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| Admiral George Dewey. |
Cortland Evening Standard, Tuesday, July 25, 1899.
DEWEY INTERVIEWED.
His Health Good But That of His Crew Need Recuperating.
TRIESTE, July 25.—A press correspondent visited Admiral Dewey on board his flagship Olympia and was cordially received. Admiral Dewey said that although he had received many invitations from Americans sojourning at Carlsbad he had never intended going there.
"Look at me," said the admiral. "Do I look like a sick man? Do I look as if I required Carlsbad treatment? I am quite healthy and though I will be 62 next December I feel quite young in health and spirits and from my humor you will notice that what I tell you is quite correct. I came to Trieste solely to recruit the health of my crew, they having passed 17 months in the tropics without a break. My reception by the Austrian officials was most friendly and according to the usual etiquettes. All reports of the emperor's declining me a reception are unfounded.
"I expect to remain in Trieste about a week longer and shall then proceed, probably to Naples. Further details and plans have not been decided upon, but the cruiser will remain during the whole of August at Mediterranean ports. The last port touched in Europe will be Gibraltar where we will only take on coal and stores.
"We are expected in New York by Oct. 1. I have accepted invitations to receptions by the citizens of New York and Washington and am already in possession of a photograph of the sword of honor voted me by the American congress."
Admiral Dewey absolutely refused to talk upon political subjects and when asked what he thought regarding England, replied:
"I have not thought anything yet."
The admiral made another carriage excursion to the chateau of Miramar.
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| Courtesy of the Historic New Orleans Collection. |
PAGE TWO—EDITORIALS.
More Trouble with Italy.
The action of the mob in lynching five Italians at Tallulah, La., is justified by the state senator, representatives in the legislature, sheriff, state's attorney and judge of the district court in which the affair took place. F. B. Montgomery, the district judge, says the people of Tallulah were convinced that the Italians killed were in a plot to murder Dr. Hodge. It appears, however, that the latter was on the best of terms with the Italians until he shot a trespassing goat belonging to one of them. He lived next door to a store kept by three Difatto brothers. A few days after the killing of the goat its owner, Charles Difatto, attacked the doctor with a knife in front of the store. Hodge knocked his assailant down, first with his fist and then with a clubbed revolver. Joe, a brother of Charles, came out of the store with a shot gun. The doctor fired at him. Joe returned the fire, shooting Hodge in the stomach, inflicting a serious wound, but one from which the doctor is likely to recover. Frank Difatto, Rosario Frederica and John Ceruno had meanwhile appeared on the scene armed, but they do not appear to have done any shooting, the doctor being allowed to go to his office, which he was able to do unassisted. The five Italians were arrested. On their way to jail Joe and Charles Difatto were taken from the officers by a mob and hung. When night came the other three Italians were taken from the jail where they had been lodged and also hung. These appear to be the facts in the case, and it is well to bear them in mind in view of the complications with Italy that are likely to arise.
All five of the lynched men were born in Sicily, the home of brigands and the Mafia society. Frank Difatto was a naturalized American citizen. Joe Difatto and Ceruno were subjects of the king of Italy. It is said that Charles Difatto and Frederico had made declaration of their intention to become citizens, but the Italian consul at New Orleans insists that they were subjects of the king of Italy, and he will therefore ask reparation from the United States for four of the five victims. The question of reparation is similar to that arising out of the killing of eleven Sicilians by a mob in the jail at New Orleans in 1890. They were charged with complicity in a plot which resulted in the assassination of the chief of police, a much more serious offense than was the wounding of Dr. Hodge at Tallulah after he had fired the first shot. The Italian government insisted upon the prosecution and punishment of the mob leaders and payment of an indemnity. Secretary Blaine urged that the federal government was powerless to act in the matter, as the administration of justice in the case would come within the power of the state of Louisiana and beyond the national jurisdiction. Failing to get any satisfaction beyond assurances of the regret of this government for the affair, Baron Fava, the Italian minister at Washington, demanded his passports and withdrew. There was some talk of war, and from Europe generally came criticisms of our government because, while asking under treaties with foreign governments the protection of Americans abroad, it seemed powerless to give similar protection to aliens in the United States. Oar government after ward paid an indemnity for the benefit of the families of those of the murdered men who were Italian subjects, but denied the right of Italy to claim it.
