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| Li Hung Chang. |
Cortland Evening Standard, Tuesday, August 28, 1900.
ALLIES FORCING ISSUE.
Resume Aggressive Operations and Take Western District.
LI REQUESTS TUAN'S ARREST.
Also That Boxers Be Disarmed In Order That He May Open Peace Negotiations—General Yung Lu Said to Be Real Cause of All Trouble.
PARIS, Aug. 28.—A special dispatch to Le Siècle from St. Petersburg says: It is persistently rumored in St. Petersburg that the Russian government has received a dispatch asserting that after a fierce battle inside Pekin the allies retreated, losing 1,800 men, mostly Russians. It is further said that the Chinese occupy fortified positions, from which they are bombarding the allies in a murderous manner.
LONDON, Aug. 28.—The allies, resuming aggressive operations, have taken the district west of Pekin. This statement, based on Chinese authority, is cabled from Shanghai.
From the same place comes the further statement that Li Hung Chang has wired the empress dowager at Hsian Fu requesting the arrest of Prince Tuan and the disarmament of the Boxers in order to give him an opening for negotiations with the powers.
The illuminations projected at Shanghai in celebration of the relief of Pekin have been abandoned lest they should cause a native outbreak.
"Evidence has been received here," says the Shanghai correspondent of The Standard, "going to show that General Yung Lu was the real author of the anti-foreign outbreak, the empress dowager, Prince Tuan and the others all having been persuaded by him to take an extreme attitude, while he stood aside and awaited developments."
American refugee missionaries in Amoy, according to the Hong Kong correspondent of The Daily Mail, are anxious to return to the interior, but the United States consul has forbidden them to do so and urges them to go to the Philippines or to return to America.
Shanghai advices to The Daily News say that consular opinion there looks upon Japanese action in the landing of troops at Amoy despite the protests of the consuls as similar to that of Russia at New Chwang, the whole indicating a tendency to the partition of the empire.
"Russian Journals agree," says the Moscow correspondent of The Standard, "that it is impossible to deal with China in the spirit of revenge as suggested by Emperor William. They believe that methods less drastic can better accomplish the ends of Russia in Manchuria. The question would be satisfactorily settled to Russian minds by the seizure of the northern provinces."
CONGREGATION DISTURBED.
Drunken Man Caused Excitement Among Fashionable Worshippers.
NEW YORK, Aug. 28.—Carl Halfelder, 53 years old, of Brooklyn pleaded in court yesterday that he was drunk when he disturbed the services in Christ church at Bedford avenue and Clymer street Sunday night. The services were well under way when Halfelder rushed into the edifice shouting:
"Make way for the Lord's anointed!"
The congregation alarmed, stared at the man, as waving his hands he ran forward to the chancel rail and tried to climb into the pulpit. The ushers ran after him. He knocked down the first man to approach him. The others charged in a body and carried him screaming and kicking to the door. Women fainted in the excitement. Others hurriedly left the church. It was some time before Rev. David Gregg was able to resume the service.
Outside the church door the man tried to hold a sidewalk service. His hysterical jargon could he heard through the open windows of the church and the police were sent for. They had to club Halfelder to get him to the station. He claimed to have a divine mission and feared neither bullets nor policemen's clubs. He [got] a sound drubbing before he was subdued.
He slept off the whisky and his religious enthusiasm and was quite humble. He was fined $10. The congregation of Christ church is one of the most fashionable in Brooklyn.
A DARING FIGHTER.
Characteristics of Captain H. J. Reilly of "The Fighting Fifth."
Captain Henry J. Reilly, commander of the Fifth United States artillery, who was recently killed in Peking, was one of the few officers in the artillery branch of the service who have risen from the ranks, although Major Ingalls and three captains in the Fifth artillery have that distinction.
Born in Ireland, Reilly, as I knew him, was a handsome fellow, straight as a lath in figure and principle, the best companion on earth, generous to a fault. He would fight before the hat dropped. Thus spoke a man who was Reilly's comrade 35 years ago, says the New York journal.
Between 1864 and 1866 Reilly was gradually promoted to be sergeant in Battery B of the same regiment in which he lately served. B was known as "Dupont's Battery," for it was commanded by Captain Henry A. Dupont, of the distinguished powder making family, who lately contested for a seat in the United States senate from Delaware.
Appreciating Reilly's bright intellect, his desire to rise, his knowledge of guns and of fighting them, Captain Dupont took up Reilly and coached him. After he had taught Reilly everything he knew about artillery, and not before, Captain Dupont passed up Reilly for examination for promotion. An examining board met at Fortress Monroe in November, 1866, as I remember. A general officer presided over the board. After Reilly had answered a few questions, the president of the board stopped asking them and summoned the junior officers of the regiment.
"I want you West Pointers to know what a clever fellow can learn in the ranks," said the president,, and he went on questioning Reilly, who passed the examination with flying colors.
