SPAIN'S PROPOSITIONS, CHANGE AT THE KREMLIN, AND A CARD

 

William Rufus Day.

Cortland Evening Standard, Friday, December 2, 1898.

SPAIN'S PROPOSITIONS.

THEIR JUSTNESS ADMITTED.

The American Commissioners Asked Further Time to Consult Washington Authorities, and Thus No Joint Session of the Peace Conference Was Held in Paris.

   PARIS, Dec. 1—Anxious as both are to conclude their work, the United States and Spanish peace commissions did not hold a joint session. This delay arose from the fact that the Spanish commissioners at the last session offered several urgent propositions which called for special deliberation upon the part of the Americans. Spain asks the United States to grant for a term of five years, to Spanish ships carrying Spanish goods or products to Porto Rico and Cuba, the same privilege as American vessels, engaged in the same trade, may have; and she qualifies this request by a proviso that trade privileges be extended to Cuba so long as the United States government is dominant over that island.

   In support of this request the Spanish commissioners assert that Spain cannot, without vital harm, immediately abandon or cut the business relations so long maintained between the mother country and the West Indian territories. They declare that family ties and social relations, added to affairs of trade maintained through centuries, require gradual dissolution. They invoke the terms of the treaty of 1819 by which the United States took over Florida from Spain and granted Spain for 12 years the right to send her goods and products to Florida in Spanish ships on the same terms as the ships carrying thither goods and products of the United States.

   The Spanish commissioners cite further the fact that the treaty of 1803 with France, for the cession of Louisiana, granted French and Spanish goods and products the same terms as Americans in New Orleans and other ports in the ceded territory.

   Finally Spain points to the American proposed "open door" policy in the Philippines and asks a guarantee of the same advantages in her late West Indian colonies until trade relations can by degrees accustom themselves to the change of sovereignty.

   This proposition and the arguments by which it was supported are considered strongly stated; and the American commissioners desired time for deliberation. Thus they were not fully prepared, and Judge Day sent a message to Senor Montero Rios requesting further time.

   Meanwhile the Spanish commissioners had been preparing a list of subjects for negotiations, supplemented by suggestions counter to and amendatory of the subjects the Americans submitted. This came to the American commissioners in Spanish, rendering it even more desirable to postpone the joint session in order to give time tor translation and consideration.

 

Wreck of Reina Mercedes.

Reina Mercedes.

To Raise the Reina Mercedes.

   NEW YORK, Dec. 2.—The expedition to be sent to Santiago to raise the sunken Spanish warship Reina Mercedes by the Merritt-Chapman Wrecking  company, will probably start from this city and Norfolk within a few days. The contract for this work was closed with the government by the wrecking company about 10 days ago.

 

AFTER HIGHBINDERS.

China Anxious to Enter Into an Extradition Treaty With Us.

   WASHINGTON, Dec. 2.—The Chinese government through its minister, Mr. Wu Ting Fang, has broached to the authorities here the willingness of China to negotiate an extradition treaty, applicable to all criminals, but intended in particular to reach the "highbinders."

   This fraternity has spread terror through the far west. It purports to be organized for fraternal and insurance purposes, but under this guise, it is alleged, it carries on a secret system of crime, marking victims for slaughter when they incur the enmity of the organizations.

   There have been many agitations in the west against the fraternity, but it is said the local officials have been unable to wipe out the evil.

 

PAGE TWO—EDITORIALS.

Postponement of Old Age.

   Dr. Kinnear in The Humanitarian asseverates that it is quite possible greatly to postpone the coming of old age. The dream of an elixir of life which shared the alchemist's belief in the possibility of making gold from the baser metals during the middle ages may then have some basis in science. The phenomenon of old age from the standpoint of physiology is known to be the undue deposit in the system of carbonate, phosphate and other salts of lime, thus tending to ossify the physical organs and impede their functions. The activities of the frame are clogged in their work of self repair, and they break down like a rusty and neglected machine. It is only a matter of time, then, when the blockage of the exquisite processes which bestow life ends in death.

   In the blood are contained the earth salts. While in youth and early manhood they are thrown off, age lacks the power to eliminate them. Bread and meat contain these earth salts in greatest abundance. The problem then is to adopt such a diet, as man advances in years, as will give sufficient nutrition with a minimum of this dangerous calcareous matter. In the first place, fruit is recommended as a prime article of diet. Fish, lamb or young mutton, poultry and veal among the flesh foods are claimed to be the more advisable, though these are to be eaten in great moderation. It is desirable also for those who have passed the prime of life to drink only distilled water. Diluted phosphoric acid is known to be one of the most powerful agencies for shielding the system from the ills and inconvenience of old age, and this mixed with the water becomes of prime efficacy. By its affinity with oxygen the earthy deposits are combated and their expulsion from the system greatly assisted. In brief, then, the advice may be thus summarized:

   Avoid foods rich in the earth soils, use fruit profusely, especially uncooked apples, and take daily two or three goblets of distilled water with 3-5 drops of diluted phosphoric acid in each glassful. This dietary, with plenty of exercise, sleep and fresh air, it is urged, will have a magical effect in lengthening life after it has passed its grand climacteric.

