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| William McKinley. |
Cortland Evening Standard, Saturday, May 5, 1900.
PRESIDENT’S VETO.
Bill Relating to Settlers in Navajo Reservation Returned to Congress.
WASHINGTON, May 5.—The president returned to congress with a veto message the bill "authorizing the adjustment of rights of settlers in the Navajo Indian reservation, Arizona."
The president dwells on the progress made by these Indians and the recent enlargement of their reservation in order to avoid contention and friction between the Indians and whites. The message adds:
"The present bill proposes to open to miners and prospectors and to the operation of the mining laws a substantial portion of this reservation, including a part of the land covered by the recent order. There has been no effort to obtain from the Indians a concession of this character, nor has any reason been presented why, if these lands are to be taken from them—for that will practically result from the bill if it becomes law, even though not so intended—it should not be done in pursuance of negotiations had with the Indians, as in other instances.
"The Indians could not understand how lands given to them in January, as necessary for their use, should be taken away without previous notice, in the same year. While the Indians are the wards of the government, and must submit to what is deemed for their best interests by the sovereign guardian, they should nevertheless be dealt with in a manner calculated to give them confidence in the government and to assist them in passing through the inevitable transition to a state of civilization and full citizenship.
"Believing that due consideration has not been given to the status and interests of the Indians, I withhold my approval from this bill."
Governor to Veto Ford Bill.
ALBANY, May 5.—Governor Roosevelt announced that he would veto the Ford franchise tax bill. This measure provides that when a railroad crosses a street surface line at right angles, no assessment shall be levied on either company, but that where the roads cross at an oblique angle an assessment shall be levied for within 250 feet of the crossing. The state board of tax commissioners when asked its attitude on the bill held that no harm nor no good would result if the bill became a law, and therefore neither opposed nor favored it. The governor being undecided how to act in the matter called upon the state board to take a stand either one way or the other, whereupon they decided against it, hence its fate.
Gold Medal Won by Eugene T. Lies.
ITHACA, N. Y., May 5.—The 30th annual contest for the Stewart L. Woodford oratorical prize of Cornell in the University armory [was held] before a large audience last [night]. Five strong orations were delivered by members chosen from the senior class. The winner of the gold medal was Eugene T. Lies of Buffalo, who delivered an oration on "The New Social Consciousness." The prize was awarded chiefly on the subject matter presented in Mr. Lies' oration. F. H. Pansner of Farmington, N. Y., who spoke on "The Cause of Liberty in South Africa," delivered an effective oration, and for his good work received honorable mention. Other speakers were E. S. Mosher of Auburn, "Individualism in Politics"; J. W. Faust of Poughkeepsie, "The Hope of the Southern Negro."
Oswego Relief Fund Closes.
OSWEGO, N. Y., May 6.—The Oswego relief fund for the Ottawa and Hull fire sufferers closed yesterday. A check for $1,010 was forwarded by The Palladium and also several large boxes of clothing.
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| Gen. Leonard Wood. |
PAGE TWO—EDITORIALS.
General Wood, the military governor of Cuba, has informed the war department at Washington that June 16 is the date finally fixed upon for holding the municipal elections of the island.
This action is the direct result of the Cuban census taken under the direction of the military authorities. The figures supplied by what is declared to be the first accurate enumeration ever made in Cuba appear to have satisfied the war department that the municipal elections might be proceeded with in the reasonable expectation of an outcome auspicious for the future.
The total population of Cuba is now 1,572,797—815,205 males and 757,592 females. Of this total 20,478 are Spanish citizens; 1,296,767 are Cubans, 79,625 are of other citizenship and 175,811 are in suspense. The whites greatly outnumber the blacks. There are only 111,898 male negroes and 122,740 female negroes. The mixed races number 125,500 males and 145,305 females. There are less than 15,000 Chinese.
It appears that there will be at least 140,000 qualified Cuban voters under the proposed basis of suffrage, and as against these there will be less than 50,000 Spaniards. The whole matter derives its importance from the fact that the municipal elections are to afford a test of Cuban capacity for self government.
The time for the realization of the cherished desires of the Cuban patriots, independence and complete control of the political affairs of the island, will in large measure be determined by the use they shall make of the opportunity extended to them in the sphere of municipal self government.
WON FROM BINGHAMTON.
GAME CALLED IN NINTH BY UMPIRE KEEFE.
"Too Cold to Play Ball"—Ruffled His Temper—Cortlands Made Good Showing— Score, 9 to 5.
Cortland gave Bacon's men a good sample of fast ball playing at Binghamton yesterday afternoon. Although the weather was cold and a disagreeable mist was in evidence throughout the greater part of the game, yet Cortland's ball players played with alacrity and augmented the cold which the fans were grumbling about, till in the ninth, when the mist grew to a decided rain, umpire Keefe called the game.
