KISHINEFF MEMORIAL, REPUBLICANISM IN SPAIN, CARELESS SHOOTING, BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS, AND STRANGE VISITORS

 

President Theodore Roosevelt.

Cortland Evening Standard, Tuesday, June 16, 1903.

KISHINEFF MEMORIAL.

Presented to the President by the B'Nai B'Rith.

PROPOSED PETITION TO CZAR.

Replies of President and Secretary Hay to the Society—President Said Russian Ambassador Had Assured Him the Authors of the Massacre Would Be Punished.

   Washington, June 16.—A statement was given out at the White House concerning the conference on the Kishineff affair. It consists of a memorandum submitted by the B'Nai B'Rith on the massacre in April; a tentative draft of a petition to the czar which it was desired this government should unofficially or semi-officially assist in delivering to the czar and procuring a reply thereto, and copies of the replies of Secretary Hay and President Roosevelt to his callers.

   The memorandum says the facts concerning the Kishineff massacre as officially reported by the Russian government have appalled and horrified not only the Jews in Russia and elsewhere, but the whole American people, who want something done.

   It is declared to be desirable to end this state of things without breach of diplomatic etiquette or embarrassment to the United States government. The Jews, it says, are fearful of the future.

   In reply to Mr. Levi, who submitted the memorandum, Secretary Hay said:

John Hay.

"No person of ordinary humanity can have heard without deep emotion the story of the cruel outrages inflicted upon the Jews of Kishineff. These lamentable events have caused the profoundest impression throughout the world, but most especially in this country, where there are so many of your co-religionists who form such a desirable element of our population in industry, thrift, public spirit and commercial morality.

Evidence of the Highest Qualities.

   "Nobody can ever make the Americans think ill of the Jews as a class or as a race—we know them too well. In the painful crisis through which we are now passing, the Jews of the United States have given evidence of the highest qualities—generosity, love of justice and power of self-restraint.

   "The government of the United States must exhibit the same qualities. I know you do not doubt the sentiment of the president. No one hates more energetically than he does such acts of cruelty and injustice as those we deplore. But he must carefully consider all the circumstances and then decide whether any official action can be taken."

   The call on the president at the White House followed and there President Roosevelt said in part:

   "Mr. Chairman—I need not dwell upon a fact so patent as the widespread indignation with which the American people heard of the dreadful outrages upon the Jews in Kishineff. I have never in my experience in this country known of a more immediate or a deeper expression of sympathy for the victims and of horror over the appalling calamity that had occurred.

   "It is natural that while the whole civilized world should express such a feeling it should yet he most intense and most widespread in the United States, for of all the great powers I think I may say that the United States is that country in which from the beginning of its national career most has been done in the way of acknowledging the debt due to the Jewish race, and of endeavoring to do justice to those American citizens who are of Jewish ancestry and faith."

   President Roosevelt then mentioned many instances in which the Jews in this country had given valuable aid to the government both in civil and military ways.

Personal Sympathy and Horror.

   The president concluded by saying:

   "I have felt a degree of personal sympathy and personal horror over this dreadful tragedy, as great as can exist in the minds of any of you gentleman. Exactly as I should claim the same sympathy from any one of you for any tragedy happening to any Christian people so I should hold myself unworthy of my present position if I failed to feel just as deep sympathy and just as deep sorrow and 'just as deep horror over an outrage like this done to the Jewish people in any part of the earth.

   "I am confident that much good has already been done by the manifestations throughout this country, without any regard to creed whatsoever, of horror and sympathy over what has occurred. It is gratifying to know what we would of course assume, that the government of Russia shows the feelings of horror and indignation with which the American people look upon the outrages at Kishineff, and is moving vigorously not only to prevent their continuance but to punish the perpetrators. That government takes the same view of those outrages that our government takes of the riots and lynchings which sometimes occur in our country, but do not characterize either our government or our people

   "I have been visited by the Russian ambassador on his own initiative, and in addition to what has been said to Secretary Hay the Russian ambassador has notified me personally, without inquiry upon my part, that the governor of Kishineff has been removed; that between 300 and 400 of the participants in the outrages have been arrested, and he voluntarily stated that those men would be punished to the utmost that the law would permit.

   "I will consider most carefully the suggestions that you have submitted to me, and whether the now existing conditions are such that any further official expression would be of advantage to the unfortunate survivors with whom we sympathize so deeply. Nothing that has occurred recently has had my more constant thought, and nothing will have my more constant thought than this subject. In any proper way by which beneficial action may be taken it will be taken."

 

PAGE FOUR—EDITORIAL.

Growth of Republicanism In Spain.

   The student of old world politics will do well to keep an eye upon current events in Spain. In a letter to the London Times an evidently well informed writer directs attention to the rapid development of an independent public opinion in that country which has already deprived the government of the power of manipulating elections to suit its own purpose.

   The recent elections, when Madrid was swept by the Republicans and thirty-four deputies were elected in the country districts, who are frankly hostile not only to the government and the Opposition, but to the monarchy itself, have caused something like a panic among the responsible ministers. Ever since the death of Sagasta the Liberals have been hopelessly disorganized by internal jealousies and are therefore incapable of deciding upon a programme or giving it effective support.

