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| Prince Tuan. |
Cortland Evening Standard, Saturday, September 29, 1900.
AGREEMENT REACHED.
France, Germany and Russia Arrange a Program.
ALLIES EXPECTED TO ACQUIESCE.
German Press Points Out the Serious Position Resulting From Tuan's Ascendency to Power—Boxers Expelled From Shang Tung Province.
LONDON, Sept. 29.—Apparently Germany's retreat from an untenable position has been virtually accomplished. The Paris correspondent of The Morning Post says:
"An agreement on the Chinese program has been arranged between France, Germany and Russia. It will be submitted to the other powers within a few days. The action recommended will be milder than Germany's original proposal, and it is expected that all the powers will accept the program."
The Cologne Gazette in another semiofficial statement apparently intended for consumption in the United States and England, points out the serious position resulting from Prince Tuan's ascendency, "the continued massacre of missionaries and converts and other indications that the anti-foreign movement is directed from an influential centre." It thinks that the situation thus created "must appear intolerable even to those powers favoring a policy of indulgence and forbearance."
The Tien Tsin correspondent of The Standard says: "I learn that Li Hung Chang has declared that Vice Admiral Alexieff has gone to Port Arthur to avoid meeting Count Von Waldersee. who was to hold a conference with him and with Vice Admiral Seymour and Sir Alfred Gaselee."
The following dispatch, dated Sept.27, has been received from Shanghai:
"It is reported that General Mei Kung Yi (?) has expelled the Boxers from Shan Tung and is now following them into the province of Chi Li.
"Some excitement has been caused by a rumor that Chinese steamers, flying the British flag, are conveying munitions of war from the Shanghai arsenal northward.
"It is reported that Russia has offered to advance money to China to repay the British loan."
CHINESE ADVICES.
Tuan's Promotion Would Be Unwelcome to This Government.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29.—The state department has not been advised officially of any of the events of more or less importance which are said to have occurred in China, according to various European reports within the past 24 hours. If Tuan has been degraded and if Russia contemplates a blockade of the Chinese naval ports, the department does not know the facts. It has let it be known to the Chinese government that Tuan's promotion would be unwelcome to this government, but it has not yet been informed of the results of that representation.
Respecting the statement that Ching has been discovered to be a contributor to the Boxer cause, it is said that all the information that the department has been able to secure touching Ching's personality went to show his unvarying friendliness for the foreigners, and upon that record he was accepted as a competent envoy. The officials declined to say whether or not the instructions to Minister Conger have gone forward yet, but it is intimated that the minister is fully advised by this time as to the state department's policy. It is said, however, and the statement may be significant, that no developments in the Chinese situation of importance are expected within the next two weeks at least.
Russian Troops Capture Kirin.
ST. PETERSBURG, Sept. 29.—General Aigustoff has sent the following dispatch to the war office:
"Rennenkampf captured Kirin (Manchuria) Sept. 24 and established his headquarters there. The Chinese troops were disarmed."
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| Jacob G. Schurman. |
Cornell University Formally Opened.
ITHACA, N. Y., Sept. 29.—Cornell university was formally opened yesterday at noon, when President Jacob G. Schurman delivered his annual address in the armory. The large hall failed to accommodate the audience, and the doors were closed before 2 o'clock. President Schurman began his address by referring to the remarkable growth Cornell had made, and stated that the number of registered students in all departments would this year increase over last year's by 134.
Japan's Ministry Resigns.
LONDON, Sept. 29.—"The Yamagata ministry has resigned," cables the Yokohama correspondent of The Daily Mail, "and the Marquis Ito will probably succeed to the premiership. Such a change would not affect Japan's policy in China. The Marquis Ito favors hearty co-operation with Great Britain and strongly opposes the partition of China or Russian ascendancy there."
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| "Buffalo Bill," William Cody. |
BUFFALO BILL SPEAKS.
THE WILD WEST GREETS THE ROOSEVELT TRAIN.
The Leader Says, "Bleeding Kansas" Has Expanded and Become One of the Great States—Calls Governor Roosevelt the American Cyclone.
