OVER THE PEOPLE'S HEADS

Cortland Evening Standard, Tuesday, July 27, 1897.

PAGE TWO—EDITORIALS.

Over the People's Heads.

   The thermometers that mark the temperature of the weather in the

United States signal service stations usually record the degrees of heat and cold far above the people's heads. This is a fair sample of much of the so-called scientific work of government officials and others.  The publications of the government in various departments seem to be often purposely clothed in language that it would require an encyclopedia constantly at hand to translate into plain English. The bulletins and public documents are too often as far over the people's heads as the government thermometers are.

   So far as appears to the plain mind there is only one reason for this. It is that the writers of such documents simply desire to show off their learning.

   So marked has the custom become of writing information for the people in language the people do not understand that the New York agricultural experiment station now proposes a new wrinkle. It is to write two sets of bulletins, one for the people in plain language, the other in strictly scientific language that the learned alone can comprehend. Thus when a bulletin is issued telling how to bring a calf up by hand, the one for the people will be in English, the other will translate the plain terms of simple calf feeding into proper Greek and Latin derivatives.

   The climax of a foolish scientific fad can go no farther. If affected individuals who are paid for issuing useful information to the people do not know the English language well enough to realize that it is equal to all drafts on it and, moreover, good enough for everybody, professors and all, then it is time somebody taught them.

   ◘ New York city made so loud a howl against having the off-scouring of Europe dumped upon her docks and left there that the federal authorities established the strictest possible supervision of emigrants arriving at that and other American ports from Europe. Now we receive few criminals and paupers from foreign binds, but the infliction New York city protested against with all her might in her own case she herself seems to be visiting upon her fellow citizens in the American Union. Having a spite at Kansas, New York city naturally chooses that state as the dumping ground for her slum children. At least that is what we infer from the indignant protests at present poured forth by Kansans Two carloads of New York city waifs have lately been gathered up from the gutters and asylums and sent to Kansas to grow up with the country. A statement of opinion made at an indignation meeting held in Council Grove, Kan., declares that these slum children seldom make good citizens and that Kansas has enough young ones of her own to provide for.

ARBITRATORS TO MEET.

Good Results Expected from the Conference.

LABOR LEADERS MUST BE SILENT.

Many Western and Eastern Representatives Now on the Grounds, and More Coming—Debs Says the Miners Are Robbed by the Stores.

   PITTSBURG, July 27.—The mining situation in this district is quiet and unchanged. Both sides are waiting for the result of the meeting of the operators.

   The arbitrators are highly elated at the prospects. All agree in saying that it will be the largest meeting of operators ever held in this district. All of the Western men are here and the Eastern people will arrive shortly.

   Hotel lobbies are meeting places for the operators already here, and the strike question is being well discussed.

   While a large number are not in favor of the old uniformity plan, all are anxious to hear what new phase the peace commissioners have given the subject. Some are decidedly opposed to uniformity but all are in favor of arbitration for settlement of the strike.

   The board is busy completing the contract which is to be presented to the meeting at the courthouse.

   No one can at this time predict the outcome of the conference which is expected to last two and perhaps three days.

Eugene V. Debs.

LIVES OF SLAVERY.

Debs Says the Operators Keep the Miners Chained Down.

   WHEELING, W. Va., July 7.—Eugene V. Debs made his appearance in Wheeling. A large crowd met him at the railroad station. He addressed a massmeeting [sic] in the central part of the city. The efforts to secure the public building square for the meeting failed, and the meeting took place a block away.

   ln speaking of the situation in the Fairmount coal fields, Debs said he felt encouraged. A number of men joined the strikers there on Sunday, and others are expected to follow. He said the efforts of the organizers would have been more successful, but for the fact that the operators, as he avers, prevented their men from attending the meetings. Slavery practically exists in the Fairmount mining region, he said.

