PHILIPPINE QUESTION, NEW YORK'S GREAT CYCLE SHOW, AND RUMORS EMPHATICALLY DENIED

 

Senator George Frisbie Hoar.

Cortland Evening Standard, Wednesday, January 17, 1900.

PHILIPPINE QUESTION.

An All Absorbing Topic in the United States Senate.

   WASHINGTON, Jan. 17.—The senate is still in the throes of discussion of the Philippine question, and apparently there is no near approach to a deliverance upon the subject.

   Mr. West yesterday voiced the opinion of many senators when he said that such discussion as was now in progress was of no consequence, as the country was confronted by a state of facts that could not be changed by talk.

   Mr. Pettigrew's resolution of inquiry and Mr. Lodge's substitute for it were laid on the table, and Mr. Hoar's general resolution of inquiry as to the facts of the Philippine war was taken up.

   An effort of Mr. Pettigrew to amend it so as to call for the president's instructions to the Paris peace commissioners led to a prolonged debate.

   After the senate had considered the matter behind closed doors the amendment was rejected by a vote of 41 to 20.

   The debate for the day was concluded by Mr. West, who made a notable speech in opposition to the assumption in some quarters, that every man who does not agree with the policy of the administration is a traitor to his country.

 

In the House.

   WASHINGTON, Jan. 17.—The urgent deficiency appropriation bill was taken up in the house yesterday under an agreement which limited the general debate to yesterday. It was the general expectation that it would open a stormy debate on the question of expansion in view of the large army and navy items it contains, but the members early became very much engrossed in a discussion of an item of $150,000 for rural free delivery, in which all are personally interested, and the subject of expansion was barely touched upon.

   The last hour of the debate was enlivened with an attack by Mr. Richardson, the minority leader, upon the secretary of the treasury for his course in connection with the sale of the New York customs house.

   The urgent deficiency bill was taken up for consideration under the 5-minute rule today.

 

Martial Law Declared.

   CAPE TOWN, Jan. 17.—Sir Alfred Milner, the governor, has proclaimed martial law in the districts of Hopetown and Philipstown.

 

Boers Smuggling Big Guns.

   LONDON, Jan. 17.—The Pietermaritzburg correspondent of The Times, telegraphing Tuesday, Jan. 16, says: The Delagoa bay correspondent of the Natal Times asserts that six big Creusot guns and 50 tons of shells were loaded from the French steamer Gironde, about the middle of last month, under the noses of two British warships, and were dispatched to Pretoria, causing much rejoicing at the ease with which contraband of war can run the blockade.

 

Negro Lynched in Tennessee.

   MEMPHIS, Tenn. Jan. 17.—A negro named Anderson Gause was found hanging to a tree near Henning, Tenn., yesterday. It is supposed he was lynched for aiding in the escape of the Ginerly brothers, colored, who recently murdered two officers near Ropley, Tenn.

 

PAGE TWO—EDITORIALS.

   ◘ The credit man of one of the large department stores in New York was recently asked by a reporter of The Herald, "What general class do you regard as the safest risk?" "Army and navy people can have all the credit they wish and no questions asked," was his reply. "The standard of business morality in the army and navy is positive assurance that we will get our money." This is a fine compliment to our soldiers and sailors.

   ◘ Great Britain isn't bothering herself much about the open door in China. Her time is pretty fully occupied just now with the open Boer in the Transvaal.

 

Brigham Henry Roberts.

THE ROBERTS CASE.

THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE OF THE HOUSE REPORTS.

Committee Unanimous That Roberts is a Polygamist—Divided as to Procedure—Majority Opposes Seating Him, Minority Favors Seating Him on Credentials and then Expelling Him.

