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Cortland Evening Standard, Monday, March 25, 1901.
CAST LOTS TO KILL CZAR.
Student Selected Told His Father Who Warned Emperor.
ST. PETERSBURG FULL OF STRIFE.
Demonstrations Continue and Only the Presence of Numerous Police and Cossacks Prevent Revolution. Said That 100 Were Killed in Latest Clash.
LONDON, March 25.—The St. Petersburg correspondent of The Daily Express says:
"In the last encounter at Narva gate 100 workmen are reported to have been killed or wounded by the Cossacks."
LONDON, March 25.—The Daily Mail publishes the following, dated March 24, from its St. Petersburg correspondent:
"Yesterday (Saturday) 500 workman from the Obushower Metal works paraded on the Nevskoi prospekt. On the way thither they demolished the state brandy booths. Eight hundred Cossacks, with drawn swords, met the workmen and a sanguinary encounter ensued. The number of killed and wounded is kept secret.
"The police have discovered a plot against the life of the czar. It appears that a group of students drew lots and that the fatal choice fell to the son of a prominent general. The student told his father and the latter informed the czar, imploring him to leave St. Petersburg."
MINISTERS' MEETING HELD.
Czar Conferred With Cabinet on Serious State of Public Affairs.
ST. PETERSBURG, March 25.—The political situation is so serious that Emperor Nicholas held a meeting of the ministers yesterday to consider the state of public affairs. Threatening letters have been received by Lieutenant General Kouropatkine, minister of war; M. N. V. Meuravieff, minister of justice, and M. Sipiaguine, minister of the interior.
Renewed demonstrations on a great scale are expected. It is reported that Prince Viazemsky has been disgraced for petitioning the czar to consider the grievances of the students.
Iagowski, the provincial official who last Friday attempted to assassinate Privy Councilor Pobedonostzeff, procurator general of the holy synod, is a disciple of Count Leo Tostoi, and he has asserted that the act was one of revenge for the excommunication of Tolstoi.
According to a special dispatch to The Rossya, the governor general of Kieff, General Dragomiroff, has published a riot ordinance similar to that published by General Klejgels in St. Petersburg and declaring that the military will be called out unless the ordinance is strictly obeyed.
Yesterday passed quietly in St. Petersburg. Some 40,000 persons promenaded about noon along the Nevskoi prospekt, particularly in front of the Cathedral of Our Lady of Kasan. The crowd dwindled to normal proportions when it became apparent that nothing would happen. The promenaders were for the greater part curiosity seekers.
RIVER OF BURNING OIL.
Tank Cars Exploded and Set a Whole Village on Fire.
GLEN GARDNER, N. J., March 25.—This village was almost wiped out yesterday morning by a river of burning oil. Wild cars rushing down the tracks on the mountain side collided with a train of tank cars. There was a shower of petroleum and wreckage. Then there was a series of terrific explosions. Seventeen of the twenty-two oil cars detonated like so many bombshells, throwing burning oil in the air. The crew of the train fled up the hillside, while the blazing oil poured down the hill into a group of houses. When the frightened people in their night clothes looked out of their windows they saw a Niagara of blazing oil pouring down the steep embankment. There was a roar as the torrent advanced, licking up fences and all kinds of timber. In some places the oil was a foot deep. The lower part of the town caught fire in a moment. It was hopeless to fight the fire. Eleven buildings including the Masonic Temple and postoffice and a coal and lumber yard were destroyed and other buildings were damaged. The loss is about $100,000.
CLINTON HOUSE, ITHACA, N. Y.
Burned Just Before Dark Saturday—Crossed Electric Wires the Cause.
The famous old hostelry, the Clinton House at Ithaca, was almost completely destroyed by fire Saturday night. No lives were lost. The fire was discovered at 5:30 o'clock in a room in the third floor and proceeded from the crossing of two electric wires. The alarm was given and everybody got out of the house. The fire spread with great rapidity. Water was poured upon the fire in floods, but to no purpose. At 6:30 o'clock firemen and others rescuing property were ordered from the building as it was expected the roof would fall in. This occurred ten minutes later.
