Cortland Evening Standard, Thursday, November 1, 1900.
RESULT OF A PLOT.
INSULT TO ROOSEVELT IN ELMIRA DELIBERATELY PLANNED Intention Was to Pull Him from His Carriage and Rotten Egg Him—Prevented by Presence of Rough Riders—Judge Hedges Tells the Story.
It has been learned that the insults offered to Governor Roosevelt in Elmira on Monday night were the result of a deliberate plot. He was in an open carriage with Judge Hedges and Senator Fassett proceeding from the Rathbun House to the theatre where he was to speak when the incident occurred. Judge Job K. Hedges tells the particulars to a New York Sun reporter and The Sun last night said:
"We had moved several blocks from the hotel, going quite slowing and stopping from time to time to let the mounted Rough Riders get ahead of us in the parade. The driver of the carriage was a little slow and let them get rather farther ahead of us than was necessary. A large number of grown young men closed in about the carriage. Most of them had Stanchfield lithographs stuck on long sticks which they flaunted into the carriage. They crawled upon the hood of the carriage, which was folded behind. They were flourishing sticks at us and shouting every vile epithet at the governor you can think of. 'Scab' was the nicest word I heard them use. There were no police around the carriage, but after this sort of thing had been going on for some time a man not in uniform, who was apparently a special policeman, came up to the carriage and drove back the crowd to a distance of six feet or more from the carriage. This stopped neither their yelling nor the throwing of missiles, which had started before he came. Several handfuls of gravel were thrown. Something passed between me and Senator Fassett which seemed to me as it passed to be the half of an apple. Then a turnip grazed the top of the governor's hat. The butts of burned red-fire sticks were also thrown into the carriage and other missiles. Senator Fassett told us that we were approaching the roughest part of the city. I noticed that the men who were shouting and making trouble seemed many of them to be older than those who first surrounded us. The senator called out to the driver to hurry up and get among the mounted men ahead. This was done, and we had fifteen or more of the Rough Riders crowd in around us. There was no serious trouble after that. There was some yelling from the sidewalks."
Mr. Hedges saved one of the missiles, a bamboo stick with a metal ring around it, as a souvenir of the 1900 anti-Bryan campaign. There was no disturbance at the meetings at which Gov. Roosevelt spoke, though they were crowded. But while the meetings were still going on a gang of roughs, carrying Stanchfield banners and yelling "scab" at every man they could identify as a Republican, fell on a detachment of the Corning escort club at the Erie crossing near the Rathbun House. The Corning men scattered and the Elmira gang followed them into saloons and doorways and battered them. The Corning men rallied and there was a free fight, in which the Elmira assailants were driven off. Six men were disabled among the Corning men.
A patrol wagon full of police arrived at the place half an hour after the fight, and then went back to the station. Not a policeman alighted. About this time a member of the police board, who arrived on the battle-ground, was beard from. The police suddenly became very active. They arrested Felix Burns, better known in ''The Patch," Elmira's tough district, as "Fely" Burns. The ostensible reason for arresting him was that he had taken part in the riot with the Corning men. Burns was not nicely treated by the police when he resented being arrested.
A reporter not known to the Elmira police was permitted to go to Burns' cell early this morning. Burns told him with the utmost frankness that a gang had been formed in "The Patch" yesterday before the governor's arrival to do Roosevelt up. Collections of vegetables had been made and the crowd, with Burns among the leaders, started for Water-st., along which the parade was to pass. They meant, Burns said, to pull Roosevelt out of his carriage, when there was enough of a crowd around to cover the movements of individuals. They had a long wait. They amused themselves by marauding excursions. On these they tore down all the McKinley and Odell lithographs they could find, smashed the windows of stores in which the pictures hung and did all sorts of devilment, even to heaping the vilest insults on women who accompanied men wearing McKinley buttons.
When the parade started the gang waited at the Chemung bridge to carry out its riot against the governor. Their demonstration, Burns said, was only fairly started by the throwing of turnips and sticks "when they ducked," to use Burns' own words, "and got in among the Rough Riders, and it was all off."
