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| William McKinley. |
Cortland Evening Standard, Wednesday, July 11, 1900.
PRESIDENT GUARDED.
Plot of Spaniards and Cubans to Assassinate Him Discovered.
NEW YORK, July 11.—A special to the World from Canton, Ohio, says: It leaked out here through a close friend of the president's family that several private detectives are on guard night and day about the McKinley house and that extra precautions are being taken to prevent the possibility of harm to the president. The story back of these somewhat unusual precautions is startling.
A little over three weeks ago a member of the national committee received a letter from a man in New York stating that he had discovered the existence of a plot formed by certain Spaniards and Cubans in New York city to assassinate President McKinley. The writer apparently was not a crank, made no demand for money but only urged that he be protected in every possible way, as his life would be made to pay the forfeit if he were disclosed in the matter. He gave an address on Broadway as the center from which the schemers operated.
This letter was at once turned over to Secretary Charles Dick of the national committee. While he was at first inclined to take the matter seriously he decided to write to Chairman Odell of the New York State committee to whom the whole matter was forthwith referred.
Chairman Odell hired a detective who got almost immediate verification of at least part of the charges made in the letter of warning. He located the man described at the address given on Broadway and learned that there had been talk of a plot to do the president harm.
Within 48 hours Mr. Odell sent a long report to Col. Dick, stating the results of his investigation and advising that the president be warned to be very careful.
Mr. Odell also advised Chairman Hanna on the same lines. This was just before the national convention in Philadelphia.
On receipt of Mr. Odell's report Col. Dick consulted with Mr. Hanna and also with the president and the whole matter was most carefully gone over. It was then that the extra detectives were engaged, and since then the president has appeared very little in public.
Mr. Odell was asked to continue his investigation and his detective is still working on the New York lines.
PLOT AGAINST MCKINLEY.
Chairman Odell Preferred to be on the Safe Side.
NEWBUBG, N. Y., July 11.—Chairman Odell of the Republican state committee said this morning concerning the alleged plot to assassinate President McKinley published in a New York paper:
"I have read the account in a New York paper this morning in reference to an alleged plot to assassinate President McKinley, and also as to the part which I am supposed to have taken in the matter. I have nothing to say upon the subject except that I have made an investigation which I started with the state committee detective on the line of what I supposed to be political information, and I discovered either a crank or a Baron Munchausen. And on the principle that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, it is probable that my report to Secretary Dick is the cause for the extra care now being taken of the president. I have nothing further to say upon this subject except that I regret that some one has been indiscreet enough to make of a trifling matter, the gigantic plot exposed in the papers."
Many Soldiers for China.
LONDON, July 11.—It has been learned by The Associated Press that the British government is making arrangements to send 100,000 troops from India to China in the autumn.
JAPAN ACTING SWIFTLY.
Will Have 63,000 Men in China Before Rainy Season Becomes Advanced.
LONDON, July 11.—The Che Foo correspondent of The Express telegraphs yesterday (Tuesday):
"The Japanese force is equipped with 36 heavy mortars and 120 field guns, and has pontoon and balloon sections. It is expected either Marshal Modzu or Marshal Oyama will take command. The plan of campaign contemplates operations extending two or three years.
"A further force of 13,000 men will be landed at Taku a week hence and additional 10,000 soon afterwards. Before the rainy season is well advanced Japan hopes to have 63,000 troops in China."
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| Prince Tuan or Duan. |
PRINCE TUAN REVEALS HIS REAL MOTIVE.
Boldly Proclaims Himself Emperor of China.
FLATTERS HIS FOLLOWERS.
It Is Now War to the Knife Between Him and Dowager Empress.
LONDON, July 11.—According to the Shanghai correspondent of The Express it is war to the knife between the dowager empress and Prince Tuan.
In a recent edict the latter boldly discards his mask and signs himself as Emperor. He warmly contends the prowess of "his faithful Boxers," and in flowery language appeals to their cupidity and fanaticism. In the same decree Prince Tuan appoints Prince Tzuan the "iron-capped" Prince Tsaishan his imperial clansman, and Kang Yi to command the three chief wings of the Boxer army.
