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Cortland Evening Standard, Tuesday, June 25, 1901.
MARSHALS HAD TO FLY.
Driven From Matteawan Coal Fields by Strikers.
MET WITH A RIFLE VOLLEY.
Were Attempting to Serve Restraining Injunctions—Armed Strikers Hold Mountain Passes, Out of Reach and Command Colliery Entrances.
HUNTINGTON, W. Va., June 25.—Yesterday a posse of deputy United States marshals, led by A. C. Hufford of Bluefield, were fired on by the strikers and forced to flee from the coal fields at Matteawan.
Sunday the marshals, under the leadership of A. C. Hufford, set out from Bluefield to reach the scene of the miners' riots. When they arrived within 20 miles of Thacker they found that they could proceed no further by rail on account of the flood. They struck out across the mountains, encountering almost insurmountable difficulties and late Sunday afternoon reached the end of their destination and began serving notices of the injunction which had been issued by Judge Jackson.
A mob of strikers followed armed to the teeth with firearms. On all sides could be heard the cry "Down with government by injunction." When nightfall came notice had been served on strikers of all the coal companies but one that was to be served at Pick Fork Coal and Coke company at Thacker.
Fearing an ambush they waited until morning and early yesterday set out for Thacker. Some time before noon they attempted to serve the injunction papers by the above named colliery. A mob followed and one reckless fellow fired the first shot, and quick as lightning the mountain sides echoed and re-echoed with resounding reports that followed the crack of 20 or 30 rifles. The deputies were forced to take refuge in flight and then barely escaped with their lives.
The strike situation is assuming a frightful stage. Sheriff Hatfield has withdrawn all his deputies because it is said he does not believe in the policy being used to put down the strike. The United States marshals have been left alone and after being chased from the fields yesterday it is believed they will be strongly reinforced and ready to fight when they again appear to enforce the injunction.
On the mountain side of West Virginia the collieries are located. On the Kentucky side are nothing but mountain paths. A lot of strikers, almost a thousand strong, have crossed over into Kentucky and are occupying the mountain passes. Here they are out of reach of the deputy marshals and command the entrances to the collieries. The strikers have nothing but hatred and contempt for the marshals and it is said that at a mass-meeting at Thacker on Saturday night they decided to ignore the injunction.
Steel Trust Takes Another Company.
NEW YORK, June 25.—It is formally announced by J. P. Morgan & Co. that the Shelby Steel Tube company has been purchased by the United States Steel corporation for the purpose of consolidating it with the National Tube company, one of the United States steel constituents.
Brickmakers on Strike.
KINGSTON, N. Y., June 25.—The employes [sic] of 10 brick yards near this city struck yesterday for higher wages. They have been receiving $1.75 to $2.25 per day and want 15 cents more a day. The strike is extending and violence is threatened at one yard.
Anti-Clerical Rioters Storm a Monastery.
MADRID, June 25.—The anti-clerical rioters who paraded the streets Sunday shouting "Burn the convents," and who hissed the Infanta Isabella, stormed a monastery during the night. They were finally dispersed by the police.
Elmira Advertiser Sold.
ELMIRA, N. Y., June 25.—The Elmira Advertiser, the only morning newspaper in this city, was sold yesterday by the stockholders to Clay W. Holmes, a former manager of the paper. The paper will remain Republican in politics.
PAGE FOUR—EDITORIAL.
Comparative Coal Supplies.
When Mr. J. Pierpont Morgan went to England and bought up a line of steamers, a lot of rumors were set afloat, but not by Mr. Morgan, as to the possible effect such a proceeding would have on Britannia's supremacy at sea. It was apprehended by certain Britons that it would be seriously threatened, and a prolonged howl went up that England was "losing her grip." Then it was rumored that the Yankees had no further designs upon British shipping, and the alarm was allayed for a time. Now, however, Britishers have discovered that their coal supply is likely to decline. At all events, their statisticians have discovered that it will not last them longer than the year 2304 unless they decrease their exports of black diamonds. This they are not willing to do and especially since the latest information shows that the real reason for the purchase of the Leyland line was to secure shipment for the surplus products of American mines. Great Britain was the leading coal producing country up to 1890, but last year the United States took a sudden leap forward and now leads her by 15,300,000 tons. The total production of Great Britain last year was 252,190,573 short tons, while the output of our mines footed up 267,542,444 short tons, with an approximate value of $297,920,000.
