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| Prime Minister Antonio Canovas del Castillo. |
Cortland
Evening Standard, Saturday, November 14, 1896.
PAGE TWO—EDITORIALS.
The Attitude of Spain.
That Spain should seek war with the United
States seems absurd. Considered from the point of view of one aiming to
chastise another, it is absurd. Regarded as a cover for retreat from a hopeless
struggle, it is plausible. It is said the government at Washington is
apprehensive of hostilities with Spain. The pretense is the succor derived by
the Cubans from this country, through filibustering expeditions. The real
reason is Spain's conviction that Cuba is lost to it. The ministry that yields
Spain's authority over the "gem of the Antilles," confessing
inability to subdue the insurgents, will be execrated by the Spanish people.
But if the ministry can say: "We could have put down the rebellion long
ago but for assistance given the rebels by the United States; success was
within reach when the great republic provoked war to prevent our winning, and
we have been compelled to yield to superior force"—if the Madrid
government can make this explanation of the loss of Cuba, the Spanish people
will vent their anger on the United States and laud Canovas for his gallant
efforts to retain the island.
For some time the relations between our
government and that at Madrid have been lessening in cordiality. It has been difficult
to secure attention to complaints, and rarely possible to obtain redress. Captains
of American vessels and shippers have been discriminated against at Havana, and
applications to Madrid for relief have been disregarded. Coupled with these
irritations, purposely inflicted it would seem, came information from the
United States minister to Spain that the Madrid foreign office had sent a note
to the representatives of European governments at that capital, asking what
would be the attitude of the powers addressed in case Spain found it "necessary
to resort to vigorous measures" with the United States?
This inquiry, the policy of irritation adopted
by Spain, the hopelessness of its strife in Cuba, and the necessity of an excuse
for abandoning the island, have warned our government to prepare for an
emergency. The clash, if it come, will be on the water. And it is our navy department
that has been active. It has kept the home squadron in Hampton Roads or at New
York for a year or more, adding to its strength the while. There is now under
Rear Admiral Bunce the most formidable fleet ever assembled under the American
flag. It is made up of two battleships of the first class, two of the second
class, one armored cruiser, four cruisers, one monitor and one ram. These,
except the Texas, which must be cleaned from its mud bath and be repaired, are
ready for action. The navy department has given imperative orders to have the
armored cruiser Brooklyn and the most powerful of all our monitors, the
Puritan, ready for service by the 1st
of December. The Miantonomoh, it is said, is to be put into
commission. The Amphitrite is available to be attached to the fleet at any
time. So, if Spain wants war as a cover under which to retreat from Cuba, the
United States will have a naval force ready abundantly able to play the part of
superior and compelling force.
The outcome of such a war, says the Utica
Herald, would be as certain as McKinley's election and only second to it in
popularity.
MORE
FLAWS IN THE TEXAS.
Had the
Accident Happened at Sea, She Must Have Foundered.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14.—The inquiry which is
proceeding at the New York navy yard behind closed doors into the circumstances
under which the Texas sank at her dock recently, it is reported here, has brought
to light a further startling structural weakness in the ship.
It was noted here with surprise that the
telegraphic reports of the sinking of the Texas
showed that one engine room filled through the watertight doors, closing it off
from the adjoining engine room. This led to investigation, and it has been
found that the bulkheads separating the ship into supposedly watertight
compartments are so light that they spring under the pressure of water and
cause great leaks. Although the magazine is separated from the engine rooms by
a continuous bulkhead without a door opening, it was soon filled by the water
which ran around the edges and through the seams of the metal.
A naval expert is authority for the
statement that if the Texas' sea valve had broken as it did out at sea the
vessel would surely have foundered, owing to the failure of the bulkheads and
doors.
Free
Thinkers In Session.
CHICAGO, NOV. 14.—Free Thinkers from all
over the United States and from England were present at the annual session of the
American Secular union and Free Thought federation. Among those present was
George W. Foote, editor of the London
Free Thinker, president of the British Secular society and successor of Charles
Bradlaugh, and also of Charles Walts, vice president of the society. The opening
session was devoted to addresses.
STERNAMAN
POISONING CASE.
Defense
Suggests That Poison Was Placed In Sternaman's Stomach.
BUFFALO, Nov. 14.—The examination in the
case of Mrs. Olive Sternaman, whose extradition to Canada is desired by the Canada
government, was continued by United States Commissioner Fairchild. Mrs.
