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| Merton E. Lewis. |
Cortland Evening Standard, Wednesday, April 10, 1901.
OUT OF COMMITTEE.
Canal Bill Reported to Assembly For Reprinting.
SENATE AMENDMENTS ADDED.
Opponents and Adherents Had Their Second Meeting at the Hearing and Arguments For and Against Were Put by Forceful Speakers.
ALBANY, April 10—By a vote of seven to five the assembly canal committee last night decided to report to the house for reprinting as amended the $26,000,000 canal improvement referendum bill. The amendments made to the bill are the same as adopted by the senate when the bill was ordered to a third reading. They provide that the Oneida feeder shall be included in the improvement and that an annual tax shall be imposed for 17 years to pay for the work to be done under the provisions of the act.
The anti-canal advocates had their second encounter with the friends of the canals yesterday at the hearing given by the assembly canal committee on the $26,000,000 referendum canal improvement bill introduced by the canal committee in both houses.
Assemblyman M. E. Lewis of Monroe was the first speaker. He offered as a substitute bill for the measure his good roads bill bonding the state in $5,000,000 for improvements to good roads.
He believed that the canal improvement question should be dropped and the good roads improvement taken up.
N. G. Spaulding, representing the New York State Tax and Transportation Reform association, opposed the bill. The vital difficulty, he maintained, in the way of adopting the canal enlargement plan under discussion, was the reshipping at Buffalo.
The canal should be run for the benefit of the state and not for one city and for a syndicate of steam elevator men at Buffalo.
Assemblyman Burnett of Ontario, on behalf of his constituents, registered his protest against the bill. He said he had watched with interest and admiration the untiring efforts of the coterie of gentlemen from Buffalo in pushing the bill. There was a time, he said, when the city of New York held the palm in the lobby, but lately it had taken a back seat in favor of Buffalo.
W. F. McConnell of New York read and presented a petition from the canal association of Greater New York in opposition to the bill. The association, he said, was enthusiastic for canal enlargement but would accept nothing except the 1,000-ton barge canal.
E. B. Norris, master of the state grange, speaking against the bill, said: "This $20,000,000 will follow the $9,000,000 and we know where that went."
John I. Platt of Poughkeepsie opposed the bill. If this bill was passed, he contended, the state would be buncoed, as the canals, since the abolishment of tolls, had been a hindrance to commercial supremacy of the State of New York and should be abandoned.
W. N. Giles, secretary of the state grange, and George A. Fuller of Philadelphia, Jefferson county, also spoke against the bill.
Former Senator John Laughlin of Buffalo was the principal speaker in advocacy of the bill. He said in part:
"We regret that the situation is deemed to be such that the 1,000-ton barge project cannot be submitted to the people this year. Our commercial necessities are such that we cannot help regarding it as the duty of the legislature to follow up the splendid work of the Roosevelt committee and the state engineer and surveyor by allowing the proposition to be voted upon, but the commercial exigencies require immediate consideration and relief of some kind, and we deem it unwise to assume the responsibility of saying we must have the larger canal or nothing. And, therefore, we come here to ask the legislative authorities to do at least what we consider the next best thing, by giving us the alternative enlargement of the Erie canal in its entirety, as suggested by the Greene committee.
"Iron men say that a 450-ton barge canal will bring the new industries to us, and answer the needs of iron shipment far into the future. With it they assure us we will be manufacturing one-half the iron produced in this country within the next 10 years.
"Can we realize what this means? Last year there were 15,000,000 tons manufactured in the United States. Its average value was $237 per ton and over $200 of this represented its labor cost per ton, or $3,000,000,000. Who can imagine the bounds of our prosperity, if one-half this vast sum was being expended for labor annually within the borders of our own state?
"Let no one be deceived by the source of the misleading arguments on which such sentiment is sought to be created; it emanates from the railroads, which are most vitally interested in destroying the canals, so that the only protection which our people now have against exorbitant freight charges will be removed."
WILL ADJOURN APRIL 23
Leaders In Senate and Assembly Fix Date For Ending of Legislative Session.
ALBANY, April 10.—The legislature will adjourn on April 23. This was settled yesterday, although Senator Ellsworth still believes the date should be the 25th, as the senate needs that time to finish its business. The leader of the assembly, Mr. Allds, has all along said so far as the assembly was concerned the legislature could adjourn on the 20th.
