Jankoff is directing the movements of the bands in the southern part.

   News of severe fighting is still coming in. At the village of Armensi after a day's fighting the Turkish troops in the night massacred the entire population of 180 men and 200 women. The Turks also have massacred the inhabitants of the village of Velesi.

   It is reported that Hilmi Pacha, the inspector general for Macedonia, fears to leave his headquarters in the konak at Monastir. The insurgent leader Grueff in a letter to Hilmi Pacha demanded that he prevent the barbarous acts of the Turkish soldiers and Bashi Bazouks, otherwise the revolutionaries would massacre all the Turkish inhabitants. The insurgents have occupied the mountain pass of Gergele on the main line from Salonika to Uskub [Skopje] and Turkish troops have been sent to dislodge them.

   The town of Malkoternovo is reported to be in a state of anarchy, the Turks plundering the houses and committing unspeakable atrocities on the women.

 

Heavy Bulgarian Losses.

   Salonika. Sept. 2.—According to the latest Turkish official estimate about 1,500 Bulgarians were killed in the recent fighting at Smilero, Neveska and Klissura. The Turkish losses are not stated. This estimate does not include further losses in the Smilero district where fighting was renewed Aug. 30 and continued until Monday. It is reported that 650 Bulgarians were killed in this two days battle. Sarafoff, the revolutionary leader, left Salonika Monday.

 

NEGRO TEACHER SHOT.

While on His Way Home He Was Fired Upon From a Cotton Field.

   Memphis, Tenn., Sept. 2.—A special from. New Roads, La., gives further particulars regarding the assassination of L. A. Planving, the negro educator, near Oscar, La., Sunday night by unknown persons.

   Planving was principal of the Pointe Coupee Industrial college, an institution for the education of negroes. While on his way home Sunday night on the main road near False river he was fired upon from a cotton field.

   The first shot struck the horse which the negro was riding and the second struck Planving in the back of the head, causing instant death.

   It is asserted that Planving had been making incendiary speeches to the negroes of the community advising them not to work for or to have anything to do with white people, and it is believed that these alleged utterances had much to do with the assassination.

   Booker T. Washington was to have visited this vicinity next month as the guest of Planving and deliver a series of lectures.

 

CINCINNATUS.

Doings in the Busy Village on the Eastern Border of Cortland County.

   Cincinnatus, N. Y., Sept. 1. Little Helen Osgood was given a birthday party Saturday afternoon at the home of her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. George Osgood. The event of the day was of course the supper, when a feast of goodies was set before the guests, chiefest of which was a beautiful cake crowned with five lighted candles of different colors. After this had been enjoyed to the full, music filled the time until the hour came for parting. All wished the little hostess many happy returns of the day. The family guests were Dr. and Mrs. Kinyon, Mrs. Jane Bliven, Randell Rathburn and daughter Alice, Mr. and Mrs. J . G. Osgood.

Tice Reunion.

   On Saturday of this week occurs the annual reunion of the Tice family, held this year at Foster park where a merry crowd will gather to spend another happy day with "Aunt Laura" as Mrs. Adam Tice is lovingly called and in whose honor these meetings are held. All relatives are expected to be present.

Great Fair Next Week.

   On Tuesday next, Sept. 8, our fair will open and old Cincinnatus in her ninety-ninth year will see an immense throng, coming from far and near to meet each other and see the wonderful sights at Foster park. Mr. Foster has secured many attractions, a merry-go-round, shows, clean and wholesome, good dance music, etc., for the pleasure lovers. All are hoping for fine weather, to make the days go by more pleasantly. "Come one, come all" to Foster park next week.

   Harriet Holmes entertained a small company of guests on Monday evening in honor of her friend, Florence Smith, of New York City, who has spent the summer with her parents here. A very pleasant evening was spent by the young people. Supper was served at 6 o'clock to which the usual attention was given and music and chat filled the evening afterwards.

Another Flood.

