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RUSSIA IS DETERMINED.
Would Disrupt Concert If Powers Oppose Her.
TO FLOOD MANCHURIA WITH MEN.
Said That by May 30 Czar Will Have 300,000 Troops In the Province—Von Waldersee Implores That Order For Withdrawal Come Quickly.
LONDON, April 5.—"The Italian minister in Pekin telegraphs," says the Boer correspondent of The Daily Mail "that M. De Giers has threatened that Russia will leave the concert if the powers continue to oppose the Manchurian convention."
LONDON, April 5.—"By the end of May," says the Moscow correspondent of The Daily Graphic, "the Russian army in Manchuria will number 300,000 men. It is understood that the Russian minister of war, General Katourakpine, reckons upon the possibility of having to dispatch an army corps southward into Korea."
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| Gen. Adna R. Chaffee. |
FAVOR DISARMAMENT.
United States Would Dismantle, Not Destroy, the Chinese Fortifications.
WASHINGTON, April 5.—General Chaffee has cabled the war department from Pekin that the military commanders representing the foreign powers there, are now considering the question of disposing of the Chinese forts and establishing fortified posts at proper intervals along the route from Pekin to the sea. General Chaffee seeks instruction for his guidance in the conference.
A rather difficult question is involved in this application by General Chaffee. As to the treatment of Chinese fortifications, no particular difficulty is involved, for the state department has clearly set out its view that these should not be destroyed, but simply dismantled. But as to the establishment of fortified posts the state department is unwilling to commit the United States to what may be a permanent occupancy by military force of Chinese territory.
Meanwhile the war department is pushing its preparations for the complete evacuation of China by American forces, save only the legation guards, and it is now stated that everything will be in readiness to embark General Chaffee's army at Taku for Manila on May 30.
Later in the day, after the subject had been well considered, the instructions were cabled to General Chaffee. The text of these is withheld, but it is stated that they are drawn on the lines of the instructions sent to Mr. Conger at the time he accepted the joint agreement under which the negotiations of the ministers at Pekin were to be conducted, It so happened that the reservations which Mr. Conger was to make in that case were precisely the subjects which are now before the military commanders at Pekin, namely, the destruction of the Chinese fortifications and the provision of an armed international post along the route from Pekin to the sea. General Chaffee, as already indicated, favors the disarmament of the forts, instead of their destruction, but cannot participate m the establishment of armed posts. He will, however, remain in the conference, exerting his best efforts to ameliorate the conditions along the lines indicated.
Von Waldersee Begs Hasty Withdrawal.
LONDON, April 5.—The Daily Chronicle publishes the following dispatch from Berlin: "Count Von Waldersee has sent an urgent telegram to Emperor William imploring him to endeavor to hasten the negotiations for the withdrawal of the allied troops, on the ground that it is impossible to prevent quarrels between the soldiers of the different nationalities, which might at any moment lead to serious trouble."
To Speak For Woodford Prize.
ITHACA, N. Y., April 5.—Six speakers for the Woodford prize in oratory at Cornell were chosen yesterday by the faculty. From 25 seniors who competed the following men were selected to speak in the final contest May 6: M. J. Gilman, Sheridan, Ind.; L. C Karpinski, Utica, N. Y.; S. S. Lowenthal, Rochester, James O'Malley, Buffalo; R. O. Walter, Whitney Point, N. Y.; M. M. Wyvell, Wellsville, N. Y. The prize, which was established by General Stewart L. Woodford, is valued at $100, and represents the most important speaking contest of the year.
PAGE FOUR—EDITORIAL.
Mosby on the South.
In its forthcoming issue Leslie's Weekly will print a paper by Colonel John S. Mosby, the famous Confederate raider, on "The Dawn of the Real South." The colonel expresses the conviction that eventually the South will be richer and more powerful than the North and [then] become the dominant section of the country.