It was, however, suggested at the conference yesterday morning that there might be some desire to discuss the New York charter on both sides, the Republicans desiring to explain some of the amendments made over which there have been newspaper discussions. If the mayor holds the bill until the 20th that could not be done. Mr. Allds and Speaker Nixon, therefore, agreed to the 23d as the earliest date for adjournment.
This is the latest adjournment day in some years.
Now in Hands of Committee.
ALBANY, April 10.—(Special.) Assemblyman Dickinson's bill amending the charter of the village of McGrawville, having just passed the assembly, has been received in the senate and referred to the committee on villages of that body.
John Alexander Logan.
PAGE FOUR—EDITORIAL.
John A. Logan.
The exercises attending the unveiling of the statue erected to the memory of John A. Logan in Washington yesterday were worthy of the occasion. It was not beneath the dignity of the president of the republic to participate in doing honor to one so deserving of it as General Logan, and Mr. McKinley's brief address was in his best and most felicitous manner. It was a happy characterization when he said: ''Some names instantly suggest a sentiment. That of Logan stands for exalted patriotism." The words admirably fitted the subject, and accurately define the true relationship of John A. Logan to the country which he served so nobly and so well.
General Logan was an almost romantic figure in our history. There was so much in his career and personality to command admiration and approval that he looms up the horizon of public esteem much like a gallant knight of old. No more appreciative estimate of him has been placed on record than the speech delivered at the unveiling by United States Senator Chauncey M. Depew. It is evident that great orator never had a subject which appealed more strongly to his powers of eloquence, and his address should be read with careful attention as a valuable contribution to history and a fair and discriminating analysis of a famous American's character.
Mr. Depew in closing used this apt and beautiful language:
This typical American, who was a good lawyer, a great soldier, a constructive statesman and a magnetic orator, must need give rest to his restless activity by labors with the pen. In the intervals or his work in congress and responses to calls for speeches at public meetings and the drudgery of a vast correspondence he found time to prepare two large volumes, one historical and the other critical, which are of much value and merit.
Happily for the youth of our country, we are peculiarly rich in these exemplars of American liberty and opportunity. With the extension of our boundaries, our productiveness, our industrial enterprises and our educational institutions, the old avenues are kept open and newer and broader ones are builded for present and future generations.
In every community in our land the leaders of public opinion and the dwellers in the homes of prosperity have come from the ranks. Among those successful Americans in many lines who have won and held the public eye and died mourned by all their countrymen, there will live in future in the history of the republic no nobler figure, in peace and in war, in the pursuits of the citizen, and in work for the welfare of his fellow citizens than Gen. John A. Logan.
These words are true and timely. They should be an inspiration to Americans and especially to young Americans, who can see in them the encouragement to high patriotic duty furnished by a life like that of John A. Logan. So long as our youths copy such examples the republic will maintain its glorious estate.
FIRE COMMISSIONERS
Discuss Plans and Inspect Apparatus of Fire Department.
The board of fire commissioners met last night at the office of the city clerk. Mr. E. J. Warfield, as committeeman to see about rerouting the barn of Mr. Gillett for farther use of the city team reported that this barn could be procured. He also reported that the barn across the street from the Gillett hitch barn, owned by Mr. Philip Sugerman, could be procured if the board so desired. This barn would hold the hook and ladder trucks, the wagon used for exercising the team, all the old hand trucks and many other articles that are now unhoused, while it would afford a handy place for the team and a place for a drop harness which Chief H. P. Davis afterward said could never be placed in the engine house.
The finances of the department were discussed, and it was found that the total appropriation was $5,500. $2,923.51 of this was for a deficit of last year. There is now a balance of $1,308.01 favorable to the department, which indicates that over $1,260 has been spent for the department in the past three months.
Chief H. P. Davis and Mr. J. F. Costello, superintendent of the fire alarm system, came before the board and were questioned in regard to the apparatus of the department. Mr. Davis stated that something should be done immediately with the wheels on two of the hand hose carts, as they were apt to go down at anytime.
The board decided to go to the engine house and look over the situation and see what is needed there. The time agreed upon was this morning at 10 o'clock.
The fire board met at the engine house this morning and took a look around the place. The hose carts were inspected and the wheels were found to be in very bad condition. It was decided to send to the factory in Seneca Falls where they were made for a representative to look the wheels over and see what should be done with them. The wheels are what is known as bicycle wheels, and are very high, consequently the strain on them is great.
