PRESIDENT VISITS ELLIS ISLAND, HOSTILITIES BEGIN, TERRIFIC WIND IN NEW YORK, RECEPTION, THE SUGAR BOWL, AND MAHER-COYNE WEDDING

 

 

President Theodore Roosevelt.

Cortland Evening Standard, Thursday, September 17, 1903.

PRESIDENT IN DANGER

Sylph's Stormy Trip From Oyster Bay to Ellis Island.

COMPLETE TOUR OF INSPECTION.

President Talked Directly With Some of the Immigrants Detained at the Institution—Some Have Considerable Money—Made a Present to a Seven-Months-Old Baby.

   New York, Sept. 17.—While en route from Oyster Bay to New York on the naval yacht Sylph the president passed through a terrifying wind and rain storm, during which the vessel was in imminent danger.

   Subsequently he visited the immigration station on Ellis Island and made a thorough inspection of the institution. After dining on the Sylph at night he went to Jersey City, where he boarded a special train on the Pennsylvania railroad, which conveyed him, Governor Murphy of New Jersey and their invited guests to the battlefield of Antietam. There this afternoon will take place the ceremonies incident to the dedication of the monument erected to the memory of New Jersey soldiers who fell in the civil war.

   Shortly after 10 o'clock in the morning, nearly an hour later than had been arranged, the president boarded the Sylph in Oyster Bay. He was accompanied by Mrs. Roosevelt and their son Kermit, Mrs. Richardson, a New York friend of Mrs. Roosevelt, Secretary Loeb, Professor Albert Bushell Hart of Harvard, Professor J. Moore of Columbia, C. Grant LaFarge of New York and Jacob A. Riis of Long Island.

Sylph Encountered a Hurricane.

   The vessel left Oyster Bay in a light rain. Less than an hour after the Sylph had entered Long Island sound she ran into a terrific wind and rainstorm. It increased in rapidity and off Schuyler it developed into a hurricane, with a velocity of 65 miles an hour.

   The Sylph, a comparatively small vessel, pitched heavily and off Willets Point listed sharply to starboard. The president and his guests had been forced to go below and beyond a drenching none suffered inconvenience.

   The storm became even more severe as the vessel neared Hell Gate and the crew had great difficulty in remaining on deck. The baggage of the party was, swept about and everything movable aboard had to be clewed down.

   In Hell Gate a tug boat having in tow a large three masted schooner was capsized by the storm, a quarter of a mile from the Sylph. A small boat from the tug put off with the crew except two men who clung to the boat.

   It appeared from the Sylph that as the tug disappeared the two men were taken aboard her yawl.

   Lieutenant Preston, commanding the Sylph, wished to stand by to render such assistance as he could, but Captain Brainard, an experienced pilot who was at the wheel, declared it would be foolhardy in such a storm; that she almost certainly would be wrecked herself in the attempt. When President Roosevelt learned of the capsizing of the tug he expressed the wish that some assistance might have been rendered the crew.

   Mrs. Roosevelt, Kermit, Mrs. Richardson and some of the guests were landed at the Brooklyn navy yard, the plan to put them ashore at 23d street having been abandoned owing to the fury of the storm.

   The naval tug Powhattan in command of Lieutenant Commander Poundstone ran alongside the Sylph near the navy yard. Lieutenant Preston reported to the president the absolute impracticability of proceeding to Ellis Island in the face of the storm. He was supported in his judgment by Commander Poundstone. Very reluctantly the president consented to abandon the trip.

   Rear Admiral Rodgers, commandant of the yard, went aboard the Sylph, however, and after consultation with the president, the storm meantime having abated, it was decided that the trip to the island could be made in safety and the Sylph arrived off Ellis Island at 2:25. The president and his party were landed by the tug Chamberlain.

   A large party greeted the president. Among the invited guests were Senator Platt (Conn.), Representative Douglass of New York, chairman of the immigration committee in the last house; Frank P. Sargent, commissioner general of immigration; Thomas W. Hynes, commissioner of charities and corrections; former District Attorney Philbin, and several men prominent in charitable work and a number of local immigration officials.

   After the informal reception Commissioner of Immigration Williams conducted the president and party to the restaurant where a luncheon was served by Hudgins and Dumas, who have the contract at the island for feeding the immigrants.

Time Too Short For Inspection.

   Before beginning his tour of inspection of the station President Roosevelt informed Commissioner Williams that it would be impossible for him to make such an inspection as he would like in the limited time at his disposal. Commissioner Williams requested the president to appoint a committee to make a complete inspection of the plant and its administration and the president named Eugene A. Philbin, Thomas Hynes, Arthur Von Briesen and Ralph Trautmann. The committee will report personally to the president.

   Nearly four-hours were consumed by the president in his inspection of all departments of the immigration station and he expressed his pleasure at the admirable condition in which he had found everything. He personally complimented Mr. Sargent and Mr. Williams on the excellent work they had accomplished and assured them their administration needed no defense with him, it spoke for itself. He said it was literally true that there was no other country in the world where such work was being done as at Ellis Island in the United States.