Sternaman is alleged to have poisoned her husband, George H. Sternaman, who
died several weeks ago at the home of his mother in Rainham Center, Ont.
The evidence was given by friends of Mrs. Sternaman
and related to her character and home life. Several witnesses testified as to
the relations between husband and wife, all saying that they appeared to be a
loving and happy couple. The
defense, in order to prove that the arsenic found in Sternaman's stomach was
injected by the embalmer, secured an adjournment of the hearing until Tuesday next.
Sixth
Day, Saturday, Nov. 14.
The board was called to order at 9 o'clock
by Chairman Crane and at roll call all the supervisors were present. The journal
of Friday was read and approved.
Mr. Corning presented the report of the
supervisor of Cincinnatus which was read by the clerk and referred to the committee
on appropriations.
Mr. Bingham presented the report of the
supervisor of Solon which was read by the clerk and referred to the committee on
appropriations.
The report of the railroad commissioners of
the town of Solon was read by the clerk and referred to the committee on appropriations.
The report of the superintendent of the poor
was read by the clerk and referred to the committee on settling with the superintendent
of the poor, and so much thereof as
refers to raising money to the committee on appropriations.
On motion of Mr. Childs:
Resolved, That a committee of three be appointed by the chairman to visit the
county almshouse and farm at the convenience of such committee, and report at
the next annual session of this board as to its condition and management.
On motion of Mr. DeLong:
Resolved, That there be levied upon the taxable property of highway district No. 25
of the town of Taylor the sum of $10, being the amount due on one road machine,
and that the collector be directed to pay the same to the highway commissioner
of said town.
On motion of Mr. Surdam:
Resolved, That the sum of $105 be levied upon the taxable property of highway districts
Nos. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 20, 23 and 24 in the town of Lapeer; also the sum of
$105 upon the taxable property of districts Nos. 1, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15,
16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 25, 28, 30, 32, in all $210 for the purpose of making
the first payment on two road machines, and that the collector of said town be
and hereby is directed to pay the money when collected to the commissioner of highways.
On motion of Mr. Hunt:
Resolved, That the supervisor of the town of Preble be authorized to add to the
town abstract of said town the sum of $7, the same being for payment of bill for
blank books for use of Overseer of Poor Seril Pierce, the bill having been duly
verified, but not presented to the town board for audit.
An affidavit was read by the clerk from the
overseer of highways of district No. 18, in the
town of Cincinnatus in regard to the working of the road tax by one of the
residents of the district. Another affidavit was read from the party in question.
On motion of Mr. Hammond:
Resolved, That the returned unworked road tax in District No. 18, town of Cincinnatus,
be ignored, and the supervisor be directed to refuse to add the same to the tax
roll of said town.
On motion of Mr. Childs:
Resolved, That the compensation of the clerk of this board be $150 for the annual
session, $100 to be paid at the close of this session and $50 to be paid when
the proceedings of this board are delivered to the supervisors.
On motion of Mr. Hammond:
Resolved, That the clerk of the board be authorized to add to the abstract of the
town of Marathon the account of F. M. Salisbury, constable, $7.50, the same having
been duly certified, but not presented to the town board for audit.
The regular order being completed, on motion
of Mr. Childs, the board adjourned for the day.
Vegetables
Overturned.
Mr. W. L. Bean of McGrawville, who drives a
fruit and vegetable wagon about town, was delivering some of his goods at a
house on Monroe Heights this morning and left his horse standing in the street
as usual. The horse was frightened by some children sliding on the walk and
started down the hill towards Groton-ave. at a lively pace. In making the turn
at the foot of the hill the horse slipped and fell, the wagon was overturned
and fruit and vegetables were scattered in every direction. The horse was
caught before further damage was done. Some broken straps, two or three broken
spokes and the loss of some fruit was the extent of the damages.
Given
Last Evening by Mrs. G. J. Mager at Her Home on Lincoln-ave.
Quite a novel feature in the matter of
social winter entertainments was introduced last evening by Mrs. G. J. Mager at
her home, 26 Lincoln-ave. It was a card party, and for the lack of any better
name, was christened a poverty card party, to which Mrs. Mager invited a number
of her lady and gentlemen friends. The invitations were written on common
manilla paper and enclosed in an ordinary buff colored envelope. Following is a
copy of the invitation:
"Mrs. Mager will give a poverty card
party this (Friday) eave at 8 o'clock. You and your man cum, No. 26
Linken-ave., Nov. 13, 1896."