   Meanwhile the government, headed by Senor Silvela, seems to have decided upon a violent reactionary and repressive policy. The Official Gazette recently published a circular which has caused no small amount of public agitation. It forbids in the name of "public tranquility, which cannot be troubled with impunity by cries and provocations," the cry of "Viva la Republica!" or the exhibition of republican emblems or flags under pain of severe punishment.

   On the theory that "the blood of the martyrs is the seed of the church" such repressive and oppressive measures as those adopted by the Spanish government are likely to accelerate rather than retard the growing republican movement. The spirit of liberty when it once finds lodgment cannot thus be crushed out.

   ◘ Speaking against allowing Americans to gain a foothold in the Roumanian oil fields, the minister of finance said the other day that Americana have made themselves unpopular in Roumania. Probably he had in view the pertinent note of Secretary Hay respecting the persecutions of the Jews.

 

SOME CARELESS SHOOTING.

Ball Enters House on Grant-st.—Strikes Pail on Hill.

   Yesterday .afternoon Mrs. George Ellison, who lives upstairs at 52 Grant-st., Cortland, sat in her kitchen hulling strawberries. Suddenly a rifle bullet from outside came through the glass of a window making a clean cut semicircular hole close to the sash, nearly half an inch in diameter. The bullet passed so close to her face that she felt the rush of air past her. Bits of glass were carried clear across the room. The bullet went through an open door into the sittingroom beyond and imbedded itself in the wall on the farther side of that room. The reports of shooting had been heard all the afternoon from across the river back of the house, and it is supposed that this was a stray bullet.

   A little later Mrs. Ellison's son Carl, 11 years old, who had been picking wild strawberries in a pasture on the side hill across the river and north of the place where the shooting was going on came in thoroughly frightened. He reported that while on his knees in the grass picking berries a bullet struck and penetrated his tin pail. He at once picked up the pail and set out at his best pace for home. There was a jagged hole through the pail when he brought it in. Mrs. Ellison at once became more frightened on his account than on her own.

   It would appear that bullets must be after the Ellison family, but the apparent fact is that some one is doing some very careless shooting. It is fortunate that no fatality resulted, and too much care cannot be taken in the use of fire arms to see that no shot is directed toward any person. As a matter of fact one can never know where people are to be found if shots go at random, and the only safe way in shooting at a mark is to fire directly at the side of the hill where it is perfectly plain that no one is in the range and that the ball will stop in the dirt.

 

S. S. Knox.

CORTLAND BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS

Discusses Port Watson-st Macadamizing, But Takes No Action.

   A regular meeting of the board of public works was held in the office of the city clerk last evening. It was an interesting session, although little was actually accomplished.

   Those of the board present were, Chairman Knox, F. H. Cobb and C. W. Collins, Attorney Fred Hatch, Engineer Farrington, O. U. Kellogg, Alderman Vern W. Skeele, D. G. Corwin, Jerome Hathway and several other parties interested in the Port Watson paving matter were present and when called upon took part in the discussion. No definite action was taken on matters brought up as but three members of the board were present.

   The advisability of using limestone throughout in macadamizing Port Watson-st. or of using trap rock for a top dressing was discussed at length, but the decision was put over for a week.

   It was urged that special care be taken in filling all water, gas, and sewer ditches, so that the pavement might not crack. Superintendent Becker was instructed to scrutinize the tamping of the earth in the ditches very carefully.

    Engineer Farrington said that the center of the traveled roadway on Port Watson-st. does not follow the lot line as actual center of the street, but deviates nearly 10 feet in one or two places. This was the cause of much discussion as to whether, for the sake of a solid roadbed, it would be preferable to keep to the traveled roadway and make the deflection gradual, or whether it would be better to keep the center of the pavement on the lot line and let the curbing come where it will. If this is done it will cut close to the trees in places along the south side of the street and make the distance between the fence and pavement more narrow on one side than on the other. On the other hand, the proposed macadamizing is a permanent improvement and it would seem better to keep to the lot line and have a straight street having the deflection come at the Port Watson-st. bridge. This deflection is necessary as the bridge is not located in the center of the roadway.

   Jerome Hathway and others spoke in favor of keeping to the lot line and having a straight street.

   Mr. Hathway, Alderman Skeele and others urged that the work of macadamizing be hastened so as to complete it if possible this season.

   The board decided to go over the street with Engineer Farrington Friday afternoon to become more familiar with the questions in hand. The matter of establishing this roadway, material used and time of construction will be determined next Monday evening.

   It was suggested that a committee be appointed to investigate like roads that are being constructed or have already been constructed in other places. The committee, however, was not appointed last night.

   Mr. Barker was present for the gas company and relinquished the right to lay mains in Port Watson-st. below the Lehigh tracks.

   Richard Morris was present and asked the board to take some action in the matter of sidewalks on Brown-ave. The board said they would include Brown-ave. in their trip of inspection Friday.

   After auditing the payroll the board adjourned until next Monday evening.