   The president went directly among the immigrants themselves with a view of ascertaining personally how they were treated.

   The statement was made by the immigration officials that immigrants passed at the station carried an average aggregate of $8,000,000 a year in American currency. One man to whom the president talked had $850 in $5 and $10 bills.

   The president's interest was attracted by a comely German woman, Adele Walter, from Ludendorff, who bore in a wicker basket a tiny seven months old babe. After chatting a moment with her the president slipped a $5 bill into the hand of Jacob Riis to be given to the woman for her child. She nearly fainted upon learning that the gift was from the president of the United States.

   As the president was passing through the room, in which women who had been excluded were being detained temporarily, a pathetic incident occurred. An elderly woman, learning that the president was in the room, rushed toward him. The president inquired about the case and learned that the woman had been at the prison since July 30. Her husband and one child had come over as second cabin passengers, probably because they knew they were afflicted with a disease which would bar their admission to this country from the steerage, while the woman and the three other children were steerage passengers. The husband and one child escaped from the ship.

   Although the evidence showed that the woman had a son in this country engaged in a profitable business, she and her three children were held. Her son in New York instituted habeas corpus proceedings to secure the release of his mother and brothers but the decision a few days ago was against him.

   President Roosevelt personally investigated the case and announced that there could be no possible reason for detaining the woman longer, as it was quite evident she and her children were financially able to care for themselves. The case is pending on appeal before Secretary Cortelyou of the department of commerce and labor, and he doubtless will release the woman in accordance with the judgment of the president.

 

HOSTILITIES BEGIN.

Four Thousand Bulgarians Cross the Turkish Frontier.

   Constantinople, Sept. 17.—The Porte has been informed that 4,000 Bulgarians are preparing to cross the South-western frontier of Bulgaria into Turkey, near Kyustendil. Should the information prove reliable it would mean a practical beginning of hostilities.

 

PAGE FOUR—EDITORIAL.

Terrific Wind in New York.

   The worst storm which New York City has experienced in years raged nearly all day there yesterday. Rain fell in torrents at intervals, 1.30 inches falling in two hours at one time. The wind attained a velocity of sixty miles an hour.

   President Roosevelt was on the naval yacht Sylph proceeding from Oyster Bay to New York to inspect Ellis Island, the landing place of immigrants, and to proceed to Antietam where he speaks today, and the storm was so fierce that the yacht could hardly get through the East river and had to pull into the Brooklyn navy yard. A tug capsized close by the Sylph. Naval officials declared it unsafe to proceed to Ellis Island, and a wait at the naval yard had to be made till the wind abated somewhat.

   The entire fleet of the Staten Island Yacht club was either sunk or wrecked. Much damage to shipping and wharves was done on both shores at the Narrows.

   Scores of plate glass windows along Broadway were broken. Forty Windows in the Flatiron building were smashed and many of the occupants left the structure.

   The spire of St. Bartholomew's Episcopal church on Madison-ave., in New York, 250 feet high, and the First Congregational church in Brooklyn were both loosened.

   The wind began at about 10 o'clock in the morning and lasted nearly twelve hours, the greatest velocity being at noon. It will be long before New York will forget this blow.

 

RECEPTION FOR NORMALS

Held at the Parsonage of the First M. E. Church Last Night.

   The parsonage that stands adjacent to the First M. E. church has been the scene of many pleasant gatherings during the years of its history, but it is doubtful if any eclipsed the reception that was held on Wednesday evening, Sept. 16, by the Epworth league to welcome the Normal students and others who have recently identified themselves with the church, the Epworth league or the Sundayschool [sic]. A large number were in attendance who not only utilized the several rooms of the preacher's home, but occupied the ample piazza as well.

   The guests began to arrive at 8 o'clock and were met by Miss Amie Rathbun, assisted by the Misses Josephine McNett, Bertha Hulbert and Florence Miller. They were received by Dr. and Mrs. David Keppel, Dr. and Mrs. F. J. Cheney and E. W. Ott.

   Light refreshments were served on the piazza. Delicious lemonade was also dispensed from two punch bowls presided over by Miss Hortense Long, assisted by the Misses Elizabeth and Hazel Peck, and Miss Josephine Hollenbeck, assisted by Miss Helen Loucks and Miss Mabel Miller.

   During the evening a musical and literary program was presented which received well deserved applause. The numbers consisted of piano selections by Miss Lundy, a vocal solo by Miss Anna Saunders, a reading by Miss Powers, a violin selection by Miss Knight with Miss Long as accompanist, readings by Mr. Briggs and a vocal solo by Miss Maude Collins with Miss Florence Doolittle as accompanist.

   The rooms were made attractive by beautiful decorations of autumn flowers cut from the parsonage grounds.

   The mild September evening was most favorable for such a gathering. Indeed the whole affair was quite informal and all seemed to enter into the spirit of the occasion and thoroughly enjoyed the good cheer that prevailed.

