RUSSO-AMERICAN ALLIANCE, CONDEMN RACE RIOTS, CORTLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS, AND TROUT SEASON CLOSED

 

Czar Nicolas II.

Cortland Evening Standard, Saturday, September 1, 1900.

EUROPE STILL AMAZED.

Russo-American Alliance Worries Other Powers.

SUBJECT OF MUCH DISCUSSION.

Unity of Allies About to Be Subjected to an Exceedingly Severe Test—If Russia and United States Withdraw Would Others Follow?

   LONDON, Sept. 1.—In the absence of further news from China the papers are again filled with discussions of the Russo-American proposals which, so far as may be gathered from the representations of opinions in the various European capitals, are calculated to subject the unity of the allies to an exceedingly severe and dangerous test.

   In Germany especially these proposals are so diametrically opposed to Emperor William's policy that they have produced something like consternation. As The Daily News editorially remarks, "Count Von Waldersee was assuredly not sent to assist in restoring the empress dowager."

   It is recognized on all sides that Germany's decision is the pivot of the matter. Emperor William intended by dispatching Count Von Waldersee to have the master hand in the Chinese settlement. Russia has taken the wind out of that officer's sails and is now posing as the friend and protector of China.

   The morning papers express the greatest suspicion of the intentions of Russia. The Times editorial fairly represents the opinion of all. The Times says: "The advantages of Russia's policy are not manifest; and it is very doubtful whether it will recommend itself to powers like England and Germany, that have large commercial interests in the establishment of a stable and progressive government and development in China in recent years.

   "Negotiations with Li Hung Chang would be a condonation of government crimes and the throwing away of all the advantages gained by the occupation of Pekin.

   "Much mischief may already have been done by the hesitation to enter the forbidden city. To withdraw from Pekin would be interpreted as proving not only that the allies are cowards, but that they are hopelessly divided. It may be that some of the powers will withdraw; but that does not imply that others are bound to leave Pekin and to acquiesce in the restoration of a government guilty of a gross international crime."

   Vienna specials show that the Russo-American proposals have caused extreme annoyance there. It is believed that Austria-Hungary will follow in Germany's steps; but it is recognized in both Berlin and Vienna that the withdrawal of Russia and the United States from Pekin would leave the other powers little option but to follow.

   The Standard says: "Diplomacy sometimes makes strange bedfellows. It is curious to find the mighty autocracy of the old world and the great republic of the new gently coaxing the other powers along the paths of peace. Nothing could be better than the spirit of these documents; and it is interesting to find two such powers so anxious to determine the controversy in an unselfish spirit."

   The Daily Mail says: "Russia has forced the hand of the United States against the better judgment of the latter. At the same time the United States government has adduced such valid reasons why the Russian policy is a bad one that it will hardly be expected that other powers will concur."

   The Daily News, which complains bitterly that the British government does not communicate a particle of information respecting the important negotiations, calls Mr. Adee's dispatch "very able," and asks what the British government is doing in the matter.

   The Daily Chronicle thinks the question of the open door will prove the rift within the lute, which now sounds such sweet harmony between the United States and Russia.

   "Russia," says The Daily Chronicle, "has heard of the open door before, from a greater naval power than the United States, and has replied by simply slamming the door in that power's face."

   The Shanghai correspondent of The Times, wiring Aug. 30, sends a report that an imperial edict was recently issued ordering Chauao Shu Chiao, commissioner of the railway and mining bureau, and Hsu Tung, guardian of the heir apparent, to proceed south to investigate the conduct of the Yang-tse viceroys and that they have already started from Pao Ting Fu.

   The correspondent says that this rumor, if confirmed, is undoubtedly serious.

 

Booker T. Washington.

CONDEMN RACE RIOTS.

African-American Council Concludes Session at Indianapolis.

   INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., Sept. 1.—The Afro-American council concluded its sessions yesterday, the last feature being an address by Booker T. Washington, who confined his remarks to suggestions for the betterment and uplifting of the race.