 

Three More Automobiles.

   The Cortland Automobile Co. has today received three more new Rambler automobiles and it seem likely that they will soon be speeding about the streets of the city under new ownership.

 

SUPREME COURT.

Damage Suit Against Lehigh Valley R. R. Now on Trial.

   A jury was secured yesterday afternoon in the case of Daniel O'Shea as administrator, etc., vs. Lehigh Valley Railroad Co., and the trial of the case was begun this morning. This is an action in which the plaintiff seeks damages to the amount of $10,000 for the death of his son, which occurred on March 17, 1901, as a consequence of being struck by a train. This case has been once tried and a judgment was secured for $4,000. The case was then appealed and the court of appeals ordered a new trial. J. & T. E. Courtney assisted by O. U. Kellogg for plaintiff. Diven & Diven of Elmira for defendant.

   Frank Loope vs. Alice Loope. This is an action for divorce. Evidence was taken. Decision was reserved in accordance with the present method of procedure in such cases, but it is understood that the plaintiff's attorney will be permitted to enter an interlocutory judgment. E. W. Hyatt for plaintiff.

   William C. Łandphier vs. Amanda E. Łandphier. This also is an action for divorce, and the same action as in the above case was taken. E. W. Hyatt for plaintiff.

   The case of Marion Towers, an infant, by his guardian ad litem, Henry J. Towers, vs. George S. Satterlee and Ida B. Satterlee, over a payment of costs of the day by the defendant. E. L. Stone for plaintiff. Dougherty & Miller for defendant.

   Ezra Bentley vs. Lewis Bouton, as executor, etc. Referred to Judge S. S. Knox to hear and determine. Kellogg & Van Hoesen for plaintiff. Riley Champlin for defendant.

 

CORTLAND'S DELEGATION

Of Odd Fellows at the State Council at Amsterdam.

   The annual cantonment and department council meeting of the state I. O. O. F. will be held in Amsterdam beginning tomorrow and lasting three days.

   Canton Cortland will be represented by about twenty men who will leave Cortland this evening, as follows: Col. R. E. Colwell, Maj. A. W. McNett, Adj. E. N. Sherwood, Capt. F. M. Ingersoll, Lieut. M. B. Filzinger, Ensign E. H. Ames, Sentinel P. W. Chaffee, Picket Bert Van- Buren, Standard Bearer Peter Zaharis and Chevaliers C. W. Saunders, Clayton Glazier, Stuart Dye, Ira J. Barber, Percy Babcock, E. D. Rogers, William Ranney, Erastus Dwight, W. G. Spencer, Harvey J. Baker, A. W. Babcock.

 

Salvation Army.

   Special attractions on Friday evening, June 20. Major Barter and Captain Core will have charge of the meeting. Captain Core is a noted singer. All are invited to attend. Supper or ice cream and cake will be served in the Army hall for 10 cents. All will be welcome.

 

"STRANGE VISITORS,

Or a Meeting of the Nations"—At Central School Tomorrow Night.

   The cantata "Strange Visitors, or a Meeting of Nations" will be given by the pupils of the Pomeroy-st. school at the Central Assembly hall tomorrow evening, June 17, at 7:30 o'clock. Guests from Scotland, Ireland, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Sweden, Norway, China, Japan and the Arctic regions will pay their respects to Columbia. These foreign guests will be introduced by some of Uncle Sam's most loyal subjects. The cast of characters is as follows:

   Columbia—Bertha Rogers.

   Entertainers—Helen Grant, Louis Cogswell, Mary Purcell, Florence Bennett.

   Scotch—Hazel Marble, Robert McGann.

   Irish—Ray Terwilliger, Walter Harvey, Matthew Gerrard, Norwin Crossman.

   French—May Richardson, May Bosche.

   Germans—Florence Conine, Louis Lohman.

   Italians—Rose Mulligan, Edmund Wingate, Angelo Natoli.

   Spanish—Nina Rogers, Charles Bush.

   Swiss—Cora McMann, Ralph Somers, John Alexander.

   Swedish—-Agnes Keenan, Winnie Walsh, Robert Alexander.

   Norwegians—Clara Harvey, George Tanner.

   Polar Bears—Walter Harvey, William Harrison.

   Eskimos—Eight Boys.

   Hop Sing—William Latimer.

   Chinese Ladies—Nine Little Girls.

   Japanese Boys—Eight Boys.

   Japanese Ladies—Eight Girls.

   Pages—Blanche Whiting, Irene Hept, Leo Wiegand, Raymond Currier.

   Admission by ticket only and can be obtained by applying to the teachers of the Pomeroy-st. school.

 

BREVITIES.

   —A special meeting of the A. O. H. will be held Wednesday evening,  June 17. Important to all members.

   —The corrected time table of the Lackawanna railroad appears elsewhere in the paper today, the time having been changed in some slight respects on Sunday.

   —The Men's club of Grace Episcopal church will meet at the residence of A. Mahan, 91 North Main-at., at 8 o'clock tomorrow night. A musical program has been arranged.