   Credit is due to Mrs. C. F. Weiler and Miss Edith Colledge who arranged the several details and to Dr. and Mrs. Keppel, who kindly opened their home and were ever on the alert to contribute to the enjoyment of all in attendance.

 

"THE SUGAR BOWL''

Now Located in the Middle Store of The Standard Building.

   The "Sugar Bowl," Messrs. Randall & Rauch, proprietors, have changed their location from 13 Clinton-ave. to 106 Main-st., the middle store in the Standard building. The store has been newly arranged to accommodate the business. The front part has been fitted with shelves, counters, etc., on one side for the display of candies and a large and complete assortment will be carried. The other side has been fitted up for a soda fountain. A large, up-to-date, $2,000 fountain has been ordered and is expected every day. A twenty-foot marble slab for the counter has also been ordered and will come with the fountain. Hot chocolate will be sold in season.

   Back of this part of the store and behind a curtain partition, an ice cream parlor has been arranged. This department is furnished with small tables and chairs, and parties can come in for ice cream and soda and enjoy the same in comparative privacy.

   The back part of the store has been partitioned off and will be used as a wholesale and stock room.

   The manufacturing department is situated on the second floor and complete apparatus has been installed for the manufacture of candies such as fudges, creams, kisses, caramels, ice cream caramels, crisp, taffy, bourbons, cream walnuts, peanut clusters, etc. The firm will also roast and blanch their own peanuts. They will not manufacture chocolates, but will keep a fresh line of Booth's chocolates constantly on hand. A fine line of fruits will also be carried.

 

MAHER-COYNE.

Former Resident of Cortland Married in Brooklyn.

   Upon Saturday afternoon, Sept. 12, at the Church of Our Lady of Mercy, Brooklyn, by the Rev. Richard Foley, Miss Agnes Coyne of Brooklyn, N. Y., was married to James Edward Maher of New York City, formerly of Cortland.

   The marriage took place at 5 p. m., the large edifice being nearly filled with the friends of the bride and groom, after which they all repaired to 307 Schermerhorn-st., to congratulate the happy couple. The guests were looked after by Reilly the caterer and for those who wished to indulge in dancing; music was furnished by Prof. Stanley's orchestra.

 

BREVITIES.

   —The new display advertisements today are—M. A. Case, Ready for fall, page 6; Cortland Carnival, page 6; Perkins & Quick, Largest squash, page 5; Wallace & Gilmore, Foxy Grandpa, page 5; J. B. Kellogg, Thirteen days' sale, page 8.

   —Attention is called to the serial story "Lazarre" by Mary Hartwell Catherwood, a brilliant historical romance based upon the mystery surrounding the fate of the Dauphin, son of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette, which is today begun on our third page. No one should miss it.

SUNAY FILLER: HENRY FORD

 

RETALIATORY TARIFFS, IMPORTANCE OF WATER FILTRATION, DROVE TOO FAST, COACHING CLUB, AND TWO WEDDINGS

 

Arthur J. Balfour.

Cortland Evening Standard, Wednesday, September 16, 1903.

RETALIATORY TARIFFS.

Premier Balfour's Pamphlet on "Insular Free Trade."

ARGUES FOR CHANGE OF POLICY.

Does Not Accept Chamberlain's Preferential Proposals—Two Resignations From Cabinet Expected—Chamberlain Predicts a General Election in Spring and Defeat of Government.

   London, Sept. 16.—Premier Balfour issued last night the advance sheets of a pamphlet on the subject of "Insular free trade," in which he presents at length arguments in favor of a change in Great Britain's fiscal policy.

   He says: "I am a free trader but not of the pattern which holds that the doctrine of free trade is so universal in its application and so capable of an exact expression that every conclusion to which it logically leads must be accepted without hesitation and without reserve."

   The premier points out that as a result of England's policy of retaining a fiscal policy made for a free trade country in a world of free traders the rate of her export trade has not increased and in fact has seriously diminished. Meanwhile Germany, America, France, Russia and even Great Britain's self-governing colonies continue to build up a protected interest within their borders.

   Mr. Balfour declares that the optimists who advocate a continuance of the free trade policy in face of the injury worked by protection on Great Britain's interests are foolish.

   Mr. Balfour concludes:

   "It cannot be right for a country with free trade ideals to enter into competition with protectionist rivals. The most essential object of our national efforts should be to get rid of the bonds in which we have gratuitously entangled ourselves."

   The publication of the pamphlet immediately after the momentous cabinet council indicates that it embodies a statement of policy accepted or rather acquiesced in by the majority of the cabinet. If this assumption is correct it means the abandonment of the idea of a preferential tariff with the colonies and the taxation of food in favor of a system of retaliatory duties. Even this, however, is tentative.

   The most striking feature of the pamphlet is that it does not refer to Mr. Chamberlain's proposals. The whole line of Mr. Balfour's reasoning is opposed to tariffs for purely protectionist purposes. Hence, Mr. Chamberlain is faced with the alternative of either abandoning preferential tariffs or prosecuting his campaign unsupported by Mr. Balfour.

   Neither does Mr. Balfour admit that Great Britain's trade is on the verge of ruin. He says: "I can find no evidence that we are living on our capital."

