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| Capt. Alfred Dreyfus. |
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| Fernand Labori. |
Cortland Evening Standard, Wednesday, August 16, 1899.
ADJOURNMENT REFUSED
In Dreyfus' Case—Examination Proceeds Without M. Labori.
RENNES, Aug. 16.—The second trial by court martial of Capt. Alfred Dreyfus of the French artillery, charged with treason, was continued this morning, Major Carriere, the representative of the government, having refused to agree to the adjournment of the case until Monday, applied for by M. Demange, counsel for the prisoner, and Captain Dreyfus, owing to the murderous attack upon Maitre Labori, leading counsel for the defense.
The feature of the day's proceedings was the story of the sufferings of Dreyfus on Devil's Island, his prison off the coast of French Guiana. Dreyfus wept in court when the clerk read a document recounting the details of his incarceration.
Deep drawn breaths of indignation came from the hearers as the reading proceeded. Dreyfus, at first, watched the faces of the judges with his usual composure, but gradually as the story proceeded and incidents of his awful existence were brought up before him, his eyes grew dim and tears glistened in them. Then they slowly trickled down his cheeks.
Dreyfus could stand it no longer and, for the first time during his trial, gave way to such emotions and silently wept. The faces of the audience expressed sympathy with the prisoner's emotion and even the captain of gendarmes sitting beside Dreyfus turned and gave him a look of unconcealed compassion.
CONGRESS OF ZIONISTS.
Men and Women Organizations in Session at Basel, Switzerland.
BASEL, Switzerland, Aug. 16.—The third congress of Zionists assembled here. There were 300 delegates present, including a number of Americans and English. Dr. Herzl presided. In his inaugural address he declared that one of the primary objects of the movement was to acquire a charter from the Turkish government authorizing settlements in Palestine. He added that Emperor William's reception of a Jewish deputation at Jerusalem placed the legality and loyalty of the Zionist movement beyond question.
The congress of Zionist women is being held simultaneously under the presidency of Mrs. Gotthiel of New York.
Civil Service Ruling.
ALBANY, Aug. 16, (Special.)—Governor Roosevelt has approved of an amendment to the new state civil service rules regarding causes for removal of persons from positions in the public service. The rules formerly held on this point that no removal could be valid unless a statement of the causes to which it was due should be filed with the state civil service commission by the appointing power. The new rule goes further along this line and declares that the person whose removal is sought shall have an opportunity afforded him for a hearing. C. N. A.
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| Major General John R. Brooke. |
FUTURE CUBAN POLICY.
Secretary of War Root Trying to Arrange One.
GEN. BROOKE'S ACTS APPROVED.
He Will Be Summoned to Washington to Give Secretary Root the Benefit of His Experience in Cuba—Colonel Kennon's View on the Situation.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 16.—General Brooke will be called to Washington to consult with Secretary Root concerning affairs in Cuba. The secretary desires to have the benefit of General Brooke's knowledge of the condition of things in the island before he reaches any definite conclusions as to a future policy for Cuba. No date has been fixed for General Brooke's visit, but it will no doubt be determined by the developments of the situation and before the secretary begins his annual report to the president.
Colonel Kennon of the Thirty-fourth infantry, recently appointed, but who has been doing duty at Havana as assistant adjutant general, had a long conference with Secretary Root. Colonel Kennon so impressed President McKinley with the information which he brought from Havana that the president thought it advisable he should talk with Secretary Root. Colonel Kennon assured both the president and Secretary Root that the course which General Brooke was pursuing met with general approval and was of that careful and conservative nature required by the conditions of the island. It was necessary to make radical changes, but the policy of the general has been to make the old fit the new with as little friction as possible.
As to the elections in Cuba, Colonel Kennon told the secretary that he thought the time was still somewhat distant when they could be held to advantage. By a provision in the peace treaty the Spanish residents in the island were given one year from the date of exchange of ratifications in which to declare their preference as to citizenship. Elections could not be held, he said, until after the year elapsed in justice to this class. The desirability of leaving the matter open was apparent, said Colonel Kennon, because a large proportion of the property was owned by Spanish subjects, and, if it could be demonstrated to them that their interests were in becoming Cuban citizens, it would be better for the future of the island.
Colonel Kennon said that the people of Cuba were fast coming to the conclusion that the interests of all would be best subserved by these people accepting Cuban citizenship, and by Spaniards and Cubans acting in harmony, and while they do not mix well at present, the feeling of irritation is wearing away.
The matter of suffrage is one, the colonel said, that must be carefully considered. The disadvantages which a great proportion of the people have been under and which have prevented them from being educated will make it extremely hazardous to grant universal suffrage when the time comes for holding an election.
Secretary Root was very much gratified with the information which Colonel Kennon conveyed.
The secretary has been receiving a great mass of documents and data upon Cuba and Porto Rico. Some of the alleged facts are diametrically opposed to each other and the secretary is now trying to reconcile the differences and sift the truth.
