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| Li Hung Chang. |
Cortland Evening Standard, Saturday, August 11, 1900.
CHINA SEEKING PEACE.
Li Hung Chang Appointed to Negotiate Terms.
RUMOR THAT LI IS SERIOUSLY ILL.
Later Reports of Yang Tsun Battle Say the Americans and British Led the Attack and Chinese Fled From Fumes of Lyddite Shells.
BRUSSELS, Aug. 11.—The foreign office has received the following message signed "De Cartier," (E. De Cartier de Marchienne, first secretary of the Belgian legation at Pekin):
"SHANGHAI. Aug. 10.
"An imperial decree names Li Hung Chang as minister plenipotentiary to negotiate peace."
The foreign office has also received from the Belgian minister at Pekin a dispatch identical with that received Thursday by the French foreign office from the French minister at Pekin, M. Pichon, telling of the attempts made by the Chinese to secure the foreign ministers acceptance of a Chinese escort to Tien Tsin.
LONDON, Aug. 11.—The morning papers express satisfaction at the latest developments in China. The average comment is that China is now genuinely suing for peace through Li Hung Chang.
Dispatches printed this morning give further details of the taking of Yang Tsun. According to The Daily Mail's correspondent the attack was led by the Americans and British. The Chinese position consisted of seven lines of entrenchments. The enemy fell back from one to another until driven from the last line, they fled toward Pekin completely demoralized. The Chinese say they retreated because the British "poured poison" into their troops. This refers to the Lyddite shells, which the Chinese then experienced for the first time.
The correspondent adds that the British casualties were 200 and the American 250, but this latter estimate it will be noticed is four times greater than that of General Chaffee's report.
A St. Petersburg special says the Chinese minister there, Yang Yu, has received a telegram announcing that Li Hung Chang is dangerously ill and confined to his bed, and that he has been granted a month's leave.
Another St. Petersburg dispatch asserts that the Russian general staff have been notified that the Chinese 12,000 strong are moving from Hu Nan and Hu Pei toward Pekin and Tien Tsin.
The Shanghai correspondent of The Daily News, wiring Thursday, announces that the Chinese merchants are petitioning the authorities not to land troops.
Chinese Routed at Hai Chau.
ST. PETERSBURG, Aug. 11.—Official reports say that three separate Russian columns succeeded in surrounding a large Chinese force at Hai Chau, and that seeing the Russians advancing from all sides, the Chinese fled in an easterly direction, leaving a dozen obsolete guns behind them. The Russians pursued the Chinese for 35 versts, until they were exhausted, and compelled to abandon the pursuit.
GERMAN-AMERICAN CABLE.
Laying of Most Direct Line to the Continent Has Been Started.
NEW YORK, Aug. 11.—The laying of the first telegraph cable to connect the United States directly with Germany was started at 6 a. m. this morning from the Commercial Cable company's station on Coney island. This is the cable for which sanctions were granted by the president of the United States and the German emperor early last year. It will make the second cable connection between this country and the Azores, and will be the most direct telegraphic line to the European continent. The cable is now on board the cable ship Anglia, which arrived here from London on Wednesday last and is approximately 2,400 miles in length.
It will connect at Horta, Fayal, with the German-Atlantic Telegraph company's cables, which was recently completed from Horta to Emden in Germany, and is already in operation. The cable will be worked in New York by the Commercial Cable company, at Horta by the German-Atlantic Telegraph Cable company, and at Emden by the German Telegraph administration, all telegraph lines in Germany being under the direction of the government.
The line will be the most direct to the continent, because only one transmission of messages will be required. The cable will be put down by the cable ship Anglia, which belongs to the Telegraph Construction and Maintenance company of London, and is said to be the most perfect vessel of her kind ever built.
Although the formal opening of the cable at this end was to be made today the Anglia will not start for the Azores until about Tuesday. If she is attended by no bad luck she will probably reach Fayal in 14 days. It is expected that the cable will be ready for the transmission of messages soon after Sept. 15.
The cost of the cable will be £935,000.
Three Islands Burning.
SYRACUSE, Aug. 11.—A special from Alexandria bay, says: Three Islands in the vicinity of the bay are on fire and will be entirely ruined for any resort purposes. They are: Grape island, Bald island and St. Mary's island.
Rioting and Looting Continue.
NEW YORK, Aug. 11.—Rioting and looting continue around Swatow, and the viceroy ignores the protests of the foreign consuls, says a cable to The Journal and Advertiser from Hong Kong. All the missions at Ung Kung (Yung Chun) have been razed to the ground, the native Christians stoned to death.
The Rev. Mr. Foster and the Rev. Mr. Groesbeck telegraphed yesterday to Consul General Wildman as follows: "Three more chapels burned, mission houses looted. Our lives endangered. Save us. Insurrection spreading."
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| Major General Joseph Wheeler, USA. |
Plea for Standing Army.