   The premier thinks that this is because protectionist tariffs are less bad than they look and protectionist countries and the British colonies "are still our most important customers."

   He contends, however, that in the future the disadvantages that Great Britain suffers must increase with the growth and spread of protection abroad and the absorption of new markets.

   Mr. Balfour says further:

   "The only alternative is to do to foreign nations what they always do to each other and instead of appealing to economic theories, in which they wholly disbelieve, to use fiscal inducements which they thoroughly understand."

   The Duke of Devonshire had a conference lasting two hours with Mr. Balfour. Last night Chief Irish Secretary Wyndham, the Earl of Selbourne and Gerald Balfour also called on the premier. It is believed that within a day or two the resignation of the chancellor of the exchequer, Mr. Richie, and perhaps of the Duke of Devonshire will be announced.

   According to the Daily Mail Mr. Chamberlain agrees under the stress of necessity not to press his program.

   A circumstantial statement is published attributing to the colonial secretary the prediction of a general election and the defeat of the government in the spring. The Conservatives will be in opposition for six months and then he will return to office with the country at his back.

 

PAGE FOUR—EDITORIAL.

The Importance of Filtration.

   Years ago when a bold scientist promulgated the theory that typhoid is water borne disease, he was laughed to scorn. Today it is universally conceded that he was right. Naturally water is not the only agency which conveys the disease, though because of its universality it does it in a greater number of cases than any other single agency or perhaps more frequently even than all other agencies combined. It is not strictly accurate to assert that typhoid is water borne disease. Better say that it is a water bred disease, for impure water is really the source of most typhoid.

   The recognition of this fact has directed unprecedented attention toward proper methods of filtration. Experience has demonstrated that filtration of the right sort does much toward minimizing the danger from the death bearing germs carried by the water. Even filtration through clean sand has been found of much value.

   Still, as one competent authority points out, partial filtration insures nothing except that those that have filtered water part of the time are more agreeably situated than those who are not privileged to have it any of the time, but such partial use is no bar to typhoid.

   As long as men will drink water where they find it and spigots which convey raw water from a canal or other impure source are handy for use there will be typhoid. Filtration takes away the necessity for typhoid, but until intelligent and ordinary caution becomes more nearly universal there will still be some typhoid. The injunction still holds almost everywhere, "Boil the drinking water."

 

DROVE TOO FAST

And Pitched Judge Dougherty Over Upon His Horse's Haunches.

   There was a case of reckless driving and a narrow escape from serious accident on Main-st. last night, and had it resulted seriously, City Judge James Dougherty would have been the victim.

   The judge had just driven up to the curbing in front of his office when a single rig containing two men came up the street at a very rapid rate, close to the curb, and going in the same direction that Judge Dougherty's horse was headed. Harrison Albright and others on the walk, noticing the rate at which the horse was being driven on and seeing the probability of a collision, shouted to the men to turn out, but they paid no attention and kept on. The hub of a forward wheel struck the rubber tired rear wheel of the judges light wagon and the elasticity of the tire threw the rig to one side. So violent was the concussion, however, that the judge was thrown forward upon the horse's haunches. The horse being very well broken stood still until the judge righted himself.

   Judge Dougherty was naturally highly indignant over the matter. He said that the men were driving at least a three minute clip and made no endeavor to turn out. They did not even slack up after striking the rig, but continued on up the street without looking back. They were recognized and it is altogether probable that they will be invited to come before the judge and render an account of themselves.

 

TRUXTON COACHING CLUB

Starts Upon its Annual Outing Under Auspicious Circumstances.

   The Truxton Coaching club is an institution that, so far as known, has no rival or counterpart in this state. It owns a famous old thorough-brace coach and each year is accustomed to take at least one outing of about a week as well as an occasional day's drive to some point of interest. The members of the club are Mr. and Mrs. P. D. Muller, Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Hilton, Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Bryant, Mrs. Lettie Stevens and Miss Jennie Muller, all of Truxton, and Mr. and Mrs. O. D. Patrick of Cortland, who were residents of Truxton when the club was formed. This year they have as guests Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Woodward, Miss Martha Van Hoesen and George Peck of Truxton, and Mr. and Mrs. N. J. Peck, Mrs. F. H. Cobb and Mrs. Florence Nelson of Cortland.

   The club started last night upon its outing and drove to Cortland, spending the night at the Cortland House. This morning it left for Dryden and expected to attend the fair for a short time. It made a very gay appearance this morning as it drove through the streets of the city. The coach itself is painted red, and every ornament upon the harness was bright and shining. Four fine horses drew the coach—a handsome pair of chestnuts in the lead and a pair of bays upon the pole.

   From Dryden today the party will go to South Lansing to spend the night, thence up Cayuga lake to Union Springs, then to Skaneateles, thence to Syracuse, back to Cortland and home to Truxton. The trip will take about a week.

 

ITHACA SALT PLANT

Sold at Receivers' Sale to S. D. Halliday for Parties Unknown.