   "Although the press may report the miners as living under favorable conditions in the Fairmount region," said Debs, "I have collected data from farmers, miners and storekeepers which shows that the mining companies cheat their employes [sic] in the mines, at the scales and in the company stores. The Intimidation practiced by the operators has prevented many from joining the strike, but we are hopeful of ultimate success in West Virginia."

Debs Not Allowed to Talk.

   FAIRMOUNT, W. Va., July 27.—The Monongah Coal company, Senator J. N. Camden's plant, and the West Fairmount Coal company, ex-Governor Fleming's plant, got out an injunction before the circuit court, restraining Eugene V. Debs et al. from interfering with their men. The et als take in Mahon, Rea, Crosslet, Miller and over 100 miners and all of these cannot now hold meetings on the company's grounds or on the roads leading there, and cannot interfere with the men in any way. Intimidation and threats are mentioned and miners cannot now loaf around the grounds.

   A massmeeting was announced at New England, but none was held, because only 23 miners had gathered. The injunction issued by Special Judge Mason seems to have put an end to the strike here.

   With all the leaders at Wheeling, the men say there is nothing left for them to do but to go to work.

   Fully 100 men took this step at Monongah, with 80 imported from the Connellsville region, makes 180 men at work there.

Forced the Miners to Quit.

   PITTSBURG, July 27.—Miners' officials, Doual and Warner, have assured the sheriff that the strikers had no intention of marching on the mines of the New York and Cleveland Gas Coal company. A body of 1,000 miners, carrying heavy clubs, marched to the Castle Shannon mines at Oak Station, where about 400 men were working, and prevailed upon them to come out. There was no disorder.

H. H. Holmes.

VICTIM OF HOLMES.

One More Ghastly Crime Proved Against the Notorious Criminal.

   KANKAKEE, Ill., July 27.—Interest in the story of H. H. Holmes, multi-murderer, is revived by a sensational discovery near Momence, Kankakee county. There have been found a skull and bones undoubtedly the remains of Minnie Williams, typewriter [typist], whose wealth marked her for one of the numerous victims of Holmes.

   The remains of a log cabin in the thickly wooded district on the banks of the Kankakee were the scene of the discovery.

   In his confession Holmes distinctly stated that he brought Minnie Williams to Momence. The two stopped over night at the principal hotel in the place. The following day Holmes said he took Miss Williams in a buggy some distance from the city. In a lonely cabin, where the shrieks of his victim could reach no human ears, the heartless man of crime murdered the Williams girl. Then he burned the cabin and with it the body of the stenographer.

   The relatives of Minnie Williams were informed and a decent burial accorded the victim's remains.

THE COUNTY FAIR

To Be Held Four Days Beginning Tuesday, Aug. 17.

   The annual fair under the auspices of the Cortland County Agricultural society, which is to be held Aug. 17-20, the week before the State fair at Syracuse, gives promise of being the largest and most successful held in the history of the society. Following is the general official program:

FIRST DAY, TUESDAY, AUG. 17.

   Entry and arrangement of articles for exhibition.

   2:00 P. M.—Bicycle Races.

SECOND DAY, WEDNESDAY, AUG. 18.

   General exhibition of livestock. All committees will receive their entry list from the secretary at 1 o'clock.

   2:00 P. M.—Prize baby show in Floral hall.

   2:00 P. M.—Races called.

THIRD DAY, THURSDAY, AUG. 19.

   10:00 A. M.—Judging of horses in all classes.

   11:00 A. M.—Judging of cattle in all classes.

   1:00 P. M.—Grand parade of all premium stock on race track.

   2:00 P. M.—Races called.

FOURTH DAY, FRIDAY, AUG. 20.

   10:00 A. M.—Announcing of premiums.

   2:00 P. M.—Races called.

   F. E. Dawley of Fayetteville will again act as judge of cattle.

   The following superintendents have been appointed:

   Superintendent of Cattle—Loyd Rice.

   Horses—F. C. Atwater.

   Sheep—M. R. Wood.

