MISS ANTHONY'S REPLY

Anna Dickinson, 1870 lithograph.

Susan B. Anthony, 1855 photo.

Cortland Evening Standard, Wednesday, April 10, 1895.

MISS ANTHONY'S REPLY.

Deeply Pained, but Not Resentful Over Miss Dickinson's Remarks.

   ROCHESTER, April 10.—In reply to a dispatch received here from Scranton, Pa., concerning the Dickinson trial, in which Miss Anna Dickinson says that she is a greater woman than Susan B. Anthony, and that she once indorsed a note for $5,000 for Miss Anthony on which the latter had defaulted, Miss Anthony said to a reporter:

   "This is the first I have heard of the statement. I do not know to what Miss Dickinson refers unless to some transaction which occurred when she and several others of us were publishing our paper, The Revolution. We were greatly in debt when its publication ceased and I have a dim remembrance of several women who were interested in the paper indorsing a note. Two of them were married and therefore exempt from responsibility, leaving Miss Dickinson alone to meet the obligation. That may be to what she refers.

   "I have never allowed my friends to pay my debts for me, and all my obligations incurred during the publication of The Revolution were met by going upon the lecture platform.

   "I have absolutely no recollection of ever giving anyone a note for $5,000.

   "As to the statement which Anna Dickinson makes in regard to the relative greatness of herself and Miss Anthony, I have this to say: Miss Anthony never made any claims to greatness and never could, while Miss Dickinson was great both as a woman and an orator. She was a natural born speaker. Miss Dickinson and I have always been the best of friends, and this unfortunate case has given me much pain."

Miss Dickinson's Suit Closed.

   SCRANTON, Pa., April 10.—In the United States court Judge Acheson completed his charge to the jury in the famous case of Anna L. Dickinson, the noted political orator and tragedienne, against her sister and four others. Miss Dickinson seeks to recover $50,000 damages for being confined five weeks in the Danville insane asylum in 1891. The trial has occupied eight days and has been attended by prominent men and women, friends of the plaintiff and defendants. The crowds have been so large that hundreds have daily been denied admittance to the courtroom.

   The judge's charge was plainly in favor of the defense. He brought out the strong points in the evidence which showed Miss Dickinson's violent and peculiar actions at the time of her incarceration.

   When the case was ended it was the opinion of lawyers and spectators that the jury would either disagree or find a verdict in favor of the defendants.

STEAMER ST. PAUL LAUNCHED.

The Big Liner Takes the Plunge Without Difficulty This Time.

   PHILADELPHIA, April 10.—At the Cramp's shipyards today, the big ocean liner St. Paul was given a second opportunity to take her initial dip, she having declined to be launched two weeks ago on account of the tallow with which the ways were greased having caked as hard as adamant which effectually prevented the great vessel from budging, even when a number of tugs were assisting her.

   As if to atone for her former bad behavior, the great ocean greyhound proved very docile today, taking to the waves with a pretty plunge and floating out upon the river with a grace and buoyancy which brought a cheer from the crowds assembled on the shore.

   Today's launching took place during the noon hour, the freshet in the river making this possible earlier than had been expected.

   A great crowd was in attendance and the launching was in every way a success. The vessel was given her name by Miss Frances C. Griscom, who broke the customary bottle of wine on the bows of the craft just as she was leaving the ways.

   The St. Paul is the property of the International Navigation company.

Japs Eager For Conquest.

   LONDON, April 10.—A dispatch from Kobe says that it is the correspondent's belief that the responsible statesmen of Japan are desirous of the success of the peace negotiations. But, he adds, their efforts are thwarted by the war party.

   The Japanese press, he also says, is virtually unanimous in deprecating the conclusion of peace at present, and he adds that it would be incorrect to infer that the armistice for Northern China indicates a disposition toward peace.

   In conclusion, the correspondent says that some of the influential papers demand, besides the occupation of Pekin, the subjugation of Southern China.

PAGE TWO—EDITORIALS.

Hard to Tell the Truth.

   R. P. Halleck contributes to The Popular Science Monthly a pessimistic and rather odd paper on the personal equation in human truth. There is in the human mind, he says, no such thing as a conception of the absolute truth. The reason is that truth in our minds is always colored by our own selfish desires and feelings. "We deliberately disregard those relations which do not vitally concern our own selfish interests." Most people are like the man who said he had no objection to telling the truth if he could only think of the stuff.

   Unfortunately Mr. Halleck is right, for the majority of mankind Truth telling is a matter of development, intellectual and moral. It requires a high order of intellect to tell the exact truth. The person who is developed in the upper stories of his brain, front and back, has sense enough to see that he is only one of millions, all with the same desires and passions. The way to get the most happiness and to make the least trouble for himself is to accord to every other man exactly the same right he thinks he ought to have for himself. This is not a matter of religion. It is simply a matter of mathematical calculation, and the person who has brains enough to make the calculation will see that if he wants happiness himself he must accord it to others in the same degree in which he expects it himself. We must not do to others the things we should be extremely indignant if they did to us. We must not excuse in ourselves faults and sins we would condemn bitterly and punish in others.