   Philadelphia was chosen as the next place of meeting, the convention to be held in August, 1901.

   The following resolutions were adopted:

   "This council not only approves but herewith sends greetings to our brethren in New York city and bid them God speed in their manly fight against mob law and police injustice.

   "The thanks of this council are tendered to the journals of New York, who without any regard to party affiliation, condemn in unmeasured terms the inhuman conduct of the policemen who, instead of giving protection to fleeing and defenseless men, women and children of the negro race, were found to be among the chief violators of the law."

 

Multi-Murderer Hanged.

   RALEIGH, N. C., Sept. 1.—Thomas Jones, a negro preacher, the murderer of a family of six persons, was hanged here yesterday in the county jail. The execution was private. Jones murdered Ella Jones, colored, and her 14-year-old daughter and then set fire to their home, burning alive four small children.

 

The Canteen in the Army.

   WASHINGTON, Sept. 1.—Adjutant General Corbin has written a letter to Senator Sewall of New Jersey, a member of the military committee of the senate, setting forth in definite terms the attitude of the war department on the question of the army canteen.

   The letter states that the sale of all spirituous liquors by the canteen is and has always been absolutely prohibited.  Only beer and light wines are sold to either officers or men and these only when the commanding officer is "satisfied that giving to the troops the opportunity of obtaining such beverages within the post limits will prevent them from resorting to strong intoxicants outside its influence."

   The government has no financial interest whatever in either the exchange or the canteen, the funds being supplied by the soldiers themselves. Every company commander has reported in favor of the exchange and canteen as an effective temperance measure.

 

PUBLIC SCHOOL OPENING

Sept. 4 is the Date and All is in Readiness for It—Regents Teachers.

   The public schools of Cortland open next Tuesday, the day after Labor day, and the preparations for receiving the students of the different schools are now nearly completed. The force of teachers will remain nearly as it was at the close of the last school year. Miss May Fuller takes the place of Miss Anna M. Knapp, resigned, at the Central school. The regents teachers and their work are as follows:

   Miss L. May McCulloch, Latin, science and history; Miss Fannie M. Galusha, mathematics, science, English and history; Miss Ada J. Wallace, American history, advanced arithmetic and advanced English; Miss Mary E. Williams, regents geography and spelling.

   Other teachers of the Central school are: Miss Mae A. Fuller, Mrs. Clara A. Perry, Miss Lena R. Conable, Miss Ella C. Garrity and Miss Ella M. Van Hoesen.

   The Owego-st. school faculty will be: Miss Anna M. Sharp, Miss Harriet L. Kelley, Miss Edith Turner and Miss Anna G. Butler.

   At the Schermerhorn-st. school these teachers will be in charge: Mrs. Anna Chidsey George, Miss Mary Van Gorden, Miss Grace Mead, Mrs. Clara H. Benedict and Miss E. Louise Adams.

   The Pomeroy-st. school will be taught by these teachers: Mrs. Lulu M. Forrest, Miss Mary Louise Fairchild, Miss Olive H. Parker and Miss Mary E. Woodbury.

   Miss Elizabeth Turner is the special teacher in music and Miss Ella Vosburg, the special teacher in drawing.

   All school supplies will be furnished by contracts let to lowest bidders. Smith & Beaudry were to-day given the contract for furnishing stationery, their bid being the lowest one received. They are leaving a supply at the different schools this afternoon.

   Applications have been received by the board of education from the several districts near Cortland to allow children from those districts to attend the city schools. One district has figured up the cost and finds that a carryall could be furnished to carry the children to school and take them home, and after raising money enough to pay the tuition in the city schools the cost would still be less than maintaining a school the required time in their own district.

   The advantages of the plan are obvious to thoughtful people interested in school work and have been found to work successfully in other places where it has been tried. The city schools, however, are too crowded to even permit the trial of the plan here, and this is but another argument for the necessity of increased facilities. More room is needed not only in the Central school but in the ward schools as well.