   Friday and Saturday the rain came steadily and Saturday morning the old Otselic [river] was a raging torrent with Covert brook going higher. The E. & C. N. Y. R. R. would carry no passengers on the morning train for fear of washouts, but went through all o. k. and made regular trips. Some damage was done to late out-standing hay and gardens, but it was light considering the downpour.

 

A STREET FAIR

To be Held by the Patriarchs Militant Very Soon.

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

   The minutes of the preceding meeting were read and approved.

   The regular monthly bills were audited and ordered paid.

   Charity Commissioner H. T. Bushnell made his monthly report which was accepted.

   City Chamberlain G. J. Maycumber read his monthly report which was accepted and placed on file.

   A delegation from Cortland Canton, No. 27, P. M., came before the council and asked permission for the use of the streets of the city for a street fair and carnival which they propose holding in the near future, probably the week of Sept. 21. Tho council granted the privilege provided there was no opposition from the business men.

   No action was taken in the matter of the resolution asked for by the American Telephone and Telegraph company, which was granted by the council but vetoed by the mayor. Representatives of the company came before the council two weeks ago and asked them to defer action until their next meeting. The fact that no action was taken probably means that the mayor's veto will stand.

 

WHEELMEN IN SESSION.

Do Business in Afternoon and Banquet in the Evening.

   The first session of the State Bicycle Sidepath convention was held yesterday afternoon in the supervisors' rooms.

   The convention was called to order by Vice-President Charles B. Mowry of Syracuse, who is presiding in the absence of President Preston.

   Judge Joseph E. Eggleston delivered the address of welcome in his customary easy and cordial manner and, as one delegate said, his remarks were "just right." Mr. Mowry responded in a pleasing manner.

   The roll was then called and showed that delegates were present from most of the counties of the state, especially the leading ones in sidepath work, such as Monroe, Oneida, Onondaga, Niagara, Oswego, Suffolk, etc.

   The reports from various counties for the year were read. They showed a slight falling off in the number of sidepath badges sold except in one county, Suffolk, where there has been an increase, over 21,000 tags being disposed of there.

   Mr. Mowry of the legislative committee next reported the killing of the Hammond bill which was considered vicious by all sidepath men, in that it introduced politics into the commissions. He also reported the passage of the bill which allows supervisors to appropriate not to exceed $5,000 to build and maintain sidepaths throughout their county.

   Last evening, through the courtesy of the Cortland County commission, the visiting delegates and invited guests were given a trolley ride to Homer and McGraw and lastly were taken to Cortland park where they were joined by Mayor Brown and the members of the common council and all sat down to a roast pig and steamed clam banquet.

   After all had done ample justice to the good things served by Caterer Price, E. M. Santee, president of the local county commission, introduced Chas. B. Mowry as the toast master for the evening. Mr. Mowry called upon one after another of those present and all responded in an entertaining manner and the banquet finally broke up with a rising vote in honor of the Cortland County Commission.

   At the session held this morning the following officers were elected for the ensuing year:

   President—E. M. Santee of Cortland.

   Vice-President—Alfred J. Gallup of Monroe Co.

   Second Vice-President—R. V. A. Fitz of Suffolk Co.

   Secretary and Treasurer—E. H. Stowell of Oswego Co.

   Albany was chosen as the next place of meeting and the time the same as the good roads convention.

 

The Business Institute.

   The Cortland Business Institute opened yesterday. Prof. M. N. Crain of Bowling Green, Ky., has entered upon his duties as teacher in its commercial department and Miss Ethel Moxie of Humor, a member of last year's class, is assisting in the office.

 

SEPTEMBER WEDDING.

Miss Newkirk Becomes the Bride of a Pennsylvanian.

   At 8 o'clock last evening, at the home of the bride's mother Mrs. B. L. Rogers, 66 Tompkins-st., Cortland, occurred the marriage of her daughter, Miss Jane Keator Newkirk and Ronald Gilbert Coolbaugh of Easton, Pa. The ceremony was performed by Rev. W. B. Clarke of Seneca Falls. Formerly of Grace Episcopal church of this city in the presence of about 135 invited friends.