The barn, proposed last night for the team and trucks, was visited and seemed to meet the approval of the board. The barn where the team is now kept was also visited and was pronounced a very unsatisfactory place for the team.
D. A. R. MEETING
At Home of Mrs. Stockwell Monday Afternoon.
A regular meeting of the Daughters of the American Revolution was held Monday afternoon with Mrs. W. A. Stockwell, 18 Arthur-ave., and was well attended. After singing "America" and repeating the Lord's prayer in concert in opening the program, which was Virginia throughout, was given as follows:
Virginia as a Colony, Mrs. George Smith.
Patrick Henry, Mrs. A. M. Jewett.
Ancestry, Mrs. N. H. Gillette
A considerable time was spent in a discussion of plans for a loan social and Martha Washington supper to be held later. The matter was left in the hands of a committee. Gold recognition badges were ordered worn by the daughters.
One of the most pleasant parts of the meeting was afforded by a letter sent the daughters by Mrs. J. G. Jarvis, acknowledging the receipt by her of a D. A. R. spoon sent to her son who was born last month and who was the first child born to one of the daughters since the society was formed here. In all the meeting was considered one of the best ever held by them.
Death of Judson Gager.
Judson G. Gager died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Jerome A. Holl, four miles west of Cortland on the McLean road, Monday afternoon at the age of 86 years. The deceased was one of the oldest inhabitants of the county, having moved to Cortland with his parents from Connecticut when a child. The family settled in the western part of the town of Cortlandville, where the old house erected by Mr. Gagor's father still stands, being occupied by Edward Gager, a brother of the deceased. Mr. Gager, aside from being a prosperous farmer, was at one time interested in the manufacture of roller churns. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Holl, one brother, Edward, and two sisters, Esther Gager and Mrs. Harriet Thompson of this city. The funeral will be held at his daughter's home at 1 o'clock on Thursday afternoon. Burial will be made in Cortland.
Colored Concert Company.
To-night in Red Men's hall the colored Concert company of twenty artists, assisted by Miss Lela Cooper, soprano, Mr. Dave Jackson, basso, and the Arion orchestra of Ithaca, will give a very attractive entertainment. A buck and wing dancing contest will be introduced. Admission 25 cents. Doors open at 7:30 o'clock. Concert begins at 8:15.
Redemption of Revenue Stamps.
Documentary and proprietary revenue stamps of the kind that, under the revenue reduction act, will not have to be used after July 1, will be redeemed by the government. Such stamps should be presented for redemption by the owners thereof to the collector of internal revenue from whom they purchased, who will supply the applicant with necessary forms and instruction for the preparation of his claim. It is probable that regulations will be prepared and issued providing for the redemption of imprinted documentary stamps without requiring the destruction of the checks or drafts on which they are imprinted.
Breezy Items of Corset City Chat.
The following extracts from letters written by A. P. McGraw will be of general interest and The STANDARD will publish more from time to time.
NORDDENTSCHER Ll.OYD BREMEN, DAMPFER ''WERRA," March 7, 1901.
DEAR HOME—We sighted Cape St. Vincent early Tuesday morning, and could see it at a distance. It has been clear and bright since Sunday evening and some of the time on deck the sun made it very comfortable, but the greater part of our trip it has been cold and one had to be well protected with rugs if sitting on the deck. About 2:30 Tuesday afternoon we first sighted Africa's Atlas peaks at Morocco on the south, with Portugal and the Spanish coast on the north. Our last experience in the Atlantic was to see a school of whales.
It was 8 P. M. when we reached Gibraltar and anchored in its large and well protected harbor. Spain was just north and we could easily have stepped on Spanish soil were it not for the fact that the gates are locked every night at 9, after which no one can enter. Between Spain and Gibraltar there is a very short space which is neutral ground and on which the lights are kept burning all night.
The captain said we might go ashore as they would remain there until 10 o'clock. At this we rejoiced greatly as it was a delight to set our feet on terra firma once more. We first got into a lighter, then into a smaller boat and were landed. All were guided and rushed through a few of the main streets and the business portions as our time was limited. All over the western slope were situated the inhabitants' homes. Six thousand soldiers were ready for any emergency, but now living in idleness, and dressed in military attire. These soldiers receive about six dollars per month and have their traveling expenses paid and their goods furnished at half price. All over the isthmus and clear to the top were excavations in the barren rock, filled with cannon, long tunnels dug out by convicts and constructed to accommodate any naval attack. On the eastern side the high cliff looked bare and white as if scorched through ages by the intense heat from the deserts of Africa, just opposite. It was a charming moonlight night and we enjoyed the little variation of our two weeks' sailing immensely.