   —The new display advertisements today are—M. A. Case, Suit sale, page 6; Hollister Hardware Co., Enameled ware, page 6; McGraw & Elliott, Dressing combs, page 4; First National Bank, Banking, page 5; Sager & Jennings, Paints, page 5; A. Mahan, Pianos, etc., page 6.

 

ORDER IN BELGRADE, CHAMBERLAIN'S TARIFF PLANS, SERMON TO GRAUATES, THE NATIONAL FLOWER, AND CITY BASEBALL LEAGUE

 

King Peter I.

Cortland Evening Standard, Monday, June 15, 1903.

ORDER IN BELGRADE.

Foreign Diplomats Reserved—Suicide of High Military Officer.

   Belgrade, June 16.—Complete order prevailed in Belgrade Saturday and Sunday and absolute quiet is still reported throughout Servia. The streets of this capital bear an animated appearance, being crowded with officers, ladies and large numbers of students who have arrived from abroad, it is believed, with the object of demonstrating in favor of Prince Peter as king.

   Some republican tendencies are noticeable among the students who have studied in France and Switzerland; the students, however, are quite overshadowed by the opinion of the majority and there seems to be no doubt that the national assembly will today pronounce in favor of a monarchy and elect Prince Karageorgevitch. The newspapers continue to point out the impossibility of the establishment of a republic and advocate the election of the prince in order to assure a brighter epoch in Servian politics.

   The foreign diplomats in Belgrade continue to maintain an attitude of strict reserve. Peter Velimirovitch, one of the oldest and most prominent members of the Radical party and a former minister of state, has been appointed president of the senate in succession to M. Marinkovitch, who has resigned. He will take the chair at the joint meeting of the senate and the skupschtina on the occasion of the election of the new king.

   The announced program is that after the election of the king the skupschtina will draw up a program of procedure for the new sovereign and will then adjourn until the arrival of the king at Belgrade. The king will then form a new ministry and dissolve the skupschtina.

   The provisional government has pardoned all persons imprisoned for political and press offenses and ordered their immediate release. No arrests have taken place nor any sentences been passed since the tragic events of Thursday. The court of cassation and the appeal court suspended their sittings from that time.

   Prince Karageorgevitch is little known to the public here. His photographs are not exhibited in shop windows, but he seems to have caught the public fancy and his election will evidently be a popular one.

   Former Queen Natalie has telegraphed to her former lady-in-waiting to make inquiries whether she will be permitted to come to Servia and visit her son's grave.

   Lieutenant Colonel Milislav Zivanovics of the general staff shot and killed himself Friday. It is understood that he took his life because among the late king's papers was found a letter from Zivanovics informing the king of the plot against his life. The newspapers, however, attempt to make out the suicide to be the result of money troubles.

 

Hard Task For Prince Peter.

   London, June 15.-—The Geneva correspondent of the Daily Express asserts that Prince Peter Karageorgevitch in an interview declared emphatically that the nation ought to avenge the crime of the assassination of the king and queen of Servia "A king," he said, "who could receive a crown from the hands of assassins would be their accomplice."

   Asked if he would punish the assassins, he replied "I have no power."

   To the question: "But when you are king?" Prince Peter gave answer: "That may never be."

 

Should Be Tried For Their Crime.

   St. Petersburg, June 15.—The Russian newspapers declare that the murderers of the Servian monarchs ought to be tried as criminals.

 

PETER IS KING.

The Skupschtina Ratifies the Choice of the Army.

   Belgrade, June 15.—When the session of the skupschtina convened today the election of a king was the business before the body. Prince Peter Kara Georgevitch, who was proclaimed king by the army on Thursday, was unanimously elected.

 

Joseph Chamberlain.

PAGE FOUR—EDITORIAL.

Chamberlain's Tariff Plans.

   The tariff proposals of Mr. Chamberlain, the British colonial secretary, probably just now form the most widely discussed foreign topic, and they are not without interest and significance to this country. At the outset Mr. Chamberlain was apparently alone in his advocacy of a tariff zollverein to be composed of Great Britain and her colonies, but later in the house of commons Premier Balfour, who had hitherto been ranked among the colonial secretary's opponents on this question, came unreservedly to his support. The premier declared that there was no difference of opinion between Mr. Chamberlain and himself, repeated all the arguments made by the former and added others of his own in favor of a revision of Britain's free trade policy with a view to overcoming the tariff walls erected by other countries and or employing to the best advantage the trade opportunities offered respectively by England and her colonies.

   Discussing the probable attitude of other countries toward Mr. Chamberlain's plans, the London Telegraph says, "If we can settle with the United States we may regard the threat of retaliation elsewhere with indifference." The paper then proceeds to argue that if America retaliated she would fly in the face of her own principles as well as of British interests. "How will it affect us?' is a question pertinently asked by American exporters, particularly of food stuffs. It can readily be seen that with a lower range of duties on imports from the British colonies into the United Kingdom American exports of food products would be at a decided disadvantage as compared with those of Canada, for example. However, whatever alarm the situation may cause is tempered by the reflection that, tariff or no tariff, Englishmen must continue to draw their sustenance to a large extent from the products of the United States.

