TEXAS HEROES MONUMENT AND W. C. T. U. VISITS ALMSHOUSE

Texas Heroes Monument.

Cortland Evening Standard, Thursday, December 31, 1896.

THE ROSENBERG MONUMENT.

A Washington Sculptor to Erect It at Galveston, Tex.

   Professor Louis Amateis, the well known sculptor and member of the faculty of the Corcoran Scientific school, has returned to Washington after a visit to Galveston on business connected with the proposed Rosenberg monument, which is to be erected in that city to the memory of the heroes in the history of the Lone Star State.

   The monument is to be erected at the intersection of two of the principal streets of Galveston and is to be an imposing affair. From a large number of designs submitted to the committee in charge of the matter that of Professor Amateis was selected, and the decision, it is said, has given general satisfaction to all who have seen it.

   The height of the monument is to be 67 feet, and the dimensions of the base are to be just half as much. Work is to be begun shortly, but it will probably require a couple of years for its completion. There will be four columns, and the whole will be surmounted by a handsome statue, representing Texas distributing laurel crowns to the heroes of the Texas revolution.

   On the four sides of the entablature there will be words symbolical of the qualities which animated the heroes in their struggle. On the first dado of the base will be an inscription commemorating the gift of Henry Rosenberg. Two groups on the front and rear of the monument represent the genius of war and of diplomacy. Each group holds a shield, representing respectively the portraits of Houston and Austin. A statue, with the date "Oct. 2, 1834," represents the people of Texas in their first attempt to break the chain of Mexican rule. Another figure, with the date "April 21, 1836," the day of the battle of San Jacinto, and "Victory," represents the people standing proud and independent. Around the subbase there will be 16 portraits of the most distinguished men of those times, the selection of which will be made by the committee. Upon the four sides of the dado there will be four bas reliefs, representing the scenes at Goliad, Alamo, San Jacinto and the surrender of Santa Anna. The whole pedestal will be of gray Concord granite and the four columns will each be made of one single piece and highly polished. The sculptured work will be of standard bronze.—Washington Star.

A HOME FOR TEACHERS.

International Association Will Build a Magnificent Structure.

   The International Schoolteachers' Home association has prepared plans for a magnificent permanent home for teachers at Eureka Springs, Ark. It was for the benefit of the teachers that the association, which embraces the United States and Canada, was incorporated under the laws of the state of Missouri, and which decided upon arranging for a summer resort home at which teachers could gather during the summer season at a nominal cost.

   Rented quarters have been occupied at the Springs for six months, but the new building will combine every desire of a teacher. Sick and disabled members will be cared for, and for the unemployed homes will be furnished at cost, and all assistance possible tendered in securing situations.

   The new home will contain an auditorium, parlors, writing rooms, library, art rooms, gymnasium, conservatory and dining rooms. The grounds about the main building will be dotted with ideal cottages containing sleeping apartments, and every modern convenience will be afforded the weary teacher. Solicitors for the home are being appointed in all parts of the world, and the association will no doubt be one of the largest educational associations in the world.—St. Louis Republic.

A $1,000,000 Dormitory For Colombia.

   Charles E. Schuyler has sold to the Hamilton Court Building company 16 lots, having a frontage of 300 feet on the east side of Amsterdam avenue and a depth of 200 feet on One Hundred and Twenty-first and One Hundred and Twenty-second streets, New York city. The price paid was about $200,000. The company is composed of friends of Columbia university, and they propose to erect on the plot, at a cost of $1,000,000, one of the finest dormitory buildings in the country. It will have accommodations for about 900 students.

1893 map of Cuba.

PAGE TWO—EDITORIALS.

Cuban Recognition.

   The report of the senate committee on foreign relations recommending the recognition of Cuban independence and affirming the right of the United States to intervene in the case is a masterly document in its historic summing up of the situation. It disposes in the beginning of those European countries that are inclined to grumble at what they call the insolence of the United States in presuming to interfere between Spain and Cuba. It shows that in four instances, beginning with the establishment of the kingdom of Greece in 1827, the powers of Europe have intervened in connection with the formation of independent nations, and at various times in a large number of cases where other points are concerned.

   A European nation claims emphatically for itself the right to intervene in the affairs of another nation whenever the situation "tends to endanger its own safety or the political equilibrium on its frontier." This being the case, there is as much reason today why the United States should intervene to stop the Cuban war as there is for the powers of Europe to interfere in case of the Turkish atrocities in Armenia. It is merely jealousy of the United States that prompts the growl of Europe over a proposed line of action which any one of them would not hesitate a moment to take for herself under like circumstances. The political equilibrium on our frontier is at this moment seriously endangered, our commerce is suffering grievous losses, the rights of American citizens in Cuba are disregarded and their property is ruined, their lives meanwhile being daily endangered. What would a European power do?

