Cortland Evening Standard, Saturday, July 27, 1901.
BAD FOR THE STRIKERS.
Manufacturers Making Individual Contracts With Men.
THEY MUST SIGN OE LOSE JOBS.
Long and Earnest Conferences Are Being Held Among the Amalgamated Officials—Likely That They Are Preparing Important Developments.
PITTSBURG [sic], July 27.—The National Tube Works company at McKeesport has made an unexpected move intended to checkmate the Amalgamated association. Their skilled workmen have been asked to sign individual contracts to practically repudiate any union labor and they have been given but a short time to think the matter over. It is understood that should they not sign the contracts they will find their positions vacant and the ax is expected to fall today.
It transpired yesterday that late on Thursday evening the 600 welders of the mills were paid off and then taken into the office of the general superintendent where they were presented with individual contracts to be signed for at least a year. Some demurred, while others signed the contracts.
This movement, fighting fire with fire, carried consternation into the ranks of the strikers. It was intimated last night, by friends of the welders, that they would all sign the contract.
Definite announcement that the officials of the American Sheet Steel company would start the W. Dewees-Wood mill at McKeesport as a non-union plant on Monday, reached the quarters of the Amalgamated association early yesterday. That the intended movement would not be permitted to be made without a decided attempt to check it was subsequently shown by long and earnest conferences that took place during the afternoon. President Shaffer was closely confined to his private office and there was a constant stream of visitors calling on him who were shown in as soon as possible. These visitors were mostly mill workers and a number were recognized as McKeesport residents.
While the rank and file of the strikers are not acquainted with the plans of the campaign, they now believe that there are some important developments to take place, which will change the aspect of affairs considerably. The report that an attempt would be made to start the Demler plant of the American Tin Plate company shortly was scouted by the Amalgamated officials.
Among the officers of the manufacturers the same studious silence is preserved. The only statement obtainable has been that the situation was unchanged; that manufacturers had made no overtures for a settlement of the strike and did not intend to so far as was known locally. The feeling of the leading officials of the trust is that the strike will not last long after the summer weather is past.
A telegram from Wheeling says: Interesting developments are nearing their climax at the great Riverside Tube works of the National Tube company in Upper Benwood. For several days organizers of the Amalgamated association have been quietly at work there and are said to have met with success. This evening, at their hall in South Wheeling, a meeting of the Amalgamated lodge made up of some of the men in the Riverside Plate mill will be held when the men whom the organizers have induced to join will be taken in. As to how many recruits the organizers have received no information can be received in advance of this meeting.
If the National Tube company's men are called out, as it has been intimated they will soon be, the Riverside will become the storm center of the strike.
Garment Workers' Strike Almost Ended.
NEW YORK, July 27.—General Secretary White of the United Garment Workers of America announced yesterday that the strike was practically ended, except in the cases of several firms against whom the workers have grievances. The agreement drawn by the strikers was signed yesterday by a large number of manufacturers. The strike affects about 70,000 workers.
DEATH FOR INCURABLES.
Dr. Walter Kempster of Milwaukee Indorses Dr. Denison's Plan.
MILWAUKEE, July 27.—Dr. Walter Kempster of this city, formerly at the head of the northern hospital for the insane and an expert on insanity, agrees with Dr. Charles Denison of Denver in his views of strengthening the human family. Dr. Kempster said:
"While the theory of putting to death incurable people who are not only a menace but a burden to the community is startling and may be slow of realization, I believe the time will come when it will be done by law. The process should not be left to the judgment or discretion of one man, but should be safeguarded so that there would be no possible danger. The decision should be in the hands of a board of eminent men, carefully selected.
"Microcephalic children and infants ought to be put to death by law. Their heads are so small that there is no chance for the brain to grow. It is different with weak or sickly children, because they often recover from their illness and develop into well and strong men and women. These changes will take a long time, but the sentiment among medical men is slowly altering, so that they look with favor upon the proposition."
PAGE FOUR—EDITORIAL.
The American Locomotive.
In the current issue of Cassier's Magazine John H. Converse, president of the Baldwin Locomotive works, traces in an entertaining and instructive way the growth of the American locomotive, which from a beginning in 1839 that looked like a small hoisting engine on wheels, weighing about a ton and capable of a speed of about five miles an hour, has advanced until today it is a wonder of mechanism, weighing 80 or 100 tons and making a speed of 60 or 80 miles an hour. Mr. Converse follows its development in size, weight, cost and speed and demonstrates that phenomenal improvement has been made in all of these. But the crowning achievement of American locomotive building, he believes, lies in our invasion of the foreign markets. It is that, he thinks, which shows best how America has distanced the world.
