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| William S. Taylor. |
Cortland Evening Standard, Wednesday, February 14, 1900.
DEMOCRATS WILL APPEAL.
If Taylor Disregards Injunction, Proceeding Case Will Go to Court of Appeals.
LOUISVILLE, Feb. 14.—If the Republican executive disregards the action of the court as was done in case of Alonzo Walker habeas corpus writ and the injunction against interference with the legislature the Democrats will not press the proceedings for contempt, but will take the case to the court of appeals which, according to their contention, is the court of last resort in these proceedings.
This plan was decided upon yesterday morning at a conference of Democratic leaders, including Governor Beckham, Congressman D. H. Smith, ex-Governor McCreary and Judge W. S. Prior and several other lawyers.
It is expected the court of appeals will sit here instead of at Frankfort as long as there are any soldiers or armed men about the state buildings at the Capitol.
The senate has passed the concurrent resolution which had already passed the house for a committee to investigate conditions at Frankfort.
Senator Triplett introduced a joint resolution providing that when the legislature adjourns Thursday it shall be to meet Friday at Frankfort. Under the rules it lies over one day.
The senate then adjourned until today.
The house met at 1 o'clock. A bill was offered making Jan. 4 Governor Goebel's birthday, a legal holiday in the state.
INVESTIGATION RESUMED.
Attorney General and Chairman Philbin Clash—Evidence Favors Shepard.
ALBANY, Feb. 14.—The investigation of the charges against the Soldiers' and Sailors' home at Bath was continued in this city yesterday before the committee of the state board of charities, of which Commissioner E. L. Philbin of New York city is the chairman.
The hearing developed a sensational feature in a decision by Chairman Philbin that Attorney General Davies had no right to examine any of the witnesses except through the courtesy of the committee. During the examination of Captain John F. Little of Bath Mr. Davies objected to his testimony relative to the efficient service rendered by Colonel Shepard because he was attorney for Colonel Shepard. "I object to this testimony because it is unlawyer-like and unprecedented, coming from Colonel Shepard's attorney. As a member of this tribunal I object."
Chairman Philbin—The evident mistake of the attorney general is when he considers himself a member of this court. He is not. He is simply advisory officer to the committee of the board of charities called upon under Act 15 of the charities law to give legal advice.
Attorney General Davies—I do not believe that we are here under that statute, but under the letter of the governor directing this investigation.
Mr. Philbin—Governor Roosevelt has told me that he did not wish to convey any such inference in the letter he wrote.
Attorney General Davies—Then I cannot participate except through the courtesy of the committee.
Mr. Philbin—You are quite right.
The witnesses, examined were Hon. Fred Collier of Elmira, Captain John F. Little of Bath, Thomas Sage of Elmira, Captain Frank P. Frost of East Corning, W. Dean of Buffalo, Chaplain John D. Armond of the home and George W. Wright, a member of the home.
Their testimony was that Colonel Shepard was not drunk at times heretofore charged; that he was kind to the inmates of the home, and that under his management the quality of food and the discipline and care of the inmates has greatly improved.
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| Susan B. Anthony. |
Hearing Given Woman Suffragists.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14.—The senate committee on woman suffrage gave a hearing yesterday to delegations from the woman suffrage convention. Mrs. Clara B. Colby sketched the work that had been before congress in the way of petitions presented. Miss Susan B. Anthony filed additional papers and statistics upon the same subject. She closed the argument for the suffragists.
PAGE TWO—EDITORIALS.
Treaty and Canal.
Fifty years ago the construction of a canal across Central America was a matter of present importance, as it is now. The gold discoveries in California had caused a great rush of people to the west coast and accentuated the need of shortening the line of communication between the east and the west. The United States and Nicaragua negotiated regarding a canal via Nicaragua lake. Great Britain claimed rights as protector of the Mosquito coast over the Greytown end of the proposed canal and declined to abandon its pretensions. The Clayton-Bulwer treaty—taking its name from its negotiators, John M. Clayton, President Taylor's secretary of state, and Sir Henry Bulwer, British minister at Washington—was the outcome. The first article of that treaty, executed in April, 1850, runs in part as follows:
The governments of the United States and of Great Britain hereby declare that neither the one nor the other will ever obtain or maintain for itself any exclusive control over the said ship canal; agreeing that neither will ever erect or maintain any fortifications commanding the same or in the vicinity thereof or occupy or fortify of colonize or assume or exercise any dominion over Nicaragua, Costa Rica, the Mosquito coast or any part of Central America; nor will either make use of any protection, which either affords or may afford, or any alliance which either has or may have to or with any state or people, for the purpose of erecting or maintaining any such fortifications, or of occupying, fortifying or colonizing Nicaragua, Costa Rica, the Mosquito coast or any part of Central America, or of assuming or exercising dominion over the same.
