SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM, TOWN REPORTED DESTROYED, SEA POWER VS. BRAIN POWER, DEMOCRATIC PRIMARIES, NEW SCHOOL LAW, AND COACHING CLUB

 

Joseph Pulitzer.

Cortland Evening Standard, Friday, September 18, 1903.

SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM.

Mr. Pulitzer's Foundation Indorsed by Meeting of Associated Press.

   New York, Sept. 18.—The following resolution, offered by Victor Rosewater of Omaha, was adopted by the annual meeting of the Associated Press:

   "Speaking for the progressive daily newspapers of the United States that are banded together for mutual service in the Associated Press, we acknowledge a debt of gratitude to Joseph Pulitzer of the New York World for the establishment through his magnificent beneficence of the first school of journalism projected upon broad and liberal lines.

   "We recognize the demand for more thorough training in the branches of education most necessary to a journalistic career and we look forward with hopeful encouragement to the full fruition and success of Mr. Pulitzer's public spirited purpose.

   "In Columbia university, moreover, situated in the heart of the nation's commercial metropolis, where the world's news is most intensely focused, we see the institution most suitable for fostering the scholarly study of journalism and the efficient training of its recruits. We congratulate Columbia university upon the choice made by Mr. Pulitzer of the medium for his benefaction and we congratulate Mr. Pulitzer upon the cooperation of a university so finely equipped and so ably administered. We congratulate both on the representative character of the distinguished newspaper men and educators called to constitute the advisory board for the new school."

 

Two Men Killed In Freight Wreck.

   Binghamton, N. Y., Sept. 18. — The bodies of two men, supposed to be tramps, were taken from a freight wreck which occurred on the Erie railroad at Hooper Wednesday night. A book bearing the name of Collins was found in the pocket of one man, and an anchor and the initials "R. C." were tattooed on his arm. Nothing to identify the other one could be found.

 

TOWN REPORTED DESTROYED.

Bulgarian Foreign Office Informed That Turks Massacred Entire Population.

   Sofia, Bulgaria, Sept. 18.—The foreign office here has received reliable information that the Turks have destroyed the town of Kastoria and have massacred the population.

   The population of Kastoria numbers about 10,000 persons and the massacre of such a number in one place, if the report is true, exceeds anything which has yet occurred in Macedonia.

   The effect of the report of such stupendous slaughter may be most serious.

   The press is assuming a bellicose tone. One paper urges the immediate mobilization of the whole Bulgarian army and advises the government to act immediately.

   The government, while steadily proceeding with the partial mobilization plans, is endeavoring to avoid unnecessarily exciting the people and consequently has resolved not to mobilize any part of the Sofia garrison.

   The war office has recalled the Bulgarian officers who were studying in the military schools of Russia, France, Austria and Italy.

 

Enthusiasm of Bulgarian Reservists.

   Sofia, Sept. 18.—A dispatch from Rila says the Turkish frontier guards are lying in trenches prepared to meet an attack. The Bulgarian reservists who have been called out are proceeding to join their respective regiments, singing songs and arousing great enthusiasm.

 

PAGE FOUR—EDITORIAL.

Sea Power Versus Brain Power.

   Sir Norman Lockyer, president of the British Association For the Advancement of Science, recently caused a sensation in England when he advised his countrymen to spend less money on "sea power" and more money on "brain power." Great Britain already has the largest navy in the world and she is steadily adding to its size. The navy estimates of 1888-89 were £13,082,800, of which sum £12,999,895 was actually expended, and the estimates for 1902-03 are £31,255,500, or about $156,000,000. In fourteen years Great Britain's taxpayers have contributed the enormous sum of $1,379,033,150 toward the upbuilding of a navy.

   "Our position as a nation, our success as merchants, is in peril chiefly dealing with preventable causes—because of our lack of completely efficient universities and our neglect of research," said President Lockyer.