The building was erected in 1828, and this was then the finest hotel in this vicinity. It has been repaired from time to time and kept right up to date in all respects.
The total loss is estimated at $100,000 and is partially covered by insurance. The hotel was owned by Mrs. Charles Bush and her loss is estimated at $30,000. The proprietor was Grant McDonald, who carried an insurance of $50,000 on the furnishings. Little property on the third floor and none on the fourth was saved. Considerable was gotten out from the first and second floors.
PAGE FOUR—EDITORIALS.
◘ The thanks of the whole country are due to the legislature of California for passing and to Governor Gear for signing the bill appropriating $250,000 for purchasing and preserving the grove of giant redwood trees in Santa Cruz county. The destruction of the great redwoods has been so rapid in late years that nothing short of state or federal interference could prevent their complete disappearance. The number of extremely large trees of the species still remaining is exceedingly small, and the action of the California authorities in providing for a state park to include the lands on which they stand, will be commended by scientists and the people at large.
◘ With an income of $1,000,000 a month Mr. Carnegie may yet be obliged to have a man help him in giving his money away. As indicated by the recent tender of $5,200,000 for libraries in New York, Mr. Carnegie is doing the best he can, but he can't be expected to do everything.
◘ Chamberlain urges the immigration of women from England to South Africa. The impression prevails that men are more needed there just now.
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| Longstreet's Repulse at Gettysburg by James Walker. |
POST AND CORPS.
RECALL THE OLD ARMY DAYS AT THE FRONT.
Primarily It was a Birthday Call of the Corps Upon Mr. H. M. Kellogg, but the Post went Along as an Escort—Presentations to Both Mr. and Mr. Kellogg.
This is what the veterans of Grover Post sang on Saturday night and it came about in this way. Saturday, March 23, was the birthday of Mrs. Ella E. Kellogg and the members of Grover Corps thought it an opportune time to pay her a visit and assist in celebrating the day. In order that she might not suspect what was to come several remembrances were sent in during the day from individual members of the Corps, to one of which was attacked a card reading, from your "Sin Twister," notwithstanding it can be proven beyond a doubt that one was born in Georgia and the other in New York. Grover Post was let into the secret and was most happy to join the ladies and pay their respects, not only to Mrs. Kellogg, but also to Comrade H. M. Kellogg, her husband. Accordingly in the evening both organizations met at the home of W. S. Hoxie and at 8 o'clock to the number of about seventy-five moved enmasse upon 47 Greenbush-st., the ladies taking the right of the column. Already one of their number had preceded them and was quietly engaging her hostess in conversation when the sound of the front door bell was heard. The look of unfeigned astonishment on the face of Mrs. Kellogg, as she opened the door clearly proved that the plans of the ladies had worked, to a charm. All were made welcome however, and her husband was sent for. He too acknowledged his entire ignorance of what was going on until he reached his home.
Then followed a social hour, after which the company was called to order by Mrs. H. R. Burroughs, the president of the Corps, who in most appropriate words reminded Mrs. Kellogg of the high esteem in which she is held by the ladies; of her untiring interest in the order and of their desire to observe her birthday in a manner that would be memorable to all concerned. She then presented her, in behalf of the corps, with a handsome stand, highly polished and of dainty design, together with a solid silver spoon marked W. R. C., March 23, 1901.
The gifts were accepted in a beautiful speech by the recipient who spoke of the love she had for her sister members and the respect she entertained for all who wore the blue in the service of their country. These pieces were just what she wanted and she should highly prize them as long as she lived.