PAGE TWO—EDITORIALS.
The Independent publishes an article from W. T. Harris, United States commissioner of education, in which he expresses the opinion that the first duty of the United States toward our new possessions is to put before the whole people the opportunity of schooling, thus giving them an apprenticeship in industrial civilization. As to the details of the educational scheme, especially in Cuba and Porto Rico, he suggests the re-establishment of old schools and perhaps the opening of new ones, the government to furnish supervisors to visit them and suggest improved methods of instruction. He strongly urges that the natives should be instructed in the English language. Besides the literary work he would have schools of industry, with special teachers, in every considerable town and village, the schools being of the special trades rather than the manual training sort, and the revenues of the islands should support the teachers and supervisors.
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| Cortland Standard block viewed from Port Watson Street. |
PAVING CONTRACT IS LET.
Slightly Lower Price Was Secured by the Delay.
The board of village trustees last night voted to award the contract for paving Port Watson-st. to the Warren-Scharf Asphalt Paving Co. at a price and under conditions which will make the expense of the pavement about $1,500 less than would have been the case if the contract had been awarded the night before.
The original bid of the paving company was for $2.33 per square yard for a pavement having a two-inch top. The paving company evidently saw a reduction must be made, and so finally last night made the price $2.30. This is 5 cents less than the price on the Tompkins-st. job, and Engineer Allen estimates that it makes a reduction of about $285 from the original bid. But at last night's meeting a change was made in the proposed width of the street, causing a further reduction of the job of about $1,300.
It is expected that the work will be commenced by Aug. 21 and completed by Oct. 15. The street is to be 36 feet wide from Main-st. to Church-st. and 32 feet wide the remainder of the distance. A rough estimate shows that the street will cost about $5.20 per linear foot, and that each property-owner's local assessment will be about $3.47 per linear foot.
Some time ago the property-owners of Harrington-ave petitioned for a sewer in that street. The petition has received the approval of the health board and the sewer board and last night F. M. Quick addressed the board of trustees in regard to the matter. Trustee White and Sewer Superintendent Mudge were designated to look after the construction of a sewer as recommended by the board of health and sewer commissioners.
NEWARK VALLEY FAIR
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 29, 30 and 31.
The annual fair of the Northern Tioga Agricultural society will be held at Newark Valley Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 29, 30 and 31. The society offers $1,000 in premiums for the races and the classes have been made faster than ever before.
One of the special features for this year will be the big gas balloon arranged to carry four passengers at once to a height of 2,000 feet. The rate for passengers to a height of 1,000 feet will be 50 cents each. Besides this, parachute jumps will be made several times each day at heights of from 1,000 to 2,000 feet by Mile. Lottie and Profs. B. J. Rant and G. J. Burk. On the afternoon of the third day the great balloon will be set free, carrying the aeronauts out of sight.
The famous Metropolitan male quartet will give popular concerts between the hours of 12 and 2 each day from a special stand to be erected in front of the grandstand.
As for several years past, there will be a big ball game each forenoon at 10 o'clock. The four teams engaged are practicing constantly, and as there is already intense rivalry between them an exciting struggle for the championship may be expected. The Newark Valley band will furnish the music for the three days. Excursion rates on the Lehigh between Sayre and Moravia. Afternoon train south will not leave Newark Valley until 6 P. M. during the fair. Admission to grounds 25 cents, season tickets 50 cents, membership ticket admitting owner and one other person with team during fair $1.
CLASS REUNION.
Pleasant Meeting of Members of Normal Tenth Grade of 1890.
The second annual reunion of the tenth grade, 1890, of the practice department of the Normal school was held Tuesday evening. Supper was served at Rood's, and during the evening the class was entertained by Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Griffeths at their pleasant home on Groton-ave.
This class, since it was honorably discharged from the intermediate department of the Normal, has kept up the practice of meeting occasionally and recalling past offenses. This custom of holding annual reunions is a very pleasant one, and to some of the class, somewhat profitable, since several of the members are engaged in teaching and reminiscences of their own school days help to keep them in touch with the devices which school boys and school girls have for making a teacher's life miserable. Each member had a favorite teacher and also one whom he didn't love so well. If these favorites could but hear their praises sung at these meetings, they would feel amply repaid for all they endured while they were pupil teachers. During the evening a business meeting was held, the following officers being elected:
President—Milford L. Alexander.
Vice-President—Mrs. Elizabeth Griffeths.
Secretary—Josie C. Meade.
Treasurer—Thomas Fitzgerald.
For the success of this reunion much credit is due to the efforts of Miss Lena E. Dalton, who is the retiring president. The members present were: Mrs. Nora Nix O'Connell, Mrs. Elizabeth Geer Griffeths, the Misses Lena E. Dalton, Josie C. Meade, Mary McLighe and Messrs. Milford Alexander, Thomas Fitzgerald, Frederick Townsend, Oliver Riley and Aiden Grant. Mr. T. D. O'Connel and Mr. Floyd Griffeths were also present.
