SENATE AND HOUSE, REV. JOHN T. STONE, WILLIAM AUSTIN DILLON, AND NEW MASONIC HALL DEDICATED AT DERUYTER, N. Y.

 

Senator George L. Wellington.

Cortland Evening Standard, Friday, January 19, 1900.

SENATE AND HOUSE.

Senator Wellington Debates Philippine Question—Financial Bill Discussed.

   WASHINGTON, Jan. 19.—For an hour yesterday Mr. Wellington occupied the attention of the senate continuing the debate on the Philippine question. He took as his text the resolution he introduced last Tuesday declaring that the United States should not take permanent possession of the archipelago, but after subduing the insurrection—which he sincerely deplored—should confer upon the Filipinos the right to govern themselves, affording them such protection as they might need.

   Mr. Teller resumed his speech on the financial bill, in the course of which he arraigned Secretary Gage for his negotiations with the National City bank of New York. He had not concluded his remarks when he suspended them for the day.

 

In the House.

   The house has passed the senate bill to extend the powers of the director of the census after striking out the committee amendment to authorize the director to contract for extra printing with private contractors. The whole fight was upon that amendment. The influence of the public printer and the labor organizations of the country were employed against it, and, after a lively debate of several hours, it was overwhelmingly defeated.

   The publication of the reports of the 12th census, therefore, will be made by the public printer as in the past.

 

PORTO RICO'S CONDITION.

Special United States Commissioner Makes a Favorable Report.

   WASHINGTON, Jan. 19.—Special Commissioner Henry K. Carroll reports that Porto Rico has an estimated area of from 3,150 to 3,200 square miles; climate is tropical, not torrid; the death rate is moderate; yellow fever is not indigenous, but smallpox is sometimes epidemic; population was 890,820 in 1897.

   The colored race is decreasing, the whites now numbering 64 per cent of the whole; the Catholic is the state religion; crime is not excessive; in 1897 about 48 per cent of the births were illegitimate; the people are kindly, hospitable and polite; the roads are good; the crops most generally raised are coffee, cane and tobacco, the grades of coffee being among the finest; the fruits are such as are common to tropical countries; raising cattle is an important and lucrative industry; field labor ranges from 35 to 50 cents, native money, and the people are industrious. Women are rarely seen in the fields.

 

PAGE TWO—EDITORIALS.

   When Theodore Roosevelt became governor of the state of New York, it was understood that he was decidedly opposed, as a general rule, to pardoning criminals who had been sentenced to imprisonment by the courts. He has made an exception, however, in favor of a woman who has been in prison several years for the killing of her husband. In referring to the case Governor Roosevelt says: "She committed the crime by being exasperated by his long continued cruel and inhuman treatment, and, although his conduct furnished no justification for her act, it may under all the circumstances of the case be properly taken into account in considering her application for mitigation of punishment." This act of executive clemency does credit to the governor's heart and indicates a sense of justice and chivalry of which we think his constituents will not disapprove.

 

REV. JOHN TIMOTHY STONE.

How Other Papers Speak of His Call to Baltimore.

   A Baltimore dispatch to yesterday's New York Sun says: "By a unanimous vote at a meeting of the congregation of Brown Memorial church to-night a call was extended to the Rev. John Timothy Stone of Cortland, N. Y. He will succeed the Rev. Dr. Maltbie D. Babcock, who has gone to the Brick church, New York City. The Rev. Mr. Stone was strongly recommended to the church by Rev. Dr. Babcock."

   The Binghamton Republican referring to Mr. Stone's call says:

   The Republican has already told of the committees from the Baltimore church visiting Cortland and listening to Rev. Mr. Stone. Hon. James A. Gary, former postmaster-general under McKinley, was one of the committeemen. Preceding both these committees, Rev. Dr. Babcock visited Cortland and attended a prayer-meeting at the Presbyterian church. A letter to Cortland friends from a Baltimore man said that the first committee was enthusiastic over Mr. Stone. Since that time nothing had been heard until the announcement yesterday.

   The Baltimore church is said to be one of the strongest in the Presbyterian denomination south of Philadelphia and has had only three pastors in an existence of several decades. All of these are prominent men in the denomination. Rev. Dr. Babcock, the retiring pastor, who has been with the church for twelve years, succeeds Rev. Dr. Henry Van Dyke at the Brick Presbyterian, one of the leading churches in New York. In this case as in that at Baltimore, the retiring pastor recommended his successor. Dr. Babcock received $6,000 a year and the use of a parsonage from the Baltimore church.