Apparently this ended this part of the program, but when Comrade George W. Edgcomb asked the privilege of saying a word to Comrade "Harry" who had modestly stood in the background, it was evident that there was more to follow. Some of the remarks made by Mr. Edgcomb referred to the tie that bound the veterans of the sixties together and that in a few days we can say "it was forty years ago'" He reminded his comrade of his response to his country's call by enlisting when a boy in his teens on April 20, 1861, eight days after Fort Sumpter was fired upon; of his tramping through Virginia mud with the attendant hardships of a soldier's life in the army of the Potomac; and of his march with Sherman to the sea. He differed from the rest of the boys, for instead of singing "The Girl I Left Behind Me," he sang "The Girl I'm Going to Find Ahead of Me." He was successful, too, for he found her in Savannah, Ga., and transplanted his captive from that sunny clime to the snow banks of New York, where they have lived during the intervening years until she is recognized as a genuine New York Yankee. He also referred to the untiring interest that Mr. Kellogg takes in the veteran and his family and of his willingness to stop his work and spend his time to help them. The old boys as well as the ladies of the Corps had for a long time desired to express their appreciation of his unselfish example and willing labors along these lines. So they had gladly joined together on the anniversary of Mrs. Kellogg's birth in this surprise visit. He then presented Mr. and Mrs. Kellogg as coming from Grover post No. 98, G. A. R., and Grover Corps No. 96, W. R. C., a fine steel engraving of Longstreet's repulse at Gettysburg from the celebrated painting by James Walker. This is conceded to be the best battle scene ever produced of an American engagement. The picture is made more attractive by the elegant taste displayed in the frame which measures 50 by 30 inches.
Mr. Kellogg was visibly affected, but recovered himself sufficiently to thank the donors from the depth of his heart and said that no gift from comrades would please him so well as this one they had selected. He also referred to his short stay in Savannah after the war and said that [it] had often been a subject for dispute between his wife and himself as to who made the capture.
Some one then struck up "Marching Through Georgia," the refrain of which was taken up "all along the line."
The Corps ladies then served something better than army rations for refreshments, the disposal of which had the effect to increase if possible the happiness and good cheer that pervaded the scene.
There can be no doubt in the statement that this gathering held in this beautiful home, was one of the most pleasant and enjoyable ever participated in by the Post and Corps. The old boys fought their battles over again and the ladies vied with each other in contributing to the sociability of the evening. The success of the affair from start to finish should be credited largely to Mrs. H. R. Burroughs, Mrs. G. W. Edgcomb, Mrs. W. R. Hill and Mrs. S. L. Palmer.
COUNTY ALMSHOUSE.
Annual Report of the State Charities' Aid Association.
The twenty-eighth annual report of the State Charities' Aid association to the state board of charities of the state of New York contains the following reference to the county almshouse:
Cortland County—The committee reports that no improvements have been secured during the past year, and that the need of a better water supply for protection against fire and of better accommodation and care of the sick is still urgent. A part of the unused building formerly occupied by the insane should be fitted up as a hospital with a nurse in charge. This building is sufficiently large to provide good hospital rooms in one part and isolation rooms for special contagious diseases in another part. The committee is not satisfied with the bathing arrangements, and suggests that in addition to the shower baths there should be tubs. Able-bodied inmates and those suffering from contagious diseases should use the shower bath, but there might well be tubs for the old women and the feeble.
Cortland County Medical Association.
The regular monthly meeting of the Cortland County Medical association was held last Friday evening at Dr. Higgins' office. Dr. VerNooy read a paper on "Grip" and Dr. Higgins read one on "Some of the Ear Complications of Grip." Both papers were practical and interesting and a general discussion followed their reading.
Dr. VerNooy and Dr. Braman were elected fellows for the next annual meeting of the State Medical association.
A resolution was passed favoring the passage of the Bell bill without further amendments, and instructing the secretary to confer with our member of assembly regarding the bill.
P. M. NEARY, Sec.
Funeral of Mrs. Billings.
The funeral of Mrs. Louisa Billings was held this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home of her son-in-law, Mr. M. G. Johnson, 204 Clinton-ave. The services were conducted by Rev. Robert Clements, pastor of the Presbyterian church. The remains were placed in the receiving vault of the Cortland Rural cemetery, the bearers being four neighbors, Messrs. John Robbins, D. H. Finch, F. N. Dickson and A. D. Blodgett.