   The property of the National Salt Co. at Ithaca was sold yesterday at receivers' sale. It was put up in parcels, but all were bid off by S. D. Halliday of that city for sums aggregating $337,500. Mr. Halliday has so far declined to say for whom he was bidding, though he acknowledges that he was acting as attorney for other parties.

 

A NIGHT FORCE

To be Put on Soon at the J. E. Davis Mfg. Co.'s Plant.

   The J. E. Davis manufacturing company is installing an electric light plant in anticipation of running a night shift at the piano back factory. The dynamo was ordered to be delivered by Sept. 1st, but it has not arrived yet. Men will begin wiring tomorrow so as to have everything in readiness when the dynamo arrives. New machinery bas been ordered and the number of men employed will be increased to about one hundred and fifty about Oct.1. Half of these work days and the other half will be on the night shift.

 

WILLIAMS IMPROVING.

No Internal Injuries and Prospects of Speedy and Complete Recovery.

   Ezra E. Williams of South Cortland, who was taken to the hospital yesterday after having been run away with, his horse having been frightened by a passing automobile, is doing well. Dr. Neary, his physician, says that his condition is very satisfactory. No internal injuries seem to have developed and he now thinks none was sustained. It will take a little time to put him on his feet again but he expects that his recovery will be complete and that no resulting effects of the accident will remain.

 

New House on Tompkins-st., Cortland.

   Among the deeds of real estate recorded at the clerk's office last night was one transferring the house and lot at 64 Tompkins-st. from Miss Carrie Maude Fitzgerald to T. H. Wickwire, Jr. The consideration was $5,000. It is understood that this will mean the removal of the old building from the lot and the erection in its place in the near future of a handsome new house which will add to the attractiveness of that already fine residence street.

 

POLLING PLACES NAMED

By the Common Council for the November Election.

   A meeting of the Cortland common council was held in the office of the city clerk last night at which were present Mayor C. F. Brown, and Aldermen Yager, Wright and Ingalls. The following polling places were designated to be used in the different wards at the election this fall.

   First Ward—Yager's livery barn.

   Second Ward —Fireman's hall.

   Third Ward—Potter's barber shop.

   Fourth Ward—23 North Main-st.

   Fifth Ward—Hitchcock hose building.

   Sixth Ward, Emerald hose building.

   No other business was transacted.

 

PARK-LUND.

Quiet Wedding at Home of the Bride at 16 Argyle Place.

   A very quiet and pretty wedding occurred at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. O, W. Lund, last evening when their older daughter Bessie Gage Lund became the bride of John Charles Park. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Robert Clements in the presence of about forty relatives and friends. Those from out of town were, Messrs. E. F. Whitney and Edw. W. Gilman of Boston. And elegant wedding supper was served by Mrs. N. G. Markley, after which the happy couple left for a short wedding tour.

 

LEONARD-LOWE.

Pretty Afternoon Wedding at Home of Mr. and Mrs. Z. Lowe.

   There was a pretty wedding at 2:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Zachariah Lowe, 41 Owego-st., when their daughter, Miss Ethel, was joined in marriage with N. J. Leonard of Alexandria Bay, N. Y. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Robert Clements, pastor of the Presbyterian church. The maid of honor was Miss Edith Chatterton of Earlville, Miss Stella Rindge of this city was bridesmaid and Miss Elizabeth Lowe of Groton was flower girl. The best man was Guy Leonard of Cortland and H. L. Leonard of Alexandria Bay acted as usher.

   The bride is a graduate of the Cortland Normal school in the class of '90 and the groom is a marine engineer of Alexandria Bay.

   After the ceremony a fine luncheon was served and then Mr. and Mrs. Leonard left for an extended trip through Canada. Their home will be at Alexandria Bay.

   Among those present from out of town were Mr. and Mrs. K. L. Chatterton of Etna, Mr. and Mrs. V. C. Lowe of Groton and Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Leonard of Alexandria Bay.

 

BREVITIES.

   —Apples in Cortland county are plentiful, fair and of finer quality than for several years.

   —There will be a meeting of the executive committee of the First Baptist Sundayschool tonight at 8 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Eastman, 19 Elm-st.

   —The new display advertisements today are—G. H. Wiltsie, Waistings, page 6; Warren Tanner & Co., Carpet sale, page 6: S. Rosenbloom & Sons, Department store, Opening, page 8.

 

FLYNT'S BIOGRAPHY, SOFIA, SCIENTIFIC STUDY, CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, SCARED BY AUTO, AND MAYBURY GOLDEN WEDDING

 

Josiah Flynt.

Cortland Evening Standard, Tuesday, September 15, 1903.

FLYNT'S BIOGRAPHY.

Author of Books on Tramps Sends Data to Northwestern University.

   Josiah Flynt, the writer on tramps, has sent a novel and characteristic letter to the Northwestern academy at Chicago. The academy faculty is getting ready to publish a record of its alumni and to collect the necessary data has sent a list of questions to former students asking them to fill out the blanks and return, says the Chicago Record-Herald. Flynt, whose real name is Frank Willard, made reply to the several questions as follows:

   Full name: Josiah Flynt, alias Frank Willard.

