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| William Rufus Day. |
Cortland Evening Standard, Wednesday, August 31, 1898.
ALL EUROPE BARRED OUT.
Can Have Nothing to Say to the Peace Commissioners.
ONLY AMERICA AND SPAIN.
No Outside Pressure From Any Source to Be Permitted.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 31.—Justice White is to have a conference with Secretary Day when the latter returns to Washington about the end of the present week, and it is supposed that it will be then definitely determined whether or not the former will consent to abide by his first decision to serve as a member of the peace commission. At last accounts the justice was in Cooperstown, N. Y., on a vacation.
M. Thiebaut, the secretary of the French embassy, had a long conference with Acting Secretary Moore, supposedly with reference to the accommodation to be provided for the commission when it reaches Paris. While details have not yet been arranged, it is believed that the French government will afford the commission suitable rooms in the French foreign office and that it will be treated with distinguished consideration.
No outside pressure from any source will be permitted to be brought to bear upon the commission, it being admitted that notwithstanding the keen interest all Europe may have in the work of the commission, the body must be allowed to deal with all questions coming before it under the protocol without interference from any country besides the United States and Spain.
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| Maj. Gen. Joseph Wheeler. |
INVESTIGATE CAMP WIKOFF.
Such is the Order Made by General Wheeler.
IT WILL BE THOROUGH.
General Adelbert Ames Will Conduct It.
NEW YORK, Aug. 31.—Camp Wikoff at Montauk Point, L. I., is to be investigated. General Wheeler has ordered General Adelbert Ames, chief of staff on General Kent's staff, to conduct an investigation. He is given almost autocratic powers. General Wheeler has ordered him to get at the bottom of all the things which have been complained of. The subjects General Ames is to investigate are: Why is the general condition of the camp so poor; why do the conditions that prevail exist; who is responsible; why troops were sent to the camp before it was ready to receive them; why, since there was but one railroad leading into the camp, boats were not used to carry men and provisions from New York city; why needed medicines were not ordered, or if they were ordered, why they were not distributed; why the hospitals are crowded; why transports were allowed to lie in the harbor without supplies and relief being sent out to them.
There is dissatisfaction in the camp of the Rough Riders. They are not satisfied with the terms of their muster out. They want to be treated as are the remainder of the volunteers. The present plan is to muster them out as soon as possible, and without the usual furlough. They say they want to be treated like the others, and want to be given 60 days furlough at full pay and then be mustered out, and sent home at the usual mileage and ration allowance. They claim they are entitled to this as much as any of the troops. As the war department officials thought they were showing the Rough Riders a favor in treating them as planned, they will probably be surprised at the dissatisfaction.
The condition of this regiment is now excellent owing to the generosity of citizens, the care of physicians and the watchfulness of their commanding officers. The regulars, officers and men are also dissatisfied and want to be sent back to garrison posts and stations at once.
The coming of President McKinley is anxiously awaited. An effort will be made to get the president to sanction changes which even General Alger was not asked to make.
Sick at Santiago.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 31.—General Lawton's bulletin of the health conditions of the American forces in Santiago is as follows: Total sick, 381; total fever, 313; total new cases fever, 7; returned to duty, 1. Deaths—William B. Bethel, private, Company B, Sixth infantry, typhoid fever; Joseph Berry, private, Company L, Thirty-third Michigan, typhoid fever.
To Raise the Spanish Ships.
NEW YORK, Aug. 31.—The Merritt and Chapman Derrick & Wrecking company's tug Argus arrived this morning from Halifax with two pontoons, procured there, which are to be taken to Santiago to assist in the work of raising the sunken Spanish warships.
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| Cortland Park. |
THE DELAVAN FAMILY
Holds Its Fifth Annual Picnic at the Cortland Park.
The Delavan family is one of the oldest in Cortland county and the date of its first settlement runs far back to the early days of the century. Its descendants have spread out in all directions, however, and are to be found in nearly every state of the Union. The nearby members have for several years had an annual reunion and picnic, and to-day the fifth annual gathering has been held at the Cortland park. The day has been above criticism in every respect and the Delavans and their friends have had a fine time. A large number of them are now located in the eastern part of the county and that part of the family came over on the early train to-day from Cincinnatus and proceeded to the park by a regular car at about 10 o'clock.
