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| Senator Richard F. Pettigrew. |
Cortland Evening Standard, Monday, January 15, 1900.
CONGRESSIONAL FORECAST.
Program of Senate and House For the Coming Week.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15.—The senate has resumed consideration of the Pettigrew resolution making request for certain information concerning the beginning of the war in the Philippines. This was succeeded at 2 o'clock by a speech on the financial bill by Senator Rawlins of Utah. Senator Pettigrew will continue his speech on the Philippine resolution and after he concludes Senator Berry of Arkansas will take the floor for a general speech on the Philippine problem if sufficient time remains of the morning hour.
When the Pettigrew resolution is disposed of, the Hoar resolutions will supply food for talk each day in the morning hour and after that the Hale resolution concerning the seizure of American goods by Great Britain will be taken up.
It is Senator Aldrich's announced purpose to press consideration of the financial bill each day after the conclusion of the morning hour, but it is not probable that he will succeed in securing a daily speech on that subject. Senator Teller probably will speak some time during this week, after Senator Rawlins concludes. It is also understood that Senator Daniel will be heard soon on the question of the finances. Other addresses on this subject will come later.
The consideration of the Samoan treaty in executive session will be resumed if the legislative work permits and Senators Bacon and Money will make speeches in opposition to it. It is also possible that the report in the case may be presented late in the week.
In the House.
The house will plunge into the routine work of the session this week. Most of the time, excepting Friday, which has been set apart for paying tribute to the memory of the late Vice President Hobart, will be devoted to the consideration of appropriation bills. It is expected that both the urgent deficiency and the pension bills will be passed this week. The former, containing as it does many millions for the army and navy, may raise the whole question as to the insurrection in the Philippines, with its allied issues, and lead to a very protracted debate. How far the Republican leaders will allow the debate to run has not yet been determined, but if the Democrats are insistent and persistent, they can hardly refuse them several days in view of the large amount of the appropriations involved.
The pension appropriation bill is also likely to cause some spirited debate, owing to the disposition in certain quarters to criticize the conduct of the pension office. Attempts doubtless will be made to legislate upon the bill reversals of some of the pension commissioners ruling, but as all such legislation is subject to a point of order, it will fail. There is no present prospect that the Roberts case will get into the house before next week.
STATE LEGISLATURE.
Large Number of Bills Introduced and Referred to Committees.
ALBANY, Jan. 15.—The wheels of legislation yet revolve, but slowly. A great number of bills, however, have been introduced in both houses and referred to the various committees. None of them have yet attained the constitutional requirement of three days pace upon the desks of the members to get upon the calendar.
The committees of both houses are organized and will begin the work of considering these different measures early next week. The number of bills introduced in each house is about average of the first week's sessions and a great many of them have grown familiar through the age.
The greatest interest of all the members and the politicians generally is centered in the expected nomination by the governor of a successor to Superintendent of Insurance Louis F. Payn. Although the governor has given no intimation of his purpose a general impression prevails that the nomination will be sent to the senate a week from tonight. Out of the great number of names suggested for this place no one has been able to secure the slightest intimation of the governor's choice. Superintendent Payn was conspicuous about the corridors of the Ten Eyck hotel during the evening preceding the assembling of the legislature and conversed with many senators. He is, however, as persistently silent as the governor, and no one has been able to draw from him any positive information as to his expectation or policy.
There are a number of vacancies in other state institutions occurring within a short time, but it is probable that the governor will send in no other nomination until this has been disposed of.
Most conspicuous of all the proposed legislation thus far presented are the numerous and varied propositions for reorganization of the New York city school department, and these promise to occupy much of the time of the early days of the session. Few bills of political significance have been introduced, and the most important measures expected during the session have not yet made an appearance. There is a general impression that the vote upon confirmation of Superintendent Payn's successor will disclose something of the political attitude of the different senators, and it is probable that measures, of any political significance will be withheld until this vote is taken.