After about two hours' pastime with the
pasteboards, refreshments both liquid and solid were served in regular abject
poverty style. They were neither "light" nor "dainty," but
nevertheless good, wholesome and plentiful. The table covering, china, cutlery,
napkins, etc., were rather antediluvian in pattern and some of them ludicrously
grotesque. The finger bowl, consisting of a common tin wash basin, also bore marks
of antiquity, and was accompanied by a cake of hard soap and a roller towel.
Everything else was of corresponding style and taste.
Several of the guests anticipated the
character of the entertainment and appeared in genuine poverty attire—a feature
that added immensely to the fun and enjoyment of the evening. The total
ensemble was truly a novel affair and one of the most side-splitting and
enjoyable social entertainments ever given in Cortland.
BREVITIES.
—One tramp spent the night at the police station
and this morning went on his way rejoicing.
—Owing to repairs in progress at the rink
there will be no dance there until Thanksgiving night.
—The Central school football team went to
Marathon this morning to play the Marathon team this afternoon.
—Rev. J. L. Maile of Boston, Mass., will
speak at the Congregational church to-morrow evening on the subject, "How Marcus
Whitman Saved Oregon."
—Members of the A. O. U. W. will take notice
that the funeral of their brother, M. C.
Ryan, will be held at his late home, 25 Park-st., on Sunday afternoon at 4
o'clock.
—Engineer Landreth has begun excavations preparatory
to laying a pavement in the driveway in the rear of the Burgess and Wickwire
blocks. The pavement is to be similar to that on Railroad-st.
—New advertisements to-day are—A. Mahan,
Exaggeration, page 6; F. E. Brogden, Bromo Celery, page 3; F. Daehler,
Clothing, page 5; G. J . Mager &
Co.,
Jackets, Capes, etc., page 6; Burgess, Fine Dress Suits, page 8.
—A new business directory for Elmira, Cortland,
Waverly, Owego, Ithaca and Binghamton
is being compiled by Bards & Co., New York City, who are manufacturers of ink
having a good reputation.—Ithaca Democrat.
—The Syracuse Post this morning celebrated the
era of returning prosperity by issuing an edition of thirty-six pages including
illuminated cover. The extra sheets are devoted to the manufacturing and
business interests of the city. It was a very creditable edition.
—Michael C. Ryan of 25 Park-st. died at 1
o'clock this morning from progressive paralysis, aged 38 years. The funeral will
be held from the residence to-morrow afternoon at 4 o'clock and the remains will
be taken on the 11:20 train to Hornellsvllle, his former home for burial.
HOMER.
Gleanings of News From Our Twin Village.
HOMER, Nov. 14.—C. A. Skinner and John Mourin
went to Syracuse this morning.
Mr. E. E. Warfield has opened an
upholstering shop in the Tower building on Mill-st., next to the river, where
he is prepared to do all kinds of upholstery work, and manufacture mattresses
and spring beds.
Mrs. I. D. Gillispie of New Milford, Pa.,
and Mrs. Louis Gillispie of Binghamton, who were recently the guests of Mrs. W.
C. Richardson, left town for their respective homes this morning.
Miss Estelle Van Hoesen recently returned from
Brooklyn, where she has been the guest of Mrs. F. D. Van Iderstine.
Miss Carrie Arnold entertained a small
company of her friends at her home on Cayuga-st. last evening.
The lecture given by Prof. Bigsby, B. A., at
the academy was delivered before a small audience yesterday afternoon on
account of the stormy weather. Those who did attend found it to be all that it
was recommended to be. The speaker was thoroughly familiar with his subject and
his descriptions were given with delightful clearness and precision. The
lecture was frequently interrupted by humorous stories and character sketches
of individuals connected with the scenes described.
Rev. John L. Maile will deliver an address in
the Congregational church to-morrow morning on "How Marcus Whitman Saved
Oregon." This address will be of great interest, as it deals with the early
history of Oregon and its religious progress.
Mr. Lucius Perry Hills will appear in Keator
opera house on Tuesday evening, Nov. 17,
1896, under the auspices of the Homer lodge, O. U. A. M. Mr. Hills gives a most
entertaining rhetorical performance consisting of humorous and pathetic
recitations. Mr. Hills has appeared with success in all the large cities of the
East and has won a host of complimentary press notices by his meritorious work.
Admission 25 cts., children under 12, 15 cts.
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