Cortland led off in the first with a two-bagger by Hickey. Egan singled and brought in the score. In the second, Quinn's single, aided by two errors, brought home two scores. Nadeau in the third reached first on the single, stole second and came home on an error. In the sixth Cortland got a long lead by a base on balls by Egan, Gannon was hit by the pitcher and Cassady, O'Brien and Quinn singled. Another error added to Binghamton's already large list helped Egan, Cassady and O'Brien to the home plate. The other two scores were made in the seventh when Egan and Gannon made the circuit on singles by Gannon and Cassady, a passed ball and two errors by Binghamton's shortstop.
The score:
The Binghamton Republican in its commenting on the game this morning said:
"Pete" O'Brien played a spirited game at short for Cortland; and another "Pete," Egan from Utica's team of last year, was right in the game too. The contest was a spirited one in spite of the cold, three double plays showing its speed.
The Binghamton fans were greatly disappointed in not seeing Townsend on the initial bag. Cassady played the position in good shape. Townsend was not in his accustomed place on account of the death of his little girl [swallowed safety pin and died after unsuccessful tracheotomy—Ed.] which occurred Thursday. Yesterday's game brought Cortland and Binghamton to a tie and to-day's game will be a spirited one.
MAHAN VS. PALMER.
An Action Growing Out of Breach of Contract.
Among the cases upon the calendar of the supreme court which sits on Monday is Mahan vs. Palmer. This is an action brought by Mr. A. Mahan of Cortland vs. Dr. H. R. Palmer of New York for $1,000 damages for an alleged breach of contract in the failure of Dr. Palmer to come to Cortland last September to conduct Mr. Mahan's music festival as he had agreed to do. Mr. Mahan claims that he engaged Dr. Palmer as conductor, just as he has done for several years before. He also engaged Miss Fowler of Binghamton as accompanist.
Some time afterward Dr. Palmer asked Mr. Mahan to engage Miss Bates of New York as accompanist. Mr. Mahan declined to do so as he had already made other arrangements. Dr. Palmer urged Miss Bates engagement and urged Mr. Mahan to cancel the engagement with Miss Fowler. Mr. Mahan claimed that his engagement of Miss Fowler was made in good faith and that he would not break his contract. There was considerable correspondence back and forth and some telegraphing and finally Mr. Mahan says Dr. Palmer said that he would not come except Miss Bates came too. This was now within a very few days of the opening of the festival. Mr. Mahan would not break his word with Miss Fowler and so he had to look about very quickly for a new conductor. Prof. John D. Beall was engaged at the last minute and proved a very satisfactory conductor indeed, but the public didn't know it in advance and regarded it as a make shift, as indeed it was to some extent, but a very fortunate one. New music had to be selected for the work of the choir and new books telegraphed for from Boston.
When the public heard of the change of conductor and that a man was secured on short notice there was a feeling in many quarters that the concerts would not be up to the usual standard and Mr. Mahan claims that the small size of the choir and the small attendance at the concerts was due to that fact. In consequence Mr. Mahan has sued Dr. Palmer for $1,000 damages. Dougherty & Miller are his attorneys. Van Fleet & Phillips represent Dr. Palmer.
THE MUSIC FESTIVAL.
List of Artists Who Will Take Part the Second Week in June.
The artists who are to take part in the music festival the second week in June which will be managed by Mr. A. Mahan are Mme. Barili, soprano; Earl Gulick, boy soprano; Miss Alice Thurlow, contralto; J. C. Wilcox, baritone; A. A.. Farland, banjoist; Conrad Becker, violinist; the Becker String quartet; Prof. John D. Beall, conductor; George Oscar Bowen, assistant conductor; Miss Kate Fowler, accompanist.
"Toll Gate Inn" a Beautiful Play.
"Toll Gate Inn," the colonial love romance, which is to be at the Cortland Opera House Thursday evening, May 10, is said to have been meeting with big success it the larger cities, and its first presentation in this city will no doubt be greeted by a crowded house, as it is this style of play that seems to have the strongest hold on the people. It is said to possess a very strong story, which is enlivened with good wholesome comedy, and as a scenic production, is one of the finest that we will get this season.
A Wagon Show.
Barber's working world arrived in the city this morning and camped on the corner of Main and Court-sts., where to-night at 7 will be shown by working figures all the walks of life. Music by the orchestrion will be given while the show is in progress. Admission 5 and 10 cents.
Judgment Given.
A judgment of $58.58 was given by City Judge R. L. Davis this morning in favor of the city of Cortland against the Western Union Telegraph Co. for unpaid village taxes for the years 1897, 1898, and 1899. The action was brought at the instigation of City Chamberlain G. J. Maycumber who is making strenuous efforts to collect all back taxes.
MCDIARMID-COBB.
The School Commissioner of the Second District Becomes a Bride.