Three hundred European refugees from Tien Tsin have arrived at Shanghai in a state of destitution after terrible suffering.
The Chinese version of the origin of the outbreak as published in Shanghai is that Baron Von Ketteler was hated by the Pekinese, who taking advantage of the disturbed condition of affairs, shot him out of revenge, thereby causing a conflict between the Chinese troops and the Germans, the latter of whom destroyed the Tsung Li Yamen. The infuriated soldiers under Prince Tuan then gained complete control over the dowager empress.
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| Major General Joseph Wheeler. |
STORIES OF WHEELER.
Chicago Likes the Doughty Little General Very Much.
A MEMORABLE TRIP NORTH.
It Was Soon After His Capture by the Federals—He Is Now In Great Demand as a Writer, and He Writes Very Well.
CHICAGO, July 11.—[Special.]—General Joseph Wheeler had many friends here before he was assigned to the command of the department of the lakes. He will have tenfold as many long before his sojourn here is closed, for all Chicago is discovering that he is a remarkably flue fellow.
Yet there was a time, as many of my older readers will remember, when General Wheeler would not have felt safe in this city or anywhere else in the north. It is worthwhile to hear him tell about an involuntary trip to the north which he took at the close of the civil war.
When Wheeler Was Captured.
This was soon after the capture of Jefferson Davis, when the days of the Confederacy were evidently numbered. Wheeler was trying to reach the president of the Confederacy, but at Yorkville he received an order to disband his troops and did so. With a number of his men he was lying in the woods, Micawberlike, waiting for something to turn up. A company of Federals made their appearance and ordered the hiding Confederates to surrender. They did this without ceremony. One of the soldiers told the Federals that Wheeler was "Lieutenant Sharp." The Federals did not believe this, for they could see where the stars indicating the general's rank had been ripped off his uniform, and they asked him if it were true that he was only a lieutenant. Believing it to be the best policy, he stated frankly who he was and was at once made a prisoner.
Learning that he was anxious to join Davis, the Federals decided to take him to Augusta, Ga., where Davis, Alexander Stephens, Clement C. Clay and others, including Mrs. Davis and Winnie Davis, were. From there the party—a sad hearted one, you may be sure—was taken north to Fortress Monroe. There the party was divided, and General Wheeler was sent to Fort Delaware, where he was imprisoned a month in a cell, guarded by 26 Federal soldiers and several officers. He had nothing to read and was not allowed to write or to speak to any one. At the end of the month, however, he was released without trial, when he went south and settled in Alabama,
Joking Under Difficulties.
In talking of that journey the general admits that he was sometimes afraid of the outcome. At other times he would reflect that there was really little to fear and that it was his duty to keep up his courage and to cheer his companions as much as possible. Alexander Stephens was the most timid member of the party. He believed that a very long, if not perpetual, imprisonment was in store for them all.
In order to relieve Stephens' mind Wheeler used to say that he had long wished to visit Fortress Monroe, but had been unable to do so because of the expense. To him, he said, it seemed very kind and good of the Federal government to carry him there for nothing on a special steamer and to guard him from harm with a lot of soldiers. Stephens was horrified at such frivolous talk, as he characterized it, and so Wheeler was obliged to take another tack. He drew the attention of Mr. Stephens to the fact that while it was true that he was then a prisoner of war his acquaintance with the public men of the north was so extensive and in so many instances partaking of the nature of affectionate friendship that there was little or no likelihood that vigorous measures would be resorted to. This line of argument, however, consoled Stephens about as little as the other and his gloom impelled Wheeler to say:
"If you anticipate perpetual imprisonment, Mr. Stephens, what do you think will happen to Mr. Davis?" This was an unfortunate question. Visibly agitated, Mr. Stephens raised his hands in horror and said: "That is too terrible a thing to think about, General Wheeler. Don't let's speak of it!"