   WASHINGTON, Jan. 17.—The special committee of the house to investigate the case of Brigham H. Roberts of Utah to-day reached its final conclusion. On the polygamous status of Mr. Roberts the committee was unanimous and agreed upon a formal statement of facts. On the question of procedure to be adopted the committee was divided. A majority, consisting of all the members except Littlefield of Maine and De Armond of Missouri favored the exclusion of Roberts at the outset. Littlefield and De Armond will make a minority report favorable to the seating of Roberts on his prima facie rights and then expelling him.

 

ARM IS WORTH MORE.

Verdict Set Aside and New Trial Ordered in Damage Suit.

   NEW YORK, Jan. 17.—Justice Keogh of the supreme court has set aside the verdict of a jury which awarded James E. Corcoran $1,000 for the loss of an arm while coupling cars for the New Haven railroad. The justice said: "The loss of an arm is worth more than $1,000 to any man," and he thereupon ordered a new trial.

 

THEY MAY RACE HORSES.

Agreement Reached at Meeting of State Agricultural Society.

   ALBANY, Jan. 17.—The expected exciting tine at the meeting of the State Agricultural society, over the question of horse racing at state fair did not culminate. The society met and transacted its business passively. It was said that the amicable arrangement was brought about by Timothy L. Woodruff, the president. In his opening remarks Mr. Woodruff explained the situation like this: "Horse racing had, by a resolution of your executive board adopted just before the death of Gov. Flower, been eliminated from the program of the fair of 1899. Other performances, which it was thought would attract the public, had been contracted for as a substitute. I do not understand that any of the present officers of the society were or are opposed to properly conducted horse races. I certainly am not, but on the contrary strongly favor the building of a mile track in order that we may have the fastest and most attractive trials of speed to be witnessed anywhere in the United States."

   He also advocated a horse show of fine breeds for all purposes.

   The society voted for state control of the fair for these reasons:

   First. The states control would lead the county fairs to avoid conflicts of their dates with the state fair.

   Second. The state could induce the county fair association, which has heretofore been in conflict with the state fair, not only in dates but in spirit, to cooperate with and contribute to a great agricultural exposition held under state auspices.

   Third. The state would by the substitution of its control for that of individuals, obviate any trouble arising out of the awards of prizes and premiums, and thus induce a complete unification of effort on the part of exhibitors.

   Fourth. The state's control would insure confidence, infuse new life into competitions between exhibitors and arouse the  interest of the people of the state.

 

Rumors Emphatically Denied.

   To the Editor of the Standard:

   SIR—Inasmuch as certain reports have been started in some quarters questioning the sanity of my cousin, Mrs. John Fosmer of Homer, I take this opportunity to say that I have had a letter from her attending physician. Dr. John Shed, and from his wife who is also a physician, authorizing and directing me to say that these reports are utterly and wholly false; that Mrs. Fosmer's mind is unimpaired and that she is perfectly sane. Dr. Shed has known Mrs. Fosmer from a child and has always been a friend of the family. He has attended her through the past aix months or more and has performed for her several operations without which she would not be living to-day. He is now supplying medicine to her and keeping track of her case by constant correspondence, though he himself is temporarily in the South on account of his health. As a friend of Mrs. Fosmer and her family all his treatment of her has been gratuitous.

   Mrs. J. J. Robbins, Cortland, N. Y., Jan. 16, 1900.

 

Death of Mrs. Henry.

   A telegram reached Cortland saying that Mrs. S. M. I. Henry died yesterday morning in Tennessee. She was one of the national officers of the W. C. T. U. and was also a lecturer for the Seventh Day Advent church. For years she has been a frequent contributor to various temperance and religious journals and has published a number of books upon these and allied subjects. She formerly lived in East Homer and has relatives and friends in this vicinity.

 

The Historical Souvenir.