Here an apparent obstacle has existed to the United States undertaking to build and control a canal through Nicaragua; but the claim has been maintained stoutly that Great Britain, by its undertaking to colonize the Mosquito coast, abrogated the treaty, leaving the United States free to go ahead as though no treaty of joint control ever existed. This is understood to be the spirit and purpose back of the canal bills presented at this session of congress. And it may be thi fact that has induced Great Britain to accede now to what it refused to grant in 1898—annulment of the joint control with the United States of the proposed canal. In view of the manifest purpose to treat the Clayton-Bulwer treaty as abrogated Lord Salisbury's government gracefully withdraws its pretensions.
Yet the withdrawal of annulment only to the extent that is provided does not seem to meet the needs of the case. What is conceded? The privilege of constructing the canal at our own expense, controlling it in lime of peace, and using it in common with all nations in peace and war. We engage, as represented, with England and other nations to keep the canal open and free to the use of belligerents in time of war, whether we are one of them of not! The value of "control" is thus very materially depreciated. Under this restriction, suppose we are at war with one of the naval powers of Europe; while we feel the need of bringing battleships from the Pacific to the defense of Atlantic ports, or Puerto Rico, the fleets of our enemy may use the short cut canal to attack Pacific coast cities, Hawaii or the Philippines; In time of peace or war control of the canal would be limited to fixing tolls—alike for every user—policing, and keeping it in repair. A canal neutralized and open at all times to everybody's use would be as serviceable to the United States if built at anybody else's expense.
The United States should build the isthmian and control it absolutely—guaranteeing its use by the commerce of the world on equal terms, and by the war ships of all nations, except when the United States and one or more of the powers are at war. At such time the United States should assert its ownership to its own protection and the exclusion of the enemy from the canal. To that end it should claim and exercise the right to fortify approaches; for one of the strong arguments with the United States in favor of a canal across the isthmus is its military advantage in protecting our exposed possessions on either coast. The Suez canal is "neutralized" by the guarantees of Great Britain and France. The warships of belligerents use it. But would Great Britain permit this in the case of a power with which it chanced to be at war?
The United .States does not need to ask any European power's consent to its construction of a canal across Central America. It should build, and insist that its guarantee of fair dealings with all nations in the use of the waterway be sufficient.
◘ Steps are being taken to preserve the famous Calaveras grove of big trees, which will probably pass into the hands of a large lumber firm which has secured an option on this famous grove. It is the intention of the new possessors to build large saw mills in Calaveras county, and they will then turn all of the large trees, which have been made one of the points of interest to visitors, into lumber unless some immediate steps are taken to save them. Various clubs and associations in California are doing their best to save the great trees, which are famous all over the world. It is urged that a national park would be most desirable at this point, as has been done in Mariposa and Tulare counties.—Scientific American.
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| Main Street, Cortland, N. Y. circa 1899. |
ELECTRIC STREET LIGHTING.
What Kind of Service Does Cortland Want for Next Year?
The board of trustees of the village are considering the matter of submitting a proposition to the voters at the next charter election in regard to electric lighting. It is possible that a proposition for all-night lighting will be submitted. That will be excellent if it is every night in the year and is not confined to any moonlight schedule, but it is the moonlight schedule to which people object more than to anything else. If the moon and the director of the weather could both be consulted in arranging a schedule some better results might be attained than at present, but to pick six or seven nights out of a month at the time when the moon is supposed to be nearest the full is in the majority of cases very unsatisfactory. When the clouds are heavy and the rain falling or when the moon is late in getting up, or when the walks are covered with slush or the crosswalks muddy and the lights [are] off because of alleged moonlight, which is only a fraud, people are very likely to say things or at least think them.