   Therefore if you can't tell the truth tell the truth as much as you can.

◘ The Japanese can now build ships for themselves, ocean steamers and war vessels with all modern appliances. For a generation Japanese students and mechanics have been under instruction in all parts of the world. The result of the war with China shows that the Japanese are among the brainiest and most brilliant nations in the world. Labor is so cheap in their country that shipbuilding and all kinds of manufactures can be carried on there at lower rates than anywhere else in the world, This will enable Japan to undersell any other nation. In the history of the twentieth century Japan may play as great a role both as a maritime and a manufacturing power as Great Britain has played since the days of Queen Elizabeth.

◘ The seven vessels of the United States navy in gulf waters constitute the largest peace squadron of any nation that has been seen at one station of late years. The Pacific squadron is also nearly as strong. The Olympia will take up her quarters at Honolulu, but there will be left at San Francisco five ships, including the big coast defender Monterey. The other ships are the Adams, Alert, Ranger and Mohican. In case of any war on that side of the line these will be ready to take a hand.

◘ When a street car conductor or driver who works 16 hours a day for $1.25 asks for an increase of pay and a reduction of hours, he ought to get both.

Court Proceedings.

   Howard B. Meacham vs. Cortland STANDARD Printing Co. This action, which was for an alleged libel, was on trial as we went to press yesterday. Plaintiff put in evidence the alleged libelous articles, examined a few witnesses and rested. The case was then opened for the defense, and the first witness was called this morning, when objection was made to receiving the testimony on the ground of an alleged technical defect in the answer. The judge ordered the withdrawal of a juror and that the case go over to the next term, with leave to amend. N. L. Miller and Jas. Dougherty for plaintiff, W. J. Mantanye and T. E. Courtney for defendant.

   John Hughes vs. DeWitt C. Curtis,  John Benstead vs. DeWitt C. Curtis. The treatment of these two cases was exactly alike. The cases were moved by the defendant. The complaints were dismissed and proceedings were stayed until after the next Cortland term on May 21, when an opportunity special will  be given for the plaintiffs to open the default. Edwin Duffey for plaintiffs, DeWitt C. Curtis in person for defendants.

   Chester F. Wickwire and Theodore H. Wickwire vs. William Forrest and Fred M. Tenney. This was an action to recover for flour, feed, etc., furnished to the defendant by the Wickwire flour mills. Judgment was taken by default and ordered for $364.05. Kellogg & Van Hoesen for plaintiff, T. E. Courtney for defendant.

   Frank H. Cobb and William J. Perkins vs. William Forrest and Fred M. Tenney. This was an action to recover for goods furnished to the defendant by Cobb & Perkins. A balance was still due and judgment was ordered for $459.46. Kellogg & Van Hoesen for plaintiff, T. E. Courtney for defendant.

   The Second National bank of Cortland vs. A. P. Marshall. This was an action on a promissory note. An inquest was taken and a judgment was ordered for $600. James Dougherty for plaintiff, Fred Hatch for defendant.

   The petit jury was then discharged and the court is now waiting for the report of the grand jury.

Cortland Normal School.

ONE HUNDRED YEARS OLD.

Founding of Public Schools Celebrated by Appropriate Exercises.

   Notwithstanding the short time in which preparation could be made to celebrate the one hundredth anniversary of the establishment of public schools in the Empire state, an unusually strong program was presented at the Normal yesterday. The exercises were opened by the school singing America. Dr. Cheney took charge and prefaced his remarks by reading the circular recently sent out by the department of public instruction calling the attention of school officials and students to this centennial event.

   After briefly emphasizing the propriety of laying aside for an hour the regular exercises of the school to commemorate the signing of a law that has proven so beneficial to this great state, he introduced Miss Mary V. Manwarren who very briefly but gracefully gave a history of the growth of the public schools.

   Miss Fannie M. Banta clearly demonstrated the need and efficiency of the Normal schools.

   Miss Lillian E. Turton left us in doubt as to the improvement in the methods of teaching used in these latter days.

   Mr. Clayton R. Lush in a forcible and convincing manner spoke of the great work of the schools of the present.

   Mr. Wm. E. Doughty in well chosen words pictured in glowing colors the schools of the future.

   Prof. W. A. Cornish gave a thoughtful address on our indebtedness to the fathers for planning with statesmanlike wisdom for us who have entered into their labors.

   Rev. Geo. H. Brigham by invitation, in his usually bright and spicy manner, told us of the old district school as he knew it. He kept his audience convulsed with laughter much of the time while he drew a picture of the school of other days which the older persons present readily recognized. In some respects it does not suffer by comparison with the present.

