NEGRO MASS MEETING, PROFIT SHARING PLAN, GILLETTE ADDS FACTORY EQUIPMENT, CORNER GROCERY CLOSED, AND MRS. ADALINE M. NORTON

 

Susan B. Anthony.

William D. Crum.

Cortland Evening Standard, Friday, February 20, 1903.

NEGRO MASS MEETING.

Earnest Speeches Against Disfranchisement in the South.

LETTER FROM SUSAN B. ANTHONY.

Money to Be Raised to Help In Legal Contest Before Supreme Court on the New Virginia Constitution—Senate Urged to Confirm Dr. Crum. Louisville Convention.

   New York, Feb. 20.—Spirited and earnest speeches were made at a mass meeting of negroes held at Cooper Union. The meeting, which was for the purpose of protesting against the disfranchisement of the negro in the South, was held under the auspices of the 100,000 colored voters in New York state and to raise money for the legal contest of the new constitution of Virginia before the United States supreme court. Among the speakers were Bishops Derrick and Walters, M. D Conway and John E. Milholland.

   When reference was made to President Roosevelt by several of the speakers, the wildest enthusiasm prevailed and the cheers were deafening. Resolutions were passed and a letter from Susan B. Anthony was read. In her letter Miss Anthony said:

   "To refuse to qualified women and colored men the right of suffrage, and to still count them in the basis of representation, is to add insult to injury, and is as unjust as it is unreasonable.

   "The trouble, however, is farther back and deeper than the disfranchisement of the negro. When men deliberately refused to include women in the 14th and 15th amendments to the national constitution they left the way open for all forms of injustice to other and weakened men and peoples. When men fail to be just to their mothers they cannot be expected to be just to each other.

   "The whole evil comes from the failure to apply equal justice to all mankind, male and female alike; therefore I am glad to join with those who are alike sufferers with my sex in a protest against counting in the basis of representation in the congress of the United States or in the state legislature any class or sex who are disfranchised."

   The resolutions in their preamble recited that the South has halted at no [time] to strip from the negro the privileges gained as a result of the civil war, shooting 25,000 black men from 1863 to 1880, and from 1880 to 1890 perpetrating ballot frauds to disenfranchise negroes.

   It further recited that the South after 1890 sought to disenfranchise colored men in various states by constitutional amendments, administered so that illiterate white men are allowed to vote while educated negroes are excluded from the polls.

   The resolutions commend the negroes of Virginia "for contesting before the United States supreme court the revolutionary constitution of Virginia, recently proclaimed a law without having been submitted to the people for ratification;" pledge the Virginia negroes proper support and call upon colored men everywhere to contribute liberally to the cause.

   The National Negro Suffrage convention to be held at Louisville, Ky., July 7, is endorsed and the resolutions call upon towns, cities and states to send full representation to voice the sentiment of the race upon the question of negro suffrage.

   Another paragraph urges the senate "in the name of 100,000 negroes in New York state to confirm the nomination of Dr. Crum, a man of ability, good education and irreproachable character, who is opposed solely on the ground of color of his skin."

   The appointment of a committee of 15 consisting of Dr. C. T. Walker, W. H. Brooks, Bishop Derrick, Bishop Walters, Dr. C. S. Morris, Rev. J. H. Gordon, Rev. Granville Hunt, C. A. Dorsey, S. R. Scottron, W. L. Bulkley, C. W. Anderson, Rev. R. A. Motley, Rev. T. W. Henderson, W. H. Smith and Rev. Dr. J. S. Cooper, is suggested to be empowered to do all acts that in their judgment seem best calculated to bring to the aid of the negroes of Virginia and the disfranchised South the  full political power, prestige and assistance of the negroes of the state of New York.

 

STANDARD OIL CO.

Secures Control of a Large Water Front at Constable Hook.

   New York, Feb. 20.— It was reported in Bayonne yesterday that John D. Rockefeller has obtained control of the Oxford Copper works in Bayonne, adjoining the Standard oil works, and that it was his intention to abandon the oil works in Brooklyn and Long Island and concentrate everything in Bayonne. If the rumor is true, the Standard Oil company has secured the entire water front at Constable Hook.

 

Guest editorials.

PAGE FOUR—EDITORIAL.

A Unique Profit Sharing Plan.

   The United States Steel Corporation recently inaugurated the most comprehensive profit sharing scheme yet devised by capitalists, and one that promises splendid results. The plan was worked out with extreme care in secret, and when divulged was received with surprise and delight, not only by the thousands of employees of the corporation by labor generally, but by all who understand the importance of the harmonizing of capital and labor (whose interests are identical) to future industrial stability and prosperity and the welfare of mankind. But it has remained for Philadelphia, says the Elmira Advertiser, to father an unique profit sharing plan, combining the best business principles with genuine philanthropy. The Philadelphia plan, too, appeals more particularly to the public from its personal element—the dominating influence of a single grand personality. It was originated by John B. Stetson, the famous hat manufacturer of the Quaker city—heretofore not unknown to philanthropy, and particularly highly reputed for his splendid treatment of his employees, and who was a pioneer in the furthering of employees' insurance.