   "We in Great Britain have eleven universities competing with 134 state and privately endowed in the United States and twenty-two state endowed in Germany. The German state gives to one university more than the British government allows to all the universities and university colleges in England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales put together.

   "These are the conditions which regulate the production of brain power in the United States, Germany and Great Britain respectively, and the excuse of the government is that this is a matter for private effort."

   Sir Norman then made a strong plea for an increase in the amount of state aid on the ground that it alone could make possible valid competition with either Germany or the United States. He compared the vast sums spent by the British government on "sea power" and the small amounts expended on "brain power" and advocated duplicating the navy bill of 1888-89 and devoting that amount to the increase of Great Britain's brain power, adding:

   "Let this sum be assigned and borrowed as it is wanted. There will be a capital sum for new buildings to be erected in the next five or ten years, the interest of the remainder to go toward increased annual endowments.

   "It is the case of battleships over again, and money need not be spent more freely in one case than in the other. This sum is not to be regarded as practically gone when spent, as in the case of a short-lived ironclad. It is a loan which will bear a high rate of interest."

   While the United States is steadily increasing its naval budget, it is a matter for congratulation that as a people we are also expending more and more each year for education.

 

Fireman's hall on right.

Democratic Primaries.

   The Democratic county convention occurs in Fireman's hall on Saturday, Sept. 26, at 1:30 o'clock. The Democratic city convention occurs at Fireman's hall on Tuesday evening, Sept. 22, at 8 o'clock, and the Democratic ward caucuses of the City of Cortland on Monday evening, Sept. 21, from 7 to 8 o'clock. The First ward caucus will be held at Grant's grocery, 109 Homer-ave.; the Second ward caucus at Fireman's hall; the Third ward caucus at Potter's barber shop, 118 Main-st.; the Fourth ward caucus at Pierce's cigar store, 27 North Main-st.; the Fifth ward caucus at Dexter House, 3 Main-st. and the Sixth ward caucus at the Emerald Hose Co. building, Church-st.

 

L. & K. FREEMAN

Elegant Display of Millinery at Their Fall Opening.

   The admiration expressed by visitors at L. & K. Freeman's fall millinery opening yesterday at the elegant display of the new fall styles, the rich and artistic creations in imported and pattern hats, the dainty settings and the refined elegance of the whole surroundings could not have been otherwise than gratifying to those who had been devoting time and labor to make the occasion a success. Every one interested knows that a becoming, stylish hat—one that combines all the essentials of the prevailing modes, with that peculiar touch of adaptability that makes it distinctive is a joy as long as it lasts. This is one reason why these millinery openings are occasions eagerly welcomed by the patrons of the store. The hats shown here are distinguished for their elegance, charm and becomingness. No extremes of style or inartistic combination of color are seen, but each model is one that a person of refinement and taste is certain to view with favor and delights to purchase.

   Owing to the unfavorable weather conditions which prevailed yesterday the opening is continued through today and visitors will be welcomed at any time.

 

Charles Rufus Skinner.

NEW SCHOOL LAW

Extending the Time of Compulsory Attendance for Children.

   All children between the ages of 8 and 14 are required to attend school every day school is in session from October 1 until June 1, according to a law passed at the last [state] legislature. Heretofore only the children between 8 and 12 were obliged to attend every day; those between 12 and 14 being required to attend eighty consecutive days from October 1 after which they could be employed if necessary. But Superintendent Skinner ruled that if the time spent in school after October 1 was not consecutive and the pupil unreasonably absented himself, then the eighty days must be commenced over. This caused no end of trouble, it being quite difficult to exactly determine whether the absence was wholly excusable or not.

   Now all pupils between the ages mentioned must attend every day. Between the ages of 14 and 16 all pupils are required to be in school unless regularly and lawfully engaged in any useful employment or business.

   In regard to truant or attendance officers a slight change was made. Previous to this year a town attendance officer was obliged to visit the school in an adjoining town, providing the territory of that school district lapped over into his town. Now he sees to the schools located within the limits of his town and as far as they may extend to adjoining towns, but visits no schools outside his town's boundary.