 

Private Kindergarten.

   Mrs. James S. Squires will reopen her private kindergarten at 44 Tompkins-st., on Monday, Sept. 17. Miss Martha McGraw will assist with the music. Special attention given to delicate or backward children. When desired, a carriage will call for children and return them to their homes. A mothers' meeting will be held twice a month during the term. Fall term of fourteen weeks. Terms, $1 per week. [Paid ad.]

 

A Pleasant Outing.

   The ladies of the Woman's Foreign Missionary society of the First Methodist Episcopal church enjoyed an outing on Thursday last at Blodgett Mills. It was the occasion of a picnic visit to Mrs. Virginia Smith, principal of the school at that place. Mrs. Smith, who was a member of the First church while pursuing her Normal course in Cortland and superintendent of the primary department of its Sunday-school has established herself in a commodious house with spacious fields and orchard surrounding, in which the visitors roamed and chatted and lunched at will. About forty went down from Cortland by railroad and in carriages and the day was spent in a most pleasant and profitable way. The W. F. M. society is in a flourishing condition under the efficient presidency of Mrs. J. L. Maritt.

 

Mrs. Hannah Neely Scudder.

   Mrs. Hannah Neely Scudder died at sundown last evening at the home of her son Mr. T. C Scudder, 14 Grant-st., aged 86 years. Mrs. Scudder has been an invalid for four years but for only the past two weeks has she been confined to her room. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Neely and was born in Homer, Jan. 30, 1814. Sixty-seven years ago she was married to Mr. T. C. Scudder of Homer and they continued to live in that place until about forty years ago, when they removed to Cortland where she has since resided. Mr. Scudder died In 1893 and she has since made her home with her son, Mr. T. C. Scudder, and her daughter, Mrs. Homer Hayes at 14 Grant-st. Mrs. Scudder was a devout Christian and a woman of great strength of character. One son and two daughters survive her: Mr. T. C. Scudder and Mrs. Homer Hayes of Cortland and Mrs. H. M. Toppin of Wautoma, Wis. Two brothers and one sister also survive: Mr. Abram Neely of Little York, Mr. Andrew Neely and Mrs. Jennie Barto of Neponset, Ill. Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 P. M. Burial in Homer.

 

Trout Season Is Closed.

   Participants in piscatorial pursuits will do well to remember that the trout season closed yesterday. According to law trout may nibble at anything they choose until April 16 without trepidation.—Binghamton Republican.

 

BREVITIES.

   —Monday, Sept. 3, being Labor day and a legal holiday, no paper will be issued from this office.

   —A night blooming cereus at the home of Mrs. J. D. Keeler, 32 Owego-st. attracted a number of interested visitors last evening.

   —New display advertisements to-day are—Palmer & Co., Hammocks, page 7; Smith & Beaudry, School books, page 8; J. W. Cudworth, Optical talks, page 7.

   —In a fit of despondency, Peter Lewis Forbes, aged 74 years, a hostler employed by Dunning Brothers of Binghamton, committed suicide by drowning in the Chenango river in that city yesterday.

   —Invitations are out for the wedding of Mr. Will J. White of Cincinnatus and Miss Estalia Vieve Hollister which will occur at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Degene B. Hollister in Cheningo on Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 12, at 2 o'clock.

   —Next Monday being Labor day, the Cortland postoffice will have special hours for opening and closing. In the forenoon the office will be open from 7 o'clock till 10; in the afternoon, from 6 till 7. One complete delivery will be made in the forenoon by the carriers. The last mail will close at the office at 7 o'clock P. M.

   —Mrs. James S. Squires, who very successfully conducted a private kindergarten at her home, 44 Tompkins-st., last year, is making arrangements to reopen the school Sept. 17. The success of the school last season and the interest manifested by all connected with it in the work done, insures an increased patronage for the coming year.