   "Grip's" Historical Souvenir of Cortland fulfills several missions. It carries the news and perpetuates the scenes and historical data, which instruct and entertain a community. It entices the stranger within our gates. It records the approximate value to the village of the business and professional man. It acts as a guide to the visitor, directing him into this and that man's place of business, piloting him through the streets and public squares, pointing out this and that scene—this and that historic spot. It introduces him to the men and women who are leaders in professional, financial, commercial, manufacturing and social circles. It names the enterprising and successful resident of Cortland. It places in durable and permanent form a valuable compilation of personal and general information which in years to come are prized beyond value. It does not cater to the gnawing hunger for compliments and eulogistic commonplaces and generalities which are too commonly used in souvenirs, and are never used in historical souvenirs. It does not lay to the soul unctuous flattery. It caters not to vanity. The man of "sterling integrity" does not learn in this souvenir that he possesses a jewel of such rare price. "Our leading," "genial," "affable" citizen are phrases unknown to its pages.—From "Grip's" Historical Souvenir, Cortland, page 112.

 

New York's Great Cycle Show.

   The exhibition of cycles, cycle accessories and automobiles, that opens at Madison Square Garden in New York on Saturday, Jan. 20, to continue until Saturday the 27th, is important to every one who has ridden a wheel, who now rides a wheel, or intends to ride a wheel. Improvements which are startling as novelties have been developed within the past year, and the exhibition at the garden will show everything that ingenuity can devise and skill make perfect. The exhibits come from all over the country, and the competition for favor will bring out the best that can be produced. Cheapness, durability and beauty are the points aimed at, and there will be many surprises in manufacture and value. The display will be beautiful, and the souvenirs given away will be varied and generously distributed to visitors. The automobile is crowding out the horse; it has come to stay in city and country. In this department there will be a complete showing, better than ever New York has seen, with attentive and patient exhibitors ready to show and explain everything to everybody. The show will make it a gala week for New Yorkers and people who go to the city. It will open at 9 A. M. and admission will be 50 cents.

 

BREVITIES.

   —Seventy buildings were erected in Ithaca during the year 1899 at a cost of $300,000.

   —The Junior Beracas of the First Baptist Sunday-school were entertained last evening by Merton L. Gates at his home, 194 Railroad-st.

   —The thaw to-day starts the water at a great rate and the street commissioner has his hands full in seeing that it runs off in the proper way.

   —The Novelty Entertainers, the next attraction in the Normal lecture course, will give an entertainment at Normal hall on Monday evening, Jan. 22, at 8 P.M.

   —The Pastime Social club will give a dancing party in Red Men's hall, Saturday evening from 8 to 12 o'clock. McDermott's orchestra will furnish the music.

   —The Bible class of Dr. Nash will meet for a review of their readings at his home, 80 Clinton-ave., at 7:30 P. M., on the last Friday of every month until further notice.

   —New display advertisements to-day are—G. W. Webster, Floor, feed and grain, page 5; Palace Confectionery Co., Candies, page 5; Model Clothing Co., Clothing, page 8.

   —Mr. Edgar D. Phillips and Mrs. Mary A. Luce, both of Cortland, were married on Sunday, Jan. 14, in Syracuse by Rev. F. W. Betts, pastor of the First Universalist church of that city.

   —The net receipts from the football season at Cornell university last fall were $8,502. The baseball season ended with a loss of $711.48. Football evidently pays, while baseball is a losing venture.

   —Charles M. Benjamin of Ithaca has been appointed treasurer of Tompkins county by Governor Roosevelt and has been confirmed by the senate. He succeeds Charles Ingersoll, the defaulting treasurer.

   —At the hearing before Referee Dickinson Monday, in the matter of the Bolles will case, O. U. Kellogg appeared for defendants Knox and Ingersoll, and Horace L. Bronson appeared for defendant Charles W. Parker.

   —There will be a baseball meeting at Fireman's hall tonight at 8 o'clock. All members of committees are requested to attend and make a complete report of the work done in connection with the coming fair. Other important business will come before the meeting.

   —A post mortem examination of the remains of a young woman 25 years of age who has just died in Ontario disclosed the fact that she possessed two distinct and separate hearts, and that the lungs were compressed into about half the space usually occupied by lungs in a full grown person.