STRIKE LEADERS HELD TO COURT AND RAILROAD NOTES

Patrick Dolan.

Cortland Evening Standard, Saturday, Aug. 7, 1897.

LEADERS HELD TO COURT.

Admitted to $300 Bail—Big Demonstration Will Take Place.

   PITTSBURG, Aug. 7.—The proposed campaign against the [coal] mine owners of Westmoreland county and the operators of Central Pennsylvania, which has been delayed, is now an assured fact.

   The strike leaders decided on it definitely at a camp conference, and a big move will probably be made next Wednesday. The whole affair will be considerably on the order of the famous Coxey "commonweal" tour.

   As already constituted, the plans propose a direct march through the whole territory where mines are being operated until Clearfield county is reached. Camps will be left at each of the De Amett mines at Canonsburg, at Bunola and any other place that may seem necessary to keep the mines closed, which appears before the crusaders leave. The leaders estimate that with what will remain behind in the camps at least 8,000 men will be kept constantly in the movement.

   A military code for the government of the army will be formulated before the movement is started. President Dolan says that he will be able to keep everything quiet and the men peaceable.

   Squire Semmons rendered his decision in the riot and unlawful assemblage cases against Patrick Dolan and others. He holds Dolan, Jacob Aufhelter, Paul Trimmer and Edward McKay in $300 bail each for the September term of court. Bail was entered for all.

   The cases against Cameron Miller, William Warner and Edward Shaw were dismissed.

   An immense meeting, numbering fully 10,000 people, gathered around the strikers' camp at Turtle Creek. Eugene Debs. Mrs. Jones and several local speakers made addresses.

Glenham Women Victorious.

   MATTEWAN, N. Y., Aug. 7.—A lively contested school election was held in Glenham, near this village, in which a large number of prominent women of the village took active part. At the meeting of the board of education a resolution was passed to "cut" the salary of the principal of the school. The resolution evidently did not meet the approval of all the inhabitants, especially the women, as a large number of them turned out and voted at the polls, side by side with their husbands and brothers, some of them soliciting votes. The resolution was defeated by a big majority and the principal's salary remains the same as before the election.

FISH COMMISSIONER REPORTS

On the Number of Fish and Lobsters Planted Last Year.

   ALBANY. Aug. 7.—Fish Commissioner Babcock, chairman of the fish hatcheries committee of the commission, presented a report to the commission of the result of the work of his committee during the month of July. The report shows that 39,000 large mouth black bass fry were planted in the inland lakes; 6,896,430 lobsters were planted around Queens, Suffolk and Richmond counties, this being 2,000,000 more than were planted last year; and 2,700 bullheads were placed in fishing waters, an increase of 1,500 over last year.

   One thousand three hundred and sixteen bull fish were caught and destroyed at Chautauqua lake. In June, 1895, the first red throat trout eggs were successfully received at Caledonia from California. They were hatched and 2,000 of the fish were kept in the hatcheries for breeding purposes, and it is expected by next year that the commission will have several thousand eggs of these fish for distribution.

   The commission were unable to arrive at any conclusion as to what land shall be purchased with the $30,000 appropriated by the last legislature for the foundation of a New York share of the international park to be laid out on the St. Lawrence river.

For Preservation of Forests.

   ALBANY, Aug. 7.—The members of the forest preserve board announce that they have decided to purchase 10,000 acres of land at $1.50 an acre in the Black river system. Commodore Bradley of Olmsteadville, Essex county, who offered to sell 48,000 acres of virgin forest land in the vicinity of Racquet and Blue Mountain takes at $10 an acre, has agreed to sell the same for $6 an acre, but the board has not decided to purchase at that figure.

Captain Charles Dwight Sigsbee, USN.

PAGE TWO—EDITORIALS.

Used Good Judgment.

   Captain Sigsbee of the battleship Maine is a happy man. The other day while his ship was passing down East river to the anchorage at Tompkinsville, a tangle of craft appeared ahead of him. He order the Maine swerved from its course to avoid the lighter craft, when suddenly an excursion boat loaded with pleasure seekers put out from a New York pier across his course.