The extension of the lighting from 12 o'clock at night to 1 o'clock is a very great improvement and the trustees have the entire approval of the public for making the change. It is true that light is a great assistance to policemen, and supplements the work of the police force to a considerable extent. But we believe that we express the sentiment of the community when we say that if it were a question of lighting every night in the year till 1 o'clock, or of lighting all night on a moonlight schedule the great majority would favor the former. Now and then there comes a light when the moon is brilliant and electric lights would seem to be superfluous, but there are more moonlight nights, so called, when the electric lights are needed than when they can be well dispensed with. If the trustees want to increase the efficiency of the lighting and do not care to incur the expense of an all night service every night in the year we would suggest that they submit a proposition to light every night in the year till 1 o'clock, but by all means avoid a moonlight schedule.
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| Sig. Sautelle's Circus on parade. |
CONCERNING SAUTELLE'S CIRCUS.
Winter Headquarters to be Moved to Homer or Cortland.
Mr. D. H. Haley, general agent for Sig. Sautelle's big circus, was in town yesterday. It will be remembered that Sig. Sautelle located the winter headquarters of his circus at DeRuyter two years ago, and has recently purchased the Windsor hotel in Homer. Mr. Haley informs he that Sig. Sautelle is making his plans to bring the winter headquarters another season from DeRuyter to either Homer or Cortland. He says the reason for the change is that DeRuyter assessors assessed the property so heavily that the manager couldn't stand it and determined to leave the town. He says also that during the past season Sig. Sautelle expended over $9,000 in the town of DeRuyter for the maintenance of his circus and his employees. He will probably leave as much money as this next winter in either Homer or Cortland or both if he brings the winter headquarters here. The first exhibition of the circus for the season will be given in one of these villages in May.
VOLUNTARY LIQUIDATION
PROPOSED BY FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF HOMER.
Reasons for the Proposed Action—Will Realize Handsome Profit on Securities—The Homer National Bank to Increase Capital Stock from $75,000 to $100,000—Will Practically Mean Consolidation of the Two Concerns—Meetings of Shareholders of Both Banks Called for March 15.
The First National Bank of Homer proposes to go into voluntary liquidation. Notices to the shareholders were sent out yesterday setting forth the reasons for the proposed action and calling for a meeting of the shareholders on March 15 to take action in the matter. The following is a copy of the letter:
To The Stockholders of the First National Bank of Homer, Homer, N. Y.:
At a meeting of the board of directors of the bank, held Jan. 23, 1900, all the members being present, the following resolution was unanimously adopted:
Resolved, That in the opinion of the directors of the First National bank of Homer, Homer, N. Y., it is advisable that the bank go into voluntary liquidation as soon as the consent of the necessary number of shareholders is obtained.
It was also determined that a copy of this circular, embodying the reasons for this action and a notice of the meeting of shareholders found herewith, be sent to each owner of stock in the bank. This action on the part of the directors was taken for these reasons:
The steady decrease of the rate of interest on all forms of security and investment, the fact that a large proportion of the deposits of this bank are interest-bearing, and the inability to profitably invest its surplus funds, have naturally affected the earning power of the bank. This has resulted in a decrease in the dividend rate from 8 to 7 per cent cent [sic], within the last two years, and should the tendency continue and the bank be unable to dispose of its funds profitably, a further decrease in dividends would be necessary. The last sale of stock of the bank was at 125, so that the return from the investment at the present rate of dividends, less taxes, was only about 4 per cent. Should it be necessary to lower the rate the returns, of course, would be still less.
The present time is particularly advantageous for liquidation on account of the high premiums on government and railroad bonds, of which the bank holds a considerable amount. Never before has it been possible to close and realize such a handsome profit on these securities above the premium account, as it is to-day, and for this reason, if for no other, it is highly advisable to take the contemplated step. These premiums, as time passes and bonds approach maturity disappear and their disappearance must be met out of the earnings of the bank. Now is the time, therefore, when it it possible to realize the profit on them. It is, of course, impossible to give accurate figures as to the returns the bank can pay in liquidating now, but there is no doubt in the minds of the directors that the present time is the most advantageous that has occurred or is likely to occur.
While the success of this movement is practically assured, it is earnestly desired that as large a number of shareholders as possible be represented. If therefore, it is impossible for you to be present, you will please sign and return the enclosed proxy, in order that the shares standing in your name may be represented. A stamped envelope is enclosed herewith.