There may be no real necessity for the Britons to feel alarm, but their statisticians are sounding a note of warning on the one hand, while on the other their shippers are blowing a horn of quite another sort. The statisticians tell their countrymen that they ought to conserve their supply and not ship so much abroad, for unless they mine to hitherto unheard of depths—and already some of the mines are far under the sea—there will be a shortage in the near future. Again, such great shipowners as Sir Christopher Furness and others point to the fact that the United States shippers are already beating British coal out of the foreign markets through their inexhaustible supplies and their increased facilities for transport.
And yet the British miners were never so prosperous or the miner ever better paid. The weekly wages to the miners averaged 33s. 11d. per man as against 21 shillings three years ago. The estimated number of people employed in the mines was 759,000, and the extra wages of 1900 over those of 1897 amounted to $110,000, or about 16 per cent. In the United States also the wages were advanced as well as the price of coal, and from the statistics given it would seem that notwithstanding the great strikes of last year it was, on the whole, the most prosperous in the annals of coal mining.
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CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
Holds Its Commencement and Graduates a Class of Ten.
The annual commencement and graduating exercises of the Central school occurred at the Opera House last night. As is usual, nearly every seat was occupied by the numerous friends of the graduating class and of the public schools. This class has the distinction of being the first one to be graduated and to receive diplomas upon the completion of a full high school course. Previously the diplomas had merely signified the completion of grammar school work.
The large stage was occupied by Superintendent Smith, Chairman F. D. Smith and Messrs. G. J. Mager, W. J. Greenman, A. W. Edgcomb, A. F. Stilson and F. P. Hakes of the city board of education and about thirty of the teachers of the public schools.
The following program was presented and was excellently carried out:
In presenting the diplomas Superintendent Smith spoke plainly and forcibly upon the educational problem facing this city. He referred to the fact that this class was the first to be graduated with full high school diplomas, and that this fact is an important event in the city of Cortland. This city with over 1,800 school children should have an academic department of from 400 to 500 pupils. This is for the people to determine. The safety of the republic depends upon how the children are educated. No one in this city would deprive any of the youth of the education which they possess, but there are residents here who oppose additional facilities and opportunities. We believe, however, that they do it through ignorance of the true state of affairs. We need more accommodations for primary and for advanced instruction. We have a faculty in these city schools, competent to produce magnificent results. They can prepare the pupils for the academic department at an earlier age than the law permits them to leave the public schools. They will, therefore, get the benefit of some academic training before they can leave school. We believe that when the citizens fully understand this matter, they will all be ready to aid in the effort for more school facilities.
Two things we would have you as graduates bear in mind as you go out of school: first, in all acts of your lives be wise; second, in all things be temperate. Do not be satisfied with doing merely what necessity requires, but do all that you see that is needed to be done. Do this with wisdom and temperance and you will deserve and receive promotion and success.
Diplomas were then presented to the class of ten as follows:
The list of graduates is as follows: Maude Collins, Harry A. Dunsmoor, Francis Charles Farrell, Elsie May Gilbert, Jesse Louis Graham, Elizabeth Grace Lyons, Norma Gertrude Markley, Milton Andrew Mott, Lorena Palmer, Morton Ives Snyder.
MASONS AT GLEN HAVEN.
One Hundred Twenty-Five from Syracuse on an Excursion.
One hundred twenty-five Masonic veterans of central New York were at the Glen Haven hotel yesterday on an excursion from Syracuse. An elaborate dinner was served to them. Fifteen tables were handsomely decorated with roses and other flowers. After the dinner had been served there was speech-making. The principal address was made by Chaplain F. B. Durston of Syracuse, in which he [paid] a glowing tribute to the women of the Eastern Star chapter and their devotion to the work. This was responded to by Mr. Hamilton of Utica, second vice-president, and also by Mrs. Roebottom of the Eastern Star chapter. The party came up the lake from Skaneateles by steamer and returned in the same way.
Cortland Park on Salisbury Hill.
EXCURSION FROM CINCINNATUS
To Come on Observation Cars to Pay a Visit to the Park.
The E. & C. N. Y. railway company will run its observation train from Cincinnatus to Cortland and return next Saturday night. The train will start from Cincinnatus at 7 o'clock and arrive here at 8 o'clock. Street cars will meet the train at the Lehigh Valley station and carry the excursionists to the park or wherever else on the line they wish to go. The train will leave for Cincinnatus at 10 o'clock.
Picnic at the Park.
Twenty members of the Ladies' Literary club with three former members, Mrs. O. W. Bradford of Cortland, Mrs. W. H. Bradford of Whiting, Ia., and Mrs. Welland Hendrick of New York enjoyed a picnic at the park yesterday afternoon. A number of the ladies had their children with them. It was altogether informal and they just had a good visit where it was cool. A fine supper was served and all returned at about 8 o'clock.
His Sixth Birthday.