   Post office address: Still to be decided upon.

   Period of attendance at academy: Forgotten. I was generally in swimming or running away.

   Place where other preparatory studies were pursued: In the world at large.

   Degrees taken: Past master in the art of tramping.

   Place where professional studies were pursued: Berlin, Germany, and on the road.

   Give residence and occupation since leaving academy: (1) Wherever I have been able to get a few pennies together. (2) Doing as little as possible of anything which I did not like.

   Civil offices held: I was once the shortest policeman in a police service.

   Full name of wife: I expect that my wife's name will be Willard if I can ever find her.

   Full names of children, with dates of birth: Impossible to report on this matter.

   Mr. Willard is a nephew of Frances E. Willard.

 

THE BULGARIAN CAPITAL.

Sofia a Bright and Bustling Town That Suggests Paris.

      "A wide, smiling valley, and far beyond, the steep incline of an endless mountain range, the Vitosch chain, still snow capped when we saw it against a bright blue sky, while nearer the earth was clad with a cloak of the softest    verdure, a lush green seeming to round the contours of outline here and there." Such, says the Pall Mall Gazette, was the first impression of the panoramic setting within which we found enshrined Sofia, the Bulgarian capital, from which source many of the reports of the recent massacres in Macedonia reach the public. It is as bright and modern looking a little town as, say, Baden-Baden, and indeed more reminiscent of some small German residenz stadt in style and structure than anything one generally associates mentally with the near east. Two days are, of course, not much in which to judge of any place. It is merely the obvious then that strikes the visitor's eye and is retained upon his mental retina, and therefore to our mind the name of Sofia is lastingly associated with sundry broad and shady streets, boulevards beneath which we watched with untiring interest the constant flow of traffic, the coming and going of soldiers, mondaines, peasantry and curious semi-oriental figures. 

   It was late spring, and the sun's heat had something of the coming summer in it, yet these stolid, slowly moving figures wore their fur caps and long skin coats, of which the sheep's wool turned inward forms the lining. Most of them led their oxen, harnessed to cumbrous carts, while again near these the smart electric trains whizzed by—a strange and incongruous mixture of the east and west. The most picturesque element in the street traffic was the peasant women, many of the girls being quite beautiful, their garments gay with red and blue embroideries and their persons loaded with barbaric looking silver ornaments, silver coins even glinting here and there amid their long, thick raven plaits. Another touch of color was given to this scene by the numerous different uniforms which distinguished le militaire, the general appearance of which reminds one of the Russian military dress, although the men seemed of a better physique, generally speaking. Toward evening this picture became even more animated, for the inhabitants of Sofia love the open air. The cafes and restaurants then assume the aspect of some lesser Paris, pretty faces, elegant toilets, music and laughter dominating the scene in the smartest town quarter.

 

Mt. Pelee eruption, May, 1902.

PAGE FOUR—EDITORIAL.

Field For Scientific Study.

   The National Geographic Magazine suggests a field for scientific study, now neglected, in which a man of wealth might be most useful to the cause of human knowledge. The field is the volcanic belt reaching from Martinique to the Pacific.

   Since early in 1902 the volcanoes of this belt have been almost constantly in eruption. The overwhelming tragedy of St. Pierre attracted worldwide attention, but losses of life running into thousands have also occurred at the other end of this belt.

   The eruption of Mount Pelee has been carefully studied by several scientists of note, but none has studied those of the Santa Maria Volcano in Guatemala and of Mount Colima in Mexico. Although these volcanic activities seem obviously connected, all the attention given them by science has been at one end of the zone.

   "The trouble with all past investigations of volcanoes," says the Geographic Magazine "has been that the study has not been sufficiently complete and general. Krakatoa, Vesuvius and Mauna Loa have been carefully examined and watched by expert geologists, but these investigations have been handicapped by being limited to a small area of activity. An opportunity like the present one for studying active volcanic conditions at several connecting points over a wide region has never before been presented."

   The Geographic Magazine estimates that $5,000 would suffice to make the necessary investigations. "A wiser expenditure for scientific exploration," it declares, "could not be made in view of our absolute ignorance of the causes of volcanic action and the tremendous revelations that are possible."

   At a time when explorations of the polar regions, from which nothing directly beneficial is expected, are so liberally sustained there should be very little difficulty in finding a patron for work in a field in which so much direct good may be accomplished.

 

Congregational Church.

   Rev. W. C. Chambers occupied the pulpit at both the morning and the evening services. Mr. Chambers is a missionary in Turkey in Asia Minor and the fact that he was for a year supported in his work there by contributions from this church, and the present political conditions and war-like disturbances of that country made for him a hearty welcome and his talk doubly interesting. "For God so loved the world," John iii, 16, was the text at the morning hour and after appealing to his hearers to prayerfully heed the words and emphasizing the thought that the words of the text included every land and country he gave history of his personal work and the method of missionary labor in general as it is being carried on by the American Missionary board of the Congregational denomination and the results are already obtained and what are hoped for.