Colonel Mosby intimates that the civil war was not such a bad thing for the South after all. It did away with slavery, which was a great incubus paralyzing natural energy, and no community can exist in the highest state of happiness when its system is based on a wrong. Its abolition was highly beneficial to the masses in its results both socially and industrially. The colonel declares that the negroes of the South are producing more as freemen than they ever did as slaves, and the great mass of the people are vastly better off to-day than they were under the old ante-bellum system. He finds the soundest reasons for asserting that the status of the negroes is bound to improve. He says: "While they are not as near to equality with white people as they were under the system of slavery, they are certain to be absorbed by immigration and in this engulfment they [will] disappear. This is the natural and wisest solution of what we now call the 'race problem.'"
Colonel Mosby appears to be a little too hopeful about the engulfment and disappearance of the black race. There are now more than twice the number of negroes in the South than there was at the close of the war, and conditions there will have to change very radically before the black man can be amalgamated or absorbed so that he will disappear as a race factor.
Dropping into a discussion of politics Colonel Mosby says it is well nigh folly to-day to speak of the "Solid South." That phrase, by the by, he claims to be an invention of his own. He says: "When Hayes became the Republican candidate for president, I urged, in a letter (August, 1876) that it was better for some Southern men to support him because, if he was elected, his administration must necessarily rest on whatever supported it. It was better for the Southern people to divide between the parties, so that, no matter which side won, there would be men friendly to Southern people who would control its Southern policy. This contention is fully realized to-day, and the 'Solid South' belongs wholly to the political past." The returns from the presidential election last fall hardly bear out Colonel Mosby in his contention, but the South may eventually see that it is the part of wisdom not to vote one way.—Utica Herald Dispatch.
State Library and Home Education.
ALBANY, April 5, (Special.)—Students of New York history will be glad to know that a classed bibliography of New York colonial history of 229 pages, with an alphabet index of forty-three pages, has just been issued as bulletin 24 in the bibliography series of the New York state library, and will be mailed to any address for 35 cents. Most of the books and articles cited are in the state library, and as in all the lists of this series the library call number is given for every work in the New York state collection.
MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE.
Six Candidates Take Examination for Policemen.
The municipal civil service commission held a civil service examination for candidates for policemen for the city of Cortland in Fireman's hall this afternoon. Six candidates presented themselves for examinations. They were: James A. Smith, Day Baker, T. N. Leach, Erving E. Barnes, Fred Bowker and William Campion.
Thomas Howard came before the board and requested that he be given an oral examination. The commission informed Mr. Howard that they inferred he must be a candidate for Chief of police and that position did not come under the civil service rules, consequently no examination would be necessary. Thomas was much relieved at the information and expressed his thanks to the board of examiners. After watching the progress for several minutes he took his cane and left the hall, apparently satisfied with the result of his interview.
Amending McGrawville Charter.
ALBANY, April 5.—Assemblyman Dickinson's bill, amending the charter of McGrawville, Cortland county, in relation to street commissioner and fire department, passed the assembly to-day.
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| Gripp's publication dated 1899-90. H. P. Davis is No. 1 in center. |
THE FIRE COMMISSIONERS
HOLD THEIR FIRST MEETING AND ORGANIZE.
They Find Plenty of Conundrums to Solve, Some of Them Pretty Difficult Ones Too—E. J. Warfield Appointed Master of Puzzles—The Fire Alarm Wires—Report of Fire Department.
The board of fire commissioners consisting of Messrs. E. J. Warfield, Edward Alley and E. E. Ellis met last night at the city clerk's office and organized by electing Mr. Alley chairman of the board.
The time for the regular meeting of the board was fixed for the second Tuesday night of each month at 8 o'clock at the office of the city clerk.