Not all of General Wheeler's reminiscences are as serious as this one.
General Wheeler as a Writer.
Since the general's return from the Philippines he has been in great demand among the periodical editors as a writer. Unlike some celebrities who are asked to write, General Wheeler has developed a really noteworthy ability to set down his thoughts and to tell his stories on paper. It may not be generally known perhaps, but it is true that quite a proportion of the articles signed by the names of eminent personages are not written by these personages at all, but by professional newspaper folk who interview them, set down the information obtained, have the copy revised and then signed.
An article prepared in this way and signed by a celebrity is really quite as much the work of the celebrity as if he wrote it himself and is sometimes a good deal better piece of work, though it unavoidably lacks much of the supposed writer's personality and quite as unavoidably is saturated with the personality of the real writer. General Wheeler never gives out an article of this sort. He always writes everything that he signs, making the copy laboriously with the pen, after which he has it typewritten and then revises it before sending it to the editor. Technically his copy is about as good as it would be if he had been trained in the newspaper business.—ROBERT WILSON.
TAMPERED WITH THE LIGHT.
Hands Must be Kept Off Says Officers, or Suffer Consequences.
When [Cortland] Policeman Parker went into the alley back of the Martin block last night to turn on the incandescent light, be found that the instrument had been tampered with and it took some expert assistance to get it so that it would run again. It looks as though some one had been looking for a chance to do some malicious work. The lights were put in these alleys by the city authorities and Officer Parker says that hands must be kept off from them. Warming up a bit to the occasion, he declared that it would fare no worse with a man were be caught doing this than if he were caught pulling down the American flag. The officer is quite right. The lights are in the alleys for a purpose, and it ought to fare hard for the man who in any way molests them.
Arrested for Vagrancy.
Manley K. Harte of this place was arrested for vagrancy this morning while peacefully sleeping in a shed on the premises of Mrs. John Ireland. A bottle with a wax candle in its nozzle was found nearby. This had been lighted. Manley came before the city judge and was lodged in jail till 9 o'clock_to-morrow when he will have a hearing.
Case of Appendicitis.
Former Policeman S. N. Gooding was taken to the hospital yesterday afternoon suffering from what proved to be appendicitis in a highly aggravated form. He was operated upon this afternoon at 2 o'clock by Dr. Miller of Syracuse, assisted by Dr. Sornberger and Dr. Ver Nooy of Cortland. A gangrenous condition of the intestine was found. The condition of the patient at the present time is considered very serious.
OFF FOR CAYUGA LAKE.
Yacht Nymphea to be Hauled to Ludlowville To-morrow.
Mr. L. N. Hopkins expects to start with his yacht, Nymphaea, for Ludlowville at 5 o'clock to-morrow morning where he will launch the bark on the waters of Cayuga lake. Mr. Hopkins has had the boat on Little York lake where it has acted well. It shows a speed of better than eight miles an hour. The boat was built entirely by Mr. Hopkins, and the engine by Kennedy Bros. The boat is 25 feet long and has a 5 foot beam. The engine is a twin cylinder, 4-horse power and works like a charm. Mr. and Mrs. Hopkins and Harry Hopkins will soon begin a trip in this craft about the lakes of Central New York.
ISKOOT COUNCIL.
Elected Officers for the Coming Term—Social Season Follows.
At a regular council of Iskoot Council, Degree of Pocahontas, the following officers were raised to their respective stumps:
Deputy Great Pocahontas—Mrs. Mary Geer.
Deputy Great Scout—Mrs. Mary Tracey, these two being the officiating great chiefs.
Pocahontas—Nora Summers.
Wenonah—Anna Mellon.
Prophetess—Mary Gleason.
Keeper of Records—Margaret Hayes.
Keeper of Wampum—Ella Summers.
Collector of Wampum—Katherine Otis.
First Scout—Anna Ryan.
Second Scout—Winifred Burns.
Guard of Wigwam—Bridgie Couch.