Burns is the sort of a man who regards such doings as highly humorous features of a political campaign. He was rather proud of the part he had taken in the plot.
"We are going to make them Victor fellers look like two spots," he said.
HALLOWEEN PRANKS.
Witches at Work Just to Remind One What Night It Was.
Halloween pranks were indulged in to a certain extent in Cortland last night, but it is the general verdict that the occasion was generally attended with much less disturbance to property than sometimes heretofore. At 8 Grant-st. Mrs. C. H. Jones had a new iron fence that was lifted bodily from its position and thrown over in an adjacent lot. A chair that was left on the porch of a Church-st. residence was carried to the top of a nearby telephone pole and left suspended in the air.
MORE MINES RESUME.
Recalcitrant Operators Agree to Men's Demands.
MARKLE ALONE REMAINS OUT.
Girls Employed in Silk Mill Quit Because Forelady Is a Daughter of a Miner Who Would Not Join Strikers—Point Gained at Scranton.
HAZLETON, Pa., Nov. 1.—The Milnesville colliery operated by the A. S. Van Wickle estate will resume work Friday. The company yesterday afternoon agreed to grant the men all the concession made by the other companies and operators.
Calvin Pardee and Company and a committee representing the strikers for whom there was no work at Lattimer when operations were resumed on Monday, arrived at an amicable agreement yesterday and all the discharged men will be back at their old places today.
About 100 of the 150 girls employed at the Freeland Silk Mill 12 miles north of here, went on strike yesterday afternoon because of the refusal of the company to discharge a forelady whose father, a miner employed at Jeddo, is said to have worked during the coal strike.
The girls also demand a uniform wage rate of $1 a day. They [operators] also claim that they cannot grant a wage increase, because the mill has been operated at a loss for several months.
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MINERS WON THEIR POINT.
Company Acceded to Demand and Discharged Objectionable Boss.
SCRANTON, Pa., Nov. 1.—The dark tunnel miners returned to work yesterday, when the company acceded to their demand for the discharge of an objectionable boss named George Speeder, The Haying Coal company's men likewise returned to work.
They remained out because they did not understand the notice. The Forest and Greenridge men are still out but the differences are in progress of adjustment.
President Mitchell left for McAdoo yesterday and today will go to New York to address a cigarmakers' meeting in Cooper Union. He will return to Indianapolis Saturday.
EARTHQUAKE IN FLORIDA.
Eight Distinct Shocks Were Felt in Jacksonville.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Nov. 1—Eight distinct earthquake shocks were felt in Jacksonville yesterday.
The first was at 11:10 o'clock a. m, and shook some of the large buildings in the city. Hundreds of people believed that heavy ordnance was being fired in or near the city. At 11:25 o'clock another shock equally as severe was felt and other shocks continued at 15 minute intervals until 12:30 o'clock.
At 4:04 o'clock in the afternoon the seventh shock was felt, severer than any of the preceding, followed four minutes later by a report and shock the severest of the day. The last disturbance made the window panes rattle in several sections of the city.
ANTI-TAX RIOTS.
Peasants in Roumania Kill Two Collectors and Eight Soldiers.
LONDON, Nov. 1.—There have been serious anti-tax riots, says the Vienna correspondent of The Daily Express, in the Serat district of Roumania. Two local officials were killed and the troops which were sent to enforce payment were resisted by the peasants, who killed eight of them.
PAGE FOUR—EDITORIALS.
Chas F. Brown.
The Republican party in Cortland has never presented for the suffrages of fellow citizens a better candidate than Chas. F. Brown, its present nominee for mayor. He was born in Homer and educated at our State Normal school. For eighteen years he has successfully conducted a large and increasing business, for which he prepared himself by a faithful apprenticeship with the oldest established drug concern in Cortland, Mr. W. G. Bradford's. He has won a place among our leading business men by enterprise, industry, integrity, courtesy and liberality. He is an active and influential member of some of the most prominent fraternities of the city, and has been a member for thirty years of the Baptist church and one of its trustees for seventeen years. Of all of these organizations he has been a generous supporter, and of other benevolent and public enterprises as well. He is the treasurer of the Cortland County Agricultural society, and has contributed in no small measure to the recent remarkable success of our county fairs.