   During the exercises Miss McGraw sweetly sang "The Empire Schools are Free," assisted in the chorus by Miss Hobart and Messrs. Farrell and Behar.

   To close the exercises Dr. Cheney called on the school to sing "The Red, White and Blue" which it did in a rousing manner under the inspiring leadership of Miss Alger.

   Much credit is due to Miss Hendrick for arranging so fine a program in so brief a time. It was a pleasant and profitable hour.

HOMER DEPARTMENT.

Gleanings of News From Our Twin Village.

   The STANDARD'S collector, Mr. C. H. White, will be in Homer Monday, Thursday and Friday to collect the month's subscriptions.

   Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Murray and family returned from a month's stay in the South, yesterday afternoon.

   W. C. Corbin, who has been spending his vacation in town, started for Amherst college, where he is pursuing a course of study, this morning.

   The season for cleaning house has arrived and in many parts of the town the housewife's activity is already apparent.

   Street Commissioner Porter announces to the "boys" that they must not ride their wheels at the rate of more than forty miles an hour. It is safe to say the present incumbent of that office will be very popular with the boys if he does not change his mind as the season advances.

   Mrs. Arthur Grey of Binghamton is visiting her sister, Mrs. William Blaney.

   The weekly meeting of the Tioughnioga Council, O. U. A. M. will hold their weekly meeting at the headquarters in the Bennett block on Main-st this evening at 8 o'clock.

   In many respects the Salvation Army rally held in the Congregational church last evening was one of the most interesting meetings ever held in that church. The novelty of the scene was instantly apparent to the visitor as he entered the auditorium in which nearly every seat was occupied by a large audience. As the assemblage joined with Mrs. Humphrey in singing the hymn entitled "Mr. Blessed Sunlight" and clapped their hands in accompaniment, the sight was truly inspiring. On the platform were Captain Eiselen of the local corps, Adj. Smith of Syracuse, Mrs. Humphrey of Cortland and Brig. General Holtz of Buffalo. The front seats were occupied by the Homer corps. The meeting was opened by a short praise service, after which the brigadier general made a very interesting address upon the work of the army. He gave numerous statistics and a quantity of information concerning the origin and growth of the work and also a sketch of the operation of the Salvationists in this state. The brigadier general is a pleasant speaker and he proved himself an interesting one last evening when he held the attention of the entire audience for many minutes, by his forceful remarks. Adj. Smith also spoke in his usually intelligent manner.

   A very pretty though quiet wedding took place at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Van Hoesen on James-st. this afternoon at 4:30 o'clock when their daughter, Miss Blanche Louise, was married to Mr. Zera Tanner Nye of this village. The ceremony was performed in the presence/of about thirty of the relatives and immediate friends of the contracting parties by the Rev. J. A. Hungate of the First Baptist church of which the bride is a member. The ceremony took place in the front parlor of the house which was tastily decorated with lilies, potted plants and palms. The bride, who was unattended, appeared in a very handsome traveling costume of brown mixed worsted stuff. The groom wore a conventional afternoon attire. After the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Nye received the congratulations of the guests and delicious refreshments were served. The bridal party left town on the 6:13 train for a short trip through the southern part of the state. Upon their return Mr. and Mrs. Nye will go at once to housekeeping at their new home at 7 Grove-st.

   The bride has been a resident of this village from childhood and enjoys the friendship of a host of acquaintances. The groom who is connected with the Homer Wagon company is also well known and very popular among the residents of this village where he has resided for several years. The congratulations of their mutual friends attend them at the beginning of their married life.

BREVITIES.

   —The Y. M. C. A. Camera club meets to-night at 8 o'clock.

   —Remember the Easter sale at the Universalist church to-night.

   —The leak in the water main near the Messenger House has been repaired.

   —The Ladies' Library club met with Mrs. E. B. Nash this afternoon at 3:30 o'clock.

   —Cortland chapter, No. 194, R. A. M., will work the Past and Most Excellent degrees to-night.

   —Geo. Moore was this morning fined $3 or three days for public intoxication. He went to jail.

   —Yager & Marshall have to-day erected a fine, large new sign at the front or their store.

   —Warm maple sugar will be served by the Ladies' Aid society at the Homer-ave church to-night.

   —The Credent club will give its last private dancing party Friday evening, April 19, in the Empire hall. McDermott's orchestra will furnish music.

   —The court of appeals has affirmed the judgment of a conviction of murderer Charles P. Wilson who with his brother killed Detective Harvey of Syracuse.

   —Passersby are this afternoon being attracted to a dummy goose in the south window of Mager & Co.'s dry goods store. It moves its head and bill and people at first take it to be a real live goose.

   —Mr. Edward P. Ashworth died this morning at the home of his brother, Thomas Ashworth, at 53 Owego-st. The cause of the death was consumption and the age of the deceased was 37 years. The time of the funeral will be announced later.

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