Thus far in the assembly some 140 bills have been introduced, and the indications are that the committees will get to work without delay. Already the committee on cities, codes and judiciary have organized and the other committees will follow suit after the session on Tuesday morning. Of the bills introduced not a few are last year's, most of these affecting New York city.
At tonight's session Mr. Harburger of New York will introduce and endeavor to debate his resolution attacking the state excise department and urging the repeal of the present excise law, for which he has already introduced a bill.
WORSE THAN A GOAT.
He Swallows Nails, Keys, Rings, Stones, Pins and Any Old Thing.
NEW YORK, Jan. 15 —John Sasel, the man who is notorious for being able to swallow pins, nails, tacks, brass chains and other hardware, has just undergone successfully an operation at St. John's hospital, Brooklyn, and the following articles were removed from his stomach: Two horseshoe nails. ten two and a half inch nails, 128 common pins, six hairpins, two latchkeys, a ring with a stone in the setting, and three chains—one brass and two nickel. When Sasel recovered from the anesthetic he asked what had been found out. He says he quit the museum business Dec. 16 last, and up to that time he never had any trouble. This time, however, the articles got tangled up in a ball and the chains held them. One of the physicians said that from what he had learned there must be a large number of pins scattered throughout Sasel's intestines and declared it was the most remarkable case he had ever heard of.
ELECTRIC HEAD LIGHTS
Have Been Put Upon Locomotives on the D., L. & W. R. R.
SCRANTON, Pa., Jan. 15.—The Delaware, Lackawanna & Western railroad machine shops in this city are equipping sixteen of the company's locomotives with electric head lights. Several of them were put into service to-day. This is an innovation in the East. In the West they are in use and are said to have given satisfaction, the light being of such power that the engineer is enabled to see much further ahead than with the old style of light. Storage batteries are used.
MOSKE-ALLEN.
Mr. Robert T. Moske, formerly of Effington, Minn., now chief cook at the Cortland House, and Mrs. Margaret Allen of this village were married yesterday at the home of the bride, 38 Fitz-ave., by Rev. Amos Watkins, pastor of Grace Episcopal church. The marriage was very quiet on account of the recent death of the groom's father. Mr. and Mrs. Moske will reside in Cortland.
Lord Strathcona's Offer Accepted.
LONDON, Jan. 15—The press learns that Lord Landsdowne, secretary of state for war, has accepted the offer of Lord Strathcona, Canadian high commissioner in London, to provide, distinct from the Canadian contingents, a force of at least 400 mounted men from Manitoba, Northwest territory and British Columbia, and to arm, equip and convey them to South Africa at his own expense. All will be expert marksmen, rough riders and scouts. It is estimated that the offer will involve an expenditure of £200,000 ($1,000,000). The war office regards Lord Strathcona's proposal as an extraordinary proof of colonial patriotism.
Died in Binghamton, N. Y.
Mrs. Mary Markham, an aunt of Miss Ella Van Hoesen, died very suddenly at the city hospital in Binghamton, Tuesday morning, Jan. 9, of Blight's disease. Mrs. Markham was in the hospital for treatment. The funeral services were held Thursday morning and the remains were brought to Preble for interment.
Red Men's Hop.
The Red Men had a very pleasant dancing party in their wigwam in the Garrison building on Saturday night. About thirty-five couples were on the floor and music was furnished by McDermott's orchestra. The door committee was Mr. James T. Somers, and the floor committee, Mr. F. J. Donegan.
THE BAKERY OPENING.
Many People Present—All Pleased—Ice Cream Next Saturday.
Over six-hundred people by actual count called Saturday night at the Waldorf-Astoria, the new bakery in the Squires building conducted by Messrs. Fuller & Frank, on the occasion of their opening. The rooms looked very neat and attractive, an appetizing supply of bake stuffs was on exhibition and fresh candies of the choicest varieties furnished sweets for all who desired it. The ice cream room has a handsome sideboard in it and new tables and chairs. It had been the plan to serve ice cream free that night, but as the cream did not quite suit the proprietors they decided to postpone the serving of it till next Saturday night when they expect to have it in sufficient quantity to supply all who will call. The new bakery is bound to win favor for itself.