   Promptly at 8 o'clock the bridal party, to the strains of the Lohengrin Wedding March rendered by Darby's orchestra, entered the front parlor where the ceremony was performed. Miss Wilhelmina Newkirk, a sister of the bride, was maid of honor and Kenneth Coolbaugh, a brother of the groom, acted as best man. The ribbons were held by Mary Stillman, Louise Maycumber, Frances Alley, Thomas Keator, Porter Keator and Eric Coolbaugh. The bride was beautifully attired in a gown of white chiffon over white silk trimmed with lace, and carried a shower bouquet of lilies of the valley. The bouquet was caught by Miss Marion Dennison.

   The bridesmaid was gowned in pink and carried pink roses.

   The house was tastefully decorated, the diningroom being made especially attractive with pink and white. About thirty friends of the bride and groom were in the diningroom and made the evening merry with college songs and jokes. An elegant supper was served.

   The bride was the recipient of many beautiful and valuable presents.

   The bride is one of Cortland's most bright and attractive young ladies, while the groom is a graduate of Cornell university in the class of 1903 and a member of the Kappa Alpha fraternity. He is well known to many Cortland people.

   The young couple left on the 11:48 train for Saratoga, Lake George and Montreal and will be at home at Easton, Pa., after Oct. 1.

   Among the guests present from out of town were: Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Coolbaugh, Kenneth, Erie and Miss Coolbaugh of Easton, Pa., Miss Marion Dennison, Miss Ella Dennison, Miss Hyde, Florence Kenyon, Charles Hyde, William Butler, Marshall Durston, Frank Tracy and Clarence West of Syracuse, Miss Upson of Baldwinsville, Miss Bunter of Tennessee, Miss Fiske and Peter Jackson of Providence, R. I., and Rev. and Mrs. W. B. Clarke of Seneca Falls.

 

McCarthy-Conway.

   Miss Margaret L. Conway of this city and Mr. Thomas A. McCarthy of Syracuse were married at St. Mary's church this morning, the Rev. J. J. McLoghlin, the pastor, officiating. The bride was attended by Miss Anna F. Brown, the groomsman being Jerry Conway, brother of the bride. Immediately after the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. McCarthy left for a short western trip after which they will make their home in Binghamton.

 

Warner-Raber.

   H. A. Warner and Laura Raber were married by Rev. E. N. Cullinan of Truxton, Wednesday, Aug. 26, 1903, and left immediately for a trip through the southern part of the state. They returned home last evening.

 

A Busy Day.

   With the Republican county convention and the State Sidepath convention in the city yesterday it was a busy day for the hotels. At the York hotel 225 took dinner and ninety-five supper. Fifteen people were turned away last night who applied for rooms after every room was occupied. There were seventy-five at that hotel for breakfast this morning.

 

BREVITIES.

   —Cortland county's share of the state taxes this year will amount to $1,547.

   —The Standard is indebted to G. J. Mager, president of the Second National bank of this city for a copy of the Stratford-Upon-Avon Record of Aug. 14. Mr. and Mrs. Mager are now touring the British Islands.

   —The fall meeting of the presbytery of Binghamton will be held at the Floral-ave. Presbyterian church in Binghamton on Sept. 21 and 22. The Presbyterian churches of Cortland county belong to this presbytery.

   —The new display advertisements today are—M. W. Giles, Prices for Saturday, page 8; M. A. Case, Dry goods, page 6; L. E. Edgcomb, Night school, page 5; Geo. B. Wiltsie, Remnants, page 6; Bingham & Miller, Fall clothing, page 8.

 

WAR THOUGHT CERTAIN, TRADERS IMPRISONED, THE HUMBERT TRIAL, FAMILY REUNIONS, MRS. ORRILLA HOAG, AND ALBERT TERRILL

 

Prince Ferdinand I of Bulgaria.

