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| Sir Alfred Gaselee. |
Cortland Evening Standard, Thursday, September 6, 1900.
RUSSIA ON NEW TACK.
May Modify Her Withdrawal Proposition.
SIGNIFICANT PRESS STATEMENT.
England Is Taking No Chances and Is Sending More Troops to China. Japan Inclined to Side With United States in the Question.
LONDON, Sept. 6.—Sir Alfred Gaselee's dispatch, which shows that the situation in Pekin was unchanged on Aug. 29, is the only Chinese news this morning. The cancellation of the order holding back the Fourth Indian brigade is regarded as important. It shows that whatever the outcome of the Russian policy, the British government is determined to have sufficient troops on the spot adequately to protect British interests.
Considerable significance is attached to the statement by the Journal de St. Petersburg as possibly indicating a modification of Russian policy. This paper is the organ of the Russian foreign office, its editor being a councilor of state. It is noted that while the Journal de St. Petersburg' announces Russia's determination to maintain the solidarity of the powers, it only mentions the withdrawal of the ministers, and not of the troops to Tien Tsin. It is believed that the powers might agree to such a modification of the original Russian proposal.
The Vienna correspondent of The Times, discussing the situation, declares that Japan has a strong disposition to act in harmony with the United States in the Chinese question.
A Shanghai dispatch announces that German troops will land there today (Thursday). Curiously enough, they will be located in barracks adjoining the residence of Li Hung Chang.
United States Consul Goodnow, according to The Daily News, says there never was any necessity for landing troops at Shanghai.
The Daily Graphic's Moscow correspondent says: "The Russian war office has made immense purchases of furs to be sent to the army clothing department, which is hurriedly preparing to provide the army in Manchuria with winter kits, showing that an extensive winter campaign is expected."
According to a Hong Kong dispatch dated yesterday Canton is more disturbed. Native shops dealing in foreign goods have been looted and sinister rumors prevail.
The German cruiser Schwalbe has gone to Amoy.
Seymour's Report Made Public.
LONDON, Sept 6.—The British admiralty has issued Vice Admiral Seymour's detailed report of the experiences of the first Pekin relief expedition. It is good reading but embraces nothing not previously known.
Indian Troops Land at Shanghai.
SHANGHAI, Sept. 6.—About 1,500 more British Indian troops have been landed here, making altogether 3,000 of such troops, and 1,000 camp followers at this port.
The Lincoln Removal.
Governor Mount of Indiana has received a letter from the company which has the contract for building the Nancy Hanks Lincoln monument in Spencer county, Ind., saying that the bodies of President Lincoln and his wife will be removed to the newly built tomb at Springfield early in October. Immediately afterward parts of the old tomb, in which President Lincoln's body has rested for many years, will be shipped to Lincoln City, Ind., to be used in the construction of the Nancy Hanks Lincoln monument. Governor Mount says there will be nothing other than the name and dates with the words "Mother of Lincoln" on one face.
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| Benjamin B. Odell. |
PAGE TWO—EDITORIALS.
The State Ticket.
No state ticket of any party was ever more harmoniously nominated than the one placed in the field by the Republican convention at Saratoga. Nor was the personnel of any similar ticket ever more clearly pointed out by public sentiment before the convention met. Nor was any state ticket ever made up from top to bottom of nominees whose integrity and capacity had been more fully tried and proven by long and notably successful public service. With such a ticket in the field, representing such platforms as those adopted at Philadelphia and Saratoga, the Republican party of New York will present an unbroken front, and will move on to victory, state and national.
Benjamin B. Odell, Jr., the Republican candidate for governor, was nominated by acclamation. He had not been a candidate and the honor that he has now accepted is one that he did not seek. In setting aside his personal preferences, he yields to the general opinion among Republicans that his nomination will strengthen both the national and state tickets. Mr. Odell has served two terms in congress and for several years has been at the head of the Republican organization in this state, devoting nearly his entire time to promoting the welfare of the party and contributing much toward its notable victories at the polls. He is familiar with state affairs, has great executive ability, and is regarded by all who know him as an exceptionally able, honest and popular man. We have no doubt of his election by a handsome majority.
Lieutenant-Governor Woodruff was re-nominated also, not for a second but for a third term, an unusual honor. Mr. Woodruff has presided for four years over the deliberations of the senate, has been a popular official, and will add strength to the Republican ticket. He was not inclined at first to allow the use of his name, and he has striven for higher honors than the lieutenant-governorship, but he is a loyal Republican and bows gracefully to the party demand.
The re-nomination of Secretary McDonough, Comptroller Morgan, Treasurer Jaeckel, Attorney-General Davies, and State Engineer and Surveyor Bond was a foregone conclusion. They deserve second terms. No candidates appeared against them.