   ◘ This would be an opportune time for the czar of Russia to make another plea for disarmament. It would be far more eloquent if it were preceded by the punishment of those who participated in the slaughter of Jews in Bessarabia and by decisive action to prevent a second massacre, which is not unexpected.

 

SERMON TO GRADUATES

By Rev. James Rain Before the High School Sunday Night.

   The sermon for the graduating class of the Central high school was preached last night at the Congregational church by the pastor Rev. James Rain. The superintendent of schools, the board of education, the teachers of the school, as well as the class, occupied seats reserved for them in the body of the house. The choir of the church was at its best and the music was of the highest character.

   Mr. Rain took for his text, Prov. i, 5—"The fear of Jehovah is the chief part of knowledge (Revised version) and Deut. vi, 5—Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul and with all thy might."

   What knowledge is and what is not knowledge or education, was the principal thought of the sermon. As to what it is the words of the president of Columbia college were referred to. He said education was precision; refinement, power of reflection; power to grow and power to do. What each of these mean was specifically given, and illustrations tending to impress them on the memory were given. The whole subject was studiously planned, yet presented in language plain and appropriate for the class and occasion.

 

"THE NATIONAL FLOWER."

Operetta by Owego-st. Pupils in Central Assembly Hall.

   The first of the series of operettas to be given by the pupils of the different city schools in connection with the closing exercises will occur tomorrow evening, June 16, at 7:30 o'clock. The Owego-st. school gives this one, but the entertainment will occur in the new assembly hall of the Central school on Railroad-st. The operetta will be "The National Flower,'' in three acts.

   Argument—Candidates for the position of National Flower have been summoned to appear before a judge and jury, there to plead each one his own case. After giving reasons for desiring to be the National Flower, each aspirant remains to listen to the stories of his rivals. Occasionally weeds stray in, to the horror of the assembled flowers, and consternation is great when the onions chance to look in on the scene. The jury which will happily illustrate the way judicial affairs will be disposed of when women are eligible to office, acting under instructions from the judge, endeavors to decide in favor of the most useful, as well as the most beautiful flowers. Uncle Sam volunteers some valuable information, after which the flowers express their hearty approval of the one chosen and the contest is happily and satisfactorily ended:

 

   The admission is by ticket as the seating capacity of the Assembly hall is limited to 500. People wishing tickets may obtain them by applying to the Owego school teachers.

 

A Fine Lecture.

   The address of Rev. J. D. Phelps of Syracuse university in Normal hall, before the Tioughnioga Teachers council, Saturday afternoon, on "Cape Cod Folks," was well attended and exceedingly interesting. The speaker commanded the closest attention at all times, being listened to with rapt interest as he portrayed life at Cape Cod and recited incident after incident in connection with his life there.

   Mr. Phelps is an exceedingly interesting speaker, clear and comprehensive, using simple language and waxing very eloquent at times. He had his audience with him at all times, and all were sorry when he finished. The lecture was followed by such spontaneous outburst of applause as one seldom hears and Dr. Phelps will be sure of a large audience whenever he may again speak in Cortland.

 

A New Society.

   Local Camp, No. 62, of the Order of the Golden Seal will be instituted in accordance with the laws and usages of the order in Good Templars hall Wednesday, June 17, at 8 o'clock. There will be a large charter membership as over 100 have already applied for admission.

 

THE CITY LEAGUE.

Three Teams Signed—Two Applicants for the Vacant Place.

   Three managers have already signed the articles of agreement for the organization of the new city baseball league. It is desirable to have one more team in the league, and there are already two applicants for the vacant place. One of these will be accepted tonight at a meeting of managers. M. T. Roche is trying to get together an A. O. H. team. If he succeeds, by reason of his previous connections with the league he will be given the preference. If he should not be successful the Cortland Implement Co. stands ready to put in a team, and its application will be considered. The whole matter will be settled tonight, and the schedule of the games will be at once prepared. The league games will begin next Saturday, two games being played.

   The following are the names of the players in the three teams already accepted, except for the fact that Manager Robson of the Forging company has yet to choose two men. This will give to each team twelve men for the season, from which nine players can be selected for each game at the pleasure of the manager and captain.

   Wickwires—Ira Dexter, manager, J. McCallen, F. E, Blankshine, W. F. Seacord, J. Dalton, L. Lee, W. E. Clock, F. Bordwell, F. Bosworth, W. Gerard, H. Luther, D. Rice

   Forging Co.—George Robson manager, B. Wright, captain, F. Duncan, T. Robson, J. Whalen, R. Hawley, J. Brady, W. Crosier, Frank Combs, George Peek.

   Y. M. C. A. —-George Wheeler manager, W. Seamans, captain, H. Haynes, H. Nichols, M. Higgins, G. Higgins, A. Hinman, J. Hinman, E. Woodbury, E. H. Clark, R. Reilly, R. H. Coffin.

 

BREVITIES.

   —A regular meeting of the W. R. C. will be held tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock.

   —The Normal [school] class in the First Baptist Sundayschool [sic] will meet in the church for study this evening at 7:15 o'clock.

