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| John Hay. |
Cortland Evening Standard, Tuesday, July 10, 1900.
CABINET MEETING.
Said That It Was Decided to at Once Rush Needed Reinforcement to China.
WASHINGTON, July 10.—Developments in the Chinese situation were considered by members of the cabinet at a consultation held yesterday. The participants explained their conference by saying that it was the first opportunity that occurred lately to get as many as four of the cabinet members for consultation. Results followed in the shape of renewed activity in the dispatch of reinforcements to China. Admiral Kempff's cablegram, giving his estimate of the amount of force he regarded as necessary to represent the United States properly in the movement upon Pekin was carefully considered.
An agreement was reached to say nothing about the admiral's figures on the ground that it would be impolitic to make our needs known to the Chinese in the first instance, and also because of a desire on the part of this government to avoid being put in the position of appearing to set up a standard for the other powers in this matter. It is understood, however, that the pith of Admiral Kempff's communication is the necessity of speedy reinforcements, if quick action is desired, and on the latter point there is not a dissident voice among the cabinet officers.
If reinforcements are to be gotten to China speedily they cannot come from the United States. According to the schedule already in execution only one steamer with two battalions of one regiment has started from San Francisco, and the next steamer is not to start before the 15th of the present month.
This is about the best time that can be made with the present facilities, and at that rate many weeks and even months must elapse before the 6,000 additional troops ordered East Saturday can be landed there.
This state of affairs caused a revival of the report that General MacArthur is going to be again called upon to relieve the situation by dispatching from the Philippines at least two regiments in addition to the Ninth Infantry already sent to Taku. It was said that the cabinet officers considered this subject and decided to give the necessary orders looking to a replacement of the troops withdrawn from General MacArthur's command from the force going out from the United States. None of the cabinet officers would admit or deny this, so it gained some measure of credence. Unless Japan is to be left to do all of the fighting in the immediate future, General MacArthur must respond to this demand. By drawing upon the Philippine force at least a month could be saved in landing troops in China.
Secretary Long yesterday afternoon showed how the navy was responding to the call for reinforcements by ordering 500 marines to be assembled from the several navy yards and hurried to China.
It is significant that these are the first military forces to be sent directly from the United States to China without instructions to stop at Nagasaki for orders. The marines will make up a force of 750 men, as the department already has given orders for the equipment of 250 marines for similar service. They will be sent on the first army transport available for the service.
The Russian and French charge and the Chinese minister were among Secretary Hay's callers. Save the Chinese minister, they came, they said, for information but it is surmised that their object also was to assure Secretary Hay as to the willingness of the governments of Russia and France to allow Japan a free hand in the matter of landing troops in China to quell the Boxer disturbance. There is suggestion in the air that this perfect understanding, initiated by Secretary Hay, has been brought about through the quiet acceptance of at least one most important condition. What this condition is cannot he learned, though it is suspected to relate to territorial acquisition.
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| Emperor Wilhelm II. |
STRONG WORDS.
Emperor William Says He Will Not Rest Until China is Subdued.
KIEL, July 10.—Addressing the first naval division, prior to its departure for China yesterday, Emperor William said:
"Yours is the first division of armored ships which I send abroad. Remember, you will have to fight a cunning foe, provided with modern weapons, to avenge the German blood which has flowed. But spare the women and children. I shall not rest till China is subdued and all the bloody deeds are avenged. You will fight together with the troops of various nationalities. See that you maintain good comradeship with them."
AN ENCOURAGING REPORT.
Foreigners are in a Palace and are Protecting Themselves.
TIEN-TSIN, Tuesday, July 10.—It is reported from Chinese sources that the foreigners at Pekin have taken possession of one of the prince's palaces opposite and commanding the British legation and that the native Christians have been installed there.
CONCERNING SIPEPATHS.
Arrests for Various Kinds of infringements of the Law.
The Sidepath commission is bound to enforce the law in regard to the use of badges and the proper position of badges on wheels. The [bicycle] sidepath policemen now go out in pairs, being at a little distance from each other. A Cortland rider a couple of days ago ordered to halt by an officer because he couldn't see his badge put on all speed and tried to ride past the other officer at a speed claimed to be at least twenty miles an hour. The officer seized him and he went down in a heap tearing his suit and bruising himself badly. The badge was not in its proper position on the left fork and the officers could not see it. Justice Hyatt of Homer sentenced him to pay a fine of $5 for not having the badge in the right place, and sentenced him to pay another $5 for riding at an excessive rate of speed, the law saying that no rider is permitted to pass a pedestrian on a sidepath at a speed greater than ten miles an hour. There was a five days in jail alternative connected with each failure to pay. The second fine was remitted during good behavior and the rider paid the first. He now carries his badge where it should be.