   ◘ Electric handsoms and coupes are soon to be introduced in New York, Philadelphia and Chicago. Thirteen of the new vehicles are now being built at Camden. They are to be run by storage batteries and each vehicle will weigh about 2,500 pounds complete. Their maximum speed will be from twenty to twenty-five miles an hour, though the condition of the pavements and other circumstances must determine the time actually to be made. They will be very handsome in appearance. The first put in the public service will run on Fifth-ave., New York, to the Grand Central station and the hotels.

   ◘ The Salt Lake Tribune thinks that a complete cure of the high hat nuisance would be worked by displaying the following sign: "All ladies who are not bald-headed will confer a favor by removing their hats during the [theatre] performance."

   ◘ At a recent meeting of women suffragists somebody read a poem entitled "What Women Don't Want." A malicious old bachelor suggests that it must have been a very short one.

THE W. C. T. U.

Visit the County Almshouse Dec. 30. Gifts Tendered the Inmates.

   Two large loads and three single carriages of "White Ribbon" women were most cordially received yesterday by Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Kingsbury, keepers of the county almshouse, and by Mr. O. P. Miner, county superintendent of the poor, who with his wife and a number of neighbors and friends awaited them. The ladies were accompanied by Rev. Geo. H. Brigham, who is the genial, witty, great-hearted, loving Christian friend of all the inmates and whose coming is as much anticipated as that of the ladies themselves.

   The program consisted of several appropriate songs, prayer, scripture reading and response by the W. C. T. U., an address by Mr. Brigham, remarks by Mr. Fletcher and Mr. Miner. Miss Eva Cotton sang very sweetly "Scatter Sunshine." Ethel and Leon Clark sang with great acceptance "Baby Song," "Dashing Through the Snow," and "Fiddle Song." Master Leon also gave a short recitation. Distribution of the gifts followed. Then to each of the visitors there was presented a well-made holder with a few pin rolls for their little children, the thought and work of Mrs. Phylinda Neely, an inmate over 83 years of age, whose eyesight is nearly gone but who, to use her own words, "sews by the sense of feeling," and "Mrs. Kingsbury doesn't find any fault either." And indeed that good woman wouldn't if she could and couldn't if she would.

   A parting song, hand shaking, a short social time, and to those who so desired, a walk through the institution and the Holiday visit of 1896 was over.

   The appreciation and thanks of the Woman's Christian Temperance union of Cortland are gratefully tendered the session of the Presbyterian church for their generous contribution of money, and to Mr. R. B. Fletcher who kindly gave his service and his team and to all who in any way did aught to make the visit the delight and success it was. Nor would this report be complete if mention were not made of the tender tribute Mr. Brigham paid to the memory of Miss Venette Stephens, who for so many years never failed in kindly remembrances to the unfortunate and needy ones there but who had passed over the river."Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethen, ye have done it unto me."

HOLLISTER BROTHERS

Have Purchased the City Bakery at 7 North Main-st.

   The City bakery at 7 North Main-st., which has heretofore been conducted by Hollister & Rigby, has been purchased by Hollister Brothers, who will take possession to-morrow. The bakery will be under the personal charge of Messrs. H. P. and F. A. Hollister, both of whom are hustling business men and are also first-class practical bakers. For the past three years they have been engaged with Coon Brothers and they understand their business from A to Z. They will do their baking in the same-building and will always keep in stock a full line of pure, fresh, first-class bakestuffs that cannot fail to please the most fastidious. They are sterling young men and deserve and will probably receive a large patronage. It will be the only place in town where Hollister's baked goods can be found, and it will cater to a first-class retail trade.

PRIZE WINNERS ANNOUNCED.

They Made an Estimate on the Popular Vote for President.

   During the presidential campaign F. M. Quick of the Grand Union Tea company asked customers to fill out a card indicating which candidate would, in their opinion, be successful and what would be the total vote for that candidate. Over three hundred such estimates were recorded.

   Mr. McKinley's total popular vote was 7,109,480. The winning estimate was made by C. E. Van Gorden of 34 North Main-st., who named Mr. McKinley as the winner and his popular vote as 7,109,209. Mr. Van Gorden is entitled to a handsome onyx stand. The second prize was won by Frank Wilcox of 75 Owego-st., whose estimate was 7,096,609. Mr. Wilcox has his choice between a vase lamp and 56-piece tea set. The prizes are on exhibition in the north window of the Grand Union Tea company's store and will be delivered Saturday.

Nearly Suffocated.