   Swine—Millard Nye.

   Poultry—W. E. Powers.

   Fruits and Vegetables—W. L. Bean.

   Dairy Interests—John Kirkup.

   Races—C. F. Wickwire.

   Secretary Mellon is busy answering Inquiries from prospective exhibitors, and the indications are that the exhibits will be larger and of greater variety than ever before. The premium lists [prize lists] are now out and can be obtained from Secretary Mellon.

Watch for the Parade.

   Starting at about noon to-morrow from the Lehigh depot on Main-st. and thence through the principal streets of Cortland will be seen the novel and handsome parade of Gentry's famous dog and pony show. Don't fail to see it and take the children to admire the most beautiful animals in all the world—over 100 in number.

A PARLOR MEETING

Held by the W. C T. U. With Mrs. Bentley of Woodruff-st.

   One of the most pleasant in the series of parlor meetings under the auspices of the W. C. T. U. was held last evening at the home of Mrs. Bentley, 22 Woodruff-st. Despite the threatening weather, nearly one hundred were in attendance.

   A very pleasant social hour was passed and a musical and literary program of rare excellence was rendered. The program consisted of piano solos by Messrs. B. D. Bentley and Floyd Griffith, and violin music by Prof. A. E. Darby. Mr. George Oscar Bowen sang and was compelled to respond to encore after encore. Mrs. A. G. Henry recited a poem, "Take Care of the Babies,'' and Mrs. Bentley talked of her work in the department of Sabbath Observance. Ice cream and cake were served.

ANNUAL CONVENTION.

Central New York Volunteer Firemen's Association at Waverly August 3-5.

   The Central New York Volunteer Firemen's association will hold its annual meeting at Waverly beginning Tuesday, Aug. 3, and continuing through Thursday, Aug. 5. The parade which will take place on Thursday promises to be the largest in the history of the association. Already thirty-seven companies have registered and it is expected that forty-five companies and probably thirty bands will be in line.

   The entire Cortland department will attend the convention on Aug, 5 and will have a position in the parade. Owego's entire department will also be there.

   Special reduced rates have been secured on both the D., L. & W. and Lehigh Valley railroads.

   Thus far two towns have put in bids for the convention of 1898—Cortland and Lestershire.

   The citizens of Waverly have a wide reputation as convention entertainers, and are making extensive preparations for the firemen.

BREVITIES.

   —Rain prevented the game of ball between Cortland and Lyons this afternoon.

   —The members of James H. Kellogg camp No. 48, S. O. V., are making preparations to give an ice cream festival at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Edgcomb, 16 North Church-st., on Wednesday evening, Aug. 4.

   —A weather-wise wife of an Auburn man several days ago wagered $40 that it would rain 40 days in succession. The husband accepted the wager and now the wife is already planning how to spend the money.—Advertiser.

   —There should be a large attendance at the meeting in Fireman's hall this evening for the purpose of organizing a board of trade. Let every business man interested in the welfare of Cortland make an effort to be present.

   —The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Cortland & Homer Traction company, which was to have been held at the company's offices this afternoon, was adjourned one week, owing to the absence of a majority of the stockholders.

McGRAWVILLE.

Crisp Local Happenings at the Corset City.

   Following in a list of the letters remaining uncalled for at the McGrawville, N. Y., postoffice Monday morning, July 26, 1897: Mrs. Maud Caldwell, (2), Lewis A. Clark, Miss Bertha Corl, (2), Mrs. Esther Davis, Myron Gilbert. Persons calling for above please say "advertised." B. T. BURLINGHAM, P. M.

   E. F. Kinney had the misfortune to have the end of the second finger of his right hand amputated by the ending machine at the box factory, Monday morning.

   Our people should remember that money orders can now be sent to any part of the world from McGrawville, it being the only international office except Cortland in the county.

   Miss Pearl Copper has returned from a visit in Syracuse.