The day has been spent in the usual way for such gatherings. Old days have been lived over, old friendships renewed, and slight acquaintances have grown stronger.
At about the noon hour long tables were spread upon the shady west porch of the pavilion and there the bountiful dinner was served to eighty-three people. The committee of arrangements for the past year was Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Seeber, Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Hulbert of Cortland, Mr. and Mrs. F. R. Morey of McGrawville, and Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Delavan of Willet, and to them a vote of thanks was afterward unanimously passed on motion of E. C. Delavan.
After the good things had been disposed of several duets were sung by Mrs. C. S. Hulbert and Mrs. F. P. Mooney which were much enjoyed by all. The meeting was then called to order by the president of the family association , Mr. L. S. Cramer of Cortland. The other officers of the past year were Secretary A. E. Delavan of Cincinnatus and Treasurer F. E. Seeber of Cortland.
Officers for the ensuing year were elected as follows:
President— Irving H. Palmer, Cortland.
Secretary—James Meager, Cortland.
Treasurer—Oliver Delavan, Cortland.
Committee of Arrangements—Mr. and Mrs. Dell Green of Willet, Mr. and Mrs. H. K Stoner, Binghamton, Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Delavan, Cincinnatus, and Mr. and Mrs. K. Bourne, Groton.
It was voted to hold the next picnic on the last Wednesday in August, 1899.
It was voted, on a suggestion from I. H. Palmer, to prepare a book to be brought to the next annual meeting in which can be entered the name, address, date of birth and a short sketch of each one present, with the idea of getting a complete record of the family. H. W. Bourne and J. M. Delavan of Willet and A. E. Delavan of Cincinnatus were appointed the committee to procure and prepare the record book.
A vote of thanks was passed to Superintendent F. P. Mooney of the Traction company and to Mrs. Mooney for many privileges and courtesies extended during the day. Late in the afternoon Hyattt & Tooke took a photograph of the family as it was assembled.
Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Delavan, Trenton, N. Y., Oliver Delavan and family, Mrs. Bird Delavan, Miss Libbie Delavan, Mrs. Hattie Oaks, Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Cramer and family, James Meager and family, Mr. and Mrs. I. H. Palmer, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Meacham, F. E. Seeber and family, Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Hulbert, all of Cortland; Mrs. Eugene Arnold, Fred Watrous, North Syracuse; Mrs. George Hunt, Mrs. Estelle Hartson, Mrs. Hattie Arnold, Syracuse; Edward Greene and family, Albert Green and family, Dell Greene and family, C. H. Delavan, Edward Eaton and family, W. J. Delavan and family, J. M. Delavan and family, R. W. Bourne and family, Miss Kit McBirney, all of Willet; Mrs. W. S. Carr, Miss Florence Carr, Elmira; Mrs. Eliza Bowen, K. Bourne and wife, Groton; Albert Delavan, Mr. and Mrs. Chauncey Meacham, A. E. Delavan, Cincinnatus; Orlando Bowen, North Fenton; Frank Bowen and family, East Orange, N. J.; Mrs. Rhoda Tennant, Whitney Point; Charles Bowen, Randallsville; Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Delavan, Evans Mills; Mr. and Mrs. H. K. Stoner, Binghamton; Mr. and Mrs. F. R. Morey, McGrawville; Miss Margaret Shay, Binghamton and H. L. Cramer, Mechanicsville.
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| Trolley cars near the Cortland House. |
TROLLEY RIDE TONIGHT.
A Trip to McGrawville and Homer all for 25 Cents.
The weather seems so propitious and the moon so fine that the Traction company has decided to abandon the band concert and dance at the park scheduled for to-night and substitute the long postponed trolley ride. Cars will leave the Messenger House corner at 7:30 o'clock sharp and will proceed at once to McGrawville and thence will go to Homer. No stop will be made at the park this time, and in consequence the duration of the ride will be somewhat shortened. The Cortland City band will accompany the cars and will furnish music throughout the trip. The fare for the round trip will be 25 cents. Tickets on sale at Brogden's drug store.
CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC
To Begin Its Third Year on Monday Sept. 5—Bright Outlook.
The Cortland Conservatory of Music will enter upon its third year on Monday, Sept. 5. The business manager, Mr. George Oscar Bowen, will be in his office on Thursday and Friday, Sept. 1 and 2, and pupils are expected to register and arrange for lessons upon these days.
During the past summer the rooms have been freshened up with paint and paper and several alterations have been made which will materially add to the convenience as well as the efficiency of the institution. A partition has been removed which formerly separated the first and second rooms on the west side, making a large and commodious recital hall. Double doors, swinging from each side, have been introduced in several cases, to further deaden the sound, so that work can proceed in adjoining rooms without interfering each with the other. Several little conveniences have been added which will be noted with pleasure by the students as they return to their work.
The new catalogue recently issued by the proprietors, Messrs. Darby, Bentley, and Bowen, outlines the courses of study that may be pursued along different lines. Two new departments have been added and new names appear in the corps of instructors. Prof. E. Ancouturier, recently of Binghamton and a teacher of repute, has taken charge of the department of French and Mr. Frank Goddard of the Cortland City band is in charge of the department of band instruments. A large choral society will be organized with the students of the conservatory as a nucleus, and local singers in the town may also join if they desire by paying a small fee.
The conservatory has increased and flourished during the past two years beyond the belief of the projectors. Last year 227 students were registered. From the inquiries already made it seems probable that the coming year will show a considerable increase in the attendance.
During the season several fine concerts will be given, in which the conservatory orchestra and noted soloists from the musical centers will assist. The regular weekly recitals will be held on Friday afternoons in the new recital hall. It is desired that all students should be on hand to register promptly on Friday and Saturday that the regular work may begin on Monday.
WANTED TO DIE.
Fred I. Stevens Took Strychnine with Suicidal Intent.
Fred I. Stevens, who with his wife has lived at 31 Lincoln-ave., took a large quantity of strychnine this morning with intent to commit suicide. The poison was taken at about 9 o'clock, and death ensued before 11 o'clock. Mrs. Stevens saw him take the fatal dose, but states that she thought he was taking a dose of salts, as he was accustomed to do quite frequently.
He afterwards told her that he had taken poison and was going to die. She immediately sent for Dr. E. A. Didama, and Dr. F. D. Reese who was passing was also called in. The physicians applied the proper remedies, but the poison had taken too strong hold of the system to be counteracted, and he died before 11 o'clock. He stated freely that he wanted to die, and took the poison for that purpose. He took the antidotes which were administered, but took them reluctantly.
Mrs. Stevens stated to a STANDARD reporter that she had just returned last night from a month's stay with her parents at Messengerville, and that she and her husband had had no difficulty since her return. She was almost beside herself with grief. Mr. Stevens attempted to take his life some time ago, but by the promptness on the part of Mrs. Stevens in administering antidotes, the action of the poison was counteracted.
Mr. Stevens had been out of work a long time and it is supposed that anxiety over this fact drove him to commit the deed. He was 32 years of age.
Coroner W. J. Moore after a careful inquiry into the circumstances decided that no inquest was necessary.
The deceased took the powder from a package and putting it in a cup of water drank it. Inquiry at the pharmacy reveals the fact that he purchased the poison there, ten grains, at 10:30 o'clock yesterday morning, stating that he wanted it to kill rats.
The arrangements for the funeral are not completed.
BREVITIES.
—Trolley ride to McGrawville and Homer to-night at 7:30 o'clock.
—Dr. W. J. Moore's residence has been connected with the telephone exchange.
—New display advertisements to-day are—E. Robblns, Ithaca Guns, page 8; Opera House, The Great Flint, page 5.
—Herbert L. Flint, called the king of hypnotists, has been engaged for a week's entertainment at the Opera House beginning Sept. 5.
—The Binghamton state hospital uses 600 dozen eggs each week, and an egg dealer of Windsor has the contract for supplying them for a year.
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