   The law contemplates but three excuses for non-attendance, viz: sickness on the part of the child, sickness in the family or some extraordinary emergency. The changes in the compulsory education all went into effect May 7, 1903, with the approval of the governor.

 

A Limit on Shooting.

   The limit to the number of partridges or woodcock which one person may take in one [hunting] season is thirty-six. No grouse or woodcock can be sold, offered for sale or carried outside the state. The latter provision is new, and it will help greatly to the protection of these game birds. The season began Wednesday.

 

THE COACHING CLUB

Moves on to Union Springs—Boat Ride and Straw Ride.

   The Truxton Coaching club passed the day yesterday in a most agreeable manner at the Elm Grove hotel at South Lansing. Though it rained part of the time nothing of so trivial a character as a pouring rain could dampen the enthusiasm of such a company as that which left Cortland Wednesday morning.

   Toward night, however, the skies cleared and a party of seven under the leadership of County Clerk O. D. Patrick decided that it wanted a boat ride on blue Cayuga so Mr. and Mrs. N. J. Peck, W. R Woodward, Mrs. F. H. Cobb, Mrs. Lettie Stevens and Mrs. Schellinger started for the lake with Mr. Patrick as generalissimo. The water was smooth and the boats pushed far out and remained so long that the shades of night descended before any one thought of returning. The genial county clerk proved a most admirable pilot going. He could show the others where the water was and how to get out upon it, but when they tried to get back to the landing in the dark he was far less skillful. He must have remembered that a month ago there was a rapidly moving comet somewhere in the vicinity of the north star, and thought if he could follow that he would bring up—somewhere. Whether he found the comet or not or whether it had moved since he had been out star gazing is a matter of conjecture, but he brought up "somewhere" all right, and that "somewhere" proved to be a mile and a half from the landing.

   Up to that moment he had enjoyed the fullest confidence of all the party as a guide, but when he gently broke the news to them that there was a mile and a half to walk to get back to the starting point they declared that the next time they set out they would get one of the two supervisors in the party to supervise their trip. But the county clerk is a man of resources, and when a few minutes later a big hay wagon with a liberal covering of straw drove up they all climbed on and decided that that was exactly what they had intended in the first place, to wind up with a straw ride. But it was 9:30 before they got back to the hotel, and they had expected to return to supper at 7. Some of the supper was there—what the others hadn't eaten—but the hotel proprietor was ready for just such an emergency, and about 10 they sat down to the tables. Appetites? Well, perhaps.

   After the table had been cleared it wouldn't do to retire at once, and the hotel spent the liveliest evening it has known in one while.

   At 7:30 this morning the coach with its gay load started for Aurora, N. Y. There the company took dinner and then pushed on to Union Springs for tonight.

 

BREVITIES.

   —Penn Yan has decided by a vote of 487 to ninety-three opposing to bond for a new Carnegie library.

   —The Holy Names baseball team of Syracuse was in Cortland this morning en route for DeRuyter where it plays today.

   —The Lackawanna tailors were in Cortland this morning measuring the men for their winter uniforms. The suits are all made by a New York firm.

   —There will be a meeting of the Science club Saturday evening at 8 o'clock at the Hatch library. F. E. Whitmore will speak on "Irrigation."

   —L. W. Simpson, R. F. D. No. 6, Cortland, who lives on the Graham farm, picked two quarts of fine ripe red raspberries yesterday. Summer has surely returned.

   —The Onondaga Indian reservation is to be served by a new rural free delivery route that will start from the postoffice at Onondaga Valley which is now a sub-station of the Syracuse postoffice.

   —The new display advertisements today are—McGraw & Elliott, Paint, page 8; Syracuse Trust Co., Banking, page 8; Bingham & Miller, Rain coats,  page 8; S . Simmons, Saturday specials, page 6; Giles, Saturday prices, page 8; Cortland Carnival, Carnival, page 6.

 

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.