HUTCHINSON, Kans., Sept. 29.—When the Roosevelt train drove into Junction City last night a great surprise awaited the governor. Drawn up in line on their horses were "Buffalo Bill's" soldiers and Indians in costume and a large crowd of people. A dozen or more or the soldiers were found to have been members of Governor Roosevelt's own regiment, who were with him in Cuba. Cody's cannon and Gatling guns belched forth a salute to the incoming train. When the train stopped Cody, in the picturesque dress of a pioneer frontiersman, appeared at the rear of the coach and was warmly greeted by the governor. After Governor Roosevelt had concluded his remark of a few minutes' duration, he introduced Colonel Cody to the crowd. Colonel Cody said:
"LADIES AND GENTLEMEN—Governor Roosevelt is the American cyclone and I don't wonder that some have taken to their cellars. The Wild West is not here to make political speeches. The ticket Governor Roosevelt represents is already elected and all they have got to do is to show down and take the pot. I have with me members of Colonel Roosevelt's regiment at San Juan hill. I have others who belonged to the Sixth and Tenth cavalry. I have also with me some of the men who were the best soldiers from Great Britain and the continent. I came to Kansas, a boy, in 1853. I doubt if there is a man within the hearing of my voice who has been present so long. My father gave his blood and his life for the freedom of Kansas. He stood between civilization and savagery. Every mile of Kansas has been covered and won with blood. We had to expand. Kansas is still expanding. The state was then known as 'Bleeding Kansas.' It is no longer 'Bleeding Kansas.' It is one of the great states of the Union."
At this point the train moved off and Colonel Cody's oration was cut short, much to the regret of Governor Roosevelt, who seemed to enjoy the incident greatly.
The audience at the auditorium in the park at the G. A. R. reunion in Hutchinson patiently awaited the arrival of the Roosevelt train, although it was 10:30 o'clock before it arrived.
The governor was much worn by the excessive labors of the day, and after a warm reception and a brief address, retired to rest.
LAND SALE POSTPONED
But It will Occur at the Same Place Next Saturday, Oct. 6.
On account of the rain the auction sale of building lots on the Fitzgerald tract at the D., L. & W. crossing between Cortland and Homer advertised for this afternoon was postponed until next Saturday, Oct. 6, at 2:30 P. M. All tickets dated Sept. 29 will be good at the sale, Sept. 6, and more tickets will be issued for all who may not have been supplied. Free cars will leave the Messenger House at 2 P. M., and the Sautelle House, Homer, at 1:55 P. M.
This is the first sale advertised by the Smith Realty Co. during the season of 1900 which it has been necessary to postpone on account of the weather.
A Noble and Worthy Life.
Such was the life and character of Maria N. Beach, the late wife of Dr. Isaac A. Beach of Cortland, who died at the home of her daughter Mrs. Willet M. Hays, in St. Anthony Park, Minn., Sept. 9, 1900. She was born in the town of Sempronius, Cayuga Co., N. Y., Aug. 3, 1833, being third in the family of nine children of Jeremiah P. and Lucinda M. Wood. Her early education was largely obtained at the district school in the district where her father lived. Being a large school the ablest teachers were employed and the higher branches taught. She was very proficient, attending a select school taught by an Albany Normal college graduate, and later Whitestown seminary and Moravia academy.
She entered upon school instruction and taught with excellent success, the village school at Locke being among her last work as teacher. She was married June 3, 1856, and soon after entered upon housekeeping at Summerhill, Cayuga Co. She brought rare tact, and rarer good judgment into action in managing her household duties and in rearing her children, being vigorous and thorough, as well as prompt and efficient. Being educated at home in the use of the large and small spinning wheel and the loom and in habits of industry and simplicity, she carried the same habits into daily use in her own home. She has left the impress of her industry and kindness upon the minds of her children which is lasting, and pleasing to consider.
Having a decidedly literary turn of mind, she mingled the same along with her work. She read extensively the works of the leading authors of the time, and books of public and private libraries. At times she contributed to newspapers articles in prose and poetry. Having a poetic turn of mind, it gave her great admiration for Scott, Tennyson, Longfellow and Whittier and other writers, as well as the better works of fiction. This together with her general reading of the topics of the day made her conversant with the state of public opinion in respect to the great issues the world over.
Her manner was reserved, shrinking from notoriety, being content to work in an humble sphere where her duties called her. She had a lovely Christian spirit and her character as a Christian believer was spotless and pure. Uniting with the church of her choice in early married life, she remained a faithful and devoted member of the Congregational church until the last, when she was called to a wider field of vision, where she "sees as she is seen and knows as she is known." Such a life has an inspiration over others which will be helpful and lasting and will long influence those who knew her best. She made the golden rule, the rule of her life, exhibiting great charity for the opinions of others; generous toward their faults, always looking for the good qualities of mind and heart.
Although her lineage can be traced back 1609 to good English stock, and to the eminent commander of naval fame, Commodore Perry, and General Walbridge in the army, and to Cotton Mather of theological eminence in the far past, yet she took no undue pride in her ancestry, thinking perhaps some one might say, "What is it to the blind, that his father could see, or to the dumb, that his grandfather was eloquent." The universal testimony of her friends and intimate acquaintances is that she was a person of rare qualities of mind and heart, exemplified before the community where she lived in a wealth of affectionate kindness and a spirit of purity and love and that life which had its foundation on the inspired word of God. * * *
EXAMINATION OF WILES.