Mr. Brown has never held public office except as a member of the board of education. He is now the senior member of this board, having served on it for more than ten years without compensation. His experience here fits him as few other men are fitted to appreciate the needs of the schools and the qualities necessary for successful service on this important board—all of whose members will be appointed by the next mayor of our city.
It can truthfully be said that no other business man in Cortland has given more of his time and effort, without reward, to friendly and public services than has Chas. F. Brown.
The nomination for mayor came to him unsought. He did not chase after it because he "saw some money in it," but, on the contrary, declined to consider it when it was first suggested to him. He felt that the faithful discharge of the responsibilities of the office called for an expenditure of time and labor and a sacrifice of personal interests which only a clear sense of public duty would justify. And it was simply and solely this consideration of public duty which his friends urged upon him, and which finally led him to say that, if his party convention called upon him to accept the nomination, he would waive his personal preferences and respond to the call. He made this additional condition, however—which is still further to his credit—that it must be plainly understood that, in case he should be elected, no one was to have any string or any "pull" on him, and that he would recognize no obligations except his duty always to conserve so far as possible the best interests of the city.
It is rarely that any political party places such a nominee in the field under such circumstances. Can any citizen of Cortland, Democrat or Republican, looking at the question from the standpoint of the public welfare, name any qualification for mayor which Mr. Brown does not possess, or give any sound reason why any voter of his political faith should feel called upon to oppose him or to cast even a complimentary vote for his opponent? We believe that there is not one single voter within the city limits who has the nerve to stand up and attempt to specify such a reason.
The Water Co. Contract.
It has been stated to The STANDARD, that in a paragraph of an editorial article in our issue of Tuesday last, headed "Cortland Voters, Remember!" we conveyed a wrong idea as to the contract between the water company and the city, and did an injustice to Mr. Taylor, the Democratic nominee for mayor. The paragraph referred to is as follows:
4th, That the present five-year contract between the city and the water company expires during the term of the next mayor.
We certainly did not intend to convey any false impression by this paragraph, or to do any wrong to Mr. Taylor. In order to show the facts of the matter precisely as they are, we quote the following paragraphs from the contract between the water company, and the village (now city) of Cortland, which we believe are all that can be said to have any bearing on the question of its renewal:
15. That this contract shall continue and be in force for five (5) years from and after April 1, 1887, and the party of the second part (the village of Cortland) shall have the right and privilege to renew or to continue this contract in force for fifteen additional years; for the first five years, by giving notice of its intention so to do, served at any time before April 1st, 1892; for the second five years, by giving notice of its intention so to do, served at any time before April 1st, 1897; for the third five years, by giving notice of its intention so to do at any time before April 1st, 1902.
13. It is mutually agreed by and between the parties to this contract, in consideration of the execution thereof by the party of the second part, (that said party of the second part) shall at any and all times, now or hereafter, have the same right to take the said works, properties and franchise of the party of the first part, as is now or as shall be hereafter authorized, permitted or allowed by the statutes or laws of the state of New York, the same in all respects as if this contract had not been made. And after the same or any part thereof has been so taken or acquired by the party of the second part, this contract shall cease and be void.
The city, under the present contract, has free water for its public schools, public buildings and the rooms of the different fire companies or organizations of the Fire department, and for washing out, cleaning and flushing its sewers, sewer pipes and gutters not more than twice a week, unless oftener ordered by the board of health, and also free water for three public drinking fountains for people and animals, and pays for its fire hydrants at the rate of $33.33 each per year; and the water company also agrees to charge private parties no higher rates than those of the schedule which is annexed to and, forms part of the contract. This contract was made in 1887, and the last five years for which it can be renewed by the authorities, and the privileges under it retained, will begin April 1st, 1902. Before this time arrives, the city authorities must decide to do either one of three things:
1st. They can give notice of renewal and continue the existing contract for five years longer.