Mrs. Billings was born in Otisco 91 years ago and lived in or near that place nearly all her life till coming to Cortland about twenty years ago. Her husband, Mr. Silas Billings, died March 6, 1891, on the fifty-eighth anniversary of their marriage. For the last twenty years she has made her home with her only daughter, Mrs. M. G. Johnson, till her death, and with Mr. Johnson. For eighteen years she has been a cripple and for four years totally blind. Since the death of Mrs. Johnson she has been constantly cared for by her only granddaughter, Mrs. Philip Lohges. Through all the years of her disability and advancing age she has been patient and cheerful. She is survived by her son-in-law, Mr. Johnson, by one granddaughter, Mrs. Lohges and one grandson, Mr. Silas B. Johnson of Killawog.
The following relatives from out of the city were present at the funeral: Mr. and Mrs. Silas B. Johnson of Killawog, Mr. J. Billings, Miss E. A. Billings and Mr. L. K. Henderson, all of Vesper; Mr. G. Pelton of Preble and Mr. and Mrs. F. Wilcox, Mr. and Mrs. G. Warn of Little York and Mrs. E. Collins of Homer.
BURIED WITH MILITARY HONORS
Major George S. Cartwright, Who Died of Yellow Fever in Cuba.
Major George S. Cartwright, U. S. Vols., Captain Twenty-fourth Infantry regular army, a brother of Mrs. Thomas Smith of Cortland, died Sept. 23, 1900, at Quemados, Cuba, of yellow fever, as already noted in these columns. The remains were brought home and last Tuesday, March 19, arrived at the home of the deceased in Roxbury, N. Y., his father, Dr. S. S. Cartwright, and his sister, Miss Susan, having gone to Cuba after the body.
The funeral was held on Wednesday at the M. E. church of Roxbury and was largely attended. The Roxbury Times devotes nearly three columns to an account of the services, which were conducted by the pastor of the church, Rev. V. D. Mattice, assisted by several other ministers. Brig. Gen. J. Ford Kent, (formerly colonel of the twenty-fourth regiment of which Major Cartwright was the adjutant for three years prior to the breaking out of the Spanish war, was present and paid a personal tribute to the deceased. A letter was read from a comrade in Cuba bearing witness to Major Cartwright's painstaking care in all the duties of his position as quartermaster in Cuba since the war. The bearers were veterans of the Spanish-American war. At the grave three volleys were fired over the remains, the bugle and drum sounded taps and the body was lowered to its last resting place.
The church was draped with the national colors for the occasion. Many residences were draped, flags hung at half mast and business places were closed during the hours of service.
Major Cartwright was for three years a student at the Cortland Normal school and is well remembered here by many of his friends of those days.
BREVITIES.
—Mr. Adelbert B. Kingsley is again in his studio after a brief illness.
—One drunk was given a suspended sentence in city court this morning.
—A regular meeting of the Royal Arcanum council will be held Tuesday evening, March 25, at G. A. R. hall at 7:30 o'clock.
—The A. O. U. W. will, after the first day of April, meet in Vesta lodge rooms on the first and third Friday evening of each month.
—The snow and ice have so far disappeared from the paved streets as to admit of cleaning them and a force of men set about the job bright and early this morning.
—Pitcher Lee, who finished the state league baseball season with Elmira and who was very popular with Cortland audiences, has been signed to twirl the sphere for Cortland this season.
—Thurston's winter garden closed Saturday night in accordance to the promise given Mayor Brown a week or more since. The proprietors will seek other fields for the beer garden.
—Thomas Phalen on Friday found another pocketbook, making eight in all, in the barnyard back of the Randall barn on West Court-st. The pickpockets evidently made a good haul in Cortland. It must have been the fair time gang.
—The Ithaca News with commendable energy issued an extra Saturday evening giving a full account of the burning of the Clinton House in that city which occurred between 5:30 and 7 o'clock, and after all the city papers had gone to press.
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