Owing to the failure of the federal constitution to permit interference with the execution or non-execution of state laws, this Tallulah affair will have to take a course similar to that of the New Orleans lynching. Our treaty with Italy provides that its subjects shall enjoy in this country only "such rights and privileges as are or shall be granted to the natives of the several states." The humiliating plea will have to be made that there is no immunity from the lynching of American citizens in this country, especially those with dark skins who live in the southern states, and that therefore there has been no discrimination against the subjects of King Humbert. The Italian government will fail to see the logic of this plea, and eventually the federal government will voluntarily pay another unconstitutional indemnity. This anomalous relation of the federal government to the governments of the states will continue to cause trouble until the federal constitution is properly amended.
HORACE P. GOODRICH
Died Very Suddenly at His Home on Tompkins-st. This Morning.
Mr. Horace P. Goodrich, one of the oldest, best known and most highly respected residents of Cortland, died very suddenly at 9:20 o'clock this morning at his home, 35 Tompkins-st. He had been in usually good health all the spring and summer, but a few days ago seemed troubled for a little while with shortness of breath. During Wednesday night he was taken with severe pains through the left side of his chest. Dr. Reese was summoned at about 1 o'clock Thursday morning and found him expectorating blood and mucous, with shortness of breath and with the left lung consolidated. He diagnosed the difficulty as pneumonia. On the Sunday following Dr. Higgins was called in counsel and verified the diagnosis and approved the treatment. From that time forward there seemed to be a gradual improvement till about twenty minutes before he died. When Dr. Reese called at about 9 o'clock this morning he found him in a very satisfactory condition, with quick and regular respiration, pulse having dropped from 120 to 84, and in full possession of all his faculties. He had passed a remarkably quiet and restful night. The doctor was greatly encouraged and for the first time expressed positive hopes of his recovery. Within a few minutes after the doctor had departed the nurse noticed a twitching of the muscles, which very quickly developed into a full convulsion, and he died almost immediately.
Mr. Goodrich was born in Pittsfield, Mass., March 16, 1813, and his age in consequence was 86 years, 4 months and 9 days. He was the second in a family of six sons and three daughters of Levi and Wealthy (Whitney) Goodrich, all of whom are now gone except one sister, Mrs. Thaddeus Clapp of Pittsfield, another sister having died on June 23 last.
On Oct. 5, 1893, Mr. and Mrs. Goodrich celebrated their golden wedding and about a hundred of their friends called to extend their congratulations and good wishes. During the evening Mr. Goodrich was led to speak of his early life, and in the published account of the golden anniversary the next day The STANDARD said:
Mr. Goodrich told of his boy life on a sheep farm in Pittsfield, Mass., where his father kept a flock of 1,500 sheep. Here he gained his knowledge of wool which was to serve him so well later when his business became that of a wool buyer. It was in the fall of 1840 that he came to Cortland. The old Cortlandville academy had just been founded. The next year Mr. Goodrich was elected one of its trustees. Hon. Henry S. Randall was the president of the board. One of the places where the young bachelor found it pleasant to call was at the home of Mr. James C. Pomeroy, and it was particularly pleasant after the young, beautiful and accomplished Miss Mary E. Mills came there from her home in Marcellus to visit her sister Mrs. Pomeroy. The trustees wanted to introduce the study of music into the academy, and were fully convinced that Miss Mills, who was a skilled musician, was just the one to be the first teacher. Trustee Goodrich was certain of it, because it would keep her in Cortland, but three years later he was just as certain that she wasn't the one to continue in that place, for he was assured that she was in every way qualified to preside over a class of one in a private school, and Miss Mills agreed with him, and so the academy lost a teacher and Mr. Goodrich won a wife.
All of their married life has been spent in Cortland except part of one year, 1853-54, when Mr. Goodrich went to South America to buy wool. Mrs. Goodrich did not accompany him. Mr. Goodrich became associated with Mr. J. C. Pomeroy in the buying of wool, butter, and produce and continued the same for many years. One son, Horton Mills Goodrich, was born to them, who died of scarlet fever April 2, 1852, at the age of 5 years. They adopted a son when an infant, but he too died at the age of 18 years of consumption. Their years have been pleasant ones and they have acquired a fortune sufficiently large to furnish them with every comfort and luxury in their last days.