The matter of placing the city team in the engine house was discussed, and it was agreed that it should be placed in the quarters provided till a thorough test of the practicability of keeping the team at that place should be given. Several objectionable features to the change were discussed. The wagon used in exercising the team must be stored and there is no place for it at the engine house. The quarters are not provided with any place for storing hay and straw for the team's use except the basement, and the board was of the opinion that these articles of stable economy might be very apt to mould if stored in so damp a place. The engine house occupied every foot of land owned by the city at this place and there was not any place outside the building where even a box could be placed to hold the litterings from the stables. Mr. Warfield was appointed by the chair as a committee to solve these conundrums, as they were called by the board. It was decided to retain, if possible, for a month the barn of Mr. J. J. Gillett, where the team has been quartered.
The matter of fixing a groove for the wheels of the hook and ladder trucks to follow in going out of the engine house at an angle was discussed. Mr. Warfield thought that it was not practical to hitch the team on the trucks in the engine house under any condition.
The matter of the fire alarm system was brought up and its lack of efficiency and danger from cross wires was discussed. Mr. Warfield stated that a permit could be obtained from the Home Telephone Co., to place the wires at the top of their high poles, thus placing them out of danger of crossing with the electric light wires. It was decided to invite Mr. Costello, the superintendent of the fire alarm system, to come before the board at its next regular meeting, which occurs next Tuesday night.
Chief of the Fire Department H. P. Davis presented a report of the department, accompanied by an inventory of the fire apparatus. The report, which was accepted, is given in full as follows:
The Hon. Board of Fire Commissioners, Cortland, N. Y.:
GENTLEMEN—I beg to submit the following brief report of the apparatus and equipment now under my charge as chief of the department:
The department consists at present of one steamer and hose company, one hook and ladder company and three hose companies as follows:
Water Witch Steamer & Hose company, No. 1, full complement 40 men.
Orris Hose company, No. 2, full complement 30 men.
Excelsior Hook & Ladder company, No. 4, full complement 40 men.
Emerald Hose company, No. 4 full complement 30 men.
Hitchcock Hose company, No. 6, full complement 30 men.
Total 170.
The equipment and apparatus in rise by the department consist of one Silsby fire steamer, one Gleason & Bailey hook and ladder truck with complete equipments, three hand hose carts, one single hose wagon, three horses and harnesses. This I believe completes our apparatus for the extinguishment of fires, a detailed and itemized account of which is set forth in the inventory enclosed herewith.
In regard to the condition of the above apparatus, I respectfully report as follows:
The steam fire engine has had during the past year a thorough overhauling with the exception of the boiler, which requires an entire new set of drop flues. With this exception it is in good condition.
The hook and ladder truck is in fair condition with the exception of the brake and steering apparatus, which is a matter which should be given attention. The hose carts of companies No.'s 1 and 2 are practically unfit for use, and are liable to be put out of commission at almost any time. The hose cart and wagon of companies No.'s 4 and 6 are in a fair condition. The department has in commission at present 4,550 feet of hose in good and fair condition.
I would state for information that companies No.'s 1 and 3 have headquarters and apparatus at Fireman's hall and have accommodations in bunk rooms for four bunkers each. Company No. 2 has apparatus in Fireman's hall and rents headquarters in the Moore block, corner of Orchard and Main-sts. Company No. 1 has headquarters, bunkers and apparatus in the building on the southwest corner of Church and Railroad-sts., known as the "Emerald Hose company building,'' which they rent. Company No. 6 has headquarters, bunkers and apparatus, together with their horse in the building located on Elm-st. near the D., L. & W. R. R. tracks, which building is owned by the company.
The Hook and Ladder team which is located in Gillett's barn on Orchard-st., is the pride of the entire department, and has been since the time it was purchased April 26, 1899. Under the careful management and supervision of Driver D. F. Waters, they are in the best of condition, and have been a very material help to the efficiency of the department.