The foreign trade in locomotives has been a growth of the last 40 years. At first confined to Cuba and South America, it has extended in the last 25 years to the eastern hemisphere as well. In the last ten years in particular American locomotives have been sent to every country in the world where railroads are in operation. And within the last three years American locomotives have been supplied to railways in Great Britain, France and southern Germany, the three countries which were formerly our competitors for the South American trade.
Mr. Converse sees three reasons why the American locomotive has been introduced into Europe. The first is that American makers can guarantee earlier delivery than European works; the second is that the American locomotives are preferred for their type, size and detail; the third is that American locomotives are cheaper, being constructed at a smaller cost per unit of weight, although the wages paid for labor in America are higher than those paid in Europe. These three facts are accounted for by the characteristics of American manufacturers and workmen and the extended use of machinery here.
It is a significant fact that in all the years since America began building locomotives there has been but one imported into this country. That was ordered by the Pennsylvania Railroad company as a pattern of a new type and workmanship. Thousands shipped abroad every year, but only one brought here! Could the story of the development of the American locomotive be told more tersely and eloquently?
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| Rev. W. Jasper Howell, First Baptist Church, Cortland, N. Y. |
ON A VACATION TOUR.
AN INTERESTING LETTER FROM REV. W. JASPER HOWELL.
Now on a Two Months' Trip to the British Isles—Incidents of the Voyage—Life on Board Ship—Impressions of London—Celebrated Places Visited—The Fourth of July in the House of Commons—Preached at Nottingham.
NOTTINGHAM, England, July 13, 1901.
To the Editor of The Standard:
SIR—In accordance with your request and agreeable to my own desires, I greet y our readers with a tourist's missive. On June 19 the steamer St. Paul sailed from New York City with a large and expectant company of passengers. The adieus of friends were waved from the throng on the pier. Slowly out upon the trackless main we sail. When the city is lost to sight, staterooms are sought, and then all hurry to the deck to secure a good location for their steamer chairs. Here it is that the voyage of days is either to be enjoyed or endured. Soon the bugle calls all to the diningroom. All obey this one time, but later many are unable to respond.
Truly this is a floating hotel, yes, more, even a floating city. A sea voyage is unique both in prospect and in retrospect. Many would also testify that its experience is also without parallel. Certainly the lady would so testify, who wanted the captain to stop the ship as she preferred to get out and walk. But this is a through trip and was taken for better or for worse. On the third day, another is heard to say, "This is my second meal since leaving New York.”
There is a variety aboard. Students and professors are going abroad for study of language, art and music. Missionaries are sailing to their various fields. Many are seeking pleasure. They are bound for many countries. Acquaintances are soon made both with and without exchange of cards. Englishmen and Americans gather in little groups and exchange experiences and opinions.
The voyage was unusually calm. We were expecting an ocean display and not the gentleness of the lake. No storm arose to drive its ploughshare deep. The beautiful sunrise and sunset delighted every one. The broad expanse and studded canopy alike stir the soul to its fitting reverence for "the firmament and sea alike their great original proclaim."
Many read and others find walking by the hour a favorite pastime. Hard sea biscuit and beef tea are served on deck. Every noon the log chart is visited. The daily run averages 460 miles. But a few steamers are sighted till the last day. A grand concert is planned. Though impromptu, yet it is a brilliant success. One hundred forty dollars is contributed for the Home for Seamen. The program is printed on board. Sunday services are held, the purser reading the prayers and conducting the Episcopal service. He prays for the president of the United States and the King of England. Rev. Dr. Pogson, my traveling companion, preached in the evening.
With some difficulty, a visit to the engine rooms is secured. Here 170 mean are kept busy. As we near the British shores the trunks and mails are lifted to the deck, this work requiring six hours. The lighthouses in the distance assure us that our journey's end is near. Sea gulls fly out to welcome us. The pilot comes aboard and we go slowly but safely up the channel. The southern cliffs and the Isle of Wight are beautiful beyond description. The only contrast to the grandeur is the Yankee advertisement of Quaker Oats. We pass Osbourne House, where the Queen [Victoria] died. There is Nutley hospital, the largest military hospital in the world. At the wharf in Southampton is a steamer full of British soldiers in their khaki coats, off for South Africa.