Cortland Evening Standard, Tuesday, September 1, 1903.

WAR THOUGHT CERTAIN.

Opinion In Bulgaria's Capital That It Cannot Be Avoided.

PRINCE FERDINAND'S VAGARIES.

Turkish Atrocities Reported by Bulgarian Agent at Uskub—Position of Bulgarian Residents in Sultan's Dominion Reported to Be Terrible. No Police Protection.

   Sofia, Sept. 1.—Both in official and revolutionary circles the opinion is freely held that war between Turkey and Bulgaria is imminent and can be averted by nothing short of a miracle. It is not expected that either government will formally declare hostilities but that the prevailing conditions will force on a war.

   There is no question that large numbers of insurgents have recently crossed the frontier. An extensive outbreak in northern Macedonia is possible any day. The Autonomye prints a telegram from Constantinople declaring that the sultan, influenced by the counsels of Germany, now favors a war with Bulgaria.

   The Turks here, however, take an optimistic view, asserting that there is no danger of war, as Turkey does not desire one and Prince Ferdinand and the present Bulgarian government are not in a position to force hostilities.

   The Bulgarian agent at Uskub reports that the detachments of Turkish troops sent to garrison the small towns in that vilayet have spread destruction along their route; the villagers have been robbed and beaten, the women violated and the Christian population subjected to every conceivable outrage, while the local authorities appear to be helpless to stop the atrocities.

   At the village of Drachevo, six miles from Uskub [Skopje], the soldiers attacked all the peasants without the gendarmes interfering on behalf of the latter.

   The Bulgarian agent specifies similar excesses in many other villages and the position of the Bulgarian residents is reported to be terrible, as the cruelties committed by the Turkish authorities exceed all limits.

   Up to last evening Prince Ferdinand had not arrived in Sofia and the court officials declare that they are without information as to his movements.

   The non-arrival here of Prince Ferdinand and the mystery surrounding his movements, although characteristic, he having always maintained similar reticence and independence regarding his movements, causes anxiety here. One report says the prince has gone through Roumania to the palace of Euxinograd, near Varna, while according to another report he is at Philippopolis. In Macedonian circles it is believed that he fears to return to Sofia owing to receipt of threatening letters.

 

Officers For Turkish Police.

   Brussels, Sept. 1.—It is stated that Belgium, under pressure from Austria and Russia, has consented to appoint four officers for the Macedonian genderarmerie.

 

President Cipriano Castro.

TRADERS IMPRISONED.

By Order of President Castro For Refusing to Pay Taxes a Second Time.

   Cumana, Venezuela, Sept. 1.—A gibbet was erected in a street of this city Sunday on which was hung an effigy representing a foreigner and the populace beat the dummy with sticks amid shouts of "death to the foreigners."

   Two leading traders, M. Palazzi, a Frenchman, and Herr Sprick, a German, were recently arrested in Ciudad Bolivar by order of President Castro for refusing to pay their taxes which had already been collected by the revolutionists during the latter's occupation of the city. Many other persons also were arrested on the same charge. The French and German ministers at Caracas protested and obtained the immediate release of their fellow countrymen.

   General Rolando and two hundred of the rebel officers who were captured at Ciudad Bolivar have arrived at Maracaibo. They were incarcerated in the fortress of San Carlos with their feet in irons.

 

PAGE FOUR—EDITORIAL.

The Humbert Trial.

   All France has been agog for the past three weeks over a criminal trial which in its demand upon public interest almost rivaled the Dreyfus court martial, of which it was reminiscent in that the chief counsel for the defense was M. Maitre Labori, who defended the unhappy prisoner of Devil's isle before the military court at Rennes. It was the trial of the notorious Humbert family, which by tales of a vast inheritance from a mythical millionaire, tied up by litigation with other heirs, the mysterious Crawford brothers, gulled French banks and financiers out of $10,000,000. Not content with this, the Humberts added the bourgeoisie to their victims by promoting the company known as the Rente Viagere.