The efficiency of the department is dependent on the Fire Alarm Telegraph system, which is at the present time and has been for some time past in very poor condition by reason of the fact that the same was installed before any high efficiency wires were strung so promiscuously about the city, and is one of the first questions that your honorable body should consider. The past efficiency of the system is due entirely to the close and careful attention given to it by the superintendent of fire alarm telegraph, Mr. James. F. Costello. We have outlying districts within the city limits, which have been built and populated since the installation of the present fire alarm system and also of the water system which have no fire protection, and this is a matter to which my attention has been called, and in my opinion, should receive some consideration at your hands.
In closing this, my first report, I wish to thank the members of the department for their promptness and good work and I also appreciate the eagerness and ability that the officers and members have displayed in the discharge of their duties.
All of which is respectfully submitted.
H. P. DAVIS, Chief Fire Department, Dated April 4, 1901.
Class Officers.
The 1901 graduating class of the Central High school was organized yesterday afternoon and the following officers were elected:
President—Frank C. Farrell.
Vice-President—Harry A. Dunsmoor.
Secretary—Miss Elsie Gilbert.
Treasurer—Miss Maude Collins.
Class Orator—Miss Norma G. Markley.
Prophet—Miss Elizabeth Lyons.
Historian—Jesse Graham.
Poet—Milton Mott.
Class Will by Miss Lorena Palmer, Morton I. Snyder received first honors.
Patrons of Industry.
All friends are most cordially invited to enjoy a social and a warm [maple] sugar festival to be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jay Niles on Wednesday, evening, April 10. Come and have a pleasant time with the Gracie association.
POLICE BOARD ORGANIZE.
By Electing G. S. Van Hoesen Chairman—Time for Holding Meetings.
The new board of police commissioners, made up of Messrs. O. S. Van Hoesen, F. B. Nourse and D. E. Stanford, took the oath of office before City Clerk Fred Hatch Wednesday and organized by selecting Mr. Van Hoesen as chairman of the board. The charter fixes the time of the meeting of the board for the first Wednesday night in each month, and also provides that it shall within thirty days organize the police force of the city. The first regular meeting, May 1, just falls within the time specified, but a meeting may be called before that date.
FOR GOOD ROADS.
COMMITTEE OF SUPERVISORS AND SHERIFF CONFER.
Rules and Regulations Adopted for Employment of Prisoners That are Satisfactory to All—Committee Makes its Report.
The committee of the board of supervisors appointed at the last session to take charge of the inaugurating the system of employment of prisoners in the county jail for the benefit of the country roads met this morning at the office of Clerk Alger. Sheriff Overton was present and the whole matter was talked over and everything was arranged to the satisfaction of all. Some local correspondents of out of town papers have appeared to be trying to stir up friction and feeling between the sheriff and the committee over the matter of employment of the prisoners, but it is a matter of general satisfaction that they were unsuccessful. The sheriff said to a STANDARD man last night that published statements that seemed to come from him were wholly unauthorized; that there had been no conference between the committee and himself and that nothing had transpired to suggest the idea that the utmost unanimity and good feeling might not exist between committee and sheriff over the matter when they should come together. He said he knew the committee was composed of men of common sense, and he believed that he himself was not devoid of that quality. He was sure that the idea of friction was imaginary and that when they came together to talk the plan over he was confident that a satisfactory result would be attained. The sequel has shown that he was right for both the committee and the sheriff have declared since the meeting that the statement of rules and regulations prepared by the committee was entirely satisfactory to all. That statement is as follows:
At a meeting April 5, 1901, of the good roads committee appointed by the board of supervisors of Cortland county at its last annual session, the following rules and regulations were adopted concerning the management of the stone crusher plant and the employment of the prisoners in the county jail.
The committee are prepared to contract with the city, towns or districts through their proper representatives, who care to employ the above named machinery and prisoners on the following terms, to wit:
The county will furnish free:
I. One Climax portable crusher—capacity from ten to fifteen tons per hour—elevator, rotary screen (making three sizes of the crushed material) and portable bin holding from ten to twelve tons of crushed stone with automatic loading device.