Now for the invasion of this bounty land, "the land of scholars and the nurse of arms." The three hours' ride to London improves on what has gone before. The hedges along the county roads, the chalk cliffs and hills, the poppy fields, the quaint old buildings, the ivy, the mound and its clump of trees, the farm scenes and wicket fences, the hay field and the English maiden in the midst of the new mown grass, constitute the changing landscape. The variety of hill and dale is a picture of beauty beyond all that I yet have seen.
London is entered on June 26, without the slightest notice being taken of our arrival. Here we are in the midst of a wilderness of strangers. But surely its 15,000 policemen can shield us from harm. Furthermore these people are our English cousins.
Great kindness is shown to an American.
The next day, we heard Rev. Dr. Joseph Parker at his City Temple. Every Thursday noon he preaches to a throng. He said, "thirty-two years ago today I preached my first sermon here as pastor." He is now 70 years of age, but has lost none of his vigor. That does not look much like a dead line in the ministry. "The palm to him who wins it." His is the oldest Congregational church in London.
My hotel was three minutes' walk from the British Museum. A full week was spent in the metropolis. The long days of sight-seeing end in welcome slumber. The history of centuries is focused here. The city could not be seen in a lifetime. Many Londoners have never sought out even the most celebrated places. How could one fail of a visit to Westminster Abbey? A penny ride on the top of the omnibus gives every advantage for sight-seeing. The extremes of life are in evidence. Royalty and princely palaces have their contrast in women hauling wood and selling beer. Many of the famous streets are narrow like Paternoster Row. And we observed that at times they are on such different levels and that one spans another at right angles, as where Farrington-st. is crossed by Holborn viaduct. The river Thames flows through the city. Beautiful views are seen along its banks. It is spanned by many bridges.
Thursday evening I went to hear Rev. Thomas Spurgeon, pastor of the Tabernacle. He is the son of the great Spurgeon, whose name is a household word throughout the world. I also heard him again on Sunday. The auditorium is spacious with two large galleries encircling the building. The lower platform contains the baptistery, and the second platform from which the pastor preaches, is on a level with the first gallery. There is neither organ nor choir. But led by a precentor the congregational singing was such as I never heard before. The deacons followed their pastor to the pulpit and sat behind him. A stenographer sat on the lower platform. The Tabernacle was recently burned and has been rebuilt at a cost of over $200,000. There are nearly 4,000 members in this church. I did not attend Sunday-school here as much as in America. In the afternoon, I attended the services at St. Paul's cathedral and then went to Hyde Park, where anarchists and atheists use the privileges of free speech and attack the government and the Bible, standing within the speaking distance of preachers who are declaring the unsearchable riches of Christ."
In the evening I went to Westminster Abbey.
I can but mention a few places visited during my first week in London. Trafalgar Square with its Nelson monument; the Parliament Houses, John Wesley's house and chapel, Bunyan's and Watts' graves, Royal Exchange, the Horse Guards, St. James Palace, Crystal palace, Hyde Park, Marlborough House (the home of the king), Buckingham palace, the public offices, and the government buildings. I was glad to visit the buildings occupied by the "Society of the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign parts." This society was founded by the church of England in 1701. Its first missionary work was in the then American colonies.
I spent the "glorious Fourth" in the visitors' gallery assisting the House of Commons in their deliberations in my presence. I am sure this great privilege was due entirely to a letter of introduction given me by Mr. Ira D. Sankey to Spurgeon, who secured a ticket for me from a member of the House. It had not occurred to this august body to adjourn in honor of the American Independence Day. They were discussing the loan bill, looking to the borrowing of £66,000,000 or $330,000,000 to carry on the Boer war. This war is costing England nearly $10,000,000 every week. The speakers were largely from the Radicals who challenged the bill, some of them being Boer sympathizers. There were four rows of seats for the visitors. At the opposite end of the House was the speaker's chair. The members supporting the government and the opposition respectfully face each other as the seats run lengthwise of the House. Members wear their hats, and often pay no attention to the man who is speaking. At times many leave during an uninteresting speech but return when Balfour or the chancellor of the exchequer addresses the House. The Radicals or Liberals are seated on one side and the Conservatives on the other. Balfour is the leader of the Conservatives and has been a member for nearly thirty years. There are about 450 Conservatives and 250 Liberals in the house of commons. There sat on the Liberal side the veteran Harcourt, and Bryce the author of works on the "Holy Roman Empire" and the "American Commonwealth." These lawmakers draw no salary whatever. A young man sat by my side, a graduate of Oxford, who had just spent $7,000 in his candidacy for parliament and lost the race.