 

   ◘ The New York Indians who brought suit against the United States for the value of lands donated to them in Kansas and afterward sold by the government have had a judgment in their favor by the court of claims, giving them $2,000,000. Uncle Sam will not contest the judgment, but pay like a little man. He has plenty of money just now.

   ◘ It is a question which commits the most arrant blunder, the sentimentalists who overrate the world's goodness or the cynics who overrate its wickedness. Yet, after all, it is the former who are more likely to come near the truth.

   ◘ Queen Liliuokalani has arrived again in San Francisco. It is believed that she will make formal application for the restoration of Hawaiian crown lands which were private property and valued at some $6,000,000. Success would make a handsome settlement for Queen Lily and put her beyond the reach of the poorhouse. No doubt some one of the royalties out of business in Europe would consent to marry her in such a case in spite of her dark skin.

  

CHANGE AT THE KREMLIN.

Mr. L. D. Carns Will Take Charge of the Fountain House at Slaterville.

   Mr. L. D. Carns who has been proprietor of The Kremlin hotel since it was opened to the public a little over two years ago, is to-day making preparations to return to Slaterville Springs, where he has purchased from his father the latter's interest in the Fountain House. A little more than two years ago Mr. Carns came to Cortland from Slaterville Springs where he had been associated with his father, Mr. W. J. Carns, in the management of the large and popular summer hotels at that place. His contract at The Kremlin expired Nov. 1 and he has decided to return to Slaterville Springs.

   Mr. Carns came to Cortland with an established reputation in the hotel business and the popularity of The Kremlin since it was opened in the fall of 1896 has been largely due to his management. It has been his aim to make The Kremlin one of the most attractive and homelike hotels to be found anywhere in the state and to this end nothing has been spared to add to the comfort and welfare of the guests.

   The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Carns in Cortland will regret to learn that they have decided to leave Cortland, but will be pleased to know that they are to make their home at Slaterville which is already a popular summer resort for a large number of Cortland people.

 

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS.

Proceedings of Cortland County's Lawmakers and Financiers.

Sixteenth Day, Friday, Dee. 2.

   The board met at 9 o'clock with a quorum in attendance, and received the reports of the special committees on apportioning the state taxes, the county taxes and the school commissioners' expenses, all of which were referred to the committee on appropriations. In a short time the committee on appropriations submitted its report, calling for an appropriation of $63,033.11. The tax to be raised in each town, according to the report of the committee, is as follows:

 

   The report was unanimously adopted by an aye and nay vote.

   Chairman Hammond, a special committee authorized to confer with the district attorney relative to one Alphonso Wagner, now confined in Matteawan state hospital, reported that he had conferred with that official, who had assured him that he would investigate the matter immediately with the end in view of accomplishing the best possible results.

   On motion of Mr. Tuttle at 10:15 A. M., the board adjourned until Monday, Dec. 12, at 1:30 o'clock P. M.

 

A PECULIAR PROCEEDING.

Judgment for $11.50 Caused a Small Bit of Excitement.

   A peculiar mixture of summonses and complaints, judgments and attachments and other legal papers brought about a peculiar and unusual proceeding a day or two ago in the office of Justice of the Peace John H. Kelley. The case of F. D. Smith against Frank Ringer, a replevin action, has been decided by Justice Kelley who rendered judgment for Mr. Ringer in the sum of $11.50, of which $6.50 was costs. On the day in question Mr. Smith went into the office of the magistrate and tendered him the amount of the judgment.

   But previous to this, S. N. Holden, who had a claim against Mr. Ringer, had through his attorney, Lyman H. Gallagher, secured from Justice of the Peace E. C. Parker attachment papers. These were in the hands of Constable G. F. Jones of Homer. It so happened that when Justice Kelley was writing Mr. Smith's receipt Constable Jones and Mr. Gallagher entered the office. The money in question lay on Justice Kelley's desk, and Mr. Jones picked it up and was in the act of placing it in his inside pocket when Justice Kelley remonstrated and demanded to know by what right Jones had proceeded to take the money, and at this the constable pulled from his pocket attachment papers and proffering them to the now somewhat irate justice, walked out of the office.

   Justice Kelley claimed that the officer had no right to the possession of the money, as it was paid to him only as a distributing agent, some to be paid to Mr. Ringer, some to the constable who served the papers in the case, and some to himself as justice. Yesterday he commenced an action before Justice of the Peace E. C. Parker to recover possession of the money. It is understood, however, that the matter has been settled amicably between all the parties concerned, and that no more actions at law will be taken in the matter.