   Briefly, the new plan as follows:

   The stockholders of the company recently authorized the issuance of $1,000,000 additional common stock, and by unanimous vote set a part one- half of the amount for distribution by the president among the conspicuously faithful and efficient employees. The common stock is valued at $100 per share—$60 premium—but is to be distributed to the favored employees  at par. For the past two years it has paid 17 per cent dividends. It is the purpose to make the dividends pay for the stock allotted, so that no cash outlay shall be involved. The allotments are not to be delivered until such time as they become fully paid by the accumulating dividends, less five per cent on the sums still remaining due on the stock. The stock, held in trust until that time, then becomes the absolute property of the employees. Previously they may withdraw a certain part of the dividends, if they so will, although thereby prolonging the day of final ownership. In case of death of such employees, or the termination of employment through mental or physical disability, the number of shares represented by the accumulated dividends are to be delivered to his heirs, or to himself if living. If employment is terminated by the company for cause other than mental or physical disability, the employer is to be paid in cash the amount of the accumulated dividends.

   The company's employees number 2,250, who are among the most intelligent and skillful employed by any establishment in the world, owing to the continued policy of kindly liberal treatment.

 

ADDITIONS TO EQUIPMENT.

Gillette Skirt Co. Adds More Machines and Employees.

   The Gillette Skirt Co. is so crowded with orders that it has found it necessary to remove some partitions and fit up the bicycle room and dressing room for a work room, putting in a number of new [sewing] machines and adding about twenty-five new employees to pay roll.

   A new $150 power cutter made by the Childs Acme Cutter and Press Co. of Boston and New York has also been purchased.

   Miss Florence Merkle of New York is now in charge of the ladies' tailoring department and is ready to assure prompt service and complete satisfaction to all patrons.

   It is the plan to build a new bicycle room before the bicycle season opens. and arrangements for new dressing rooms will be made.

   This is proving to be the greatest year the Gillette Skirt company has ever known and there is every prospect that its business will continue to increase and extend itself.

 

CORNER GROCERY CLOSED.

Unfortunate Failure of E. M. Mansur—Goods Sold Feb. 25.

   The Corner grocery, of which E. M. Mansur has been the proprietor for over two years past, was today closed by the sheriff. The cause of this seems almost unaccountable, for this store seemed to have an excellent patronage. Some bad debts will come in for their share of the cause, but there were not a great many of these. A full statement of the liabilities has not yet been prepared and Mr. Mansur himself is out of the city for the day and could not be seen. All who know Mr. Mansur have the utmost confidence in his absolute integrity, and sympathize with him in his loss and in his disappointment at his inability to continue in business. The goods are to be sold on Feb. 25.

 

Closed by the Sheriff.

   ''The Wide Awake," conducted by A. T. Weiss at 9 North Main-st, was closed today by Sheriff A. R. Overton, who will dispose of the goods either Thursday afternoon or Friday forenoon of next week. The store was opened by Mr. Weiss about two years ago.

 

New Automobile Coming.

   The Cortland Automobile Co., which is now fitting up its new quarters in the old rink, has ordered a new Rambler automobile which is expected to reach Cortland about March 15. This is a popular priced machine and is claimed to be a remarkably fine one.

 

Smith Typewriter Co.

   The Smith Premier Typewriter Co. of Syracuse has completed plans for enlarging its plant. A new factory will be built and 400 more men employed, making about 1,000 in all.

 

Sixteen New Cases.

   Sixteen new cases of typhoid fever were reported at Ithaca yesterday. There were no deaths during the twenty-four hours just past.

 

Resigned His Office.

   F. L. Burnham of East Homer has resigned his office of justice of the peace of the town of Homer in anticipation of moving to his farm near Little York soon.

 

Mrs. Adaline M. Norton.

   Mrs. Adaline M. Norton, widow of the late William R. Norton, died Monday afternoon, Feb. 16, at her home, 26 North Greenbush-st., aged 83 years.

   Her health had been failing for a long time and she had been unable to leave the house at all during the winter. On Sunday night last she suffered a severe attack of a stomach disorder which had long troubled her, and early Monday morning she had two slight strokes of paralysis which hastened her death.

   Mrs. Norton had been a resident of Cortland for the last twenty-three years. Owing to the retired life which she led she did not have a large number of acquaintances, but she did enjoy the devotion of the comparatively limited circle of friends who had the privilege of knowing the beauty of her character and the strength and helpfulness of her life. She was a member of the First Congregational church of this city which she had attended from the time of its organization.