Setting sail about 10:45 P. M. we started in the quiet Mediterranean waters for Naples, 984 miles away. On Wednesday morning at 9:30 we witnessed the most beautiful scene on the north, the Sierra Nevada range with its snow clad peaks extending for miles and sloping down until immediately in front we could plainly see Cape de Godda and Almesia on which among its varied red, iron ore rocks were situated the many Moorish watch towers one thousand years old. A large white rock on the coast1 was the point Columbus is supposed to have first started for on his voyage across the Atlantic. It seems like riding on the Hudson river, so smooth that one hardly notices we are moving. Dr. Riggs gave his fourth lecture last night on "Syria, and its Environs."
The captain gave the farewell dinner tonight with beautifully decorated tables; and in the evening we had a concert given by Rev. Maltbie Babcock. We shall soon land at Naples and I shall have an opportunity of mailing this to you.
HOTEL GRANDE BRETAGNE, NAPLES, March 10, 1901.
DEAR HOME—Well! we have landed at last, have bid good bye to the captain of the Werra and are hearing on every side the Italian language. It was so windy with lightning and rain that although our baggage was all on deck and we were awaiting the lighter to take us to shore, still they reported that the small boat could not "make along side" of us and the captain told us to wait on board until the morning, so we slept in our state rooms again and all was still except the pumps, which were kept going all night.
Saturday morning we were called to a 6 o'clock breakfast and as soon as it was finished, we climbed down into the lighter with an immense amount of baggage and steamed to the custom house. There we had to see to our own possessions, and through the efforts of Gaze's agent, who met us on shipboard, we were not compelled to open more than two or three trunks and satchels in the whole party. The main thing they desired to know was whether we had any tobacco, cigars, or spirits in our possession.
We were all taken to the Hotel Grande Bretagne, which is near the coast of the Bay of Naples, with a beautiful park in front and within a short distance of the business portion of the city. As soon as all could be arranged we started for the station and took the second-class train for Pompeii. We reached there about noon and had our lunch before going among the ruins. These are well preserved and all wonderful. I took but few views for my films were not at hand just when I wanted them but I think I have enough to partly describe the scenes. We saw Mt. Vesuvius near by and as it was a delightful day and as clear as one can usually find it, we gained a good idea of its mighty mysteries. A large volume of smoke was issuing from it, and it was a majestic beauty. Returning at 3 o'clock we had just time to run into a few of the stores before they closed. After a 7 o'clock dinner Mr. Stone of Mexico, N. Y., and I went into the largest theatre in the world. "The Royal Palace S. Carlo" and heard Le Scarpette Rosse. The music was grand, with eighty pieces in the orchestra and here we had a rare chance to see the Italian manners and people.
It is cold in the hotels, as they have no fires, but warmer outside. We are now going to the Scotch Presbyterian church. We sail at 10 o'clock to-night for Port Said, and will reach there in about three days. Dr. Thurber met us here, and he with Mr. White and Mr. Fitchen will accompany our party to the Holy Land.
Too Late for Easter.
Mr. J. B. Kellogg discovered to-day that his hens have been playing Easter pranks upon him by hiding their nests and laying eggs where he failed to find them. A nest was found to-day on his premises which contained just seventy-six eggs, all of which have been laid within a few days.
BREVITIES.
—Some interesting extracts from letters written by A. P. McGraw will be found in our McGraw letter to-day.
—Now that Oneida is a city, the distinction of being the largest village in Madison county becomes Canastota's.
—If we are to receive May flowers in the same ratio we do April showers, the world will be a garden of beauty by and by.—Boston Herald.
—A row is on in the Syracuse board of library trustees over the proceedings for the preparation of plans for the proposed Carnegie library building.
—The net proceeds of the concert given under the auspices of the Parish Tens of Grace church at the Cortland House Monday evening will amount to about $85.
—-New display advertisements to-day are—A. S. Burgess, Clothing, page 8; F. E. Brogden, Celery Bitters, page 6; C. F. Brown, Drugs, etc., page 6; Opera House, "Faust," page 5; Opera House, "Two Merry Tramps." page 5.
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