 

William H. Clark.

A Card.

   The attention of the undersigned has been called to the following item in the Cortland correspondence of the Syracuse Journal or Nov. 30:

   There is a rumor in circulation to-day that at a meeting of the Cortland Normal school board recently held there was an attempt to get a resolution through, requesting the resignation of Dr. Francis Cheney, the principal of the school. The report says that the resolution failed to pass by a vote of 5 to 4.

   If any such rumor was in circulation, it is due both to Dr. Cheney and the local board of the Normal to say that it was false in itself and without any justification, foundation or excuse. Such a resolution as is referred to was never even suggested at any meeting of the board, or out of it, by any member thereof. The meeting referred to above was a special one, held to transact certain business stated in the call. Dr. Cheney sent out the notices to members of the board and was present during the meeting.

   When the doctor accepted the call to the principalship of the Cortland Normal school, he said frankly to the board that whenever his services were no longer desired it would only be necessary to make the suggestion to him, and his resignation would be forthcoming. He had no desire to stay in a place where he was not wanted and where he could not act in harmony with the authorities. The consideration of any resolution asking for his resignation would, therefore, be entirely unnecessary. It is also simple justice to Dr. Cheney to say that the relations existing between him and the local board are, and always have been, of the most pleasant character. The publication of such a false "rumor," as that quoted from The Journal to the discredit of an educator occupying a place such as that held by Dr. Cheney, comes very near being libelous, if it does not actually cross the line.

   WM. H. CLARK, Chairman Local Board.

 

Surrogate's Proceedings.

   Nov. 9—In the matter of proving the will of Polly Hammond, late of Harford, N. Y., petition for probate of will filed, citation issued returnable Dec. 5, 1898.

   In the matter of the estate of Catherine Stevens, late of Marathon, N. Y., order granted to publish notice to creditors to present claims.

   Nov. 10—In the matter of proving the will of Ezra Hollister, late of Homer, N. Y., will admitted to probate and letters testamentary issued to G. I. Honeywell and Flavilla J. Hollister.

   Nov. 14—In the matter of proving the will of Ellen L. Thayer, late of McGrawville, N. Y., petition for probate of will filed, citation issued returnable Nov. 28, 1898.

   In the matter of the estate of Letitia Graham, late of Cortland, N. Y., letters of administration issued to Robert H. Graham.

   Nov. 15—In the matter of the guardianship of Harlan J. Stoker of Scott, N. Y., a minor, letters of guardianship issued to Nancy F. Stoker.

   Nov. 19—In the matter of proving the will of George N. Copeland, late of Homer, N. Y., will admitted to probate and letters testamentary issued to James E. Tanner and Francis M. Copeland.

   Nov. 21—In the matter of proving the will of Jane Dodd, late of Homer, N. Y., will admitted to probate and letters testamentary issued to Erastus Jones.

   In the matter of proving the will of James Harvey, late of Cincinnatus, N. Y., petition for probate of will filed, citation issued returnable Dec. 5,1898.

   Nov. 22—In the matter of the estate of John T. Hyer, late of Cuyler, N. Y., petition for final settlement filed, citation issued returnable Dec. 6, 1898.

   Nov. 25—In the matter of the estate of Oliver Russell, late of Truxton, N. Y., inventory of appraisers filed.

   Nov. 28—In the matter of proving the will of Ellen L. Thayer, late of McGrawville, N. Y., proof of will taken, will admitted to probate and letters testamentary issued to Nancy L. Potter.

   Nov. 29—In the matter of the estate of Mary Ann Brown, late of Cortland, N. Y., letters of administration issued to Isaac W. Brown, order granted to publish notice to creditors.

   Nov. 30—In the matter of the estate of James Butler, late of Homer, N. Y., petition for final settlement filed, account filed, estate settled and administrator discharged.

 

BREVITIES.

   —James. H. Kellogg camp, No. 48, Sons of Veterans, has issued invitations to a reception and banquet to be held in Grand Army hall Friday evening, Dec. 9.

   —The board of supervisors adjourned at 10:15 o'clock this morning until Monday, Dec. 12 at 1:30 P. M., and in the meantime the supervisors will make out the tax rolls for the various towns.

   —New display advertisements to-day are— Baker & Angell, Jenness Miller shoes, page 7; Derr Fritz, The great healer, page 6; Bingham Bros. & Miller, Trunks, page 6; Baker & Angell, Winter shoes, page 7.

   —If you happen to lose your pet dog, advertise for it in The STANDARD and your favorite will be immediately returned by a member of their staff. Presto change—open office door—enter lost dog—curtain. We'll remember that, brother, if we lose our "Amos.'' For particulars see Wednesday's STANDARD.—Cortland Democrat.