   Miss Nina Seeber came near being suffocated by coal gas yesterday morning. Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Seeber, left the house before Miss Seeber arose for the day. When she arose she was seized with a deathly sickness and came near fainting away two or three times before she could get to the open air. Escaping coal gas was the cause, but Miss Seeber is as well as usual to-day.

"Say! Have you seen our men's attire? Also, boy's clothing."

BREVITIES.

   —No paper to-morrow.

   —Wish you a Happy New Year.

   —New advertisements to-day are—F. Daehler, get suited, page 5.

   —The dry goods store of Warren, Tanner & Co. will be closed to-morrow.

   —The Alpha Chautauqua Literary club will meet with Mrs. G. H. Squires, 7 Homer-ave., Monday evening, Jan. 4.

   —The little son of Mr. and Mrs. William Moore is seriously ill at his home in Cortland. Dr. Goodell of Homer attends him.

   —The office of the United States express company will be closed to-morrow from 10:30 o'clock until 4 o'clock.

   —Hon. and Mrs. A. A. Carley will to-morrow entertain about twenty-five members of the Carley family at a New Year's reunion at their home, 10 Grant-st.

   —"An Evening with Eugene Field'' was the subject of a very interesting lecture delivered last evening before the Young Men's club at the First Baptist church by Prof. Hendrick.

   —Cortland Commandery, No. 50, Knights Templars, will make the annual visit to the Old Ladies' Home at Homer to-morrow. New Year's day. The members will meet to go at 1 o'clock.

   —Attorney Edwin Duffy entertained at whist several invited lady and gentlemen guests at his pleasant office last evening. Rugs were placed on the floor and the office presented a very parlor-like appearance.

   —Mr. William Johnson of North Main-st., a private in Company E., Third Regiment, New York, L. A. A., has been granted an increase of pension from $17 to $24 per month, through his attorney, Mrs. Maggie Peak Glover.

   —Watch sight service will be held at the Free Methodist church to-night, beginning at 7 o'clock. The service will be in charge of the pastor, Rev. W. J.  Riker, assisted by Rev. H. W. Fish.

   —To-morrow is a legal holiday and the postoffice will only be open from 7 to 10 A. M. and from 6 to 7 P. M. There will be but one delivery by carriers and the money order department will be closed all day.

   —Superintendent P. C. Mudge of the Cortland sewerage system, in his annual report shows that over 200 residences have been connected with the mains since their construction. Eighty-one of these connections have been made since last July.

   —The STANDARD carrier boys will be around to-morrow morning with their annual New Year's greeting in the form of the handsomest calendar which we have issued. If the boys have been faithful in their delivery of the papers during the past year they will appreciate a little return of some kind from the subscribers.

MARATHON.

   MARATHON, Dec. 30.—Mr. and Mrs. Dye of Auburn are visiting Mr. Dye's parents and other friends.

   Miss Carrie Bliss left yesterday for a few days visit at Binghamton with relatives.

   Mrs. G. E. Tarbell of New York is visiting her parents, Mr. and Airs. G. L. Swift.

   Mrs. Mary Ball was at Cortland yesterday.

   Mrs. John Bowdish attended the funeral of a relative at Owego this week.

   A lodge of Rebekah's was formed here on Monday by members of the lodge at Cortland. Mrs. Frank Ayers was elected to the highest office.

   A reunion of the Card and Forshee families was held on Christmas at Mr. and Mrs. Frank Forshee's. Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Grannis and Miss Alice Card of Cortland, Dr. and Mrs. Frank H. Forshee and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Chester Card and daughter, Mrs. Hattie Bean and Mrs. Elmira Forshee of McGrawville, Mr. and Mrs. Grant Rockwell of Groton, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Forshee of Willet were present. All spent a very pleasant Christmas and on taking their departure left a dozen sterling silver teaspoons.

   Library hall was completely filled last evening to listen to one of the very best entertainments of home talent assisted by Mr. Tim O'Connell of Cortland. The large orchestra in court costumes were seated on an elevation at the background. Mr. J. J. Hickey as interlocutor, the double quartet in black dress suits and the eight end men in fancy suits, occupied seats in front of the orchestra. A pleasant feature of the dances was the double highland fling by the Jones sisters, a song by Nellie Pebbles, vocal solo by Mrs. R. L. Smith and all responded to encores. The jokes and songs by Will Lyman, G. K. Smith, Ed L. Adams, Lew Barned, Dr. C. B. Trafford, Tim O'Connell, Dan Wightman were well received and many responded to encore. The entertainment was first-class and will be repeated this evening with entire change of songs, etc. The hall will no doubt be crowded to its doors and it is hoped the firemen will clear a nice sum.

   C. [local correspondent.]