   —Cortland Lodge, No 410, F. & A. M., will hold a regular communication Tuesday evening at 7:30 o'clock.

   —Cortland Lodge of Perfection will hold a special meeting this evening at 8 o'clock and confer the fourteenth degree in full form.

   —The business meeting of the Junior Baraca Bible class will be held in the parlors of the First Baptist church tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock.

   —The King's Daughters will hold a meeting tomorrow at 3 o'clock in the W. C. T. U. rooms. There will be but\one more meeting before closing for vacation.

   —-A large number of the friends of Rev. W. W. Way were down at the Lehigh station this morning to bid him goodbye as be started for St. Louis to be married.

   —The stork called upon Adney L. Rosa of 19 Lincoln-ave. on his birthday, June 12, and left him a birthday present which be values very highly. Further particulars will be found in our column of vital statistics.

   —A public telephone is being placed in the waiting room of the Lackawanna railroad depot today. It is to be installed in a sound proof booth and will do away with the many demands that are made for the use of the company's telephone.

   —The new display advertisements for today are—S. Simmons, Boys' wash suits, page 8; G. H. Wiltsie, Muslin underwear, etc., page 5; C. F. Brown, Drugs & paints, page 5; Warren, Tanner & Co., shirtwaist suits, page 5; F. Daehler, Crash [dancing] suits, page 8; Gas Co., Gas ranges,  page 5.

 

ADVENTUROUS CAREER, POLICY OF NEW KING, HOTEL MEN ON STRIKE, TEACHERS' COUNCIL, ITHACA STREET RAILWAY, REAL ESTATE CHANGES, AND RAILWAY JACK

 

King Peter I.

Cortland Evening Standard, Saturday, June 13, 1903.

ADVENTUROUS CAREER.

Prince Peter Served In Franco-Prussian  and Russo-Turkish Wars.

   Paris, June 13.—Since Prince Peter Karageorgevitch has been suddenly proclaimed king of Servia those who have known for a long time the members of his family here and who some years ago knew him as an interesting figure in Paris, are recalling various phases of his adventurous and checkered career.

   His life has been filled with daredevil escapades and the ups and downs of a royal pretender and a soldier of fortune. He has been constantly engaged in intrigues, plots and counterplots for the realization of his royal aims.

   When the press correspondent visited Prince Bodijar Karageorgevitch and other members and intimates of the family it was pointed out that much confusion existed concerning the various branches of the family. Prince Peter, the newly proclaimed king, is the head of the younger branch of the family which occupied the throne through his father, Alexander, 1842 to 1856.

   Prince Alexis is the head of the elder branch of the family and, therefore also a claimant of the throne. (Today's Vienna dispatches announced that Alexis has withdrawn his candidature.) Prince Bodijar is a brother of Alexis. Prince Peter has a brother named Arsene, who is living here. It was Prince Alexis who visited America, which created an impression among Americans here that the new king was now in the United States.

   Prince Peter inherited from his father, King Alexander, and his grandfather, Kara George, the intense family bitterness for the wrongs committed against the house of Karageorgevitch. He seems to have chosen a military career for the purpose of fitting himself to avenge his wrongs and restore himself and his family to their royal rights.

   He received in Belgrade the early education of a prince, but when a boy of 12 he saw the rule of his family terminated and he and his relatives were driven into exile. He entered the Lyce of Sainte Barbe and there qualified himself for the military school of St. Cyr, from which he graduated a sub-lieutenant. Later he entered the military staff college and graduating there from just before the outbreak of the France-Prussian war he eagerly plunged into this conflict as an officer of the foreign legion.

   He was in the hardest fighting of the war and took part in the battle of Orleans. He showed conspicuous bravery in the battle of Villersexel and was rewarded with the decoration of the Legion of Honor. On the conclusion of the war he turned his attention to Herzegovina's struggle for liberty and took a prominent part in the rising which was the starting point of the Russo-Turkish war. He spent the greater part of his fortune in helping the insurgents.

   He even offered to serve under the late King Milan, if the Servian army would join the insurgents. King Milan refused and thus intensified the rivalry between the two houses.

   After the Russo-Turkish war the czar's disgust with King Milan's course rendered the Russian sovereign friendly to the Karageorgevitch family. It was the czar who arranged Prince Peter's marriage with Princess Zorka of Montenegro. Prince Peter then withdrew from warfare to the city of Paris, where he enjoyed a period of repose. When his wife died in 1880, Prince Peter went to Geneva, where he has since resided.

   At the time of Alavantic's attempt at revolt in 1902, charges of complicity were made against Prince Peter, who then addressed an indignant letter to the Paris papers, in which he said:

   "I deny King Alexander's statement that I have an understanding with his former ministers, and I also deny any participation in the pamphlets now flooding Servia. I boldly affirm that I am not conspiring against Servia. Why should I have agents to incite revolt and to work in the interests of my dynasty, when King Alexander is performing this task better than any one else?"

   Prince Peter has many royal connections, including a brother-in-law, who is a cousin of the czar, the crown prince of Montenegro, the queen of Italy and Princess Francis Joseph of Battenberg.