In the gallery behind and above the speaker were the reporters. Still to the rear of that is the ladies' gallery. But its occupants can watch the proceedings only through an iron screen. They are never admitted to the body of the house lest they should disconcert these men from serious deliberation. It is well to be on the safe side.
On to Bedford, Bunyon's home, and where "Pilgrim's Progress" was written. Then to Nottingham and to the home of Rev. George Hill, the Baptist pastor. Then to Kirkstall Abbey, now in ruins. Next to York, one of the two towns in England that have walls. Here is one of the great cathedrals that can be seen only in part in a half day. The building was begun in 1220 and was not completed till 250 years later. That was when labor was a penny a day. Many other places have been visited, as Knaresboro, Harrogate, Ripon, Fountains Abbey and Bolton Abbey, where in the same building religious services have been held for seven centuries. At Bolton Abbey 200 persons were sent on a picnic at the expense of their employer. Here I am at Nottingham, a city of over 250,000. Tomorrow I preach in the First Congregational church of this city. Here stands the chapel in which Wm. Carey 100 years ago preached his famous sermon "Attempt Great Things for God." That was the beginning of modern missions. If my readers have continued to the "finally," their patience is Joblike. I welcome the coming of The Standard for after all there is no place like home. More anon, W. JASPER HOWELL.
THE CALVERT FAMILY
Holds Its First Annual Reunion and Picnic at the Park.
The descendants of John and Isabella Calvert met at the Cortland park Friday, July 26, for their first family picnic. There were present children and grandchildren of eight of their family: Melanchton, Nathan, William, John, Wilson, Sarah, Martha, and Margaret. A letter was received from Rev. John B. Calvert of New York, son of James Calvert, regretting his inability to meet with the friends at this first family picnic, but expressing a hope that it will be repeated through the years to come. A bountiful dinner was prepared of which over sixty partook. There were present from a distance Mrs. R. Dustin and three children from Salt Lake City; Mrs. John Wells, Stockton, Kan.; Mr. and Mrs. LaMont Calvert and three children, Syracuse; and Mr. J. D. Calvert, Sterling, Cayuga Co., N. Y.
At the conclusion of the dinner it was suggested that a permanent organization be formed and officers be chosen to take charge of future gatherings, which resulted in the election of the following officers for the coming year:
President—M. R. Wood.
Vice-President—Mrs. G. H. Hyde.
Secretary and Treasurer—LaMont Calvert.
It was voted that the Thursday nearest the 15th of August, 1902, be the time for our next meeting.
BOARD OF HEALTH
ADOPTS RESOLUTIONS IN REGARD TO GARBAGE.
Ashes and Garbage Must be Separated Under Penalty of $10—Enclosed Receptacles for Garbage To Be Collected at Frequent Intervals—Sewer Connections Not to be Enforced at Present.
Last night at its regular meeting the board of health heaved a heavy sigh of relief when the Cortland Garbage Reduction Co. gave ample and satisfactory assurance that it was ready to begin the collection of garbage under private contracts, and when finally the garbage ordinances were passed requiring ashes to be separated from other household refuse and this refuse to be kept in closed receptacles, with a provision limiting the transportation of garbage through the streets. The members expressed themselves as being convinced that the question of garbage collections was well settled.
Attorney W. L. Loope appeared again before the board and reported that the company had received much encouragement in taking up the work. The people, he said, are asking for contracts at the low rates offered and are keeping his telephones hot asking when the wagon would be sent around. The company proposes to collect from residences twice each week at the nominal sum of 10 cents per week, and from business places as often as should be at the rate of 25 cents per week. Mr. Loope assured the board that the service would be of the best, stating that large-sized covered metallic cans would be used on the wagons for carrying off the refuse.
Commissioner Stockwell was of the opinion that the proposition made was very definite and attractive, and all the commissioners spoke very favorably of it. The resolutions were adopted unanimously and are as follows:
CITY OF CORTLAND—BOARD OF HEALTH.