   Paul's words to the Thessalonians, "Finally brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course and be glorified, even as it is with you." II Thessalonians iii 1, was the text of the evening and, as they written by Paul from Athens to the people of the same place although under a different name, where the recent massacre took place in Turkey, they were made applicable to the desire of the Christians of that country at this time in their appeal to Christians of our land. A very plain and graphic description of the reason of the political disturbances and the attitude of the Greeks, Armenians, Servians, Bulgarians and Turks towards each other in European Turkey, of each of which the population of that country consists, was explained as was also the interest and interference of other nations including Austria, Russia, France, and England in the trouble. All who heard him were well pleased.

   An excellent musical service by the choir was provided at both services, with Harry A. Jennison organist in the absence of Miss Hubbard.

   S. P. Smith led the young people's meeting at 6:30. At a recent business meeting of this society the following officers were elected:

   President—Mrs. Floyd Bentley.

   Vice President—Harry Todd.

   Recording Secretary—Herbert Phelps.

   Corresponding Secretary—Alvin Parker.

   Treasurer—Mae Fuller.

   The society will observe the seventeenth anniversary of its organization by a social to be held in the church parlors, Wednesday evening, Sept. 16, from 8 to 10 o'clock. A continuous musical program will be a feature of the evening entertainment. This occasion will also be a reception for the Cortland Normal students who have recently come among us. Everybody invited to come and help make this an enjoyable evening.

 

SCARED BY AN AUTO.

Ezra E. Williams Thrown from Wagon on Tompkins-st., Cortland.

T. H. WICKWIRE'S MACHINE PASSED.

Mr. Williams Taken to the Hospital—No External Injuries and No Bones Broken—Spine Thought to be Hurt, but May Not Be Permanent—Occupants of Machine Did Not Know that Anything Had Happened.

   Ezra E. Williams of South Cortland, 56 years old, was thrown from a one-horse lumber wagon in the yard of the Cowan place on Tompkins-st. at about noon today and was hurt. The exact extent of his injuries cannot yet be determined, but it is hoped that they may not prove to be serious or permanent. He was taken to the hospital in Wright's ambulance and was there attended by Dr. P. M. Neary, assisted by Dr. F. D. Reese. The physicians say there are no external injuries and no bones broken, but they can hardly tell as to the presence of internal injuries before tomorrow. If there are none of these they anticipate that the patient will get along rapidly and will soon be about again.

   The horse, which is a young animal, had been broken but a short time and was a little inclined to be skittish. He was frightened by the passing from behind of the large Winton automobile of T. H. Wickwire in which were T. H. Wickwire, Jr., and John Butler, the former operating the machine.

How the Accident Occurred.

   T. H. Wickwire, Jr., makes the following statement in regard to the affair. They were going toward South Cortland and were running possibly as fast as fifteen miles an hour, certainly no faster, when they passed a man in a lumber wagon. The horse showed no signs of fear till just as they were abreast of him when he began to jump and the driver sawed his bits. They continued on their way, Mr. Butler looked back a moment later to see what the horse was doing and saw that the driver seemed to be turning in at the Cowan place and remarked to his companion, "He's turned in there." It did not occur to them that the horse was not under control. They saw no accident and did not know there had been one till they learned of it on their return to the city. They went on nearly to South Cortland, turned around and came back. They saw no signs of an accident on their return.

   Mr. Wickwire had had his dinner and had gone out when a Standard man called at tbe house to inquire of him how the accident had occurred. No one at the house knew there had been an accident. A messenger from the family went after Mr. Wickwire and the came at once to the Standard office to learn what had occurred, and there told his story as above.

The Ambulance Sent For.

   An ambulance call came by telephone to Wright's livery asking Cowan place on Tompkins-st., as a man had been run away with and thrown out. The sender of the message was Charles Sharp of the Salvation Army who lives at that place and he telephoned from George Jenman's, next door. The rapid movement of the ambulance through the streets brought out a large crowd at once and all sorts of stories as to the accident, what caused it and what had resulted were quickly spread about.

   Mr. Sharp telephoned at the same time for Dr. Neary who quickly set out on his wheel for the scene of the accident, leaving word for his neighbor across the street, Dr. Reese, to go to the hospital to assist him on their return there.

The Physician's Story.

   Dr. Neary says that when he reached the Cowan place he found Mr. Williams lying on the ground near the house. Mr. Williams said to him that he was all torn open in front. Dr. Neary opened his clothing and found no signs of any tears. There were no wounds and seemingly no scratches. At the same time he found that no bones were broken. The Italian camp was in that yard and as many crowded about he had Mr. Williams taken into the house to await the arrival of the ambulance. It must have been while they were in the house that the automobile passed on the return trip.

   It appears that when the wagon went into the yard one forward wheel struck the fence and came off. This threw the driver out and be lost his hold upon the reins. The horse ran around the house and was starting out into the street again when he was caught. Mr. Williams had struck a tree or a post as he was thrown out and this appears to have caused his injuries.

