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| Francisco Silvela. |
Cortland Evening Standard, Wednesday, July 19, 1899.
SCENE IN THE SENATE.
Spanish Women Plead For the Liberation of the Philippine Prisoners.
MADRID, July 19.—A scene occurred in the senate. Several delegations of women having relatives among the prisoners in the hands of the Filipinos sought an audience with Senor Silvela, the premier, who had them conducted to the galleries of the senate, where Count d'Almenas drew a lamentable picture of the sufferings of the prisoners, which caused frequent outbursts of sobbing from the women. Count d'Almenas blamed the American authorities and the Spanish government for the fate of these unhappy men.
Senor Silvela, in defending the government, said that although the United States had at first placed obstacles in the way, they were now endeavoring to assist in obtaining the liberation of the prisoners.
For the sake of prudence and in order not to hamper the negotiations now in progress the premier declined to say anything regarding the steps being taken to accomplish that end.
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| Seal of Knights of Labor. |
A STRIKE IN NEW YORK.
Half or the Men on the Second-ave. Line Went Out To-day.
NEW YORK, July 19.—A strike began this morning on the Second-ave. line of the Metropolitan Street Railway company. Up to 8 A. M. about half the men on this line were out. The strike is not an authorized one. Some of the more enthusiastic men who attended the Cooper Union meeting last night, got together and decided that the only thing to do was to strike. They formed themselves into a committee and went to the Second-ave. car stables early this morning and asked the men to come out. Every car was stopped as it reached the stables and each man on the car asked to strike.
About half the men responded to the call and pickets were then detailed to go to the men of the other branches of the company lines and try to get the men out. These men did not have a great deal of success.
General Master Workman John M. Parsons of the Knights of Labor, who presided at last night's meeting in Cooper Union, did not want the men to strike and he is said to have told them he would have nothing to do with them if they struck. Pickets in a little while after the strike on the Second-ave. line were at the Sixth, Eighth-ave. lines and the 23rd-st., 28th-st. and 34th-st. stables to try to get the men out.
There were disturbances at several places and four men were arrested. It was said that those who were trying to get the men out were discharged employees who were actuated by a feeling of revenge.
STRIKERS UNDER ARREST.
Men Suspected of Complicity in the South Brooklyn Explosion.
NEW YORK, July 19.—Twenty-two strikers were placed under arrest about 4 o'clock this morning, suspected of complicity in the South Brooklyn dynamite explosion on the elevated road, which took place about 1 A. M. Acting under orders from Chief of Police Devery nine detectives proceeded to the strikers' headquarters at the corner of Rockaway and Atlantic-aves., Brooklyn, and placed all of the strike leaders they found under arrest. The men are still under arrest, but it is expected they will be given a hearing this morning.
Pleaded Guilty to Polygamy.
SALT LAKE, Utah, July 19.—Angus M. Cannon, president of the Salt Lake Stake of Zion, charged with polygamy, entered a formal plea of guilty before Judge Norwell in the district court yesterday.
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| Former Cortland County Almshouse. |
IMPROVEMENTS AT ALMSHOUSE.
All the Buildings Renovated—Needed Repairs Made.
When Inspector of Almshouses Lathrop last week sent to Superintendent of the Poor Frisbie his report of the inspection of the Cortland county almshouse last spring which was published in The STANDARD a few days ago he made two recommendations for repairs: indoor water closets for both sexes and an adequate supply of water for use. It was worthy of note that both of those deficiencies had been observed by the board of supervisors and by Superintendent Frisbie and that steps to remedy them had been taken and that when the report came the work had been almost completed.
These, however, form but a part of the repairs this year made upon the county buildings. A new closet and bathroom have been put in for the warden's apartments, and new indoor closets for both male and female inmates. These in addition to the arrangements for spray baths made last year.
The water used about the buildings comes from springs upon the hillside on the county farm. About 185 rods of new lead pipe, three-quarters of an inch in diameter, has been laid to replace the old half-inch lead pipe which was put down over sixty years ago. A reservoir has been built on the hill 10 feet square and 7 feet deep and into this the water from five springs is conducted. This reservoir is 160 feet above the level of the buildings so that there is an abundant fall to carry the water up into tanks in the upper part of the buildings. Two tanks of a capacity of about eighty gallons each have been built here for water for flushing purposes for the closets [toilets] and for bathing. Water pipes also lead to all the different barns and out-buildings where it is used. In making these repairs to the water pipes Superintendent Frisbie has had in mind the building of a huge tank out of doors next year if the supervisors approve and direct it for the storage of water for provision against fire.
New ranges with hot water attachments were also put into the kitchens this year so that there is always hot water in supply at the faucets.
During the year the largest barn has been reshingled. The horse barn has had new timbers put under it, a new floor laid, iron mangers and feed boxes put in, the interior has been ceiled with Georgia pine and oiled and the exterior painted.