Especial complaint is made against proprietors of bicycle liveries letting wheels without badges and telling the riders that it is all right in that case as an arrangement has been made. One young man paid a fine of $5 before Justice Stone of Homer for being the conscious or unconscious victim of such a circumstance.
A Cortland lad under similar circumstances paid a $5 fine before Justice Harrington. This last defendant, however, tried to lie out of it saying to the officer that he lived in Syracuse, that his mother was ill, and he was hurrying to get there and would come back and settle later. The officer, however, thought he had seen him before, and when brought down to Cortland the fabrication became apparent.
The law committee of the L. A. W. will ask the next [state] legislature to amend the sidepath law so as to impose the fine for lack of sidepath badges upon the owner of the rented wheel and not upon the rider.
Died at an Advanced Age.
Mr. James Blodgett died at his residence, 66 Railroad-st., yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock of dropsy, aged 85 years and 5 months. Mr. Blodgett was born In Brimfield, Mass., and spent the first nine years of his life in that place. He came to Cortland county in the year 1822 and settled near McGraw and has lived in the town of Cortlandville ever since. In 1850 he moved to Cortland and lived for sometime on Groton-ave. Thirty-two years ago he moved to his last residence on Railroad-st. Mr. Blodgett has been confined to his bed for over a year, and has been a great sufferer. The funeral will be held to-morrow at 2 P. M. at the house. Burial at McGraw.
MUDGE-WEYANT.
Popular Cortland Couple Wedded Last Night in Presence of Friends.
About fifty invited guests assembled at the pleasant home of Mr. and Mrs. Bryant C. Winchell last evening, where at 7 o'clock occurred the marriage of Mrs. Winchell's sister, Miss Nellie E. Weyant and Mr. Clayton E. Mudge by Rev. Robert Yost, pastor of the Congregational church.
The rooms were tastily decorated in green and white. Palms, ferns and smilax, with daisies and lilies lent freshness and beauty to the scene. The bride was attired in a beautiful mousseline de soie over silk and carried white carnations. She was attended by Master Carl Winchell who acted in the capacity of ring bearer. The wedding march was played by Miss Nellie Bliss, and just before the ceremony Miss Maude Stillman of Syracuse sang a solo in her usual pleasing manner. A wedding supper was served after the ceremony. Many valuable presents, consisting of money, silverware, china, etc., were received.
The contracting parties are included among Cortland's best known and highly respected young people. Mr. Mudge has been associated for a number of years with the National bank as bookkeeper, where by his genuine worth he has gained the highest esteem of his associates. Miss Weyant is one of Cortland's most charming young ladies, and a host of friends here wish her well. The couple started on the 11:25 last night for parts unknown amid a shower of rice. They expect to return in about ten days and will be at home at 127 Clinton-ave.
Gone to Their Cottage.
Mr. J. A. Wood and family have gone to their cottage on Little York lake for the summer. The cottage has been somewhat rearranged as to its interior this season, new windows have been added, a piazza built and new paint freshens it all up.
How'd You Like to be the Ice Man.
One of the Little York Ice Co.'s wagons broke down on Railroad-st. near the Grand Central block this morning and was detained there for a time while repairs were made. The wagon itself weighed 3,200 pounds and had in it two tons of congealed fluid. The break was due to a defective clip on the forward spring.
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| J. Edward Banta. |
PROF. J. E. BANTA.
Tribute of Y. M. C. A. Directors to Their Retiring President.
At a regular meeting of the directors of the Y. M. C. A. last night the following tribute was unanimously adopted to Prof. J. E. Banta whose resignation of the presidency of the association had just been accepted because of his intended removal to Binghamton, where he is to become the principal of the high school:
It is with the most genuine regret that the Young Men's Christian association of Cortland finds itself called upon to accept the resignation of Prof. J. Edward Banta as president and director of the association. He has always possessed a profound interest in young men and has ever been solicitous for their well being. They have been quick to recognize this and a bond of sympathy of no common order has existed between them. Deeply consecrated in his Christian life, sincere and genuine in his every act, earnest and manly in his bearing, magnetic in his personality, as man and citizen, quick to recognize and fearless to do every duty, he has been one to win the esteem and confidence of young men and inspire them with a longing for nobler and better things. No young man ever came to him in vain for help. Generous of his time, of his talents, of his substance, of anything that he had at hand, he has always been ready to give of the best of himself and his own for the benefit of others.
Early during his residence in Cortland he became a member of this association. His connection with it has been full of service, and he has put into this service the same whole hearted earnestness and activity that characterizes his relations toward everything with which he is connected. He has inspired his associates upon the board of directors to renewed activity; he has encouraged all to better work for the association and the cause which this organization seeks to promote; he has infused a deeper spirit of devotion to the Master in every one. We are sorry that the time has come when he must leave this field for another. Wherever he is he will find work to do for young men in the Master's vineyard and he will perform that work; and so we send him forth with our prayers and best wishes for his future usefulness and his continued success in all that he undertakes.