Three Witnesses for Prosecution Testify Regarding the Forged Cheek.
The examination of Frank Wiles, who was arrested in Willet Thursday night by Sheriff A. E. Brainard and brought to Cortland yesterday, charged with being implicated in the Cincinnatus forgeries, was held in the office of and before Justice of the Peace H. J. Harrington at 10 o'clock this morning, District Attorney Edwin Duffey appearing for the People and Attorney R. L. Davis for the defendant.
Last evening Wiles secured ball in the sum of $700, his father David A. Wiles, his mother Jane L. Wiles, and his wife Millicent Wiles, satisfying the provisions of the bond.
Wm. H. Crane was the first witness called this morning. He testified that he was the president of the Homer National bank and was at the bank on Sept. 4. He remembered on this date a man who came to the bank and presented a check to be cashed. He was shown the forged check and identified it as the one presented, and testified that the first time he saw it, it was between 1 and 2 o'clock of the day mentioned. He cashed the check for its face value, less twenty cents exchange. This check was put in for collection, but came back marked "forged." He saw the names of Frank Newcomb and Charles Henry on the check and knew both men to be reputable citizens and he cashed it without hesitation. The man's appearance excited his curiosity and he went to the front window and watched him mount his wheel and start down the street toward Cortland. In his estimation the man was somewhere about 25, 28 or 30 years of age, a pleasant spoken man and about 5 feet 7 or 8 inches in height. He wore a straw hat. Could not tell quality of straw of which hat was made. His mustache was cropped somewhat and stubby. He recognized defendant as the man who was brought to his house in Homer yesterday and believed him to be the man who presented the check. He based his belief on the speech and general appearance of the man.
In the cross-examination Mr. Crane stated that he thought the endorsement was written on the check after the man entered the bank. He claimed to be Fred S. Wright, in whose favor the check was drawn. When asked about the other names on the check, he stated that Mr. Newcomb resided in the western part of his town and was responsible. He did not write an even hand and his signatures did not always look alike. He thought the signature of Fred H. Wright was not on the check when it was first given him, but that the man turned to the outer desk and signed it after first presenting it. This as nearly as he could tell was at 1:30 o'clock. It was not his duty to cash checks, but Mr. Pomeroy, whose duty it was, was busy at the time the man came into the bank. The other employees were at dinner when the check was presented. He remarked to Mr. Pomeroy when the man stepped out of the bank that he was a pretty slick looking fellow. The stranger was in the bank in all about 3, 4 or 5 minutes, and the witness was very sure that he could recognize the man who was there. He could not tell the color of the wheel that the man rode nor anything about his dress except the hat and that he was well dressed. There was only a bare possibility of being mistaken in identifying the man.
On redirect examination witness stated that he had no distinct recollection of seeing the check endorsed while the man was in the bank.
H. B. Boyd, against whom the check was drawn, was sworn and testified that he resided in the village of Cincinnatus where he was a stock dealer and farmer. He was a depositor at the bank of Cincinnatus. He first saw the check when it came to the bank for collection early in the month. He looked at the signature on the face of the check and stated that it was not his, and that he had not seen the check till Mr. Corning of the bank showed it to him after its return to the bank,
On cross-examination witness testified that the signature did resemble his, but in writing his name he never connected the initial letters, as was the case in this incident, He left a specimen of his writing with the court.
Merritt P. Devoll was next sworn. He testified that he was a constable in the town of Cincinnatus and had known Wiles several years. Wiles kept a barber shop and billiard parlor in Cincinnatus. Upon request he went to Wiles' place and put his name and address on a piece of paper, and brought the same to Cortland. He identified this as exhibit No. 2 which was produced.
On the cross-examination he stated that he used ink out of the bottle on Wiles' check and described the bottle.
On redirect examination witness stated that a good many of the boys around Cincinnatus had shaved off their mustaches in the spring and that Wiles was of this number. He did not know as there was any particular difference in the appearance of Wiles' mustache now in comparison with a month ago.
An adjournment was taken till next Thursday afternoon at 10 o'clock at the same place, when the prosecution will offer more testimony and the defense, which is supposed to be in the line of an alibi will be taken up.
THE SURFACE WATER.
COMMUNICATION ADDRESSED TO BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS.
Lewis S. Hayes Says South Main-st. Will be Overflowed—Calls Attention to Difference in Sluiceways Now and in the Past—Claims that There are Many Less Now and that There is no Way to Take Care of the Water.