The directors trust that the proposal may meet with the approval of the shareholders of the bank, and assure them that the action has only been taken after due and careful consideration. Signed, P. C. KINGSBURY, Pres., J. C. ATWATER, Vice Pres., W. H. CRANE, Cashier, GEO. A. BROCKWAY, MRS. E. S. NEWTON, N. A. P. KINNEY, J. H. STARIN, SAMUEL KLINE, A. W. HOBART, C. S. POMEROY, Directors.
Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the shareholders of the First National bank of Homer, Homer, N. Y., will be held at their banking office in Homer, N. Y., March 15, 1900, for the purpose of voting on a resolution to place the bank in voluntary liquidation. The polls will be open from 1 P. M. to 3 P. M. Signed, W. H. CRANE, Cashier. Dated, Homer, N. Y., Feb. 13, 1900.
The directors of Homer National bank have also sent a notice to the shareholders of that institution calling a meeting for the purpose of taking action on a proposed increase of their capital stock from $75,000 to $100,000. The following is a copy:
To the Shareholders of the Homer National Bank:
At a recent meeting of the directors of the Homer National bank, held at the banking house in Homer, N. Y., it was unanimously voted to recommend to the shareholders of this bank that the capital stock be increased from $75,000 to $100,000. This action was thought advisable in view of the recent action of the directors of the First National bank of this village, in unanimously voting to take measures to place that bank in liquidation. We feel that this move will tend to increase the business of our bank, and consequently give it a greater capacity. You are hereby notified that a meeting of the shareholders of the Homer National bank will be held at the banking house, in the village of Homer, March 15, 1900, at 2 P. M., to vote upon the following propositions. If it is not convenient for you to be present in person, will you please sign and return the enclosed proxy to Mr. A. H. Bennett, cashier, as it is very essential that all the shareholders be represented by proxy or in person at this meeting:
RESOLUTION NO. 1.
Resolved, That the capital stock of the Homer National bank be increased from $75,000 to $100,000.
RESOLUTION NO. 2.
Resolved, That Section No. 5 of the Articles of Association of the Homer National bank, be amended so as to read as follows:
"The capital stock of the association shall be $75,000, to be divided into shares of $100 each, but the capital may be increased to any sum not exceeding $150,000, and in case of an increase of the capital of this association, the additional stock shall be allotted by the president, vice-president and cahier, subject to the approval of the directors of the said association, to be placed where, in their opinion, it will be the most advantageous and for the best interests of the bank."
GEORGE W. PHILLIPS, President, GEORGE A. BROCKWAY, Vice-Pres., A. H. BENNETT, Cashier, VERNON T. STONE, CHARLES O. NEWTON, JAMES H. STARIN, H. I. WHITING, O. B. ANDREWS, JAMES H. TRIPP, BYRON MAXSON, Directors, Homer, N. Y., Feb. 13, 1900.
[Homer Banks.]
The First National bank of Homer opened for business Oct. 1, 1878. Mr. G. N. Copeland, formerly of Cortland, was largely instrumental in its organizing and was its first president. Mr. Copeland continued president for about twelve years and was succeeded by Mr. Murray. The present incumbent, Mr. P. C. Kingsbury, succeeded Mr. Murray.
Mr. W. H. Crane, the present cashier, has been connected with the bank in that capacity ever since it was organized and was a member of the original board of directors.
The business of the bank has been highly successful from the start, and its present prosperity is indicated by the rate of dividends which the bank has been paying and other conditions set forth in the foregoing letter.
The National bank of Homer was organized in 1884 to meet the demands for increased banking facilities in Homer. Mr. G. W. Phillips has been president of the bank since its organization, and Mr. A. H. Bennett has been cashier. The business of the bank has constantly increased since its opening and the proposed change at the First National bank will add largely to its business.
While no definite statements can be made in reference to proposed changes until action has been taken by the shareholders at the meetings which have been called by the respective banks it is probable that Mr. W. H. Crane will be president of the National bank after the change, as it is understood that Mr. Phillips will retire from that position, Mr. Bennett will continue as cashier, and Mr. C. S. Pomeroy the present efficient bookkeeper of the First National will have charge of the books at The National.
The plan of voluntary liquidation for the First National has been under consideration by the board of directors for some time and action has been after due deliberation.
E. & C. N. Y. RAILWAY CO.
Elects a Board of Directors and Officers for the Year.
