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| Harper's Weekly, September 9, 1899. |
Cortland Evening Standard, Friday, June 2, 1899.
MAZET INVESTIGATION.
Outside of Two Incidents the Sessions Were Not Interesting.
NEW YORK, June 2.—The sessions of the Mazet committee were noticeable chiefly for two points, one the protest of Mr. Moss against the insults of witnesses and the conduct of Dr. O'Sullivan, who appears for the city departments, and the other evidence regarding the existence in this city of the most nauseating form of degeneracy and depravity. Neither incident took up much time, by far the greater part of the sessions being devoted to the examination of President Feitner and Commissioner Sheehy, both of the tax board. Their evidence went to show the long established inefficacy of the system of personal taxation and revealed nothing sensational.
Mr. Moss opened the session with an outburst of indignation against the way in which witnesses had treated him. He demanded the protection of the committee, and announced his intention of bringing Police Captain Price before the committee to make him prove the charges he made against Mr. Moss. During this heated appeal from the committee counsel, Dr. O'Sullivan frequently interrupted and in intense anger Mr. Moss demanded that Dr. O'Sullivan be denied the privilege of participating in the proceedings. Chairman Mazet upheld Mr. Moss and Dr. O'Sullivan was rebuked and threatened with ejection if he repeated his interruptions.
Another Revolution in Chili.
SANTIAGO DE CHILI, June 2.—A political upheaval has taken place here. The Liberals have united and will bring about the fall of the conservative government.
Plumbers Go on a Strike.
ROCHESTER, June 2.—At a meeting of Plumbers' and Steam Fitters' union No. 13 it was decided to go on a strike. This was accordingly ordered by the walking delegate and a few hours later the members of the union in the various shops about the city were out. The plumbers want an eight-hour day with nine hours' pay. The master plumbers are willing, according to one of them, to give the men an eight-hour day with pay at the proportionate rate now received for nine hours' work. Altogether about 200 are said to be out.
PAGE TWO—EDITORIALS.
American Arbitration Plan.
The American plan for a permanent international court of arbitration seems to be a very sensible one. It shows no trace of an idealism that cannot be realized at the present time, and ought, on that account, to meet with universal approval.
The court is to be composed of one representative from each of the powers signing the treaty establishing it. These representatives are to be appointed by a majority of the members of the highest court at the time existing in each of the adhering states and shall hold office until their successors are appointed. The tribunal thus constituted shall be permanent, hold its sessions wherever most convenient, and always be open to the filing of new cases. Any and all questions of disagreement may be submitted to it, but every such submission must be accompanied by a pledge to abide by the decision reached. The bench in each particular case shall consist of as many judges as the parties to the controversy may agree upon. In case the bench shall consist of only three judges, no one of them shall be a native subject or citizen of the state whose interests are in litigation. Every litigant before the court shall have the right to a rehearing before the same judges within three months after the announcement of their decision. The general expenses of the tribunal are to be paid by the contracting powers, and the expenses of each litigation by the parties to it. The treaty is to come into operation upon its ratification by nine sovereign states.
It is said that the British proposals for a permanent court differ somewhat from these. In what respect they differ, the dispatches from The Hague do not clearly indicate. As it is reported that the American plan has been unanimously approved by the arbitration committee, it will not probably encounter any opposition from the British delegates.
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| Hometown Baseball. |
OSWEGO GOT TRIMMED.
CORTLAND WON A VERY PRETTY CONTEST YESTERDAY.
The Pitching of Young Cloonin Was Beautiful—Binghamton Won from Auburn, Rome Won at Albany and Utica Lost at Schenectady.
Evidently the Schenectady team has been greatly strengthened by the new men secured since Whistler has taken hold, and though Utica won from the reorganized Electricians on Wednesday, Earl's players were unable to repeat the trick yesterday. As the result of the local team's defeat and Binghamton's second victory over Auburn, Utica is in fourth place, while the Parlor City team goes into third place. Rome secured revenge for Wednesday's defeat by Albany by winning the second in the series with the capital city aggregation. Cortland also won in a close contest with Oswego, though the latter hangs on to the second place. Auburn's defeat and Schenectady's victory create a tie between those two teams for the tail end. The feature of all of yesterday's games in the State league was the narrow margin by which each of the victors won out.