 

POLICY OF NEW KING.

If Called to Throne Will Take Inspiration from Swiss Institutions.

   Geneva, June 13.—Prince Peter Karageorgevitch, the newly proclaimed king of Servia, gave an interview today in which he repeated his disclaimer of any complicity, direct or indirect, in the assassinations of Alexander and Queen Draga. He expressed his detestation of the crime, and gave a brief outline of his own political tendencies.

   Replying to a series of direct questions, Prince Peter said: "It is true my partisans have a complete organization in Servia with which I am in frequent communication. I know from other sources that the discontent of the Servian people had reached its height, but I could not possibly have foreseen the events of the other night. I in no way contributed to their preparation and I took no part, direct or indirect, in them. On the contrary their perpetration surprised me.

   "Several papers have a tendency to implicate me in acts which were not mine. An attempt has been made to embroil me in the Alavantics affair (Alavantics, an alleged relative of Prince Peter, tried to start a revolt in Servia March 6, 1902, but was killed In the attempt) when I had absolutely nothing to do with it.

   "I was first informed of the royal tragedy enacted at Belgrade the following morning by a telegram from a cousin of mine in Vienna. Later, a Montenegrin friend informed me of the news, which until then I had regarded as quite unofficial.

   "I have received various messages of congratulation, but that is all. I calmly await the trend of events. So long as no formal proposals reach me I have no reason to leave Geneva and I will remain here. No one has yet asked me to return to Servia. No one has yet offered me the crown; I am even without news of the members of my family who reside in Belgrade.

   "My opinion of the executions of the king and queen of Servia is this: I deeply regret that it has been thought necessary to shed streams of blood. I formally disapprove of the violent measures and I especially deplore the fact that the army has had recourse to such measures, an army which has nobler tasks to accomplish than assassination. It would have sufficed to force King Alexander to sign his abdication.

   "He could have been bound as has been done in other circumstances. It is a horrible thing to shed blood.

   "You ask what will be my attitude when I am in possession of the crown. We will assume that I am called to the throne. I shall not fail to take inspiration from the admirable institutions of Switzerland, which I have learned to appreciate highly. I am in favor of the absolute liberty of the press. I hope to see Servia prosper under the constitution of 1889, which is very liberal.

   "Regarding foreign relations, it has been alleged that I am systematically hostile to Austria. That is false. Maybe I am in special sympathy with Russia, to which country I sent my boy in the hope that he would take service there."

 

HOTEL MEN ON STR1KE.

Twenty-Five of the Chicago Houses Badly Crippled.

HIGHER WAGES AND LESS HOURS.

Proprietors Want Arbitration, But to This Unions Will Not Consent—Strikers Unsuccessful in Efforts to Divert Supplies—Teamsters and Engineers Not in Sympathy.

   Chicago, June 13.—The strike m the hotels of Chicago impending for the last three weeks has materialized, and 25 of the leading hotels of Chicago are badly crippled in all departments. All the hotels are running, however, and the proprietors declare that the establishments will remain open for business at any cost.

   The complete list of hotels in which the employes have left follows: Auditorium, Auditorium Annex, Sherman House, Grand Pacific, Stratford, Palmer House, Briggs House, Bismarck Kaiserhof, Thompson's, Victoria, Wellington, Lakota, Chicago Beach, Del Prado, Vendome, Hyde Park, Windermere, Metropole, Kenwood, Holland, Great Northern, Virginia, Brevoort, Union.

   The Lexington hotel signed the scale presented by the union five minutes after the help had been called out.

   The hotel proprietors declare that the demands made by the men are unreasonable and the unions claim to not be fairly treated by the proprietors in that the proprietors agreed to treat as individuals with the unions and have not done so.

   The proprietors have agreed to submit nearly every point at issue to arbitration, but to this the union will not consent. They insist that their demands for higher wages and shorter hours must be granted before they will arbitrate anything and insist also upon the absolute recognition of the union.

   The strikers made efforts to divert supplies from the hotels, but were unsuccessful. The employes have hopes of bringing to their aid the members of the Teamsters' and Engineers' unions, in order to keep food out of the hotels and to deprive the establishments of a supply of hot water, but President Young of the Teamsters' union declared that his organization would not declare a sympathetic strike because the waiters placed themselves in the wrong in refusing to accept the offer of arbitration made by the proprietors.

   The officers of the Engineers' union made the same declaration and added that the engineers would remain on duty even if an effort be made to run the hotels with non-union help. Officers of the Chicago Federation of Labor expressed similar views.

 

Ferdinand E. Smith.

TEACHERS' COUNCIL

Elects New Officers—The Program of the Day as Presented.

   The fourth meeting of the council is in session today at the Normal School with President F. J. Cheney in the chair.

   At the morning session the following were elected to serve as officers of the council for the ensuing year:

   President—Superintendent F. E. Smith, Cortland.

   Vice-Presidents—Miss Libbie Sweetland, Dryden, school commissioner in Tompkins county; Luke J. McEvoy, Cortland, school commissioner in Cortland county; Principal P. M. Helfer, Marathon.