A very quiet wedding occurred at Homer Thursday evening, May 3, when Mr. Milo A. McDiarmid of Truxton was united in marriage with Miss Katharine E. Cobb of Homer. The ceremony was performed at 8 o'clock in the Baptist church by Rev. C. W. Negus, pastor of the church. The bride is one of the most estimable and highly respected young ladies of Homer. She is a graduate of the Cortland Normal school and for a number of years was a popular and successful teacher in the Homer academy. Last fall she was elected school commissioner [first woman elected to public office in Cortland County—CC ed.] for the Second commissioner district of Cortland county and entered upon the duties of that office Jan. 1, 1900. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. H. S. McDiarmid of Truxton. He is a graduate of the Homer academy and Cornell university, where he took a course in civil engineering. For some time past he has been stationed at Buffalo and has just received notification of his election to a much more desirable position in Illinois.
After a brief wedding trip Mr. and Mrs. McDiarmid will return to Homer, where Mrs. McDiarmid will remain until the close of schools in her district, when she will join her husband in his new field to remain till the schools open in the fall. Mr. McDiarmid expects to leave for Illinois the latter part of next week.
DEATH OF WILLIAM R. PLACE
At Cincinnatus on Friday—Father of Col. Frank Place of Cortland.
William R. Place died Friday morning of old age at his home in Cincinnatus. He was born in Rhode Island eighty-eight years ago and moved to Cincinnatus when only 6 years old, residing there ever since. He is survived by four children, Col. Frank Place of Cortland, Elbert of Buffalo, Edward of Schenectady and Mrs. Henry A. Smith of Cincinnatus; also by one sister, Mrs. Alonzo Beebe of Fairport. The funeral will be held at his late residence in Cincinnatus Sunday at 1 o'clock and the remains taken to Willet for burial.
The Santelle Circus.
Sig. Sautelle's new big 25-cent shows are coming to Cortland Friday, May 11 upon which day and date the town folks and their neighbors may enjoy a rich and rare holiday. This year Mr. Sautelle has secured the greatest array of circus talent ever under one management. All of the artists constitute a mighty congress of notables, each of whom is world famous as an originator of death defying feats of superhuman grace and daring. They have hosts of imitators, but no equals and no one can afford to miss attending the Sig. Sautelle monster shows upon the above date, as the program is continually alive and inspiring. As usual, there will be a street parade and this alone will be worth coming miles to see, as it will prove a revelation of wealth and splendor. There will be over two hundred men and women, 200 horses and ponies and seventy cages, dens and other vehicles in line.
ABE GBUBER'S GOOD FORTUNE.
Bread Cast Upon the Waters Returns With Interest.
The Hon. Abraham Gruber of New York is well known to many in Cortland. For years he and his family spent the summer at the Raymond House at Little York and made many friends among the frequenters of that popular resort from this vicinity. He has addressed political meetings here and is well known as a practical politician. To all his friends the following from the Troy Times will be of interest:
There are enough people in Troy who know and are fond of Abraham Gruber, the plucky lawyer and political leader in New York City, to make an extensive congratulation to Mr. Gruber on a substantial recognition of his kindness. At the request of a client who died a number of years ago, Mr. Gruber had aided with advice and befriended in many ways the client's aged widow. When her will was filed yesterday it was discovered that Mr. Gruber had been made her chief legatee, the amount being estimated at from $60,000 to $100,000. Benevolence is not always a barren virtue.
BREVITIES.
—A regular meeting of the hospital board will be held at the hospital Monday afternoon, May 7, at 3 o'clock.
—The children who are engaged in raising poultry in these days will be interested in the bit of poetry at the head of this column to-day.
—New display advertisements to-day are—F. E. Brogden, Beef, iron and wine, page 7; The First National bank, statement, page 5; W. S. Perkins' City drug store, Paints, page 6.
—A regular meeting of Grover Post, No. 98, G. A. R., will be held on Monday at 8 P. M. sharp. A full attendance is desired on account of preparation for Memorial day, May 30.
—Winter seems to have returned to us with a vengeance. Cold weather and snow storms. Fortunately the drought has kept the buds back so that the frosts cannot have done much harm.
—The Ithaca band of forty pieces under the leadership of P. Conway is to attend the State Firemen's convention this summer in Syracuse in August with Tornado Hook & Ladder Co. of Ithaca.
—Binghamton is anticipating the location there of a $2,000,000 steel plant which will employ from 1,500 to 2,000 men. The steel company wants Binghamton capitalists to take $75,000 of stock and it guarantees to them 25 per cent on a share.
BAND PLAYERS WANTED
To Enlist In the Regular Army for Service in Philippines.
Capt. John K. Finley of the Ninth infantry, the recruiting officer of the United States army who has established headquarters at the Dexter House, has received the following letter which may be of interest to the musicians of this vicinity:
SIR—Will you please endeavor to enlist musicians for the band Ninth infantry. The following are required: Three B flat clarinet players, one first or solo B flat cornet, two trombones, one double B flat bass, one alto. Men who can double in orchestra on the following instruments are desired, if possible to obtain them: First violin, viola, string bass, cello. I can promise appointment as sergeant or corporal to those who are most competent, and can double as desired, as I am holding a proportionate number of vacancies in those grades for new, competent men. Of course promises of this nature must be more or less affected, however, by change of conditions, which cannot be foreseen, the interval of time between now, and the arrival of recruits being so great.
Very respectfully,
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