   One of two things had to be done, to go ahead and cut the excursion boat down, imperiling the lives of hundreds of people, or turn the Maine's head so that collision with a pier, at which a freight car float was tied, would be inevitable. Decision which course to pursue had to be made instantly, nor did Captain Sigsbee hesitate. The Maine's course was further changed. The excursion boat was cleared and the stem of the ironclad plowed through the float and tore away a portion of the pier. The float sank. The Maine was only injured to the extent of scraping off some of its paint. A court of inquiry was convened which, after careful investigation, has reported not only exonerating Captain Sigsbee from all blame but complimenting him on his sound judgment and prompt action.

   Acting Secretary Roosevelt, in communicating the findings of the court to the Maine's captain, adds the congratulations of the department "on the promptness and correctness with which you solved the problem as to which of the alternative courses you should pursue in the critical situation in which, without fault of your own, you found yourself upon the occasion referred to. You have reflected credit upon yourself and upon the service to which you belong." The public will join in the verdict of court and department. Better smash a dozen piers than sink a boat loaded with women and children.

   ◘ If the doctrine of reincarnation is true, the guinea pig, when its turn comes to be re-embodied, will have a long score against man to be paid off. Man in making alleged scientific experiments has dosed it with poisons, has suffocated it with gases, has tortured it to death by inches with surgery and by removing sections of its brain one at a time. The hapless little creature has been made the victim of Roentgen ray experiments as the latest species of torture that could be invented for it. Dr. J. Branton Blaikie, no doubt, thought it highly scientific to inoculate four guinea pigs with diphtheria poison and then pour the Roentgen rays into them for 13 hours. It was necessary, indeed, to stop the stream while, not out of mercy to the pigs, out for fear the tube through which the rays passed would be injured, so that the little creatures did not get the torture the whole 13 hours. Learned men may consider this science. The common sense of plain people sees in it only monstrous cruelty, the end and aim of which not at all justifies the means.

   ◘ The agricultural department tells farmers and their boys not to kill crows. The crow takes up the corn somewhat, but the good it does far outweighs the evil. It is omnivorous in its appetites like man and kills and eats thousands of moles, gophers, field mice and other pests that burrow after the grain in the earth. As crows decrease in number these pests increase.

Pink line details the Erie & Central New York railroad between Cortland and Cincinnatus, N. Y.

Floral trout ponds were separated by two arch bridges and located between East Avenue and Owen Avenue (upper right on map).

RAILROAD NOTES.

Everything Moving on Toward the Work of Construction.

   Everything is moving on toward the speedy beginning of the work of construction of the Erie & Central New York R. R.

   T. F. Lawler, the engineer for the Mellin Construction Co., and Contractor

A. H. Jacoby of New York yesterday walked over the line of the road to Cincinnatus to look up some last particulars of detail for the work of construction. They returned to Cortland last night at about 10:45 o'clock and Mr. Lawler left for New York on the 11:20 train.

   F. W. Tabrum of Pittsburg, Pa., who is to be the resident engineer during the work of construction, arrived in town yesterday afternoon and took up his headquarters at The Kremlin [Hotel]. He was out on the grade this morning and spent some time in examining the work already done.

   Antonio Breeza, a native of Naples, was in town yesterday and hired of H. C. Blodgett the hall at the Floral Trout park, paying a sum of money down to bind the bargain. He will use this to furnish accommodations for the sixty or more Italians who are expected next week to begin the work of construction. The Italians will thus have their headquarters at a once highly popular summer resort.

   N. A. Bundy to-day received word that the rails would be delivered in Cortland on Wednesday of next week and that he might arrange his plans for beginning work upon that basis.

FLOUR IS RISING.

Wheat Crop of the Lake Region of New York Greatly Injured.

   Within the last month wheat has taken a great start in price all over the country and in consequence flour has also risen in price. The advance in Cortland is figured from 25 to 40 cents a barrel.

   E. D. Wood of the Wickwire Roller Flour mills says flour has gone up 40 cents upon the barrel. Flour which he formerly sold at $1.20 per sack, now sells at $1.30, flour that formerly sold at $1.15 is now $1.25 and all other brands are in like proportion.

   Mr. Wood says that the wheat crop in the lake regions of this state is badly injured by the recent rainy season. From two to three weeks ago the wheat never presented a finer appearance, and farmers were jubilant. Then came the constant rains. Most of the wheat had been cut and was in the shock in the field drying and most ready for drawing to the barns. For nearly two weeks there was a daily downpour of rain and the result is that probably eight-tenths of the wheat of central New York has begun to grow in the fields, and will be of little value. It is a great loss to the farmers. Of course it is not that fact which has caused the advance in wheat. The advance is produced by more widespread causes, but this has its effect, locally speaking.