Reilly was commissioned second lieutenant in December, 1866, about the same time Zalinski was commissioned. Reilly was first lieutenant in 1868, and was graduated from the artillery school at Fortress Monroe in 1876. He got his captaincy six years ago, and served with his usual distinction in the war with Spain.
One of the most splendid incidents of the Cuban campaign was the forced march of Captain Reilly with his men to the relief of the rough riders at San Juan. At El Caney he declared he would die a soldier, even if he was the only American soldier left on earth. On the return of the battery, after its arduous work in Cuba to Montauk Point, Captain Reilly refused to retire as major by brevet. "Ever a fighter," he welcomed the order for fresh service in the Philippines. His battery was engaged in five battles on the Isle of Luzon, and was speedily selected for service in China, where it has won fresh laurels.
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| James J. Jeffries. |
Not in Fighting Trim.
NORFOLK. Va., Aug. 28.—James J. Jeffries said last night regarding a fight with Fitzsimmons that he was ready to fight Fitzsimmons or any other man who will put up the forfeit money and agree to the terms. He now weighs about 220 pounds and although apparently strong and well is not in fighting trim. He said he could not get ready to fight in the short time before the expiration of the Horton law in New York.
"Why," he asked, "Did not Fitzsimmons accept my offer to fight ten days ago? Fitzsimmons and Sharkey both refused to put up a forfeit of $2,500.
SOME NEW LAWS.
Which Will Go Into Effect Sept. 1, 1900.
A number of new laws will go into effect in New York state on Sept. 1. They were passed by the last legislature and secured the approval of the governor.
Prominent among these is the repeal of the Horton law, under which prize fighting has been allowed.
After Sept 1, all firms which are not incorporated but are doing business under a company name will have to file a certificate with the county clerk, to show who is the responsible party in the firm.
An amendment to the penal code goes into effect on that date instead of immediately after they have been signed by the governor. An important amendment to the penal code makes kidnapping punishable by imprisonment for life. At present the maximum sentence is seventeen years. After Sept. 1, the only punishment that can be meted out is imprisonment for life, as the court cannot use its own discretion or discriminate in favor of any person found guilty of a crime.
Another new law will be that which makes it a misdemeanor to publish any notes, letters or parts of messages found on the person of an individual who has attempted to take his life, or has taken his life, without the permission of the coroner, except when given as testimony at a trial or an inquest.
It will also be unlawful to issue trading stamps or other devices to draw trade or custom. It is generally thought that the court of appeals will be called upon to settle the constitutionality of this latter law.
A Valuable Work.
To the Business Men and Manufacturers of Cortland, N. Y.:
The publishers of "Greater America," a monthly magazine, having a large circulation throughout the United States, a journal devoted to descriptive narrative, showing the growth and development of progressive cities of this country, are about to illustrate Cortland, N. Y.
This article will be an exhaustive resume of Cortland's history, with numerous illustrations showing what advantages Cortland has as a manufacturing center.
We cordially endorse this project, and trust that the merchants and manufacturers will give it their consideration and support.
L. J. FITZGERALD, Pres., W. D. TISDALE, Sec. and Treas., G. T. MAXSON, A. MAHAN, F. J. PECK, C. F. BROWN, G. L. WARREN, F. H. COBB, H. F. BENTON, E. C. PALMER, D. W. VAN HOESEN, F. D. SMITH, Directors of the board of trade of Cortland, N. Y.
Haymakers' Meeting.
Victor association of Haymakers held a meeting in their new loft last night with the following newly installed officers in their stalls:
P. C. H.—Geo. Gleason.
C. H.—Thos. Kernan.
A. C. H.—Frank Burns.
O.—Con Hayes.
B. D.—Paul Drexler.
H. B.—Jesse Vandenburg.
G. of H. L.—Thos. Kane.
G. of B. D.—Dan Mahoney.
Stewards—Geo. Gleason, Frank Burns, John Van Inwegin.
K. of B.—M. E. Sarvay.
C. S.—Ed Kane.
A special meeting of the loft will be held Friday evening at 8 o'clock.
RESIGNATION ACCEPTED.
Action Taken by Vestry of Grace Church Last Evening.
At a special meeting of the vestry of Grace church held last evening the following letter of resignation from Rev. Amos Watkins, the rector, was read and his resignation was accepted to take effect, Sept. 10:
GRACE CHURCH RECTORY, CORTLAND, N. Y., AUG. 28, 1900.
Mr. Edward D. Webb, Clerk of the Vestry of Grace Church:
DEAR MR. WEBB—Please accept this as my resignation from the rectorship of Grace church, I know that you will believe my assurance that it is not without deep regret that I approach the termination of the cordial relations between the vestry of Grace church and myself which have continued, unbroken and unstrained for the last seven years. Please lay my resignation before the vestry at your earliest convenience. I am desirous that it shall take effect on the 10th of next month.