It was a pretty, clean, and interesting contest which Cortland won from Oswego yesterday. Young Cloonin, the most youthful box artist in the State league, covered himself with glory by his performance. His support could not have been improved except at third base. Sharp clear cut fielding was another feature of the game, and in this Nelson was the star. His work was beyond criticism, and to him is due a large share of the credit. Oswego went to bat first, but in that inning no scores were made by either side. Feature. Lawlor's beautiful running catch of a fly by Wentz.
Second Inning—Oswego went out in order. For Cortland, Birmingham flew out to Wentz, and Lawlor went to first on four wide ones. Daley flew out to center. Neville's handsome two-bagger scored Lawlor from first. Feature No. 2; Lawlor's daring base-running.
Third Inning—Slagel got first on a scratch hit which bounded over Neville's head. Hewitt bunted and beat the sphere out at first. Daley fumbled a grounder from Wentz and Slagel scored. Cargo batted another grounder, which bounded over Cloonin's head, and Hewitt reached third on the play. Barber sent a grounder to Daley who fielded it right back to Nelson, cutting off Hewitt, and Nelson sent it to first, retiring Barber. Hanley struck out. Feature. The quick work of Nelson.
Oswego was unable to score after that, owing to the quick fielding of Cortland.
The locals scored twice in the eighth on the bunching of hits and a sacrifice by Gannon. One of the prettiest plays of the game occurred in the seventh when Heine leaped in the air and with his left hand pulled down Coonin's liner which seemed sure for a single at least.
The score:
The Cortlands left this morning for Auburn for a couple of games.
Monday and Tuesday they will be at Oswego, and on Wednesday and Thursday will be at home with Auburn, and Barney McManus on the coaching line.
Manager Ramsey has allowed Kellogg, the tall pitcher, to seek other fields, and has signed in his place "Tacks" Allen, who pitched for Canandaigua last year and has thus far this year been pitching with remarkable success for Scranton in the Atlantic league. Mullin has returned from Philadelphia, and now the team is in good shape in all departments.
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| Grace Episcopal Church, Cortland, N. Y., circa 1900. |
A BRILLIANT EVENT.
THE WEED-MAHAN WEDDING AT GRACE CHURCH.
Fine Music and Handsome Decorations— Reception at the Home of the Bride's Parents—The Guests and Presents.
Cortland has never seen a more beautiful wedding than that of Miss Mary R. Mahan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Mahan of this village, one of the loveliest young ladies of our village, and Mr. Robert Stewart Weed, one of Binghamton's popular and promising young business men. The church was profusely and most tastefully trimmed with pink and white floral decorations, with potted palms in the windows and lining both sides of the middle aisle. The work of decorating had been under the charge of Mr. and Mrs. N. H. Waters and Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Hickok and was done in a manner most creditable to their taste and discrimination.
Shortly before 7 o'clock the church chimes were rung, and while the assembling guests were being escorted to the pews by the ushers, Miss Ruth McNett sang "Elsa's Dream" from Lohengrin with excellent voice and expression. Mr. James E. Foote acted as organists and played the Lohengrin wedding march with fine effect as the bridal party moved up the aisle in the following order:
Mr. F. Alexis Mahan of Cortland, brother of the bride, Messrs. Charles A. Wilkinson, S. Percy Knapp, C. Avery Hickey and William Ayers Weed, all of Binghamton, the latter a brother of the groom, ushers; the first bridesmaid, Miss Mary Stewart Weed, sister of the groom; the second bridesmaids, Miss Louise Nottingham of Syracuse and Miss Ethel Cator Heverin of Dover, Del.; the third bridesmaids, Miss Mary Marcellus of Syracuse and Miss Jane Keator Newkirk of Cortland; the maid of honor, Miss Marion E. Hall of Lockport; and the bride leaning upon the arm of her father.
Awaiting the bridal party at the altar were Rev. Amos Watkins, rector of Grace church, and Rev. William Bours Clarke of Seneca Falls, Mr. Watkins' predecessor as rector, together with the groom and his best man, Mr. Harry C. Walker of Binghamton. The wedding ceremony was performed by Mr. Watkins, assisted by Mr. Clarke, according to the always impressive and beautiful Episcopal form—the organist playing Chopin's Second Nocturne during the ceremony—and the bride was given away by her father.