After haying is over the hoghouse is to be moved down below the boiler house, a basement is to be built under it and steam introduced from the boiler house to be used when needed for butchering and for other purposes.
In the dairy about fifteen cows that were advancing in age have been disposed of and they have been replaced with younger stock, many of them Holsteins and some of them registered stock. The supply of milk has thus been materially increased. There are now twenty cows in milk on the farm. There are at present thirty-eight inmates and these people use from forty-five to fifty quarts of milk per day. Five veal calves are being fatted and some hogs, and in addition to all the milk used on the place about eighty quarts per day are now sold to E. C. Rindge, the milkman.
Mr. Frisbie is looking after everything with great care and using the same judgment and discretion in every move made as though it was his own property that he is attending to. In all of this he is able assisted and seconded by Warden I. J. Walker who is proving the, right man in the right place.
A handsome compliment was paid to the present management by the specification in the inspector's report "beds well made, linen clean, beds free from vermin." When it is considered what a changing class of people they have at the almshouse and how they come from all sorts of places the last feature of that is all the more remarkable.
JURY DISAGREED.
Five for Acquittal and One for Conviction of Lillian Hudson.
The case of The People against Lillian Hudson, charged with keeping a disorderly house, went to the jury in police court at 6 o'clock last night. No evidence was put in by the defendant. After an hour's deliberation, a disagreement was reported and the jurors were discharged. The jury stood five for acquittal and one for conviction. A new panel was drawn and the second trial set down for next Monday at 9 A. M.
Charles Mix was arrested last night upon a charge of public intoxication and this morning pleaded not guilty. The case was set down for to-morrow morning at 9 o'clock.
Edward Dunn was in police court this morning on complaint of Joseph Donnelly who charged him with petit larceny in stealing a watch from him. Donnelly, however, withdrew the charge and Dunn was discharged.
George Stage was before Police Justice Davis this morning on the charge of failing to support his child, and the matter was adjourned to Aug. 23.
BEFORE A REFEREE.
Important Action Being Tried Before Walter M. Hand of Binghamton.
The case of J. M. Seacord and J. G. Harvey against the Erie & Central New York Railway company and others, was commenced before Hon. Walter M. Hand of Binghamton, referee, at the county judge's office in this village Tuesday morning, and is still on trial. The action was primarily brought by Seacord and Harvey to foreclose a mechanic's lien against the Erie & Central New York Railway company for about $2,400. Bronson & Davis appeared for the plaintiffs, and various attorneys appeared for other parties in the action. After a time the railroad company paid Seacord and Harvey, and the action was discontinued as to them.
Among other plaintiffs are Isaac N. Cox, John P. Cox and Walter S. Cox of Ellenville, who have perfected a lien against the railroad company for about $6,000, and the action is now being prosecuted by the Cox Brothers for the foreclosure and payment of their liens. John R. [DeVasy] of Ellenville, N. Y., is attorney for Cox Brothers, assisted by Horace L. Bronson of counsel. The railroad company is represented by Messrs. I. H. Palmer and Riley Champlin. The G. F. Mellen Co. is represented by M. H. Pallister, but they have not appeared before the referee. The case is one of considerable importance, both on account of the amount involved, and the many questions of law presented. It may be sometime before the case will be finally determined.
An Overland Trip.
Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Thompson, who have been making an overland trip from Ottawa, O., arrived in Cortland last evening and went from here to McGraw, which was Mr. Thompson's former home. The entire trip has been made overland. They have slept in their wagon nearly every night throughout the trip and have enjoyed the journey very much. From twenty to thirty miles a day was the distance usually covered. Provisions and cooking utensils were carried in their wagon and they have been practically independent. They have made it a point to get their team in some comfortable stable each night but have themselves lived in the wagon most of the time. Mr. and Mrs. Thompson contemplate remaining in this vicinity. They started from Ottawa May 9 and have stopped at various places to visit relatives and friends on the way.
Weather Crop Bulletin.
CORNELL UNIVERSITY, ITHACA, N. Y., July 19, 1899.
The weather has been exceptionally favorable for crops; showers were frequent and abundant during the first and last parts of the week, the middle portion being favorable for harvesting, which was rapidly pushed. This last week was by far the most favorable since the latter part of May; a marked improvement in crops is reported. In parts of Cortland, Fulton, Genesee and Columbia counties, more rain is needed. The temperature was moderately warm.
Corn and potatoes are very fine; a good crop of each is assured. Wheat is mostly harvested, it has been secured in good condition with every prospect of a good yield. Rye is generally good, much progress with the harvest having been made. There has been a marked improvement in oats; the crop is ripening fast with favorable prospects. Garden truck is excellent and plentiful.