   Mrs. Chas. H. Edwards and daughter Addie left this morning for an extended visit in Binghamton and vicinity.

   H. A. Conway of Rome is a guest at Bert Dibble's, having arrived by wheel Monday.

   Rufus H. Chapin of Owatonna, Minn., is visiting relatives in this vicinity. Mr. Chapin was a former resident, having resided in the house now owned by O. A. Kinney, corner Academy and South-sts.

   Mrs. F. C. Welch, accompanied by her mother, Mrs. S. K. Follett, of Jacksonville, Fla., are spending a season at Glen Haven. Mrs. Follett's health is quite poor.

   Mrs. Jane Aldridge, who is caring for the children while Mrs. Welch is at Glen Haven, fell and injured herself severely upon the left side nearly in the same place as when she fractured several ribs a few years since.

HOMER.

Gleanings of News From Our Twin Village.

   HOMER, July 27.—Miss Kate Bean, who has been visiting her cousin, Miss Florence Weaver, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. William Bean on Cortland-st., returned to her home in Binghamton yesterday afternoon.

   Mrs. F. E. Shultz is studying voice culture with Prof. Adolph Dahm-Petusen of Ithaca at Cortland.

   On account of the inclement weather the ice cream festival of the American Volunteers was not very largely attended but those who were present enjoyed an old-fashioned prayer-meeting. Mrs. Col. Wolley of Buffalo gave a short talk using for her subject "'Seeds of Kindness." Mrs. Wolley is a delightful talker and the audience was deeply impressed with her remarks.

   Mr. O. B. Andrews and son Harold were in Syracuse yesterday.

   Miss Anna Thompson of Cortland called upon friends in town yesterday.

   Mr. Joseph Cleary of Rochester is visiting at the home of Mr. William Pierce on Elm-ave.

   Mrs. Mary Pimm, aged 51 years, died at her residence on Fulton-st. at 11 o'clock Saturday night of consumption after an illness of four years. Mrs. Pimm is survived by her husband, Mr. Charles Pimm, one daughter, Miss Lucy and [three] sons, Ernest and John of this place and George Pimm of Brentford, Canada, all of whom were born in England. Mr. and Mrs. Pimm and family came to this country in 1881, and have lived in Homer ever since. The deceased had a wide circle of friends all of whom sympathize with the bereaved family.

   A harness, several lap spreads, and robes were stolen from the barn of Rev. Dr. Edward W. Hitchcock on the back road Sunday night. Mr. Hitchcock has a pretty clear idea as to who the guilty parties are and the best thing for them

to do is to return the articles as quickly as possible and save trouble for themselves.

   Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Brown and two sons, Ardon and Charlie, left town this morning for Atlantic City, where they are to spend their summer vacation.

   Mr. Ray Hurlbert, who recently passed the examinations for teachers in the New York City schools, has received a notice to report there the first of September. Mr. Hurlbert is a graduate of the Cortland Normal school and his many friends will wish him success in his profession.

   Miss Mabel Crane is visiting at the home of Miss Bertha Wiegand in Truxton.

TULA.

   TULA, July 26.—Mrs. Amelia Brown and daughter Lula of Homer have been spending a few days with friends in this vicinity.

   Miss Inez Churchill entertained a company of young people on Thursday evening of last week.

   Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Thompson of Homer and Miss Ethel Thompson of Rochester spent Saturday at J. B. Underwood's.

   Miss Edith Churchill of Onondaga Valley is spending a part of her vacation with her father, Mr. S. A. Churchill.

   Mr. Fuller of Syracuse and Miss Zaida Gilbert of Homer were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Burroughs over Sunday.

   Mrs. Delbert Craig is visiting her sister at Seneca Falls.

   Mr. Refine Lattin, who has been spending some time with his nephew, Mr.

George Lattin, returned to Cortland last week.

   Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Smith of Auburn visited at John Maxson's recently.

   Mrs. J. N. Knapp and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kellogg of New York are camping on Skaneateles lake.