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| Czar Nicholas II. |
Cortland Evening Standard, Wednesday, December 26, 1900.
RUSSIAN APPLAUSE.
Press Praises Senate's Action on the Hay-Pauncefote Treaty.
ST. PETERSBURG, Dec. 26.—The Novoe Vremya discussing the English newspaper indictment of the United States senate for its unparalleled attempt to overturn the Clayton-Bulwer treaty, says:
"The case is not unusual. Conditions have changed and the treaty must change too. Russia afforded an example in 1870 in declaring that she was no longer bound by her promise not to maintain war vessels in the Black sea."
The Bourse Gazette says: "Russia is gratified by America's diplomatic victory over England. Western Europe dislikes the Monroe doctrine because it desires to grab territories everywhere. Russia which has sympathized with America since her independence, which liquidated American possessions to America, has nothing against the Monroe doctrine and the old sympathies have grown more cordial in China."
Believed China Will Accept.
LONDON, Dec. 26.—According to a news agency dispatch from Pekin dated Dec. 24, the foreign ministers there are unanimously of the opinion that China will accept the conditions imposed by the joint note of the powers within a month. The note was started on its way to the dowager empress and the emperor immediately after its presentation, the dispatch says, but wire communication is slow and it probably will not reach them until Dec. 27.
PAGE FOUR—EDITORIALS.
Portugal and Holland.
It seems that the miniature nations are not satisfied that the great powers should do all the snarling, so they want to take a hand in it themselves. The Balkan states are in a condition of perpetual unrest, and now little Holland and Portugal are making faces at each other. Neither of these countries is large enough to be taken seriously when considered separately, but their international relations make the threatened outbreak assume a far graver aspect.
Holland, though in itself small, possesses important colonies in the East Indies and elsewhere. The Portuguese also hold colonies, but they do not compare in importance with those of the Dutch. On paper the Portuguese land forces seem to be the stronger, but it should not be forgotten that "the men of the dikes" have proved themselves doughty warriors in the past. Holland's navy is incomparably superior and should do to the Portuguese men-of-war what Uncle Sam's did to those of the dons.
The cause of the trouble is the alleged violation of neutrality by the Dutch consul at Lourenco Marques, which is in Portuguese South Africa. The Portuguese government claimed that they were compromised by the attitude of this man, who was also the consul of the Transvaal, and terminated his usefulness there. The Dutch became incensed at this. As is well known, the New Netherlands and their people favor the Boers, while Portugal is hand in glove with the British. It seems to be understood that the British stand ready to support Portugal in any contention, although the Dutch do not seem to be frightened at this. In view of the possibly serious complications it is to be hoped that the two featherweight nations will not come to open hostilities.
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| Gen. Adna Chaffee. |
◘ General Chaffee, the bluff, honest, outspoken soldier in command of the American forces, has now incurred the great displeasure of Count von Waldersee, the court soldier who is the commander in chief of the allies in China, because he protested in vigorous terms against the looting by high officials as well as by the common soldiers, and because he refused to allow the looters, either high or low, to carry on their operations within the lines policed by American soldiers. The coat must have fit very snugly, as General Chaffee's note to Waldersee was returned on the ground that it was "too harsh in tone." Doubtless the American general, who recognizes that he is not in China for the purposes of loot, did not mince his words. He is not a soldier of the typewriter variety and evidently did not consult a "polite letter writer" when expressing his righteous indignation over the outrages which came under his notice. The dispatches do not make it quite clear how the matter ended, but doubtless that subtle thing known as diplomacy stepped in and the "incident was closed." At all events the world knows that an American soldier had the courage to protest in pronounced terms against the shameless spoliation which has been going on in China under official encouragement. However much General Chaffee's protest may displease the envoys and the military captains of continental Europe, who are in China apparently, "for what there is in it," it has gained for him new respect and honor among his countrymen at home.
Mark Twain at Elmira.
ELMIRA, N. Y., Dec. 26.—Mark Twain and family arrived in Elmira yesterday and will remain here until Saturday.
FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY.
Mr. and Mrs. Syrenus Rowe of East Home Celebrate the Event.
On Christmas day, Mr. and Mrs. Syrenus Rowe of East Homer celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of their wedding day by giving a Christmas party to a large number of their relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. Rowe are the parents of eleven children, seven of whom are living.