A BIRTHDAY PARTY.
George Chester Ames Entertains Forty-four Little Friends.
Master George Chester Ames was 5 years old yesterday, Sunday, Jan. 14, but the occasion was celebrated on Saturday, the day before. Invitations were sent out to forty-four of his little friends which read something like this:
We want you at a party we are giving on Saturday, January thirteen. Do come! to Monroe Heights. From George Chester Ames. From three o'clock to six o'clock.
The guests responded to the invitation in full numbers and the house on Monroe Heights was full of happy little men and women, each little girl hugging her doll and each little boy looking for fun and frolic. Mrs. Ames was assisted in entertaining the children by Miss Lillie H. Stone, Miss Bertha Hill and Miss Irene Elliot of the Normal kindergarten, Mrs. James Walsh, Mrs. N. H. Waters and Miss Harriet Allen.
After the games the little people were called to the diningroom [sic] for refreshments. Here a large low table was spread with all the goodies in which children delight and conspicuously placed was a birthday cake upon which burned five candles. The children were seated on little benches which skirted the table and a prettier scene it would be difficult to find than those rows of bright faces surmounted by fancy bonbon caps and all enjoying to the full the delicious refreshments which Mrs. Ames had prepared for them. Master Ames and all his little friends will long remember his fifth birthday as a delightful occasion.
The entire list of children present was as follows: Helen Jewett, Laura Strowbridge, Dorothy Gillette, Harriet Walters, Marion Davern, Margaret Angell, Margaret Hyde, Georgie, Laura and Mary Stilson, Helen Elliott, Mary Kennedy, Frances Alley, Louise Maycumber, Bessie George, Eugenia Walsh, Marion Walsh, Esther Head, Emma Smith, Florence Smith, Cornelia Cornish, Enid Van Hossen. Mildred Smith, Gertrude Sliter, Eleanor Blodgett, Ruth Butler, Stillwell Waters, Henry Lucy, Joseph Ryder, Glenn Gillette, Chester Stilson, Yernon Hess, Thomas Keator, Porter Keator, Arthur Angell, Vernon Smith, Jack Watkins, David Parker, Hadley Smith, Howard Johnson, Edwin Butler, Henry Walrad and Francis Dowd.
THE LAST WEEK
For Taking of Pictures for Grip's Historical Souvenir of Cortland.
This is positively the last week in which any pictures can be taken for "Grip's Historical Souvenir of Cortland." Every manufacturing establishment, business house and professional man included in the leading interests of Cortland will be represented in the souvenir. Many pictures are yet to be taken but they will be finished this week. One hundred and twelve pages have been printed. The book will contain about two hundred pages. Those who have seen the engravings say these are the best ever brought to Cortland. The printing is superior to many of "Grip's" publications. It is the best Cortland ever saw and reflects credit on The STANDARD. Very few printing houses outside of the larger cities can do this work. People need have no occasion to go to Syracuse or Binghamton for fine printing.
The firemen are notified that no portraits will be taken after this week. One hundred and fifty have had sittings for the souvenir.
SCIENCE CLUB MEETS.
W. C. Pearce on Electricity—Members and Subject Discussed.
The members of the Science club met last Saturday evening at the Franklin Hatch library for the discussion of electricity and the apparatus used in commercial electricity. Supt. Pearce of the Cortland and Homer Traction Co., lead the discussion. In his introduction, Mr. Pearce covered the theory of electricity, and then showed how electricity is applicable to street car motors and electric lighting. Mr. Pearce brought with him and introduced into the discussion the apparatus that is used in controlling street cars, and showed with the materials at hand the different methods of arc and incandescent lighting and wiring. The members of the club were given an invitation to inspect the powerhouse at their earliest convenience. There were a few visitors present from McGraw and Cortland, making in all about twenty-five present. The special feature of the meeting was the carefully prepared paper which showed his comprehensive knowledge of the work in all its details.