Guard of Forest—Emma Ryan.
First Runner—Anna Ryan.
Second Runner—Mayme Lane.
First Warrior—Mary Buckley.
Second Warrior—Mrs. Hookaway,
Third Warrior—Mary Woods.
Fourth Warrior—Mrs. J. Kiley.
First Counselor—Mrs. F. Burns.
Second Counselor—Mrs. McCarthy.
After the business session ice cream and cake were served, during which time Mrs. Mary Gleason was presented with a solid silver berry spoon having a gold bowl. Dancing and singing were enjoyed until midnight when they departed for their private wigwams, each one bearing a smile of happiness on her countenance and an avowal never to miss a meeting.—ECHO.
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| American Baseball Lithograph. |
TRYING TO STICK.
Enthusiastic Meeting Last Night—Baseball Men Will Not Give Up Easily.
A meeting of the directors of the Baseball association was held in Fireman's hall last night and the outlook for keeping the team in Cortland was discussed at a considerable length. Many admirers of the game were present and a good interest was shown. The general sentiment of the association seemed to be that a team should and would be kept here as long as it is supported and no longer. Mr. Reilly stated emphatically that the association would not keep a team here with the expectation of having something to pay it with in the future. The fate of the franchise depends on the attitude of the citizens of Cortland, and of this attitude they would be able to judge by the end of the week. The general expression of all who spoke concerning the loss of the franchise at this time indicated that this would be deplorable.
Cortland is now the possessor of the only original franchise of the State league. The other seven have all been transferred and the Wagon city alone has weathered through. Then, too, Cortland has the best aggregation of players that has ever been together here. They play good games and are sober and decent in every way. Five of them are married and have their families in Cortland to support, and three out of every four dollars that are put in baseball in Cortland this year remains in the city. About $200 have been raised thus far and the management feels that perhaps enough money can be secured by Saturday night to pull the team through.
Manager Roche stated this morning that he was confident that with good support from Cortland the team would go to the head of the State league and stay there.
What the management needs is the assurance that it is going to be supported. The team has demonstrated its ability to play the game. In the last four games the boys have been credited with but five errors. In three games with Utica on the last trip, Cortland took two, and followed up the good work by a victory at Schenectady. The games here this week with Utica and Schenectady cannot fail to attract larger crowds than have been attending, especially as Cortland is getting dangerously near the upper crust.
The Baseball association feels that something must be done right away. They are not, however, willing to give up the ship without a struggle and an active canvass will be kept up this week.
BREVITIES.
—William Henry, a colored manipulator of the shoe brush of Memphis, Tenn., is stationed at the shine chair at the [Cortland] Normal [School] barber shop.
—New display advertisements to-day are—M. A. Hudson, Sixty Haviland's tea sets, page 7; W. J. Perkins, Making powder, page 6; Opera House, Klark- Scoville Co., page 5.
—Mr. John Howard Pierce of Cortland and Miss Goldie Matilda Kingsley of Preble were married on Monday, July 9, at the Porter cottage in Glen Haven by Rev. W. F. Kettle of Homer.
—The regular monthly business meeting of the Epworth league of the First M. E. church will be held to-night in the church parlors at 7:30 P. M. A full attendance is desired.
—Miss Lena Donegan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Donegan of Hubbard-st., fell from a hammock Sunday and dislocated the elbow of her left arm and fractured one of the bones. Dr. Reese and Dr. Higgins reduced the fracture.
—The Actives, managed and captained by Mr. Harry T. Wells, will play with teams in DeRuyter and Genoa on Friday and Saturday respectively. The team is playing a good game and is ready to play with any amateur [baseball] teams hereabouts. Send challenges to Mr. Wells.
—Last week a delinquent subscriber said he would pay up if he lived. He died. Another said. "I will see you to-morrow." He's blind. Still another said, "I'll pay you this week or go to the devil." He's gone. There are hundreds who ought to take warning of these procrastinators and pay up now—Finley, N. D., Golden Slope.
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