   If there are no internal injuries the physicians believe their patient will get along all right but this can only be determined as time passes.

 

Y. M. C. A. GYMNASIUM

Has Undergone Thorough Repairs and is Generally Refitted.

   The repairs that have been going on in the Y. M. C. A. gymnasium, bath, and locker rooms for some time past are now completed and the rooms present a most attractive appearance. The new baths have been installed, the plumbing inspected, floors and walls of the baths painted and all put in a first class condition. In the locker room the changes are quite noticeable. The partition has been taken out, the stove placed in the middle of the room, new locks and benches added, etc. The lockers have been freshly varnished and neatly numbered and are now ready for use.

   The gymnasium has also been put in first class condition. All the apparatus has been thoroughly overhauled and some new apparatus will be put in place. The management has been untiring in the efforts put forth with the result that everything connected with the Y. M. C. A. is in excellent condition and the prospects for an eminently successful year are extremely bright.

 

Charles G. Maybury.

GOLDEN WEDDING

Of Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Maybury at Winona, Minn.

   The many relatives and friends in this county of Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Maybury of Winona, Minn., and others of the readers of The Standard who have come to know the former through his authorship of the "Old Days in Solon" letters which have been published in these columns, will be interested in the account of their golden wedding on Sept. 5, as related in the Winona Republican and Herald of that date as follows:

   Today is the golden wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Maybury of this city and the event is being celebrated by them in a quiet manner by a family gathering at their home. There is to be a family dinner at 5 o'clock this afternoon at which as many as possible of the children, their wives and husbands and the grandchildren will be present.

   With the exception of about three years practically the entire married life of Mr. and Mrs. Maybury has been spent in Winona. Fifty years ago today at Binghamton, N. Y., C. G. Maybury and Miss Rebecca A. Nichols of Willet, Cortland county, N. Y., were united in marriage, Rev. Epenetus Owen of that place officiating. They went for a wedding trip to Niagara Falls and other places in the western part of New York state. After marriage Mr. and Mrs. Maybury went to Marathon, N. Y., where they made their home for a couple of years.

   At that time many people were coming to the West and in the fall of 1855 Mr. Maybury concluded to take a trip for the purpose of investigation. He came on alone, going from Chicago to Dunleith, opposite Dubuque and then up the river on the steamer Lady Franklin and landed in Winona on the Sunday evening before the opening of the United States land sale. He returned to New York that fall and on May 17, 1856, came back here to make his permanent home. Soon after arrival he purchased the lots at the southwest corner of Sanborn and Lafayette streets and has made his home there ever since. Mr. Maybury was at that time a contractor, but soon after dropped building and devoted his entire time to architectural work in which business he is still engaged.

   There have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Maybury ten children, of whom six are now living as follows: Mrs. D. E. Vance of Winona, Jefferson N. Maybury, at present at St. Louis, Mrs. A. A. Collins of Minneapolis, Charles J. Maybury of Winona, Frank S. Maybury of Indianola, Ia., and Hattie G. Maybury of Winona. There are seven grandchildren as follows: Miss Jessie Vance, Miss Mary Vance, and Elmer and Stanley Vance, children of Judge and Mrs. D. E. Vance, Roscoe and Edgar W. Maybury, children of Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Maybury, and Dorothy and Adelaide Maybury, daughters of Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Maybury. Most of the children and grandchildren were present at the celebration today.

   Both Mr. and Mrs. Maybury during their long residence in Winona have made many friends and have today received hearty congratulations from those who knew that this was their golden wedding anniversary, and the hope has been freely expressed that they may live to celebrate their diamond wedding.

   Golden wedding anniversaries seem to be the thing among the children of Mr. and Mrs. Maybury's parents. A sister, Mrs. John D. Lewis of Arcadia, recently passed her golden wedding anniversary, and another sister, Mrs. S. B. Pierce of Marathon, N. Y., also recently observed this happy event. This is more unusual in that it is said that only one person in eleven thousand is able to celebrate a golden wedding anniversary.

   Mr. and Mrs. Maybury were in receipt during the day of a substantial remembrance from their children in the shape of a purse filled with gold.

 

BREVITIES.

   —The Cascadilla preparatory school at Ithaca has bought a thirteen acre field and will fit it up in the most approved way for an athletic field.

   —Fine oil portraits of Prof. Hiram Corson and Prof. I. P. Roberts have been painted by J. Colin Forbes, the famous artist, for Cornell university.

   —A full-blooded Filipino has entered the Ithaca high school and is bound to get an education. He speaks very little English yet. He hoped to enter Cornell university, but found that he was not sufficiently prepared.

   —Cortlandville lodge, No. 470, F. & A. M., will resume the conferring of degrees at the regular communication this evening. The lodge will open promptly at 7:30 o'clock and the first degree will be conferred in full form.

   —The new display advertisements today are—N. J. Peck, Something New, page 5; W. W. Bennett, Asphalt roofing, page 6; G. H. Ames, Shoes, page 5; M. A. Case, Towels, page 6; First National bank, Report, page 8; Prof. Spencer, Psychology, page 7.