The following is a copy of a communication which Mr. Lewis S. Hayes has addressed to the board of public works. It explains itself:
To the Board of Public Works of the City of Cortland, N. Y.:
Your attention is respectfully called to the matter of the surface drainage of the southwest section of the city lying between Main and Tompkins-sts., south of Union-st., and the out-lying lands south of that part of the city.
By reference to the city map you will see that the lands thus briefly described embrace several hundred acres. The sole provision for the disposal of the surface water of this large section consists of only two small culverts, one crossing Main-st. just north of the Lehigh Valley tracks, having a cross sectional area of about two square feet, and one crossing Main-st. just south of the Lehigh Valley tracks, having a still smaller cross sectional area. There is also at the foot of the hills south of the city a small stone culvert crossing the extension of Main-st. through which flows what is known as the Randall brook. This stream receives none of the water flowing from the surface west and north of the stone house on the Randall farm, but drains mainly the lands lying east of the brook on the south hill side.
To show the utter inadequacy of the existing provisions for caring for this large drainage area, it is only necessary to state the means formerly existing to dispose of the surface water of this large section:
Where the small culvert now exists north of the Lehigh Valley tracks was located a few years ago, a bridge of 10 feet span and 3 feet clearance, having a cross section of about 30 feet. Where the small culvert south of the Lehigh Valley track now is, there existed until a few years ago an open sluiceway across Main-st., capable of carrying ten times the water that can be deposed of by the present small culvert. Further south, toward the foot of the hill, and about 400 feet north of the stone culvert now crossing Main-st., there existed until the present summer, a large open sluiceway which carried the water from the west side of Main-st. across to the east side and on to the fields on that of the highway lying at the foot on the hill. This sluiceway has been entirely filled up during the past summer and the road from the pavement to the foot of the hill has been raised in embankment from two to three feet. This change in the highway south of the city renders it inevitable that the entire surface water of this large section, at the spring break-ups, will be discharged upon that section of the city in close proximity to the Lehigh Valley depot.
The changes above named by the authority or consent of the village and city now render it the duty of the city to provide sufficient means to dispose of this surface water, and this communication is made to you, at this early date, while ample time exists to do the necessary work this fall, in the hope that the city will take the requisite action in the matter voluntarily, rather than incur the alternative of expensive litigation, and the execution of the same work at a later day.
Very respectfully, LEWIS S. HAYES,
Dated, Sept. 27, 1900.
AUTUMN LEAVES
City Officials Object to Having Them Left on Pavements.
The superintendent of public works is experiencing no little difficulty in taking care of the leaves that are being raked up on the paved streets from adjoining lawns and left there for the city to haul away. For the last two or three days this practice has been carried on to such an extent that the street cleaners have been nearly swamped in their efforts to clear the streets. There is work enough on these streets to be done in order to keep them clean without adding the great bulk of leaves that are falling and are yet to fall from the trees, and Mr. Becker, who has the matter in charge, wishes to emphasize the fact that the leaves must not be left on the streets for the city to take care of.
The Opening Party.
Pecos Tribe, No. 357, improved Order of Red Men, held its opening party in Wells hall last evening and was a very successful and enjoyable affair. About seventy-five couples were present and fine music was furnished by McDermott's orchestra of five pieces. The committee of arrangements was John Mellon, John Van Inwagen, Thomas Kernan, Edward Kane and Frank J. Donegan.
BREVITIES.
—Mrs. D. S. Mead and family have moved from 33 Lincoln-ave. to 13 Argyle Place.
—The stormy wind this morning broke one of the guide ropes on the Prohibitionist banner that floats over Main-st.
—The NormaI football team left at 6:55 this morning for Clinton where it will play the Hamilton college team this afternoon.
—The STANDARD would be glad if one of its subscribers would furnish it with a load of good hay, turning part of its cost upon subscription.
—New display advertisements to-day are—Smith Realty Co., Land sale postponed, page 8; McKinney & Doubleday, Wallpaper, page 8; J. W. Cudworth, Optical talks, page 7.
—The rain is very welcome. Cabbage is about the only crop which it can still help this season, but the springs, wells, creeks and rivers need filling up and every drop will help in this direction.
—Cornell university was- formally opened yesterday for the fall term and President Schurman announces that the registration will show an attendance of between twenty-nine hundred and three thousand students this year—the largest so far in the history of the university.
—Last evening Mr. J. T. Davern had the good fortune to find his bicycle which was taken from a rack in front of the millinery store last Tuesday. The wheel was found in a rack farther up the street and there was every evidence that it had been in constant use while away.
—Rev. U. S. Milburn completes the second year of his pastorate of the Universalist church and will preach a sermon appropriate to the occasion to-morrow morning, his subject being "For What Does This Church Stand?"
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