   W. S. Hoxie, flour and feed dealer of Port Watson-st., says flour that he paid $4.35 per barrel for on July 20, a few days ago cost him $4.65 per barrel, and since that time there has been a further rise, so that it is now 40 cents per barrel higher than formerly.

   C. F. Thompson, the grocer, reports that the wholesale price of flour has risen 25 cents, but as yet he has made no increase in his retail price.

WAVERLY ECHOES.

Cortland Firemen Jubilant Over Their Treatment In the Tioga Town.

   Cortland has got to do some tall hustling next year if the town entertains the Central New York Volunteer Firemens' convention as royally as did Waverly. All the firemen are most enthusiastic in their praise of the Waverly people. The town was profusely and beautifully decorated.

   Madison county was admitted to the association which now comprises the following counties: Cortland, Broome, Cayuga, Madison, Tioga, Tompkins and Seneca.

   E. W. Hyatt of Homer was re-elected secretary, and Dorr C. Smith of Cortland was placed on the committee on laws and legislation, C. W. C. Richardson of Homer on rules and tournaments, A. W. Chapin of McGrawville on topics, and A. W. Stevens of Cortland on exhibits.

PROHIBITION CONVENTION.

L. M. Loope Nominated For Member of Assembly—Other Nominations.

   The Prohibition county convention convened in Collins hall this afternoon, Adolph Frost, Jr. calling the twenty delegates present to order at 2:15. Prayer was offered by Rev. W. J. Riker, pastor of the Free Methodist church. Prof. George D. Bailey was chosen chairman and Adolph Frost, Jr., secretary.

   The object of the convention was stated by the secretary.

   E. V. Bowker and Charles H. Amerman were chosen tellers.

   On motion of Chas. W. Collins, the convention proceeded to first select a county committee as follows:

   Cortland—Dell June, Oliver Perry, Chas. A. Lowell, Adolph Frost, Jr., George Allport.

   Homer—Chas. L. Jones, Philander Knight, Theron Blackman.

   Scott—C. F. Cobb.

   Preble—Robt. Van Buskirk.

   Taylor—Chas. Amerman.

   Freetown—J. H. Jacobs.

   Harford—J. C. Estes.

   The county committee-elect were empowered to fill vacancies in the towns of Truxton, Cuyler, Solon, Cincinnatus, Virgil, Lapeer, Marathon, Willet.

   On motion of George Allport, the convention proceeded to elect eight delegates to the state convention as follows: George A. Norton, Rev. J. Barton French, Chas. A. Lowell, Robert Van Buskirk, I. C. Estes, Rev. W. J. Riker, Philander Knight, C. F. Cobb.

   Alternates—Dr. E. B. Nash, E. V. Bowker, Geo. N. Copeland, E. L. Tanner, Dr. S. Hinman, Chas. W. Collins, Dell June, Adolph Frost, Jr.

   On motion the convention proceeded to nominate county officers.

   Informal ballot for a candidate for member of assembly resulted as follows:

   L. M. Loope, 4

   C. F. Cobb, 2

   E. M. Van Hoesen, 2

   Geo. A. Norton, 2

   A. Frost, Jr., 1

   C. A. Lowell, 1

   E. L. Tanner, 1

   On motion L. M. Loope was nominated by acclamation.

   Robert McMillan of Cortland was unanimously nominated for sheriff, the tellers being instructed to cast one ballot for him.

   For county clerk, Theron Blackman of Homer was nominated.

   On motion of A. Frost, Jr., a ballot was cast for Rev. W. S. Warren for a candidate for district attorney.

   Philander Knight was nominated for superintendent of the poor.

   Coroners were nominated as follows: Dr. Sheldon Hinman of Homer, Dr. E. B. Nash of Cortland.

   On motion of A. Frost, Jr., a committee was appointed to fill any vacancies that may occur in the ticket. Carried. The chairman and secretary of the convention were appointed as such committee, on motion of C. W. Collins.

   Geo. A. Norton addressed the convention after which an adjournment was taken.

BREVITIES.