   For years "La Grande Therese," as Mme. Humbert is known in Paris, moved in the highest society, entertaining royally in her luxurious apartments while her husband was saving his country as a member of the chamber of deputies. She numbered among her friends some of the most prominent officials of the French government. With the inevitable collapse, when bankers would lend no more and the mysterious millions of the Crawfords were not forthcoming, the Humberts fled to Madrid, and the cry sent up by the poor stockholders of the Rente Viagere ascended to the throne of French justice.

   That cry received little hearing at first, and it was openly charged that the delay in having the fugitive promoters apprehended and returned to Paris for trial was due to complicity in their schemes of those who sat in the seats of the mighty, especially the French ambassador to Spain. The trial came at last, attended by audiences more brilliant than those at the fetes of Longchamps, and all Labori's eloquence, the friendship of lofty personages and Mme. Humbert's incoherent revelations of the alleged Crawford's identity with the traitor Regnier, who bought for Prussia Bazaine's surrender of Metz in return for the millions which he left to Mme. Humbert and which she would not touch when she learned their source, have not availed to save her and her family from sentences of five years in prison.

   Such a stupendous financial conspiracy as that planned by Mme. Therese is beyond the wildest dreams of the "king of American bunko steerers," and its success must be attributed to either childlike trustfulness or gullibility verging on to idiocy on the part of the French people.

 

Cortland Traction Park.

CULVER FAMILY REUNION

Held at Cortland Park Wednesday, Aug. 26, 1903.

   Despite the fact that the park cars were all off duty, and the fair called so many there, the members of the Culver family gathered Aug. 26 at the Cortland park for their reunion.

   A long table was spread on the south porch of the pavilion and filled with good things to eat, to which sixty members of the family and guests sat down. The blessing was asked by Rev. James Rain, one of the guests.

   After the dinner all, with the exception of a few who left for the fair, repaired to the dance hall where a program of recitations and songs was rendered.

   The old officers and committees with the addition [of] a dinner committee were continued for the ensuing year. The time for holding the next reunion was changed from the last Wednesday in August to the last Wednesday in June, 1904, the place of meeting to be at the park at that time.

 

Memorial Baptist Church.

   Rev. S. S. Bradford of Homer filled the pulpit, and the sermons of both morning and evening were fine. The text of the morning sermon was Mark, iv, 12-20. The text of the evening sermon was II Sam, xvii, 29.

   Sundayschool [sic] convened at the usual noon hour and the study of the lesson was very interesting.

   The Y. P. S. C. E. met at 6:30 o'clock led by Mr. G. V. Chatterton.

   The Phoebe Helpers will give a good 10-cent supper Wednesday from 5:30 to 8 o'clock.

   Regular church prayer meeting Thursday evening at 7:30 o'clock. Everybody cordially invited.

   The pastor will preach next Sunday.

 

Gardner Family Reunion.

   The reunion of the Gardner family, which was to have been held at the Cortland park last Saturday, was postponed on account of the weather until Saturday Sept. 5, at the same place.

 

FOSTER REUNION

Held at the Home of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Bloomer, East Virgil, N. Y.

   The fifth annual reunion of the Foster family, descendants of Thomas Foster, was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Bloomer in East Virgil, Thursday, Aug. 27, 1903.

    Despite the forbidding weather, about ninety relatives and guests assembled to enjoy another of those pleasant occasions to which all so eagerly look forward. The record for the past year included four marriages and four births. Death has called two of the number. Zephaniah Foster, son of J. Riley Foster of Binghamton, died in the Philippines, June 8, 1903, and Mrs. Mary A. Foster, wife of Henry Foster, Jr., died in Hoxieville, N. Y., July 21, 1903.

   Among the guests present were Rev. and Mrs. G. W. Moxcey of Virgil and Rev. A. S. Anderson of Freetown. Among the relatives were Henry Foster, Sr., of Niagara Co. and Mrs. Lucinda Mix of McLean. It was a happy meeting for the aged people as it had been many years since all had had the privilege of being together.