2d. They can let the present contract expire and make a new one with the water company.
3d, They can begin proceedings to enable the city to acquire title to the water works, on paying for them what they are fairly worth, and thereafter conduct them as a public utility at the expense and for the benefit of the people of the city.
It should be stated that when the present contract was made we had no sewer system.
The above are the facts in the case. We give them without comment, and have endeavored to make them full and accurate. If we have fallen into any errors, or done injustice to any one, we shall be pleased to give equal prominence with this article to any correction which may be sent us.
STRUCK BY COAL TRAIN.
ANDREW FILER, THE FLAGMAN HOMER CROSSING.
Standing on South Bound Track Failed to Note Approach of Train from North—Jumped Between Two Trains—Head Cut, Right Arm Broken, Back Hurt, Internal Injuries—Taken to Cortland Hospital.
Andrew Filer, the flagman at the D., L. & W. crossing between Cortland and Homer was struck by the caboose of a north bound coal train about 9 o'clock this morning and received injuries, the result of which cannot yet be determined. No one except Mr. Filer was at the crossing at the time of the accident, but from those who saw the accident at a distance and from appearances at the crossing Filer must have been standing on the south bound track flagging a north bound coal train. The train was a long one and the rear end had nearly reached the south extremity of the crossing when a coal train from the north came round the curve. The engineer of the south bound train saw the flagman and whistled for him to get off the track. The noise of the north bound train evidently prevented the flagman from hearing the approach of the train from the north until it was almost upon him. Then instead of stepping off outside of both tracks he jumped forward toward the northbound train and found himself between the moving trains. The caboose struck him, knocked him down and dragged him a few feet up the track. When found his head was within eight or ten inches of the rail.
The south bound train was stopped and the train men went to the assistance of the injured man. The electric car from Homer was just passing and Conductor Lanigan took Mr. Filer, who had then regained consciousness, on the car and brought him to the Cortland hospital. Dr. Dana assisted by Dr. Sornberger made an examination and dressed the wounds. A bad cut was found on the head, both bones of the right forearm and several bones of the right hand were broken. His back was also injured and the physicians fear that there may also be internal Injuries.
Mr. Filer has been flagman at the Homer crossing for about two years and a half, and for ten or twelve years previous to that time was employed in a similar capacity at the D., L. & W. crossing on Port Watson-st. He has one stepdaughter, Mrs. Frank Alvord of Cold Brook. Mrs. Alvord was at once notified of the accident and came directly to Cortland.
Sig. Sautelle Circus clowns on parade.
IN WINTER QUARTERS
Sautelle's Circus Arrived This Morning from Ashland, Va.
Sig. Sautelle's big circus arrived in Cortland this morning at about 7 o'clock in fourteen cars over the D., L. & W. railroad. The stock was unloaded and taken to the vacant lot below the tracks and fed. From here this part of the equipment will be taken to DeRuyter and put in winter quarters. The wagons, tent, poles and paraphernalia in general will be taken to Homer.
The train started from Ashland. Va., Monday night at 10:15, and has not tarried long on the way. All the feeding since that time has been done on the train and when let out this morning the horses ate with evident relish. The season has been unusually successful for the big showman.
Paving Nearly Completed.
The Groton-ave. paving was finished this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock with the exception of two street intersections. The pieces of paving on Main-st. where the street car tracks were removed, are being filled this afternoon. The street will be opened its whole length in the morning.
The laying of the asphalt has been under the direct supervision of Foreman Jas. P. Shearer and it is considered one of the best jobs of its kind in the city. The two street intersections will be covered with asphalt in the morning and the job will be finished.
The Up-Hill Club.
The Up-Hill club is the name of a new whist club recently organized among the residents of West Court-st., Monroe Heights and vicinity. It has about twenty members and meets each Wednesday evening. The meeting last week was at Mr. N. H. Gillette's, this week at Mr. B. L. Webb's, and next week it will meet with Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Ames.