Leslie Yager, son of Mr. and Mrs. George P. Yager, celebrated his sixth birthday on Monday afternoon by inviting his young friends to a party at his home on Argyle Place. The time was very happily spent with games and music. Refreshments were served such as delights the hearts of children and the little people went home at 6 o'clock with many thanks to their host for the pleasures of his birthday party.
Those present were Miss Iva Yager who assisted Mrs. Yager in entertaining, and Susan Peck, Eugenia Walsh, Marian Walsh, Pauline Gensheimer, Hazel Johnson, Allie Smith, Eleanor Blodgett, Olive Summers, Helen Tyler, Earl Holstead, William Holstead, Harold Brown and Julian Gensheimer.
MILLER-MANNING.
Home Wedding at Residence of Bride's Parents This Morning.
A very pretty wedding was solemnized at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Manning, 45 North Main-st.. at 11 o'clock this morning, at which time their only daughter Miss A. Elizabeth Manning and Mr. John M. Miller, of the clothing firm of Bingham & Miller, were joined in matrimonial bonds. The ceremony was performed by Rev. W. W. Way, Rector of Grace Episcopal church. Only a limited number of the immediate relatives and friends of the two families were present. The bride was gowned in a beautiful traveling costume of green broadcloth and carried a bridal bouquet of white. She was supported by her father.
The ceremony took place under an arch of palms, and the rooms were tastily decorated with smilax and daisies. Two brothers of the bride, Messrs. J. Ripley and D. Burr Manning acted as ushers. A string orchestra led by Mr. Robert I. Carpenter furnished the music. After the ceremony a sumptuous wedding breakfast was served. The bride received many choice gifts from her long list of friends. The bridal pair left at 1:03 for a short trip and will return to Cortland, and then in about two weeks they will begin a more extended trip to the Pan-American, going by the way of the lakes. Alter Aug. 1 they will be at home at 45 North Main-st.
Y. M. C. A. FIELD DAY.
Program of Events for the Fourth of July at Fair Grounds.
The Y. M. C. A. is planning for a grand field day celebration at the fair grounds on Thursday, July 4. The following is the list of events:
Track events open only to amateurs of Cortland county, McLean, Groton, DeRuyter and Dryden: 100 yard dash, 1/2 mile run, 120 yard hurdle, 50 yard dash, 1/4 mile bicycle, 1/2 mile bicycle, 1 mile novice bicycle, 2 mile handicap, 440 yard dash, 220 yard dash, 1 mile bicycle race, city championship.
Juniors—Open to boys under 18 years of age: 50 yard dash, running high jump, 1/2 mile bicycle.
Field events putting 12 lb. shot, throwing 12 lb. hammer, running high jump, running broad jump, pole vault.
15-mile road race over Little York course, first race Thursday evening, June 27, start at 7 P. M. and finish at Messenger House. Second race Monday, July 1. Third race, Thursday, July 4, finish on track.
Cortland Fish & Oyster Co.
Mr. W. S. Dudley, recently of Syracuse, has rented the vacant store in the Messenger House block on Port Watson-st. and is fitting it up for a first class market. The firm will be known as the Cortland Fish & Oyster Co. and Mr. Dudley will be the manager. The company has its own oyster beds in Chesapeake bay and the fish will come direct from the fisheries. Everything will be strictly first class and all kinds of fish and oysters in their season will be kept in stock. The market will be opened Wednesday morning.
BREVITIES.
—The eighteenth prize declamation of the Gamma Sigma fraternity of the Normal occurs in Normal hall tonight at 8 o'clock.
—The masculine shirt waist craze has struck the ushers at the Opera House and some of them appeared in that costume last night.
—The fine four panel oak case at Reider's jewelry store has been purchased by the Model clothing store and will be used there as a soft hat case.
—The tenth annual reception of the five literary societies of the Normal to the alumni occurs at the Normal building tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock.
—The regular monthly recital of the music pupils of Miss Carrie D. Halbert will occur at her studio in the Wickwire building tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock.
—Sunnyside cottage at Otisco lake, owned by Mrs. Andrew Van Bergen of Cortland were considerably damaged by being struck by lightning during a shower last Thursday afternoon.
—New display advertisements today are—A. S. Burgess, Clothing, page 8; Gas Light Co., Gas Irons, page 6; M. A. Case, Drygoods, page 6; Opera House, "Orpheum Comedy Co.," page 5.
—Thomas Harrington, who was injured by the bursting of an emery wheel at the Howe Stove company's works last Wednesday, is not doing as well today. He improved rapidly at first, but has not continued to gain as much since. His physician thinks that he is now suffering from the effect of the shock of the injury.
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