Yours sincerely, AMOS WATKINS.
A committee was appointed to draft suitable resolutions to be presented at another meeting of the vestry.
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| Ithaca Band, Patrick Conway, front and center. |
Praise for the Ithaca Band.
The Ithaca band of which Mr. Patrick Conway, formerly of Cortland, is leader, accompanied the Ithaca fire department to the state convention in Syracuse last week where it was the subject of favorable criticism and recognized as one of the best musical organizations in the state. The Syracuse Post-Standard of Sunday speaks at length of this band and among other things says:
"Owing to the generosity of one of its wealthy and public spirited citizens, Ithaca is able to boast of one of the finest military bands in the state. The members of the organization are talented musicians, picked from different sections of the country and under the efficient direction of Band Master Conway, a thoroughly artistic conductor, are capable of playing the best compositions in a very enjoyable and satisfying manner.
THE STATE FAIR.
A Large Crowd on Opening Day—Success Assured.
Monday was opening day at the State fair in Syracuse. The exhibits in number and size greatly surpass those of recent years. The attendance yesterday is estimated at 5,500 people.
Yesterday was Syracuse day and the principal stores in the cities were closed in the afternoon. Immediately after the stores closed, which was between 12 and 1 o'clock, a large crowd began to gather at the railroad depots and for about two hours the trains were run every fifteen minutes. But between 2 and 3 o'clock crowds which had gathered to go to the fair were fearful of the weather outlook and many gave up their idea of going on account of the rain which began to fall in torrents at 2:30 and continued until nearly 4 o'clock.
To-day is Grange day, and the grounds are in possession of the farmers of the state. This is the first of the two days of the one-fourth rate fares from every station in the state, and big excursions arrived in the city.
Prominent officers of the state and national grange are in attendance, many granges in central New York making an effort to have their members attend in a body.
Of the horse show which opened at the fair yesterday experienced horsemen said that outside of New York City it was the finest exhibition of horses ever shown in the country. James T. Hyde of New York, who has charge of the show, and Commissioner F. C. Stevens were the ring committee yesterday.
The ringmaster of the show is J. H. Allen of New York, who has with several other of the employees officiated at the Madison Square Garden for several years.
Some of the largest exhibitors at the horse show are Richard F. Carman of Huntington, L. I.; John L. Conaway of Atlantic City, N. J.; John Gerken of Gravesend, Harry Hamlin of East Aurora and F. C. Stevens of Attica.
Killed by Lightning.
Ira Knickerbocker, who lived about a mile from Hunt Corners, was struck by lightning during the heavy thunder storm that passed over that section Sunday afternoon and was instantly killed. Mr. Knickerbocker lived on what is known as the Ensign place. He was in a second story putting in a window at the time he was killed. No one else in the house was injured and no damage was done to the house. Mr. Knickerbocker is survived by a wife and two children.
A New Teacher Appointed.
At a meeting of the board of education held last evening the resignation of Miss May Knapp, a teacher in the Central school was accepted and Miss Mae A. Fuller of 25 Groton-ave., Cortland, a graduate of the Normal in the class of '98 was appointed in her place. Miss Fuller had been engaged to teach in Tully for the coming year but has been released by the board there and will accept the position in the Cortland schools.
BREVITIES.
—John L. Lewis lodge will work the third degree this evening.
—Dakin's Business Institute, 14 Railroad-st., opens Tuesday, Sept. 4.
—The [bicycle] sidepath commission is considering the advisability of beginning the Truxton sidepath soon.
—The funeral of Mr. Henry Brayton was held at his late home, 156 Clinton-ave., at 10 o'clock to-day, Rev. Amos Watkins officiating.
—Mr. and Mrs. F. W. West of Verona have moved to Cortland and will open a boarding house at 18 Court-st., on Monday next, in the house formerly occupied by Mrs. Griffith.
—New display advertisements to-day are—M. A. Hudson, New china, page 5; F. E. Brogden, Fits trusses, page 4; Buck & Lane, Gas fixtures, etc., page 6; Tyler & Smith, Clothing, page 6.
—About a dozen young people left on the morning train for Blodgett Mills to attend the Baptist Sunday-school convention in that place to-day. Many others from Cortland will drive over to the neighboring village.
—The state grand lodge of Good Templars meets at Ithaca this week. An open meeting will be held this evening and the remaining sessions of the convention, which continues three days, will be for members of the order only.
—Next Sunday at 2 o'clock, James H. Jacobs of Blodgett Mills will give a free talk at the corner of Main and West Court-sts. His subject will be "Fair Play for the Bible" and he extends a special invitation to loungers to be present.
—The D., L. & W. excursion train to Syracuse this morning, run on account of the State fair in that city, was over an hour late, due to the heavy load it was carrying. Sixteen passenger cars all well filled made up the train. About two hundred from Cortland left for the big fair.
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