During Mr. Goodrich's mercantile life in Cortland he was a member of the firm of Pomeroy & Goodrich, produce dealers, as above stated; and of the firm of Mills & Goodrich, hardware dealers, both his partners being his brothers-in-law. He was also by himself for a time in the boot and shoe trade.
He had still another interest of importance, and this was a stage line to Syracuse, Ithaca and Canastota, which he owned for ten years. He also had an extensive livery establishment in connection with his stage business. When the Utica, Ithaca & Elmira R. R. was built through this region Mr. Goodrich had charge of and personally superintended the construction. When the road was completed he became its first superintendent, and so continued till the road changed hands.
He was one of the original promoters of the Cortland Rural cemetery, has continuously been one of its trustees and has been president, vice-president and treasurer of the association. He has also for a long time been a vice-president of the Cortland Savings bank and one of its trustees.
Since the organization of the Republican party Mr. Goodrich has been a staunch adherent of its principles, though before that time he was a Democrat of prominence.
For long years Mr. Goodrich has been a supporter of the Presbyterian church, having been one of the most regular of those in attendance upon all of its service, but not, till 1889 did he become a member of it.
On Sept. 18, 1895, he was called upon to part with his associate through nearly fifty-two years of married life, and since that time his niece, Miss Mary E. Goodrich, has presided over his household, has been his constant companion and has anticipated his every wish and desire. Mr. A. V. D. Mills, a brother of Mrs. Goodrich, and his family have also lived near and have been very helpful in many ways in making his later days happy, peaceful and free from care.
He is survived by the one sister mentioned above, Mrs. Thaddeus Clapp of Pittsfield, by Miss Mary E. Goodrich, his niece, and by a great number of other nephews and nieces, some of whom, as they have grown up, he has hardly felt personally acquainted with. Scarcely less near to him in many ways than his own relatives were the brothers and sisters of Mrs. Goodrich who survive: Messrs. M. H. Mills of Binghamton, S. H. Mills of Washington, A. V. D. Mills of Cortland and Mrs. S. C. Colton of Washington. One niece, Mrs. Louise Pomeroy Hill of New York, and one nephew, Mr. Fred L. Pomeroy of Buffalo, have also been especially dear to him. The latter has held many responsible official positions in railroad circles, and Mr. Goodrich could always recall with pleasure the fact that it was under his instruction as superintendent of the little Ithaca and Cortland railroad, down in the wee bit of a railroad station which is now a private house on Main-st. next the Lehigh Valley tracks that Mr. Pomeroy beginning as a clerk got his first start in railroad experience.
The funeral will be held on Thursday, but the time and arrangements have not yet been decided upon. Notice will be given to-morrow.
LABOR AND CAPITAL.
PAVING PEOPLE AT ODDS WITH EMPLOYEES.
Board of Village Trustees Come to the Rescue of the Laboring Men Who are Paid 16 cents an Hour and Demand $1.50 per Day of Eight Hours—Port Watson-st. Pavement to be of Asphalt.
Unless a compromise of some sort is effected, and undoubtedly unless the laborers who are employed by the Warren-Scharf Asphalt Paving Co. on its paving contracts in Cortland are paid at the rate of $1.50 per day of eight hours under the new eight hour labor law, interesting developments may result, and a strike is among the possibilities. The men were paid off Saturday night at the rate of 16 cents per hour or $l.28 per day. This they deem unjust and unlawful, and so expressed themselves in a meeting held in Fireman's hall early last evening, where a committee was appointed to wait upon the board of village trustees and ask its co-operation in getting what the laboring men declare is their due, $1.50 per day of eight hours.
The board was in regular session last night, and at 8:30 this committee of laboring men, consisting of Devere G. Ashcraft, Frank V. Hinman and Wm. A. Ryan appeared before the board, and with Mr. Ashcraft as spokesman stated their case. President Holden said that a number of the laborers had been to see him in regard to the matter during the day. He had seen Supt. Reed about it, and that gentleman claimed that they were paying the men as much per day as railroad laborers were paid. President Holden said further that at the time the contract was let, Mr. Warren stated that the company made an increase in the price over last year largely on account of the increased cost of labor under the new law making eight hours a day's work. They expected to pay 18 3/4 cents per hour, whereas last year they paid 15 cents.