BOLLES WILL CASE
RESUMED THIS MORNING WITH MRS. MUNSON TESTIFYING.
Witness Testifies Concerning Mrs. Bolles' Acts and Characterizes Them as Irrational—Case Continued This Afternoon.
The Bolles will case was resumed this morning at 10 o'clock before Judge J. E. Eggleston in surrogate's court. Mrs. Chas. H. Munson was the only witness examined during the forenoon. She testified that she was a distant relative of Mrs. Bolles and that she visited there frequently during the last five years and since the death of Dr. Bolles; that she frequently took meals with Mrs. Bolles at her request, that she had conversation with Mrs. Bolles on each of her visits, and that on each of these occasions either Mr. or Mrs. Ingersoll was present. She also testified that Mrs. Bolles had talked over with her matters concerning the disposition of her property, saying to her that she was going to leave it as the doctor wanted her to. Mrs. Bolles complained to witness of a pain in her head and about her poverty, and said she was unable to keep a hired girl or to get necessary food for herself. Witness stated that when Dr. Parker was here in 1898 he had ordered meals from Mrs. Bulkley's. Mrs. Bolles had told witness that she, Mrs. Bolles, was forgetful and could not attend to business, and that Mrs. Bolles had told witness that she would not have property enough to take care of herself. Mrs. Bolles wanted witness to go to see Mrs. Ryan's mother and have her come there to board with her.
Mrs. Munson testified that the Ingersolls failed to notify her of the death of Mrs. Bolles and that she went to the house after the neighbors had informed her of the death and found Mrs. Ingersoll and Miss Roe in charge of the house. Mrs. Munson asked Mrs. Ingersoll why she had not been notified and Mrs. Ingersoll told witness that Judge Knox had told her that it was not necessary. She further testified that Mrs. Bolles appeared at times melancholy and down hearted and would frequently burst out crying. The witness characterized the acts detailed by her as irrational.
Mr. Grove T. Maxon was the first witness called this afternoon. His examination is in progress as we go to press.
W. C. T. U. CONVENTION
Closed this Afternoon After a Very Interesting and Helpful Session.
The fourteenth annual convention of the Woman's Christian Temperance union of Cortland county was brought to a close this afternoon. The meetings have been very instructive and those who have followed them through have felt well paid for so doing. The reports of different departments show that the Union is in a very prosperous condition. The meetings have been held in the Universalist church.
Yesterday afternoon, after the report of the executive meeting had been given, Miss Libbie Robertson gave the president's address before a large audience and was highly complimented for her effort.
Officers were elected as follows:
President—Miss Libbie Robertson.
Vice-President—Mrs. C. W. Collins.
Corresponding Secretary—Mrs. Mary Watson.
Recording Secretary—Mrs. Ella Hillick.
Treasurer—Mrs. Jenny Boynton.
Last evening the silver ingathering was made. Each lady had earned 50 cents and, by a verse, told how this was done. Sixteen dollars was the amount received.
Among the many interesting features of the meeting this morning, was a practical take on alcohol by Dr. F. D. Reese, in which was given the latest ideas concerning alcohol and diseases. A post executive meeting was held this afternoon.
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| Baseball Lithograph. |
BENEFIT BALL GAME.
Moravia vs. Cortland Sept. 15—Parade and Contests Also Given.
The Cortland State league baseball team will play a benefit game, Saturday, Sept. 15, at Athletic field with the Moravia team for the benefit of the players. There will be a grand procession of players at noon in which the members will be dressed to represent nearly all classes of people. Dean will wear Mr. Thomas Howard's uniform, carry his policeman's club and keep order. Cy Townsend will appear in bucolic garb. Danny Coogan will undoubtedly be the fat man of the day, while Mickey Mullin will show the crowd how proficient he has become in handling the push cart.
Before the game there will be exhibitions in base running, ball throwing and batting, and other contests relative to the game. The boys have put up a good article of ball this season and are worthy of the patronage of the people of Cortland. They are busy selling tickets, and have sold many already. Do not miss the parade or the contests. The game, which will be called at 3:30 P. M. will be sharply played at every point. Admission only 25 cents.
BENJAMIN-WILKINS.
Home Wedding at 9 Lansing-ave. Last Evening.
At the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Wilkins, 9 Lansing-aye., last evening occurred the wedding of Mr. Page W. Benjamin and Miss Ina A. Wilkins, both well known young people of Cortland. The ceremony was performed by Rev. W. Jasper Howell, pastor of the First Baptist church, at 8 o'clock in the presence of about thirty-five invited guests. The parlors were decorated with smilex and cut flowers. Mr. L. E. Blackmer of Auburn was best man and Mrs. Blackmer, the bride's only sister, was matron of honor. The bride wore a becoming traveling dress of brown Venetian.