   What action Rev. Mr. Stone will take in the matter is not known as the call has only just been extended and as he had sought for it in no way. It is believed that he will accept, as the Baltimore church offers a wide and influential field. Rev. Mr. Stone, who is a young man, is endowed with personal magnetism and a manner which wins him friends. He has good pulpit ability and those best acquainted with him think that he will make a most suitable pastor for the large church to which he is called. The visits of the committee called out strong expressions of admiration for Rev. Mr. Stone in Cortland and of the hope that he might remain there.

   Mr. Stone this morning received the formal call of the church. The call is at a salary of $5,000 and parsonage, with a vacation of two months. This is the same amount which Dr. Babcock received during the first five years of his pastorate there. A first class stenographer and typewriter are also provided for his constant use, as is the custlon of the church.

 

An Amherst Reunion.

   Mr. and Mrs. Edward D. Blodgett entertained the resident graduates of Amherst college last night at tea, thus affording an opportunity for a little reunion and meeting with Prof. J. F. Genung of the Amherst faculty who was in town. Those present were Prof. Genung, Prof. and Mrs. J. E. Banta, Rev. John T. Stone, Mr. Edwin Duffey and Prof. T. J. McEvoy. Old memories were revived and old days recalled.

 

MASONIC HALL DEDICATED.

The Event Was in DeRuyter and Many from Cortland Were Present.

   Ninety-four Masons and members of their families from Cortland and Homer boarded the special train at 6:30 last night that was to carry them to DeRuyter to attend the dedication of the new Masonic hall in that place.

   After the dedication ceremonies, which were impressive and well carried out, several prominent Masons made remarks, among whom were Judge J. E. Eggleston and Dr. H. T. Dana. An elegant supper was served at which over 250 people were seated. The visitors returned to Cortland at 12:45, and a special trolley car took the Homer delegates home.

   Darby's full orchestra furnished music, and a grand good time was enjoyed by all participating.

 

Maude Hillman Coming.

   Miss Hillman has recovered from her recent illness and will appear at the Opera House all next week with matinees on Wednesday and Saturday. The company is reported much stronger than ever before and has a repertoire of plays that will please every one. Miss Hillman is carrying her own orchestra this season, every member being a soloist. Snelling's vaudeville entertainers furnish the specialties between the acts and are headed by the famous comedy acrobats "The California Trio." She also has a carload of beautiful scenery and all the mechanical effects necessary to produce each production.

   Messrs. W. A. Dillon and W. E. Chamberlain of Cortland are with this company.

   From Scranton, Pa., Tribune, Jan. 9, 1900:

   An excellent company, headed by Miss Maude Hillman, began a week's engagement at the Academy of Music last night by producing "Special Delivery," with a wealth of stage accessories.

   It is a strong drama and received a fine presentation last night. The company supporting Miss Hillman is composed of a number of very clever people. The company carries its own orchestra and a vaudeville company, which introduces specialties between the acts. The specialty artists are W. A. Dillon, in parodies and dances; Lotta, a cute little girl, who sings; the California trio; acrobats, and W. E. Chamberlain, a wonderful baritone, who sings illustrated songs.

 

Officers Installed.

   Deputy State Chief Haymaker Jerry McCarthy installed the following officers of Victor Hayloft, No. 357 1/2, at their rooms in the Garrison block last evening:

   P. C. H.—Chas. R. O'Leary.

   C. H.—Thomas Kernan.

   A. H.—E. W. Summers.

   O.—M. E. McMahon.

   C. of S.—Paul Drexler.

   K. of B.—M. E. Sarvay.

   B. D.—Frank J. Donegan.

   H. B.—Jesse Van Denberg.

   G. of H.—Frank J. Burns.

   G. of B.—John Van Inwagen.

   Stewards—Jerry McCarthy, Frank J. Burns, John Van Inwagen.

 

BREVITIES.

   —A January thaw in progress.

   —New display advertisements to-day are—Buck & Lane, Stoves, page 6; C. F. Brown, Cameras given away, page 8; Cortland Opera House, Maude Hillman, page 5.

   —The Syracuse Herald has just bought a lot on Warren-st., Syracuse, and is about to erect a new building. The Journal has bought a six-story building nearly opposite The Herald's site and is soon to take possession of it.

   —Mr. Otis Smith of Cortland, a member of the new Wallace Wallpaper Co., spent Tuesday with A. M. Johnson. He reports seventy men working and all the orders on hand that they can care for this year.—Whitney Point Register.

   —Mr. Hugh D. Johnson and Miss Zelma I. Shepherd, both of Blodgett Mills, were married at noon on Wednesday, Jan. 17, at the M. E. parsonage at Horseheads by Rev. E. J. Bowker, formerly pastor of the church at McGraw.