CHICAGO, Aug. 11.—General Joseph Wheeler made a strong plea for the standing army in his convocation address last night at the University of Chicago. He declared that the most certain way to avoid the desolation and the horrors of war was to be constantly ready with men and arms for every emergency.
Auction Sale of Lots.
At 1:55 o'clock this afternoon five carloads of people started from the Messenger House corner, Cortland, to attend the auction sale of lots which is being held by the Smith Realty Co. on the tract of land recently purchased by them from the Traction Co. near the loop leading to the park. The cars were crowded, the city band furnished music and all who went had a free ride. Between two hundred fifty and three hundred people were in attendance.
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| M. F. Cleary in fireman's uniform. |
THROUGH AUBURN'S EYES.
Local Notes on the Firemen's Convention from Auburn Papers.
The Advertiser says: The parade was all that it had advertised and even more. The natty uniforms of the various organizations, uniforms of almost every color and cut which can be conceived by ingenious designers and tailors, presented a varied and pleasing spectacle, while the march was enlivened by the music of many bands. To speak of the different organizations in line in detail would be next to impossible. Every one of the various companies deserved the applause which greeted it along the line of march. The Lestershire department as a whole created favorable comment while the compliments for the Cortland and Ithaca departments were only rivaled by those which Moravia received. For a small town Moravia has a splendid department, one worthy of the pride which the citizens take in it. W. J. Buchanan Hose company of McGraw was headed by the Corset city band. The company was led by Postmaster Burlingham, a fireman for fair [sic] while the band was led by the assistant postmaster. They, together with every one of the thirty-three members in line carried a McKinley cane. The company came in for a special prize for its fine appearance.
The members of the Emerald hose of Cortland joined in a grand serenade last evening. Toy drums, flutes and covers of tin pails were utilized by the members of the drum corps, and the musical program was a feature of the parade.
The twenty-four barrels, with their fifty gallons of ice water, which were placed in different points on the main street by the Rev. William H. Hubbard, did excellent service with the thirsty throngs. The barrels were refilled several times and it is estimated that at least 4,000 gallons of water were consumed.
Among the special prizes awarded were the following:
To fireman with handsomest wife, chamber set, donated by J. F. Graham, awarded to E. W. Hyatt, Homer.
To fireman with largest family, fifty pounds of flour, donated by J. S. Bristol & Son, awarded to M. F. Cleary, Emerald hose, Cortland.
To laziest fireman in line, pair of fancy shirts, donated by S. E. Bell, awarded to Foreman, Triumph hose, Homer.
To finest appearing fireman in line. $6 umbrella donated by Hislop, Angus & Co., awarded to W. J. Buchanan, McGraw.
To the heaviest colored porter in line a forty pound watermelon donated by Kavanagh awarded to the Cortland department.
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| Glen Haven Hotel and Water Cure. |
BREEZY NOTES FROM THE GLEN.
More Cortland House Parties Wanted—Good Fishing in the Lake.
GLEN HAVEN, Aug. 10.—On Saturday occurred the regular weekly hop. Mr. Mourin with his usual care had provided an excellent orchestra and to its stirring and enlivening strains, the guests danced out a delightful evening. The floor was not too full for pleasure, although a number of the cottagers along the lake were present.
Charades, a progressive euchre party and a fancy dress ball are rumors that stir the air. They are planned for the near future. When they occur, Cortland, you must send us some of your representatives.
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew J. Smith are spending some time at the Glen.
Mr. and Mrs. H. McGraw of Cortland were here on Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Fitzgerald of Cortland, Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Lighton, Master Gerald Lighton and Miss Frances Lighton of Syracuse spent last Sunday at the Glen with Miss Fitzgerald and her party from Cortland.
Alas! Willow cottage is silent. No more gay laughter, no more plinky-plinking of the banjo and guitar. That was a house party, winning in many ways the approbation and admiration of all. Send us another please, Cortland!
Mr. Kirhot A. Laycock of Syracuse spent Sunday with friends at the Glen.
Mrs. E. C. Beach of Cortland is spending a week at the Glen.
H. C. Silsby and Elias Lester, two of Seneca Falls' most prominent citizens, are spending some time at the Glen.
Among those who spent Sunday at the Glen were Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Hulbert, Cortland; Chas. E. Barber, Homer; J. B. Henry, New York; J. J. Morse, C. F. Wilber, Syracuse; Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Carpenter, Mrs. O. Kennedy, Miss Cora Lewis, H. B. Pomeroy and wife, Miss Dorothy Pomeroy, A. R. Yarwood, L. G. Ford, H. E. Miller, wife and son, Fred H. Benedict, Mr. and Mrs. W. Watkins and wife, T. J. Barber and wife, M. Morse and daughter, all of Syracuse; Miss; Moore, C. L. Krouse, Miss Carey, J. W. Fassett and wife, Homer; E. D. Mourin, Homer; Mrs. Robt. Orr, Syracuse; Miss Jennie Killey, Fulton; Geo. Chamberlain, Syracuse; Miss Ives, Medina; Miss Mourin, Miss Arnold, Miss Blaney, Lowell Bates, L. P. Merrill. F. H. Davis, F. C. Atwater, H. C. Andrews, P. B. Merrill, all of Homer; U. S. Black, Miss Hellyard, Moravia; Miss Belle Dowd, Cleveland.