As on all such occasions, interest centered in the bride, who fully met the anticipations of all her friends by her charming appearance. Her gown, one of the richest and most tasteful ever seen in Cortland, set off her natural beauty to fine advantage. It was of heavy white satin, en train, the waist trimmed with Irish point and duchesse lace and the elbow sleeves with a ruffle of duchesse lace. The skirt was made with one flounce of chiffon and two of duchesse lace. She wore a veil and carried a shower bouquet of orchids and lilies of the valley. On her satin slippers were diamond buckles.
Miss Marion E. Hall, the maid of honor, wore rose colored chiffon over satin. The five bridesmaids were all beautifully and handsomely attired. Miss Weed wore faille silk mousseline de soie over pink silk and Misses Nottingham and Heverin gowns of the same over pink silk a shade darker than that of Miss Weed. The gowns of Misses Marcellus and Newkirk were precisely like those of their companions except that the pink silk was still another shade darker. Each carried a shower bouquet of sweet peas harmonizing with her gown and wore a wreath of sweet peas and maiden-hair ferns.
As the party left the church after the ceremony, the organist played Mendelssohn's wedding march.
The church, which will accommodate about 850 persons, was filled nearly to its full capacity by the invited guests.
The wedding reception was held at the handsome home of Mr. and Mrs. Mahan on Main-st. immediately following the ceremony. About 275 guests were present, and were received by Mr. and Mrs. Mahan, Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Weed, the bride and groom, the maid of honor and the bridesmaids.
The house was made attractive by a profusion of floral decorations. Pink and white here, as at the church, were the prevailing colors, and sweet peas, carnations, azaleas, roses, palms and other plants, blossoms and trailing vines contributed to the general effect.
The spacious verandas had been enclosed, crashed [floor covering for dancing], and hung with electric, lights in red, white and blue, and Darby's full orchestra discoursed its choicest selections. A canopy extended from the street to the verandas and was strung with electric lights.
Griffith furnished the refreshments, which were prepared and served in his best style and were both choice and elaborate. The bridal party occupied the large room opening upon the verandas, and surrounded a table of generous size, in the center of which was the bride's cake. The guests were served at small tables on the verandas and in the rooms, adjoining the halls opposite the bridal party.
The presents made an array such as is rarely seen, and comprised a multitude of articles, rich, tasteful, useful and costly. These were grouped according to their character in a room on the second floor, and included, besides a very costly full set, Tiffany design, of table silver, a large number of beautiful pieces of cut glass, rich and heavy chairs, artistic tables, pictures, rugs, silverware of various kinds, elegantly bound books and a multitude of other articles, indicating the tastes and kindly interest of the donors. A number of large pieces had also been sent directly to the future home of Mr. and Mrs. Weed in Binghamton.
The groom's present to the bride was an exquisite ring set with a large ruby surrounded by diamonds. The bride gave the maid of honor and each of the bridesmaids a Venetian glass and gold vinaigrette, and the groom gave his best man and the ushers each a gold and pearl scarf pin.
Soon after refreshments, and in good time for the 11:25 train south on the D., L. & W., the bride appeared in a handsome Paris traveling gown of dark broadcloth and a large dark hat, and bride and groom took the carriage for the railway station, followed by the usual showers of rice and by good wishes almost as numerous as the rice grains for their health, prosperity and happiness.
Both marriage and reception will long be remembered in Cortland on account of the interest taken in the young people, as well as on account of the elaborateness, beauty and perfect taste which marked every detail of arrangement.
The newly married couple will spend some time at Quaker Lake, Pa., the summer home of Mr. Weed.
The following is a list of the guests from out of town:
Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Weed, parents of the groom, Hon. and Mrs. Joseph F. Johnson, Miss Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sears, Mrs. Charles M. [Turher], Miss Lillias M. Stevens, Mr. and Mrs. W. Scott Brandt, Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas K. Norris, Mrs. Henry C. Preston, and Mr. and Mrs. James L. Hickok of Binghamton; Dr. and Mrs. James V. Stewart of The Hague, Holland; Miss Clara Grace McKinstry, Mr. Grove E. Warner, Mr. Harvey B. Nottingham and Dr. and Mrs. B. W. Sherwood of Syracuse, and Mr. Edward K. Norris of New York City.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Weed, the parents of the groom, will give a reception at their home, No. 66 Chenango-st., Binghamton, for the bride and groom on the evening of June 20. After Sept. 1, Mr. and Mrs. Weed will be at home at No. 43 Riverside Drive, Binghamton, their residence there being completely furnished.