II. The use of such prisoners confined in the county jail as the law directs shall be employed.
III. The services of a competent man for two months to operate the plant, and to give practical suggestions in road building.
IV. The use of an iron roller weighing between four and five tons, to be operated by horses, for a like time of two months.
V. The committee will furnish a suitable traction engine to be paid for by parties using the same.
Parties contracting for the use of the above described plant and prisoners will be required to pay:
1. For use of engine.
2. Services of engineer.
3. Oil for crusher.
4. Fuel and water for engine.
5. Furnish all material for the building of the road, and supervise its construction.
6. To do all team work and perform all labor not done by prisoners.
7. To pay for all guards.
8. To provide for transportation of prisoners.
9. To pay for transportation of plant and machinery.
10. If the prisoners are at work a considerable distance from the jail to furnish a suitable building for their safe keeping at night and Sundays.
11. To assist sheriff in obtaining board.
GUARDS.
The sheriff shall appoint all guards subject to the approval of the committee.
DUTIES OF GUARDS.
1. Guards shall be required to furnish bonds in sufficient sum to satisfy the sheriff that they will perform such duties as may be prescribed.
2. Guards shall keep a proper watch of all prisoners in their charge and return them to the jail when required.
3. Guards shall require a fair day's work from each prisoner, and have the power to punish those who fall to comply.
4. Guards shall see that the machinery is properly oiled and in good working order.
5. Guards shall have the power to order the plant moved when a contract is completed.
6. A guard shall have charge of eight prisoners, but no extra guard can be appointed unless the number of prisoners exceeds twelve.
GENERAL SUGGESTIONS.
1. Guards may be removed when not complying with the above requirements by the appointing powers.
2. Guards are to be paid a sum not to exceed 20 cents an hour for each hour necessarily spent in the discharge of their duty.
3. Parties desiring to use the above described plant, will confer a favor by sending their applications to the committee at their earliest convenience.
4. The committee reserves the right to consider the applications in such order as will enable the plant to accomplish the most work with the least transportation.
5. While it is impossible to determine the exact time it will require to build a certain piece of road the committee will refuse to allow any one town to monopolize the use of the plant an unreasonable time provided applications from other towns warrant such a course.
6. Parties using the plant will be liable for accidents resulting from the obstruction of the highway.
7. Parties using the plant first will have the same delivered to their nearest railroad station free of charge.
8. These rules and regulations may he altered or amended by a majority vote of the committee, after due notice has been given.
9. Prisoners may be discharged in any town, where they may be at work, when their term of imprisonment expires.
N. F. WEBB, A. R. ROWE, BENJ. KINYON, Committee.
BREVITIES.
—The Congregational East Side Sunday-school will hold Easter exercises in the new chapel Sunday evening.
—The D. A. R. will meet next Monday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock at the home of Mrs. W. A. Stockwell, Arthur-ave.
—The A. O. U. W. will meet in their new quarters in Vesta lodge rooms at 8 o'clock sharp. All members are requested to be present.
—The preparatory service for communion of the Presbyterian church will be held in the chapel of that church this evening at 7:30 o'clock.
—New display advertisements to-day are—Palmer & Co., Prices, page 4; C. F. Thompson, Strawberries, etc., page 5; C. F. Brown, Paints, etc., page 8.
—A meeting of the board of directors of the Baseball association will be held at Fireman's hall this evening for the purpose of electing officers for the coming season.
—At the annual convention yesterday at Matteawan of the New York State Eclectic Medical society Dr. D. E. Ensign of McGraw was recommended for membership of the state examining board.
—The regular meeting of the Cortland Science club will be held at the Hatch library to-morrow evening at 8 o'clock. The speaker will be Rev. Robert Clements, and his subject, "The Place of Theology Among the Sciences." The paper of the last meeting will be reviewed by Major A. Sager.
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