   Miss Myra Norton, who lived with her at the family home, Mrs. C. S. Hoag. Miss Claire Norton, her daughters, and Mrs. Anna Norton, her daughter-in-law, were with her at the time of her death. Her son, Mr. A. S. Norton, arrived Monday evening.

   The funeral was held at her late residence, 26 North Greenbush-st., at 2 o'clock on Thursday afternoon, Feb. 10. The burial was at Homer, the former family home.

   Mr. A. S. Norton and the family thank the friends for their kindly remembrances of beautiful flowers.

 

BREVITIES.

   —McDermott's orchestra furnished music at the Odd Fellows' dance in Scott last night.

   —The Binghamton Street Railway company has declared a dividend of 2 per cent on its stock to be paid March 3.

   —John Lynch has bought of Nettie E. Cole, as executrix of the estate of Henry Cole, deceased, the house and lot at 12 Reynolds-ave., Cortland.

   —The Mildred Holland company left this morning for Syracuse to fill an engagement at the Wieting [Opera House] this and tomorrow evenings and afternoon.

   —New display advertisements today are—Perkins & Quick, Razor strops, page 5; Buck & Lane, Plumbing, etc., page 5.

   —The Y. P. S. C. E. of the First Baptist church will hold a Washington birthday social in the church parlors, Monday evening. A cordial invitation is extended to all.

   —The hose-band fair which began at McGraw on Thursday night and continues through Saturday night has started off most auspiciously. Large crowds were in attendance last night and the attractions were all that could be desired. Special attractions are arranged for each evening, and different fire companies will be the guests at stated times. Full particulars are found in the McGraw column.

 

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

 

William Russell.

Cortland Evening Standard, Thursday, February 19, 1903.

Suit Won In Venezuelan Court.

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

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

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

 

Building For New Department.

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

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

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

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

 

Ithaca Will Have a Filtering Plant.

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

 

SUFFERING IN NEW YORK.

Coal Supply is Low and Many Huddle Together in Blankets.

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

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

 

PAGE FOUR—EDITORIAL.

The Passing of Tara.

   The harp that once through Tara's halls

The soul of music shed

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

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

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

So sleeps the pride of former years,

   So glory's thrill is over.

And hearts that once beat high for praise

   Now feel that pulse no more,

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

 

SEEKING AN ITALIAN

Who is Charged With Shooting at a Syracuse Trolley Car.

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

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

Chief Barnes' Good Work.

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

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

 

Frances Willard.

W. C T. U. MEETING.

Memorial Service for the Late Frances E. Willard.

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

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

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

   Press Reporter, Pro tem.

 

PLUMBERS ARE BUSY.

Pipes in About Fifty Houses Were Frozen up Last Night.

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

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

 

ANOTHER RURAL ROUTE.

People Between Homer and Scott Seeking for a Daily Service.

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

 

Central High School.

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

   President—Daniel R. Reilley.

   Vice-President—Iva M. Barnes.

   Secretary—Harry A. Mott.

   Treasurer—Addie D. Palmer.

   The following were elected for class day:

   Poet—Charles J. McAlier.

   Historian—George D. Lucy.

   Recitation—Anna R. Hull.

   Prophet—William F. Quinn.

   Orator—Gertrude I. Dailey.

   Will—Katharine E. Townsend.

   The class this year numbers nineteen members.

 

SMITH-WEATHERWAX.

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

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

 

Cotanch-Klotten.

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

 

Death of Mrs. Crandall.

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

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

 

GAS TO ELMIRA

To be Brought 84 Miles Through Pipes from Pennsylvania.

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

 

BREVITIES.

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

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

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

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

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

 

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

 

John Hay.

Venezuela President Cipriano Castro and Herbert Bowen.

Cortland Evening Standard, Wednesday, February 18, 1903.

UNITED STATES CLAIMS.

Protocol Signed by Secretary Hay and Mr. Bowen.

TO BE ADJUSTED BY COMMISSION.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

   "John Hay, Herbert W. Bowen."

 

EXTRA DUTY IMPOSED.

President Castro Orders a War Contribution.

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

 

MORE COLLECTIONS.

Germany is Now to Move on Brazil and Colombia.

TO MAKE USE OF HER FLEET.

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

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

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

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

 

PAGE FOUR—EDITORIAL.

Press Restrictions in Russia.

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

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

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

 

                                      THE TOWN MEETINGS.

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CHARGE TO BE PRESSED

In Following up [Depositions] Concerning the Park Hotel.

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

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

 

1903 Oldsmobile curved-dash runabout.

WILL SELL AUTOMOBILES

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

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

 

Susan B. Anthony.

MISS ANTHONY'S BIRTHDAY

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 

BREVITIES.

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

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

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