   Secretary—Prof. F. R. Parker, Cortland

   Treasurer—Miss Lena R. Conable, Cortland.

   Very interesting as well as suggestive and helpful papers upon "The Limitations of the Teacher" were read by Principal P. M. Helfer of Marathon and Miss Elizabeth Turner of Cortland, and the subject was discussed by Principal Lewis R. Mooney, McGraw.

   Deputy Superintendent of Public Instruction D. E. Ainsworth was expected to be present and speak this afternoon but was detained and notified the president to that effect last night. Dr. Cheney was fortunate in securing Rev. J. D. Phelps, D. D., who last night lectured at the Homer-ave. M. E. church and who remained over and spoke today upon "Cape Cod Folks."

 

ITHACA STREET RAILWAY

Is Sold—New Purchasers Probably to Extend to Cortland.

   The Ithaca Journal says that E. G. Wyckoff of the Ithaca Street Railway Co. has sold to George F. Archer and others of Camden, N. J., 3,200 shares of stock in that railroad, leaving only fifty shares of stock yet to be purchased by the new owners. A sum to bind the bargain has already been paid, and the final transfer of stock and of title will be made on July 8.

   The feature of this transfer which will interest Cortland people is that, according to The Journal, this new move means that the road will probably be extended to Cortland. This will be good news to people all along the line as well as to those at the termini.

   During the last year the earnings of the Ithaca road have increased over 33 1-3 per cent and in 1902 the road carried 1,893,846 passengers.

 

MRS. HEAD RE-ENGAGED

At Yonkers and at a Fine Increase of Salary.

   Cortland friends of Mrs. Charlotte Nash-Head will be interested to know that she has been engaged for another year as assistant supervisor of music in the public schools at Yonkers, and that her work bas proved more than satisfactory to the board of education and patrons of the school. A gratifying feature, too, of the re-engagement is a considerable increase of salary.

   The Yonkers Statesman, noting the school appointments for the coming year, pays Mrs. Head a fine compliment in quoting some of the remarks of Mr. Ewing, a member of the board, who is also a fine musician. The Statesman says: At School No. 2, which is the largest school in Yonkers and which has an enrollment of over 1,500 pupils, Mr. Ewing expressed himself as much pleased with the musical exercises and paid Mrs. Charlotte Nash-Head, the teacher in charge, a compliment for her efficiency. Dr. H. R. Palmer of New York was also a recent visitor at this school, and he, too, had some very complimentary words to say of Mrs. Head's work."

   Dr. Palmer is so well known in Cortland in the light of his long experience as the director of the Mahan music festivals that the value of his compliments will be appreciated.

   During the past year Mrs. Head has been pursuing her musical studies in New York as well as teaching in Yonkers. Her teacher has been Francis Stuart, whose studio is in Carnegie Hall. She has also been accompanying for Mr. Stuart two hours each week. Mr. Stuart is also the teacher of W. E. Chamberlain of Cortland who is studying in New York.

 

REAL ESTATE CHANGES

In Syracuse—Former Cortland Residents Are Concerned.

   The Syracuse Post-Standard contains the following notice of real estate transfers which will interest Cortland people, since the purchaser in both instances were formerly residents of Cortland:

   One of the largest realty transactions of the week occurred yesterday when W. W. Slocum sold his family residence at 215 Slocum-ave. to Dr. J. M. Keese. The consideration was $6,000. The lot, 50 by 132 feet, is occupied by a modern house and stable and is pleasantly situated. Dr. Keese buys the property for a home and office and will take possession July 1.

   Division Freight Agent William E. Wood of the Lackawanna has purchased of James S. Caldwell a new and attractive residence of Midland and Cortland-aves. The property is valued at $5,000. The house is handsomely finished in mahogany, curly birch and oak. The diningroom with panels of mahogany is a pretty feature. The house contains ten rooms including the servant's quarters on the third floor. Mr. Wood has taken possession of the property for a home.

 

"Railroad Jack."

   The new "Railroad Jack," the great comedy success, will make its first appearance at the Opera House Friday, June 19, and no doubt be accorded a welcome second to none. The company is headed by that dainty singing and dancing soubrette Miss Madelon Caufman, and Jas. DeNoyer, character comedian, with an adequate support, and the superb scenic surroundings of the production could not help but make a deep impression. The play is mounted in a most elaborate manner, the stage settings being in keeping with the ideas. The most sensational scene ever presented by a traveling company, a lady thrown into a lions' den and rescued by the tramp in full view of the audience. Price, 10, 20, 30, and 50 cents. [Paid ad.]

 

BREVITIES.

   --The first hurdy-gurdy of the season appeared upon the streets this morning before the rain came, and it attracted much attention.

 

LEHIGH VALLEY R. R.

Special Rate to Baltimore June 13 to 15 for $9.73.

   On June 13, 14, and 15 the Lehigh Valley R. R. will sell round trip tickets to Baltimore, Md., for $9.73, on account of the twentieth triennial national Saengerfest of the North-Eastern Saengerbund. The ticket is limited for return to June 22. [Paid ad.]