Might Have Been Drowned.
Bert Francis and L. H. Swift of Cortland were at Little York lake Sunday afternoon and their prompt action saved James Fowler and Joseph Lieberman from getting a good soaking and possibly from drowning. Fowler and Lieberman were out in a rowboat which suddenly sprang a leak and began to sink rapidly. Messrs. Francis and Swift heard their cries for help, and getting into a boat reached them just as the boat they were in went under. Fowler and Lieberman are employed at the Wallace Wallpaper plant.
Funeral of John Francis Sheridan.
The funeral of John Francis Sheridan, who lost his life while trying to save that of a companion at Elysium park [Gillette's Grove] Sunday afternoon, was held at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Sheridan, at 9 o'clock and at St. Mary's church at 10 o'clock this morning, Rev. Father Flynn, acting pastor of the church, officiating.
A profusion of floral tributes from relatives and friends had been received, and were arranged about the casket. The bearers were: Joseph Campion, Patrick Garrity, William Meldrim, Michael MelIon, Daniel Dalton, and John McHale of Ithaca.
THE SHOOTING SEASON.
Some Provisions of the Game Laws of Interest to Local Sportsmen.
No changes were made in the law for the protection of deer this year, as the present law has proved very satisfactory thus far, and under it the cervine animals have increased in numbers quite rapidly. The season opened Aug. 15 and closes Nov. 15, both inclusive. No person shall kill or take alive more than two deer in any season, and can transport two deer in one season, only one at a time, and then only as owner.
In regard to the woodcock and grouse season Sec. 74 of the game law says: "Woodcock or ruffed grouse, commonly known as partridge, shall not be pursued, hunted, shot at, caught or killed from the 16th day of December to the 3lst day of August, both inclusive." Only thirty-six birds can be killed in any open season, and the penalty for each violation of this section is $25.
Sec. 49 of the game laws provides that: Black and gray squirrels shall not be hunted, shot at, killed or possessed, except from the first day of September to the 15th day of December, both inclusive. Whoever shall violate or attempt to violate the provisions of this section shall be deemed guilty of misdemeanor, and in addition thereto shall be liable to a penalty of $25 for each violation thereof, and $10 for each squirrel, hare or rabbit killed or had in possession in violation of this section.
Sec. 72 of the game laws relates to the closed season for quail, and is as follows: Quail shall not be pursued, shot at, hunted or killed, except from the 1st day of November until the 15th day of December. Whoever shall violate or attempt to violate the provisions of this section shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and in addition thereto shall be liable to a penalty of $25 for each bird killed, trapped or possessed contrary to the provisions of this section.
Sec. 79 of the game laws prohibits the killing of meadow larks at any time. It says: "Meadow larks shall not be shot at, killed or possessed after they are dead at any time. Whoever shall violate or attempt to violate the provisions of this section shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and in addition thereto shall be liable to a penalty of $25."
The season for catching speckled trout closes on Aug. 31, and salmon trout can not be legally taken after Sept. 30.
BREVTTIES.
—The Cortland Union Beekeepers' association will hold a picnic at the park Thursday, Aug. 24.
—The Binghamton authorities are struggling with the question of voting machines for the next general election.
—Mrs. Dan Reilly, accompanied by her son Ray and Master Frank Mullen, of Cortland, are the guests of friends in the city.—Ithaca Journal.
—There will be a quarterly meeting held at the Reform Methodist church at Elm Stump, Aug. 10 and 20. Rev, W. N. Bailey will officiate.
—An excursion train of six coaches well filled with people from points between Cortland and Canastota on the Lehigh Valley passed through Cortland this morning for Assembly park, Tully lake.
—The funeral of Mrs. Jane Lester was held this morning at 10:30 o'clock at the Memorial Baptist church. Rev. G. H. Brigham conducted the services. Prayer was said at the house at 10 o'clock. The remains were taken to Binghamton on the 12:40 train for burial.
—An invitation has been received by Division No. 1, Ancient Order of Hibernians of Cortland, from the Chemung county board of directors, to participate in the field day and picnic of Divisions No. 1, 2 and 3. A. O. H., of Elmira, N. Y., to be held at Renwick park, Ithaca, Tuesday, Aug. 22. Cortland members who can attend are assured of a pleasant time.
—The manner in which the Warren-Scharf company are clearing up the streets where they are putting down pavements is the subject of favorable comment. In nearly all cases where filling has been necessary between curb and walk to bring the lawn up to the required grade the filling has been done by the workmen on the street. This costs the company no more, and perhaps not so much, as it would to draw the dirt away and it is likewise a saving to the property-owner who would otherwise be obliged to pay for having the dirt drawn in.
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