   All did ample justice to the dinner which was served on the lawn. The tables were well loaded, showing the excellence of the ladies in culinary art. After dinner was over the company was called to order by Ed. Harrington, chairman, and Mrs. Addie Miller, secretary. The roll was called and the secretary's report for the past year was read and accepted. The following program was then rendered:

   Prayer, Rev. A. S. Anderson.

   Coming—A Circus, Ralph Pease.

   Recitation, Roy Pease.

   Recitation, Gladys Pease.

   Ben Hazard's Guests, Harold Miller.

   A Stirring Poem, Charlie Cotterell.

   Treasures, Glenn Cotterell.

   A Small Boy's Idea, Darrell Miller.

   The Old Tavern Gate, Hazel Cotterell.

   What Grandpa Sees, Claude Hopkins.

   Recitation, Iva Hopkins.

   Recitation, Wesley Hopkins.

   Peter at the Gate, Mr. Smith.

   Special mention should be made of Mr. Smith's recitation which was well worth all the praise given it. On being encored he sang a solo, which was also well received.

   It was voted to hold the next reunion at the home of Ed. Miller in Harford on the last Saturday in August, 1904.

   The following officers were elected for the coming year:

   President—Ed. B. Miller.

   Secretary—Clara Pease.

   Treasurer—Ed. B. Miller.

   A phonograph enjoyed by both young and old, formed a part of the day's entertainment.

   The company was photographed by Wm. E. Minard of Marathon. The reunion closed after singing "God be With You Till We Meet Again."

 

MRS. ORRILLA HOAG.

One of the Oldest Residents of the County Passes Away.

   Mrs. Orrilla Hoag, whose death occurred at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Lucetta Conrad, 108 Port Watson-st., Sunday, was undoubtedly one of the oldest residents of Cortland county.

   Mrs. Hoag, whose maiden name was Davis, was born in Holmesville, Chenango Co., March 3, 1806. Her parents came from Rhode Island and were among the earliest settlers of Chenango county. The deceased was married to Alanson Hoag when 16 years of age, and the young couple made their home in Broome county. Eight children were born to them, four of whom survive. They are N. D. Hoag of Lestershire, Ralph Hoag of Killawog, and Mrs. Lucetta Conrad of Cortland. She is also survived by one brother, H. N. Davis of South New Berlin; by twenty grand children, forty-one great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren.

   Brief funeral services will be held at the house, 168 Port Watson-st., at 8 o'clock Wednesday evening, and the body will be taken to Upper Lisle Thursday where the funeral will be held at 1 o'clock Thursday.

   Interment will be made at Upper Lisle.

 

ALBERT TERRELL

Long Time Resident of Cortland Passes Away.

   The death of Albert Terrell occurred at his home, 40 Railway-ave. at an early hour this morning from pneumonia. Mr. Terrell was born Nov. 6, 1847, and was one of thirteen children, eleven of whom besides his wife survive him. He leaves no children.

   Mr. Terrell was a successful groceryman, owning and having charge of the store at 40 Railway-ave. and worked in Wickwires' [factory] for about twenty years before going into the grocery business. He was a member of John L. Lewis lodge, No. 587, I. O. O. F., and the funeral, which will be held Friday at 2 o’clock, will be conducted by them.

   Mr. Terrell fractured several of his ribs by falling from a tree several weeks ago. He was taken with an attack of the grip shortly after and pneumonia developed about a week ago. The patient continually grew worse and the end came at 1:30 o'clock this morning.

 

BREVITIES.

   —Ground was broken yesterday for the addition to the Memorial Baptist church.

   —The new display advertisements today are—A. S. Burgess, Clothing sale, page 8; Geo. H. Wiltsie, Remnant week, page 6; Maxson & Starin, Portland cement, page 6; M. A. Case, "Samson" lining, page 6; A. Mahan, Pianos, page 6.