The membership of the club, which is limited to twenty, was reported full. One member, however, signified his intention to go upon the retired list and if so there will be a vacancy to fill.
The following is a list of the members and the subjects they have spoken upon, with the dates of the meetings at which they spoke: Dr. F. W. Higgins, subject, "Tissue," Sept. 23; Maj. A. Sager, "Conchology," Oct. 7; Prof. W. M. Booth, "Structural Chemistry," Oct. 21; Mr. F. E. Whitmore, "Plant Structure," Nov. 4; Mr. David Wesson, "Edible Fats and Oils," Nov. 16; Prof. W. A. Cornish, "Meteors, etc.," Nov. 30; Dr. F. J. Cheney, "Brain and its Functions," Dec. 2; Mr. J . W. Orr, "Principles and Practices of Electricity," Dec. 16; Rev. U. S. Milburn, "American Ethnology," Dec. 30; Supt. Pearce, "Electrical Apparatus."
The following members have been assigned work: Mr. H. L. Smith, "Milk, Jan. 29; Dr. Geo. H. Smith, not assigned, Feb. 12; Mr. Lester Cooper, "Steel," Feb. 26; Dr. H. C. Hendrick, "Ornithology,'' March 12; Dr. F. D. Reese, "Hygiene," March 26; Mr. N. H. Gillette, April 9; Prof. J. E. Banta; Hon. David W. Van Hoesen, May 2; Superintendent F. E. Smith; Secretary H. M. Murray.
Where is the Street Commissioner?
To the Editor of the Standard:
The STANDARD is in receipt of the above communication. Inquiry of one of the village officials in regard to the matter discloses the fact that as usual at this season of the village's fiscal year the treasury so far as street appropriation is concerned is pretty low and the commissioner has been warned to be as economical as possible. The intention of this warning was not to neglect the walks entirely by any means, but doubtless the commissioner has taken the direction a little more literally than was intended. The probability is that the matter will be rectified.
BREVITIES.
—Supervisors Journals are out and can be had by calling at the First National bank.
—The regular meeting of Grover Relief corps, No. 96, will occur to-morrow, Jan. 10, at 2:30 o'clock.
—The Jolly Tar Minstrels gave their entertainment at Tully last Saturday night to a crowded house.
—A rehearsal of the "Chimes of Normandy" at the Conservatory of Music to-night at 8 o'clock sharp.
—The revival meetings at the Homer-ave. M. E. church will be continued each evening this week except Monday and Saturday.
—The drug store of C. F. Brown is much improved in appearance, owing to the use of fresh paint at the hands of Loucks Brothers.
—The snow scraper on the electric road had plenty of work to do this morning in pushing the snow back from the vicinity of the rails.
—The present thaw is transforming the snow from a condition of rice kernels to a state of fine sleighing and every one who has a horse is taking advantage of it.
—New display advertisements to-day are—W. J. Perkins, Sick room goods, page 7, Buck & Lane, A beauty in the kitchen, page 6; F. D. Smith, Red Cross stove, page 8.
—It is said that a daily line of steamers will be put on next season to run from Oswego to various points in the Thousand Islands in connection with the D., L. & W. R. R.
—The state railroad commission has refused to grant a right to build the projected railroad from Moravia through Skaneateles into Syracuse. The proprietors of the road are trying to get a new hearing in the matter.
—There will be a regular business meeting of the Epworth league of the First Methodist church to-night at 7:30 o'clock in the church parlors. A full attendance is requested as important business is to come before the meeting.
—The newspaper publishers of Madison county met on Friday at Chittenango and formed an association. All the papers but one of the county were represented. Preliminary steps were taken looking toward advancing the rates of subscription owing to the increased cost of paper and of other material.—Rev. and Mrs. John T. Stone entertained the choir of the Presbyterian church, with husbands and wives of the several members, at their home, 42 East Court-st. last Saturday night. The regular choir rehearsal was first held, and then the remainder of the evening was spent most delightful in a social way and in singing. Very fine refreshments were served.
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