EDWARD D. BLODGETT, WM. A. CORNISH, GEO. E. T. STEVENSON, Committee, Cortland, N. Y., July 5, 1900.
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| Pink line shows route of Erie & Central New York R. R. between Cortland and Cincinnatus, N. Y. |
NO RECEIVER APPOINTED.
Matter Settled up and Trustee in Possession of Road.
The matter of application for a receivership for the E. & C. N. Y. R. R. has been dropped, the whole thing having been settled up. The difficulty grew out of a claim of Cox Brothers of Ellenville, Tioga county, for $6,800 for ties which were used in the construction of the railroad. The representatives of the railroad company rejected the ties when they were drawn here for use, but the contractors who built the road used the ties. The railroad company declared that the bill of $6,800 was exorbitant for the ties. The referee ruled that the railroad company having accepted the road from the builders was estopped from contesting the bill and must pay it. The railroad company offered to pay $4,000 for the ties and claimed that this was a big price for them. The offer was rejected. Cox Brothers then applied for a receiver, but the railroad company simply referred the matter on its part to John R. Bland, who had been appointed trustee of the road under the mortgage and who represented the bond holders. Mr. Bland settled the claim with Cox Brothers for $3,500, took their receipt for it and all receivership proceedings were at an end.
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| Candidam or Madonna Lilies. |
MARATHON, N. Y.
MARATHON, July 9.—Mrs. D. B. Tripp visited Lisle friends Friday.
Mrs. Emma Jared Bushby of Illinois is a guest of Mrs. B. S. Squires.
Ray Aldrich of Binghamton is visiting relatives and friends in town.
Mr. M. L. Smith of Brooklyn is visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Smith.
Miss Bertha D. Slocum who has been visiting Mrs. A. R. Chapman has returned home.
Mr. N. L. Miller was in town Saturday.
Marathon has a fine merry-go-round which will remain here a short time.
Addie, wife of Fred Boyden and daughter of Mr. D. Montgomery of this place died at her home in the West last week.
The funeral of Burvonia Alice and Cecil E., the wife and daughter of Jehial M. Darling, was held on Friday at 1 P. M. at the Baptist church and was attended by their many relatives and a large concourse of sympathizing friends. Rev. E. D. Hammond, the pastor, offered prayer and preached the funeral sermon. The music was by the choir. Both mother and child were placed in a double casket, the child resting peacefully by its mother's side with head on her shoulder and their hands clasped, the mother with dark hair and clothed in, her wedding dress of green, while little Cecil was in a white dress with her golden hair and waxy face looking peaceful in death. The casket was completely filled with white Baltimore Belle roses which were in bud and full bloom. Allegany vine and Infants breath was also draped around the edge on the inside with a few sprays of sweet alyssum. A white candidum lily rested in their hands. The casket was completely covered with candidum lilies and white roses with bunches of pink and tinted roses. The altar was draped and trimmed with infants breath and clusters of roses. Cut flowers were in vases on stands by the altar. A. C. Baker had charge of the remains which were taken to the family plot in Virgil and were followed by a large concourse of relatives and friends. The death and funeral was the saddest that ever was held in Marathon. As they had only been residents of Marathon six months and Mrs. Darling living very quietly and attending to her household duties but few people had made their acquaintance in the short time, but those who had, were very much attached to them and the general expression has been that the family were a happy one. Mrs. Darling was subject to severe pains in her head at times, and for the past few days had complained of the same. The bereaved husband and relatives have the sympathy of the community.
BREVITIES.
—Cortland chapter, No. 194, R. A. M. will confer the P. and M. E. degrees at their regular convocation Wednesday evening.
—Two drunks were brought before City Judge Davis this morning and settled with the law for their boozy carousal.
—The Democratic county convention will be held in Cortland on Saturday, July 21. The dates for the caucuses have not yet been fixed.
—Rev. O. D. Moore of Harpersville, formerly of Cortland, on July 8 by special invitation preached to the North Colesville grange.
—A cablegraph dispatch from Grenock states that the Gillette party, sailing for the Paris exposition, arrived safely at that point Sunday afternoon.
—No one should fall to read the extracts from Senator Hoar's recent speech on the political situation which appears on the second page of to-day's paper.
—New display advertisements to-day are—J. B. Kellogg, July special sale, page 4; M. A. Hudson, War in China, page 7; F. I. Graham, Talcum powder, page 7.
—The two Baptist churches are picnicking at the fairgrounds this morning. Mr. A. C. Walrad of the Water company went up to the fair grounds this morning to turn on the city water, so that the Baptists could have all the water they need.
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