   —Rev. D. A. Whedon, D. D., of East Greenwich, R. I., will preach at the First M. E. church to-morrow morning.

   —The adjourned annual meeting of the Cortland & Homer Traction Co. will be held Monday, Aug, 9, at 10 o'clock.

   —Two games of ball between Lyons and Cortland are in progress at the fair grounds this afternoon. The first game was called at 2 o'clock.

   —Mrs. Betsy J. Neff, aged 36 years, died yesterday afternoon at her residence, corner of Clinton-ave. and River-st. from a cancer. The funeral will be held Sunday at 1 o'clock P. M., and burial will be made at Virgil, her former home.

   —Rev. J. C. Ball, who succeeded Rev. John T. Stone as pastor of the Olivet

Presbyterian church at Utica, will preach at the Presbyterian church to-morrow morning and at the union service at the First Baptist church to-morrow evening.

   —There will be a concert by the City band at the park this evening and free dancing will follow in the pavilion, music being furnished by McDermott's full orchestra. The electric cars will leave the Messenger House every twenty minutes.

   —The party given by the St. Vitus club at the park last night proved as enjoyable as any thus far in the series. Over forty couples were in attendance, and the usual excellent music by McDermott's orchestra was enjoyed. The next party occurs on Aug. 19.

   —The ice cream social held last night under the auspices of the Sons of Veterans at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Edgcomb was a successful affair from all points of view. The music furnished by members of the Temple orchestra, under the leadership of A. H. Williams, received many high compliments.

   —A quorum of the board of directors of the Tioughnioga club was not present last night, consequently no meeting was held. The meeting will be held Monday evening at 8 o'clock and it is urged that every director be present, as this will be the last meeting before the annual meeting and there is important business to be transacted.

   —Republican caucus from 4 to 9 o'clock this afternoon in the Graham building, 14 Port Watson-st., opposite the Messenger House block. All districts of the town of Cortlandville except the first (McGrawvllle) vote at this place. The caucus in the McGrawville district will be held at the town hall in the village of McGrawville from 7 to 8 o'clock to-night.

   —An exchange gives a few reasons for the hard times as follows: We let our timber rot and buy fencing. We throw ashes out and buy soap. We raise dogs and buy hogs. We grow weeds and buy vegetables and brooms. We catch fish with a $4 rod sometimes. We build schoolhouses and send our children to be educated away from home. And lastly we send our boys out with a $40 gun and a $10 dog to hunt ten-cent game.

   —As a matter of Justice to Mr. W. T. Mantanye we insert the card from him which appears in another column. It is a pity that the law of libel does not apply to the use of a person's name by irresponsible scribblers for purposes of misrepresentation and prejudice. And it is a still greater pity that good Republicans and good citizens allow themselves to be hoodwinked and fooled by newspaper yarns into doing things which they afterwards regret. If every voter at a caucus would ascertain for himself what men are backing the respective tickets and what they mean, scandals in politics would be far less frequent.

A Card.

   CORTLAND, N. Y., Aug. 7, 1897.

   To the Editor of the STANDARD:

   SIR—I desire it to be distinctly understood that in the present local contest I am not connected with any faction or set of candidates or organization whatever. I have attended no conference, and have taken no part in any plans or organization and have no interest in the result of the Republican caucus. I regret and resent the coupling of my name with any faction or organization, for it is unauthorized and is malicious and for the purpose of misleading. It is a matter of justice to myself as well as to others that my position should be known. I have heretofore asked all newspapers to discontinue the use of my name in connection with any faction.

   Yours truly,

   W. J. MANTANYE.

GRANTED A PATENT.

Perfection Milk Cooler and Aerator Manufactured by L. R. Lewis.

   L. R. Lewis has just been granted a patent upon the Perfection milk cooler and aerator which he is manufacturing and placing on the market. The patent bears the date of Aug. 8, 1897, and was obtained through Attorney John W. Suggett of Cortland. Mr. Lewis began the sale of these coolers in April and has already filled orders for them throughout the territory from Maine to California and has shipped quite a number to Canada and Mexico. So confident is he of the excellence of his cooler that he gives assurance to the purchaser in each case that if the machine is not perfectly satisfactory he is at liberty to return it at Mr. Lewis' expense and money will be promptly refunded, and not a single cooler has been returned so far, nor have any complaints been received.