After congratulations had been received an elaborate wedding supper was served. The presents were useful as well as ornamental and included among the number was a good-sized check and a sum of money in gold.
Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin escaped the special attention of their friends who had planned to give them the usual attentions at the station when they took the train, by remaining in Cortland last night and taking the 8:35 train at McLean this morning for a trip to Washington where they will be the guests of Mr. Benjamin's sister, Mrs. W. H. McCray. They expect to be absent about three weeks and after Oct. 1 will be at home at 9 Lansing-ave.
Guests from out of town present at the wedding were: Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Blackmer of Auburn, Mrs. G. H. French and daughter Lillian of Syracuse and Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Kane of McLean.
TIOUGHNIOGA CLUB.
Annual Meeting Last Evening—Directors Elected—Officers for Ensuing Year.
The annual meeting of the Tioughnioga club was held in the club parlors last evening. The following directors were elected for a term of three years: Messrs. O. W. Bradford, S. W. Sherwood, A. M. Schemerhorn, Chas. C. Wickwire, Chas. S. Mead.
At a subsequent meeting of the board of directors the following officers were elected:
President—J. S. Bull.
Vice-President—O. W. Bradford.
Secretary—S. K. Jones.
Treasurer—Chas. S. Mead.
House Committee for September—J. S. Bull, G. W. Bradford, Charles W. Barker.
Billiard Room Committee—A. M. Schermerhorn, B. W. Rood, Geo. Cooper.
The report of the secretary showed that the club is in a flourishing condition. The club is out of debt and has a balance of $114.10 in the treasury.
The billlardroom committee reported a balance on hand of $169.99.
The amount of unpaid dues collectible is $292.
"A Night in Chinatown."
And now comes the climax in theatricals, "A Night in Chinatown," at the Cortland Opera House for night of Tuesday, Sept. 11, the sensation of the hour that set all New York City talking. Probably the most realistic scene ever witnessed on the stage is Ling Foo Ching's opium joint showing his fashionable patrons in the act of hitting the pipe, a scene true to life as seen in the Chinese quarters of New York City. The acting company is a superb one and far above the average. Many novelties are introduced during the action of the piece by clever comedians, pretty girls, etc. Special scenery is carried by the company and the costumes are said to be marvels of beauty. The regular prices will prevail.
Improvements at the Steam Mill.
Messrs. G. W. Webster & Son who purchased the steam mill on Port Watson-st., last spring have just been making some improvements in the property which will add to the convenience of the mill, give them increased floor space and storing room, and practically double their grinding facilities. The exterior has been painted and other improvements are contemplated.
The firm is ready at all times to do custom grinding and with increased facilities and power work will be turned out promptly.
DIED AT AN ADVANCED AGE.
Mr. Henry W. Southworth, Who Died Yesterday, Was Over Ninety.
Mr. Henry W. Southworth died at the home of his son, Mr. Wm. S. Southworth, 146 Tompkins-st., yesterday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock at the advanced age of 91 years, 4 months and 15 days.
Mr. Southworth was born in Paris, Onondago Co. He was married Sept. 8, 1840, to Miss Ann Johnson of Cooperstown who survives him. Had he lived three days longer this aged couple would have seen sixty years of married life. Three sons were born to them, but Mr. Wm. S. Southworth is the only one surviving and with him the father had been living for the past fourteen years.
The funeral will be held from the house at 8 o'clock, A. M., to-morrow, after which the remains will be taken to Camden, N. Y., for burial.
BREVITIES.
—Many Cortland people are in Whitney Point to-day attending the fair.
—A regular meeting of Orris Hose Co. will be held in their rooms this evening.
—Lehigh Valley coal was awarded first prize at the Paris Exposition. Competition was open to the world.
—New display advertisements to-day are—Bingham & Miller, Clothing, page 8; Bosworth & Stillman, Shoes, page 7; M. A. Hudson, Crockery, page 7; Opera House, "A Night in China Town,'' page 5.
—A Northern Indiana girl has promised a young politician she will marry him if Bryan is elected. But the case is not as hopeless as it seems. He has promised to marry her if McKinley is elected.—Indianapolis News.
—The Howell Bible class will leave the Baptist church Friday evening at 6:45 o'clock for a wheel ride to the home of Deacon Haskins where a plum social will be held. Teams will be provided for those who do not ride wheels.
—The regular meeting of the Church Protective union will be held at the home of Rev. B, F. Weatherwax, 15 Argyle Place, on Monday evening, Sept. 10, 1900. All members of the second degree of this organization are requested to be present.
—The monthly business meeting and social of the Y. P. S. C. E. of the First Baptist church was held at the home of Miss Minnie A. Losee, 81 Railroad-st., last evening. About thirty were present. Ice cream and cake were served and a delightful social evening was spent.
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