In behalf of the guests, Mr. R J. McElheney presented the pair with the gifts of gold that had been brought for them, among which was forty-five dollars in coin.
Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. John Rowe and sons Fred and Bert, Mr. and Mrs. James Foster and daughter Lottie, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rowe and daughter Blanche, Mrs. Maggie Briggs all of East Homer; Mr. and Mrs. Erastus Graham, Mr. and Mrs. George Cooper and daughter Mamie, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Phillips, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Graham and children Grace and Leon, Mrs. Anna Norton, Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Burnham, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Barney, Mr. and Mrs. W. Harvey of Cortland; Mr. and Mrs. Will Rowe, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Pierce, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Woodard, all of East Homer; Mr. and Mrs. Harry Newcomb and son Kenneth, Mr. and Mrs. R. J. McElheney and daughter Belle, and Mr. Delmer Rowe of Homer, and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Elliott of Owasco.
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| Rev. Oscar A. Houghton. |
CHRISTMAS FOR CHORUS CHOIR.
M. E. Singers Pass Pleasant Evening with Miss Walker.
About forty members of the chorus choir of the First M. E. church and some invited friends spent a very pleasant evening with Miss Helen S. Walker, 41 Tompkins-st., last night. Vocal selections by Miss Bowen and by Mr. L. L. Wellman were heartily received. Miss Walker had nearly finished a beautiful instrumental selection, when Santa Claus in the person of Mr. G. O. Bowen arrived unannounced, and began the distribution of presents to the company. Among these was the splendid likeness of the choir elegantly framed. This was presented to Dr. O. A. Houghton by the choir in a decidedly well worded speech from the choir master. Dr. Houghton responded and accepted with profuse thanks. After Santa had made all happy, he was detained and told that it was time that some one thought to give him a present, so he was presented with a beautiful charm engraved with the Masonic emblems and also bearing the inscription of the donor, the choir, and the year, and his own name.
After this jolly season, refreshments were served and then a fine social season was passed, making in all one of the most delightful of Christmas parties.
Christmas Entertainment.
The Sunday-school of the Homer-ave. M. E. church gave a Christmas entertainment on Monday evening, Dec. 24. The attendance was large and the occasion very interesting. The exercises consisted of singing, recitations, dialogues and a brief address by the pastor. The church was appropriately trimmed, and two evergreen trees in the altar were loaded with various gifts for the fortunate ones, while oranges, nuts and candies were distributed alike to all members of the school.
CHRISTMAS EXERCISES.
How the Congregational Sunday-school Observed Christmas Eve.
The Congregational Sunday-school held its Christmas entertainment Monday evening. It is impossible to give the program as the exercises were in the form of a medley, each class selecting its own part and each one not knowing what the others were to do.
The opening piece was "Joy to the World" and was sung by Mr. Reese's class with organ and zobo accompaniment, three zobo pieces being played by members of the class. It was something quite novel and pleasing. Then came songs, recitations and other novelties given either by members of the classes or by those who they had selected to represent them.
All performed their parts exceedingly well from the little tots in the infant department whose cunning ways during their song was very pleasing, and also the six in their night gowns and with their doll babies in their "Hush-a-by Song," to the fine bass solo by the pastor who received the ovation of the evening. The beautiful solo by Mrs. Yost, the song by Edward Hillick, accompanied by piano played by Harry French and trombone by Earl Maas were also pleasing features. The recitation by Mrs. Hubbard was well received and the many other songs and recitations by children and older ones make it impossible to particularize. At the close of the exercises candy was distributed and all went home happy.
Presbyterian Sunday-school.
Christmas eve was observed by the children and older ones of the Presbyterian Sunday-school in a novel way. As a change from former years Santa Claus and the Christmas trees were both abandoned. The exercises consisted of singing by the school and by the boy choir, a fine solo by Mrs. Charlotte Nash-Head and two stories charmingly told by the pastor Rev. Robert Clements, and by Miss Cornelia A. White. Mr. Clements told of the first Christmas and Miss White related a story of the chimes which carried with it an excellent moral. The point of this was still further impressed upon the little people by some brief but timely remarks by the superintendent Mr. B. L. Webb. Then followed a distribution of candy to all who were present.
A pleasing feature of the evening was the presence of a table piled high with Christmas gifts brought by members of the school to be distributed by a committee to children of the city less fortunate than themselves. A very generous response was given to this suggestion of helpfulness made the previous week.