At a meeting of the stockholders of the Erie and Central New York Railway company held this afternoon at the company's general office, the following directors were elected for the ensuing year, after the by-laws had been amended reducing the number of directors from fifteen to twelve: I. H. Palmer, H. M. Kellogg, W. D. Tisdale, C. W. Stoker, H. P. Davis, L. N. Frederick, Chas. O. Scull, F. M. Hall, G. F. McKeough, H. C. Harden, J. S. Rosenthal, R. D. Lang.
After the meeting of the stockholders was adjourned, the newly elected board met and elected the following officers for the ensuing year:
President—Chas. O. Scull.
Vice-President—Lawrence N. Frederick.
Secretary—H. M. Kellogg.
Treasurer—W. D. Tisdale.
Executive Committee—Chas. O. Scull, F. M. Hall, R. D. Lang, L. S. Rosenthal, L. N. Frederick.
Jeffries-Sharkey Fight Pictures.
The following facts are related in regard to the famous pictures of the Jeffries-Sharkey fight which were taken by the American Mutoscope and Biograph company at the ringside on Nov. 3, 1899, at Coney Island. To take the pictures four machines operated by twelve skilled men were required. Directly over the ring, for the purpose of securing the requisite amount of light to illuminate the scene for good results in animated photography, were bunched 400 arc lights—enough to light up a city of 50,000 inhabitants. The pictures run one quarter of a mile to a round. There are 40,500 feet of film, or 7 2/3 miles. There are 216,000 pictures, which measure 2 1/4 by 2 3/4 inches, and when thrown up on the canvas they bring the fighters out life size. The cost of the electric lighting for a little over two hours that the fight ran was $6,300. The 400 arc lights were equal to 800,000 candle power.
These remarkable pictures will be seen here at the Opera House Saturday afternoon and evening.
PUBLIC SCHOOL BUDGET.
Itemized Statement of Moneys Required for Next Year.
The board of education has submitted the following itemized statement which will be filed with the village clerk to-day.
To the President and Trustees of Cortland, N. Y.
The board of education of union free school district No. 1 of the village of
Cortland, N. Y. hereby certify that at a special meeting of said board held at the office of its secretary at the Central school building on the 22nd day of January, 1900, the following estimates were made and adopted as the amounts necessary for additions, repairs, improvements to the buildings and grounds and for the support and maintenance of the public schools of this village for the ensuing school year:
For teachers' salaries and supervision, $10,000.00
For buildings and grounds, 7,200.00
For fuel, 1,000.00
For supplies, 400.00
For salaries of janitors and truant officers, 1,400.00
Total $20,000
The board of education further certifies that the terms of office of Commissioners Charles F. Brown, Alburtis A. Carley and N. Jay Peck, commissioners of union free school district No. 1 of Cortland, N. Y., will expire on the day of the next charter election to be held in and for the village of Cortland, N. Y.
In testimony whereof, the board of education aforesaid have caused this certificate to be attested by the signature of its president and secretary thereof, and the seal of said board of education to be affixed at Cortland, N. Y., this 22nd of January, 1900.
A. A. CARLEY, President, F. E. SMITH, Secretary.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 14th day of February, 1900.
J. A. JAYNE, Notary Public.
BREVITIES.
—Sousa's band played at the Opera House this afternoon at 2 o'clock, and left for Syracuse at 4:.39.
—The regular monthly business meeting of the C. E. society of the First Baptist church will be held at the home of F. R. Smith, 21 Elm-st., to-night at 7:30.
—The Syracuse Y. M. C. A. team last night defeated the Geneva Y. M. C. A. basket ball team by the score of 25 to 4. The Geneva team plays in Cortland to-night.
—The reception which was to have been held at the home of H. B. Ingalls on Friday evening for Mr. B. A. Nichols will be held at the church instead upon the same evening.
—New display advertisements to-day are—Theo. Stevenson, Danger everywhere, page 4; Opera House, "Sharkey-Jeffries Fight" and "The Span of Life," page 5; E. O. Dean, There's magnetism, etc., page 4; Strowbridge & Mitchell, Mitch's market, page 5.
—This is the season of auctions. The STANDARD office is the place to get your auction bills printed with neatness and dispatch. With every bill printed we give a free notice in the daily, semi-weekly and weekly editions of The STANDARD. The three editions together go into about 6,000 homes, so that as a matter of fact the newspaper notice is far more valuable to the advertiser than the bill. If you want a crowd at the auction you want a notice in The STANDARD.
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