Resolved, That the following ordinances be and the same hereby are enacted, and the sanitary code of the city of Cortland is hereby amended accordingly.
SANITARY CODE.
Sec. 22.—No household refuse, offal, garbage, dead animals, decaying vegetable matter or organic waste substance of any kind shall be placed upon any ash pile or in any ash box, privy vault, or cesspool, but shall be placed in closed receptacles to be used solely for that purpose, and be kept outside of any dwelling.
Any person violating the provisions of this section shall incur a penalty of $10 for each offense, which penalty is hereby imposed for any violation of or noncompliance herewith.
Sec. 23.—On and after the 10th day of August, 1901, no person or persons shall gather, collect or transport within the limits of the city any garbage, decaying animal or vegetable matter in solid or liquid form, except such persons as are licensed by the board of health of the city so to do; and no garbage, decaying animal or vegetable matter shall be transported through the streets of said city except in water tight, metal lined, close covered receptacles, and in the manner required by the board of health.
Any person violating any of the provisions of this section shall incur a penalty of $10 for each offense, which penalty is hereby imposed for any violation of or noncompliance herewith.
The matter of the penalties attached to the ordinances for violations were discussed, and it was thought that the amount fixed upon was none too large for the assurance of properly enforcing the ordinances. The board of health believes that the ordinances are necessary to the health of the citizens of Cortland, and they will be vigorously enforced.
The matter of foiling sewer connection received consideration, and it was decided that this would not be done except in extreme cases. The measure would, it was thought, be very burdensome on many people. The garbage ordinances seemed to the board to be ample for providing resources for cleanliness.
Health Officer Carpenter reported that he had received a letter from the state board of health stating that he should condemn the privy vault at the residence of R. H. Beard, 20 Church-st., consequently a resolution was passed ordering the premises to be connected with the sewer.
A bill of Daniel Hurlehey of $18 for work at the dumping ground was audited.
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| A. D. Wallace. |
CHANGES AT THE BRUNSWICK
After Aug. 1, It Will be Conducted on the European Plan.
After Aug. 1 Proprietor A. D. Wallace will make a change in the conduct of the Brunswick hotel at 63 Main-st., so that it will be run upon the European instead of the American plan. Lodgings will be furnished as heretofore, but all meals will be served to order, and particular attention will be paid to the restaurant trade. A room upon the second floor will be fitted up as a ladies' sittingroom, and the ladies' diningroom will also be on this floor. An experienced chef will be employed and it is the intention of the proprietor to have all the appointments of the hotel first class.
A Three-Legged Calf.
Loyal I. Dodge has a cow that gave birth to a three-legged heifer calf a week ago today. One forward leg and shoulder is missing. The calf is lively and stands on its three legs all right, but makes awkward work in getting about, having to hop along. Mr. Dodge will raise the calf and probably dispose of it to some enterprising genius of the Barnum stripe, who will cry its wonderful features at the county fairs.—Oxford Times.
BREVITIES.
—Sidney is to have a new knitting mill.
—Excursion from Cincinnatus tonight on the observation cars.
—New display advertisements are—Warren, Tanner & Co., Shirt waists, page 6.
—Twenty couples enjoyed the Assembly party dance at the park last night. "Never a better time" is reported.
—In the absence of Mr. H. A. Jennison tomorrow, Miss Carrie D. Halbert will preside at the organ at the First M. E. church at the morning services.
—Mrs. J. D. Sherwood last night entertained at tea a number of the lady friends of her sister, Mrs. F. E. Plumb of Brooklyn, formerly of Cortland, who has been spending a week in Cortland with her.
—Cortlandville lodge, No. 170, F. & A. M., will confer the third degree at their regular communication Tuesday evening. The work will be conferred by past-masters of the lodge and all master Masons in good standing are invited to be present.
—The union preaching service will be held tomorrow evening at 7:30 o'clock at the First M. E. church and Rev. Dr. Houghton, the pastor of that church will preach the sermon. The union young people's meeting will be held in the same church at 6:30 o'clock.
—The Young People's society of Christian Endeavor of the First Baptist church will not unite with the union Young People's meeting tomorrow evening, but will hold their regular consecration service tomorrow evening at 6:30 o'clock. Let every member make an effort to be present.
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