CHRISTMAS AT GRACE CHURCH.
Fun for the Children Monday Evening—Impressive Service Christmas Morning.
Services commemorative of the birth of the world's Savior were held at Grace church on Christmas eve and on Christmas day. The interior of the church was tastefully trimmed with evergreens and a large balsam tree laden with Christmas gifts stood in front of the chancel during the children's festival on Monday evening. Alter the customary exercises and the singing of carols by the little ones the presents were distributed.
A full service followed by the administration of the Holy Communion was also held at 10:30 o'clock yesterday morning. The singing and chanting, always an attractive feature on this occasion, was exceptionally fine—all being new and selected specially for the day—reflecting great credit upon the members of the choir and their instructor Prof. L. L. Wellman. The latter and Mrs. A. Edward Allen added largely to the enjoyment and solemnity of the occasion by their respective solos. Rev. W. W. Way delivered an able sermon from Psalms lxxxv: 10—"Mercy and truth are met together, righteousness and peace have kissed each other."
SUNDAY VIOLATION.
Bartender Charged with Illegal Sale of Intoxicating Liquors.
Henry Roark, a bartender at the North Cortland House near the fair grounds, was arrested Monday by Constable Albert Goldsmith on the charge of selling intoxicating liquors on Sunday. He was taken before Justice of the Peace J. H. Kelley who adjourned the case till to-morrow at 10 o'clock, when he will be examined.
Married in Syracuse.
Mr. Thomas Robson of Cortland and Miss Teressa Grene, 207 LaFayette-st. Syracuse, were married yesterday at 8 o'clock, P. M. by Rev. A. M. Hall of the LaFayette-st. M. E. church, at the bride's home at the above address. Miss Mabel Baldwin and D. W. Northrop of Cortland acted as respectively as maid of honor and best man. Other guests from Cortland were Mrs. Frank Borthwick, Mr. Frank Blanchfield, Miss Mabel Collins, Mrs. Wm. Robson and Miss Lizzie Robson.
Death of Mary J. Gallagher.
Miss Mary J. Gallagher died at the home of Mr. Timothy Smith, 3 miles south of Cortland on the Virgil road, at 2:30 o'clock this morning, aged 67 years, 10 months and 24 days. The funeral will be held from the house Friday forenoon at 11 o'clock, burial in Cortland.
Glen Haven, N. Y.
GLEN HAVEN, Dec. 24.—Mr. John Mourin of Cortland was in this place last Sunday.
There will be no services at the schoolhouse this week Wednesday evening as usual, as our pastor expects to be absent.
Mrs. Will Hayes and Mrs. George Anderson did some Christmas shopping in Cortland Saturday.
Miss Sarah Smith, who has been staying for some time with friends here, is preparing to return to Syracuse this week to spend the winter.
We have lost all our sleighing in the hollow and our mailman goes as far as the Mourin farm with a wagon and then continues his journey to Homer with a sleigh.
Mr. Jerry Brown, who was very ill while in the West, is still in poor health and unable to do much work.
Quite a number from this place attended the donation at Scott last Tuesday evening. Quite a pleasant time was reported.
School commenced here last week Monday with Mr. Howard Bacon as teacher.
The farmers here are feeling a little worried over their cabbage as the extreme cold weather a week or two ago and now the warm weather will injure them.
DAME DURDEN.
BREVITIES.
—Mr. C. O. Newton has to-day made the Cortland hospital a Christmas present of $25.
—Rev. Warren W. Way was unable to hold service in Grace church this morning in consequence of being confined at home with a bad cold.
—The teachers' meeting of the Presbyterian church, postponed from Monday evening, will be held in the chapel to-night at 7:15 o'clock.
—Mr. E. M. Mansur of Floral Park, L. I., has opened a grocery store at the corner of Main-st. and Lincoln-ave., in the store formerly occupied by Mr. Chas. H. Price.
—John Joseph, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Keefe of Crawford-st., died to-day at the home of his uncle Patrick Keefe, 25 Duane-st. The funeral will be held Friday morning at 10 o'clock at 25 Duane-st.
—New display advertisements to-day are—McKinney & Doubleday, Diaries, page 6; Palmer & Co., Canned fish, etc., page 4; Warren, Tanner & Co., Drygoods, page-6; Glann & Clark, Rummage sale, page 4; Home Telephone Co., Telephones, page 8.
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