The hay crop is much below the average, but in many places it is better than expected a few weeks ago; it has been mostly saved, the quality being excellent. The following are a few extracts from reports relative to fruit conditions:
"Fair crop of apples," Chenango county. "Fair crop of apples,'' Fulton county. "Apples dropping but fair in parts of Madison county." "Very little fruit in Clinton county." "Many orchards full of apples," Livingston county. "Pears of excellent quality," Columbia county. "Early apples being gathered in Greene county." "Peaches and quinces good in Wayne county." "Trees along lake in Niagara county full of apples." "But few apples in St. Lawrence county."
Grapes are very fine, and in many places are in advance of the season. The supply promises to be large. Berries of all kinds are bountiful and of good quality. The condition of hops has improved during the week. Tobacco plants are doing well. R. G. ALLEN, Section Director.
BREVITIES.
—Mr. F. I. Graham's residence has been connected with the telephone exchange.
—District Deputy Grand Master L. A. Bloomer was in Cincinnatus last night, where he installed the officers of Cincinnatus lodge, I. O. O. F.
—Mrs. Orson A. Kinney entertained a few invited ladies at her home, 12 Union-st. yesterday afternoon at a thimble bee in honor of her guest, Miss May Jewett of Moravia.
—New display advertisements to-day are—Gladding & Brown, Laundry, page 6; W. W. Bennett, Hot air furnaces, page 6; G. F. Beaudry, Stearns bicycles, page 6; Pope Mfg. Co., Bicycles, page 6.
—Mr. J. B. Sliter yesterday received official notice that he had passed satisfactorily the examination for a deputy factory inspector, and stood third upon the list. Fifteen appointments are to be made.
—Tompkins county has had to stop work on its sidepath to Cortland owing to lack of funds. The wheelmen are slow about buying badges. It is hoped that the stop is only a temporary matter.
—The Utica division of the D., L. & W. R. R. has been consolidated with the Syracuse & Binghamton and the Oswego divisions, and Superintendent A. H. Schwarz of the two last named divisions will have his authority extended to cover the Utica section.
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| Homer Band on Main Street, Homer, N. Y., 1891. |
HOMER, N. Y.
Gleanings of News from Our Twin Village.
HOMER, July 19.—One of the most enjoyable social events of the summer was the trolley party given under the auspices of the Bethlehemite class of the M. E. Sunday-school last evening. At about 7:30 o'clock, seven loaded and illuminated cars left here for McGraw accompanied by Babcock's orchestra. It was a delightful ride to the Corset City, the air being just mild and cool enough to make it comfortable. Upon the arrival there the party went to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Webster, formerly of this place, who had their spacious lawn beautifully decorated and brilliantly lighted by Japanese lanterns. The house was thrown open and every one cordially welcomed. On the lawn tables were set, and ice cream and cake were served by the class. Those who did not wish to remain until the excursion cars returned, came home on the regular cars. The special cars left at 11:15. During the stop there and on the trip the orchestra furnished delightful music. Every one was delighted with the hospitality shown by Mr. and Mrs. Webster and all pronounced the ride one of great pleasure. The class under whose auspices it was given is to be congratulated upon the success of it, and the Traction company is to be praised for the excellent management of its cars during the entire trip. As the party returned on Main-st. Mr. William Crandall, the genial proprietor of the Fair store, had a handsome and elaborate display of fireworks.
Homer has lost its band. It was an organization which should have been kept alive here, but for the want of finances it was obliged to disband. It is hoped that in the future it may be reorganized and placed on a solid financial footing. We have always for the past fifteen years had a band which we were proud of and one which had won wide reputation for the superiority of its music and it is hoped that it may be revived.
Mr. and Mrs. Warren Lore of Preble are spending the day in Homer.
Mrs. Fannie Crandall, who has been visiting at the home of Charles Stevens on Elm-ave , returned home yesterday.
Dr. Arthur Newcomb is visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. Frank Newcomb on James-st.
Mrs. Mary Hodges is in Tully to-day.
Miss Nina Calkins of Truxton is the guest of Miss Isabelle Widger of Clinton-st.
Mrs. B. A. Hyde of Rochester is visiting at the home of her sister Mrs. Caroline Miller.
The parish and Sunday-school of Calvary Episcopal church held its annual picnic on Tuesday, July 18, in Elysium park, better known as Gillet's grove, a most delightful and picturesque place between Cortland and McLean. The picnic was largely attended and all in attendance pronounced the grove and lakeside an ideal place for church picnics, family gatherings and camping parties, because of the ample room and lovely shade afforded together with the good boating and painstaking courtesies of Mrs. Gillet and Mrs. Beardsley. The swings and boats were much used and enjoyed by the young, and the facilities afforded for the older ones of the parish were exceedingly entertaining, and very much appreciated. The ladies camping at the park entertained the people with beautiful music, both vocal and instrumental. There were two distinguished guests from New York City in attendance, Mrs. Margaret Hinds and Miss Jennie Hinds, and in expressing their opinion of the park said that it was one of the finest places for a picnic they ever saw.
Mrs. Ruth Foote of Kettleville, N. Y., is the guest of Mrs. M. Wooster, Copeland-ave.
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