Mr. and Mrs. L. Windel of East Orange, N. J., are among the guests at the hotel.
Mrs. Alfred Wagstaff, Mrs. Raymond Ward and Miss Isabelle Frothingham of New York City made a short stay at the Glen this week. They are making a tour of all the lakes of New York state.
Miss Derma Gaylord of Easthampton, Mass.; H. Sweezy, Rochester; Mr. and Mrs. H. Swift, Ruthford, N. Y.; Mrs. E. B. Buck, Auburn; Mrs. Frank L. Baker, Watertown; E. E. Brown and wife, Lincoln, Neb.; David Hesly, Shelton, Neb.; are registered at the hotel.
Mr. A. M. Schermerhorn and Mr. F. B. Nourse of Cortland were here for a couple of days this week on a fishing trip. We trust that they took home perch, bass and trout enough to make them beloved of their friends.
Mercurial indeed is the popularity of the sportsman. He may be the prince of good fellows, well liked at all times, but as trout or bird season approaches there often creeps into the manner of his acquaintances an obsequiousness, a deference, nay, almost a tenderness that cannot but warm our sportsman's heart. He smokes good cigars to the exclusion of his trusty briar; he is treated too—too often to dr—to more cigars [sic]. Then notice him as he comes through town with a good bag of grouse or a good string of fish as the case may be. Hear the jocular or wistful hints thrown out as he is greeted, then draw a veil as he reaches home and breaks to his outraged family that he has promised all but a brace of the best game that ever reposed on toast.
It is said that the fishing is very good here this year and birds seem plentiful on the hills. The oldest inhabitant has located several broods already. It is strange that there should be no woodcock in this locality. The conditions are perfect about Hemlock Island and the head of the lake, yet not even the fall flight brings them. The hills are teeming with rabbits. There could be great sport this fall for any one with a couple of good beagles, and even "ornery hound" is not to be despised, even if he does too often run his quarry to earth, for the shake and trill of his silver voice, echoing with sad and exquisite cadences from hill to bill is the finest music in the world. OLDEST INHABITANT.
LOW RATE TROLLEY RIDES.
Every Afternoon After 2 o'clock at Popular Prices on Whole Road.
On account of the popularity of the low rate trolley rides to McGraw and Homer, the Cortland & Homer Traction Co. has arranged to still further extend the low rates so that they will be good on all the regular cars after 2 P. M. during the month of August. The rates for the round trip are 10 cents to Homer and 15 cents to McGraw, the return trip to be made on the same car as going. [Paid ad.]
BUSINESS CONVENIENCES
Which the Cortland Savings Bank is Using to Advantage.
The Cortland Savings bank has recently added to the conveniences of its new rooms a "Book Omnibus," from J. B. & J. M. Cornell, the well known New York City manufacturers of office, vault and business furniture and fixtures. It is constructed of metal, runs on rubber tired wheels, and will accommodate twelve large books on separate shelves, and as many more as may be piled on the top. The books in daily use are put upon these shelves at the close of business and are then run into the bank vault. Each morning they are run out and distributed to their places on the desks. The bank has also had in use for several years one of "Burroughs' Registering Accountants," or adding machines, which performs automatically and always perfectly the many long additions necessary in keeping the bank accounts, and saves an immense amount of time and much waste of gray matter in the upper stories of the bank's officers.
BREVITIES.
—The Prohibition club will meet Monday evening, Aug. 13, at 8 o'clock at Collins' hall. A general attendance is requested.
—The union service to-morrow night will be at the First M. E. church, and the sermon will be preached by Rev. J. L. Robertson, D. D.
—The meeting of the board of directors of the Y. M. C. A. which was called for Monday evening, Aug. 13, will be postponed one week, till Monday evening, Aug. 20.
—Rev. J. C. B. Moyer, pastor of the Homer-ave. M. E. church, exchanges pulpits to-morrow morning and evening with Rev. J. J. Cowles, pastor of the Presbyterian church at McGraw.
—A telegram from Mr. Geo. V. Clark this morning states that his mother, Mrs. W. F. Clark, died at 12:10 this morning and that he and his father will arrive in Cortland at 11:25 to-night with the remains.
—New display advertisements to-day are—W. J. Perkins, City drug store, Jellies and fruits, page 8; City Cycle Co., Guns, etc., page 6; C. F. Brown's pharmacy, Malt nutrine, page 6; J . W. Cudworth, Optical talks, page 7.
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