These statements were distinctly recalled by the trustees and by others who heard Mr. Warren make them.
A policeman was sent out to find the younger Mr. Warren, who is in Cortland overseeing the job, and a brother of the gentleman who submitted the bid and made the terms of the contract. In the course of half an hour, Mr. Warren appeared and the matter was laid before him by President Holden. Mr. Warren maintained that the prevailing rate for common labor in this locality was $1.25 per day, and pointed to Syracuse, where his company has been paying that. His brother was the one who had established the price at 16 cents per hour. But in the conversation Mr. Warren admitted that they had originally intended to pay 18 3/4 cents, but when they came to figure up the contract found that there was so low a margin they must get something back from some source. "But we don't want the reduction to come out of the laboring man," said Trustee Thompson. "Neither do you want it to come out of the character of the work," remarked Mr. Warren. President Holden expressed some doubt as to the validity of the contract unless the men are paid at the rate of $1.50 per day, as he thought there is no question but that this is the prevailing rate in Cortland and vicinity for common labor. Mr. Warren said he would consider the matter with the rest of the company and left the room. The outcome will be watched with interest.
The board ordered a number of new sidewalks built, and appointed C. S. Bull as a second paving inspector.
On motion of Trustee Sprague, it was decided to pave Port Watson-st. from Main-st. to the D., L. & W. tracks with asphalt, brick to be used for 6 feet next the tracks. Engineer Allen was engaged to do the engineering work and draw up plans and specifications.
The board adopted a resolution requiring gas, water and sewer connections on Port Watson-st. to be made before Aug. 15.
Davis Family Reunion.
The Davis family reunion will be held at Seth Davis', Messengerville, N. Y., Wednesday, Aug. 10. All relatives are cordially invited.
Death of Mrs. James W. Ginn.
Mrs. Harriet Ginn, wife of James W. Ginn, died at 12:30 this morning at her late home, 97 North Main-st., of paralysis. She had been in usual health, and was around doing her domestic duties as usual up to noon Saturday last, when she was suddenly stricken with paralysis. Dr. Sornberger was at once called, but saw but little hopes for her recovery. She did not recover consciousness, and passed peacefully and quietly away at 12:30 this afternoon.
Mrs. Ginn was a daughter of Philemon Stone of McLean, N. Y., and spent most of her life in that place, having moved to Cortland with her family thirteen years ago.
She is survived by her husband and only daughter, Miss Lotie Ginn, one sister, Mrs. Lorenzo Brown of Cleveland, O., and two brothers, A. C. Stone of Freeville and S. P. Stone of Farmer, N. Y.
Funeral will be held from her late home 97 North Main-st., Thursday at 2 P. M. Interment will be in McLean cemetery.
Illness of Dr. Dana.
Dr. H. T. Dana of Cortland was called to Truxton yesterday to see Mrs. Chas. J. Bosworth who is dangerously ill. While there he was taken suddenly and seriously ill and was unable to come home. He was taken to the home of Dr. H. I. Van Hoesen. His temperature last night was 103 1/2 and his pulse very high. The STANDARD'S Truxton representative called at the house this morning and learned that he passed a comfortable night and was resting easily.
BREVITIES.
—The annual election of officers of Lincoln lodge, I. O. G. T., will be held on Friday evening, July 28. Every member is expected to be present.
—The jury in police court yesterday rendered a verdict of not guilty in the case of The People against Lillian Hudson, who was charged with keeping a disorderly house on Homer-ave.
—Salvation Army meetings every night this week at 8 o'clock at the corner of Main and Port Watson-sts. will be conducted by Lieutenants Slough and Fritsch. Everybody is welcome.
—It has been practically settled that on account of lack of financial returns the Auburn [baseball] team is to be transferred to Troy, and that Utica will play at Troy Friday instead of at Auburn as scheduled.
—New display advertisements to-day are—McCarthy, Bargains in silks and dress goods, page 4; Gladding & Brown, Laundry, page 4; W. J. Perkins, Sticky fly paper, page 5; C. F. Brown, Soda water, page 4; Model Clothing Co., Summer suits, page 4.
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