Funeral of James M. Potter.
The funeral services of James M. Potter, who died in Blodgett Mills Tuesday night, will he held from his late residence, two and a half miles south of Blodgett Mills, N. Y., Saturday at 10:30 A. M. Burial in Blodgett Mills.
Died Suddenly.
Mrs. H. M. Crandall died very suddenly at her home, 9 Hyatt-st., in this city last night at about 9 o'clock. The funeral arrangements will be published to-morrow.
Election Day Hunting.
On Election day, after voting, take your gun and enjoy a day's sport along the Erie & Central New York railway. Excursion tickets to all points good to return following day. Game plentiful. [Paid ad.]
GEORGE JUNIOR REPUBLIC
Welcomes Governor Roosevelt and Gives Him a Warm Greeting.
When it was known that Governor Roosevelt was to speak in Ithaca, Oct. 29, the people of the neighboring towns endeavored to get him to give a short address, which efforts, were, however, unsuccessful. Nevertheless the people of Freeville were favored, for out of courtesy to the Junior Republic situated in that little town and to its founder, Mr. William R. George, Governor Roosevelt not only stopped for a few minutes at the station, but said some words to the citizens of the Republic which they will long remember.
At 12:30 when the train was due, by arrangement, Mr. George had all the citizens at the station and as the train drew up enthusiastic cries of "Roosevelt, Theodore Roosevelt" were given and when Mr. Roosevelt was seen on the back platform of the car, hat in hand, the citizens gave their call. Mr. Roosevelt leaned forward and listened with genuine interest as the citizens sang the following song, composed by themselves, while one of the girls presented a handsome cake, surrounded by American flags with a G. J. R. flag in the centre:
"Teddy he's a corker,
He's not the kind that's slow,
He's a born and bred New Yorker
I would have you know;
You may talk about Bill Bryan,
And his Aguinaldo joy
But they're both back numbers
When compared with 'Our Teddy Boy.' "
Had the reception ended right here the most pleasing feature of all would have been missed. A boy called out, "Who is this Teddy Roosevelt?" and the answer quickly came:
"First in war,
First in peace,
First to shake up the New York police."
Another boy called "Who's going to be president in 1904?" "Theodore Roosevelt" quickly responded about one hundred admirers. "And who's going to vote for him?" said another, and the answer came "We are, sure." Those who were standing near saw tears in Mr. Roosevelt's eyes. He leaned over the railing and said with much feeling:
In this splendid Republic of yours [you] are doing the very things that I am trying to uphold, the dignity of labor, the principles of right and wrong, and the splendid energetic way in which you set about it has won my respect and esteem. I count this as the greatest pleasure of my campaign, because here I am not asked to talk to my audience but my audience talks to me. I want to thank you Mr. George for your invitation to see the Republic. I have long been interested in this work and have been studying it for some years. I say to you that this makes for what we are trying to do in teaching each man self support and to work for decent government.
As the train slowly steamed away from the station, the citizens continued cheering until it was lost to sight.
BREVITIES.
—A regular meeting of Orris Hose company will be held this evening at 8 o'clock.
—The United States Express office has been connected with the telephone exchange.
—The vote in Marathon last Monday in favor of expending not to exceed $8,500 in building and equipping an electric light plant was 68 for and 10 against.
—New display advertisements to-day are—F. I. Graham, Phonographs, page 7; C. F. Thompson, Oysters, clams, etc., page 5; W. W. Bennett, Sterling ranges, page 4.
—On account of the settlement of the coal strike and the probability of getting plenty of coal, the local dealers have reduced the price of stove coal to $5 and pea coal to $4 per ton.
—Mr. N. H. Gillette, assisted by Mrs. Gillette, very pleasantly entertained the former's class of ten young ladies in the Presbyterian Sunday-school at their home on West Court-st. last night. Halloween games were played and Halloween refreshments served.
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