W. C. T. U. Meeting.
At the regular meeting of the W. C. T. U. held on Thursday afternoon the consecration service was led by Mrs. L. A. Hinman.
The corresponding secretary read the call for the county convention to be held at Truxton, July 6, and the following delegates were elected: Mrs. Watson, Mrs. Rose, Mrs. Gillette, Mrs. Mudge, Mrs. A. S. Johnson.
A letter from Mr. T. P. Benjamin of Canastota was read thanking the union for the tribute of flowers sent to the funeral of his wife, Miss Mary Benjamin, who was formerly a member with us.
Mrs. Hills then read an article written by Miss Willard, entitled, "The Peck Family," which treated the subject of fault-finding in a humorous but forceful manner.
Items of interest were then given by Miss Hare, Mrs. Greenman, Mrs. Cotton and others. It was announced that reports of departments would be read at the next meeting. PRESS REPORTER.
A Record in Pigs.
E. D. Parsons, who resides on the boundary line between Cortland and Broome counties near Upper Lisle, is the owner of a Chester White breeding sow which will not be two years old until September 1 next, and is now raising a second litter of nine fine six weeks-old pigs crossed by the Berkshire variety. Mr. Parsons showed these to a STANDARD man with much pride a few days ago. The sow raised seven fine roasters last season and the owner is of the opinion that sixteen pigs reared by a sow less than two years of age is somewhat of a record breaker. Who can beat it?
NEW ELECTRIC LIGHTS
Now Being Put Up—Some Ready for Use.
The Cortland & Homer Electric Co. is busy placing in position the eleven new additional electric street lamps under the new lighting contract. Some of the lights are already in use, and the others will be started in a few days. The new lights are located as follows:
First Ward—Corner of Park and Owego-sts., and near the center of Reynolds-ave.
Second Ward—North Main-st. near old carding mill, Homer-ave. between Arthur-ave. and Doubleday-st., and Groton-ave. near Monroe Heights.
Third Ward—Rickard-st., corner Clinton-ave. and Locust-st., corner Railroad and Crandall-sts., Elm-st. near River-st.
Fourth Ward—East Court-st. near River-st., and Blodgett-st.
Firemen at Ithaca.
The executive committee of Central New York Firemen's association consisting of John F. Dowd of Cortland, Fred J. Davis of Owego, Frank Cole of Ithaca, W. H. Hill of Lestershire, B. S. Townsend of Moravia, Chas. D. Becker of Waterloo, G. A. Burdick of Ellenville, E. W. Hyatt of Homer, Frank M. Baker of Owego, P. L. Long of Waverly met in this city on Monday for the purpose of making arrangements for the convention to be held here in August.
Encouraging reports were received from all counties and many companies have already voted to attend the convention. Several of the best bands in the state have been engaged and everything points to a very successful convention.—Ithaca Journal.
Party of Little People.
Master Errol Ellis, the younger son of Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Ellis of 93 North Main-st., gave a very pleasant party this afternoon in honor of his 10th birthday. The party continues from 3 to 8 o'clock this evening, and of the forty-four little people invited, nearly all accepted, and an enjoyable afternoon is being passed in the playing of games. Lunch was served on the lawn, and the little host was very kindly and generously remembered by a variety of suitable gifts presented by his friends.
Meeting of Red Men.
Council 357, Improved Order of Red Men, at a regular meeting last evening conferred the adoption degree on three candidates. Twelve members of the Homer council were in attendance, and at the close of the meeting an hour was passed very pleasantly in a social manner, and refreshments were served.
BREVITIES.
—New display advertisements to-day are—E. O. Dean, Saturday bargains, page 7.
—The McGraw subscriptions for the sidepath from Cortland to that place to the amount of $163.75 have been collected and paid into the treasury of the [bicycle] sidepath commission.
—Burglars entered the house of Mayor Ellery Colby at Owego at about 2 o'clock Wednesday morning and took away a gold watch and chain and $62 in money. The members of the family were awakened, but apparently not till the intruders were leaving the house. There is no clue.
—Mary Harrington entertained about a dozen of her little friends at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. F. N. Harrington, 10 Reynolds-ave., on Wednesday afternoon from 3 to 8 o'clock on the occasion of her 10th birthday. Children's games and other entertainment confined in making a very pleasant afternoon. A fine supper was served.
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