Cortland Evening Standard, Thursday, Aug. 22, 1901.
SHAFFER HAS A SURPRISE.
Talks Mysteriously of Bringing on a Crisis.
SAYS IT WILL END THE STRIKE.
Will Not Say What His Plans Are, But Arbitration or Litigation Will Play No Part In Them—No Change Apparent In the Present Situation.
PITTSBURG, Aug. 22. —President Theodore J. Shaffer of the Amalgamated Association said last night that he has well defined plans to bring the great strike to a close. This is to be done by bringing about such a crisis in the difference between the steel corporation and the Amalgamated association as will force a settlement.
Just how all this is to be accomplished is a mystery, but it will not be by arbitration or litigation.
In answer to questions about the numerous stories going the rounds of mediation or arbitration, Mr. Shaffer dismissed all by saying:
"We have apt heard from the other side; we have not placed anything before them and I know of nobody acting for either side or on any side."
PITTSBURG, Aug. 22.—The steel strike situation underwent no change yesterday. There was no extension of the strike and the steel managers did not attempt to start more mills. Late in the day the fires were lighted in the Demmler Tin Plate works at McKeesport, but the machinery was not started and no attempt was made to operate it. It is believed, however, that the move is preliminary to a start with non-union men.
The managers of the company have been preparing for several days to reopen a number of their properties and it is thought that they have decided to act at once. Their Monessen plant is moving ahead uninterruptedly with full crews and their Crescent works at Cleveland has about half the machinery in operation. There has been no break in the Carnegie group and the mills that have been started with non-union men since the strike began are going along with about the same force of men. The leaders on either side were busy all day, but at nightfall both said there were no announcements to make.
Veryl Preston was at the offices of the Carnegie Steel company and conferred at length with President W. E. Cory and other leading officials. President Shaffer was at the office of the Amalgamated association all day and spent most of the time conferring with delegations of strikers.
On the streets it was a day of exciting rumors, beginning with a circumstantial story of a plot to destroy the Monongahela tin plant and ending with a tale of the removal of the largest plants of the United States Steel corporation to England. Between the two, rumors again settled the strike in several ways. At headquarters cold denial was given to all these interesting stories.
It was another day of peace in all the strike districts, although the general probability of trouble still holds good at the places where feeling runs high.
John Sternsdroff, a rougher from Richmond, Va., who claimed that he was a member of the party of strike breakers brought to Monessen on Sunday by "Alabama Joe" Carter, was at strike headquarters yesterday. He said that Carter had entirely misrepresented the facts to him and that he had slipped out of the works the first time a chance presented itself. He says 14 men left Richmond, that five deserted en route and that three left when he did. He placed the number of men now in the mill at 18, and said very little work was being accomplished. The strikers welcomed Sternsdroff and were elated over his statement. When he told them that another party was being formed to come North they took steps to head it off.
According to the leaders only 20 men who were formerly members of the Amalgamated association have gone to work in mills that are now being operated partly or in full with non-union men. The steel managers place the number of desertions at a higher figure.
Assistant Secretary M. F. Tighe of the Amalgamated association said yesterday he was still of the opinion that most of the men in the South Chicago mills would be out before the end of the present week. He said he had received word from the mills, but of a personal nature, and he could not give any of the details. President Shaffer said that the strike would be won by the strikers. He believed that when he started the strike and he still believed it. He said that he was still prepared to discuss honorable terms of settlement with the steel corporation, but that he did not look for any move in that direction for some time to come.
Gompers Not to Meet Morgan.
NEW YORK, Aug. 22.—It was denied at the office of the United States Steel corporation yesterday that Samuel Gompers was to have a conference with J. P. Morgan looking to the ending of the steel strike. An official of the corporation said the situation was unchanged.
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| William McKinley. |
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| John Hay. |
HAY MEETS M'KINLEY.
President and Secretary of State Held Short Conference at Canton.
CANTON, O., Aug. 22.—Secretary of State Hay reached Canton yesterday morning to confer with President McKinley. He planned to complete his work here in time to take the 1:35 p. m. train for Pittsburg, where he will make connection for Washington. The morning train was over half an hour late and cut the arranged conference short to that extent.
While it is learned that the business which brought the secretary to Canton is of importance, it is understood that there is no particular topic responsible for the conference and that there is nothing of special significance attached thereto.
While the conditions existing in Colombia and Venezuela doubtless were reviewed by the president and Secretary Hay, it is understood that no new conditions have arisen calling for action other than already has been taken by this government and announced from Washington. There are also some matters in connection with China that are to be considered soon by the state department including, it is understood, the appointment of a member of the commission to work out the details of the plans prescribed in the protocol. The president and Secretary Cortelyou had also a number of matters more or less routine pending in the state department which it was desirable to clear up.
PAGE FOUR—EDITORIALS.
China Affair Still Unsettled.
Dispatches from European capitals and from Peking make it evident that the powers are still a good way off from a thorough settlement in China.
Great Britain withholds her signature to the agreement ostensibly because the international commission for revising the Chinese tariff is unsatisfactory to her, and at the same time she is moving for an opening up of some of the subjects which the powers had practically agreed to let alone for the very reason that no agreement was possible. It is quite evident that our government and Great Britain have no understanding with regard to this matter, as other powers have assumed, since Mr. Rockhill is ignorant of the nature of the British objections to the tariff commission.
It is a year since Peking was relieved. The powers find that it was easier to relieve the embassies than it has been to agree as to what should be done with the country. If difficulties are to be made now, however, it is not at all strange to see them emanating from Great Britain. Her position with regard to territorial prospects is bad, whereas that of Russia is decidedly good. As the United States government has no territorial aspirations, it is in a position to take the lead in getting out of China.
◘ There are indications that the people of Alabama are breaking away from the old time prejudices against negroes. Blacks and whites joined heartily hand in hand at a recent lynching entertainment. Behold how good and pleasant it is for brethren, even of different races and color, to work together in unity!
Stage to Glen Haven, N. Y.
The Glen Haven stage will make a round trip daily from Cortland to Glen Haven leaving the Messenger House at 10 o'clock A. M., and reaching the Glen Haven hotel in time for one of Landlord Mourin's good dinners or, if preferred, one can take a basket along and eat the luncheon on the boat, while enjoying a trip to Skaneateles. The stage leaves the Glen at 4 o'clock daily on the return to Cortland. The steamboat starts at 1:30 from the Glen for Skaneateles, and returns at 7 o'clock. This affords one of the grandest outings for a little money that can be secured.
BREEZES FROM GLEN HAVEN.
Hotel Full of Guests—All Forms of Amusements are Popular.
GLEN HAVEN-ON-SKANEATELES, Aug. 19.—These bright August days bring out all the latent beauties of the lakeside and induce the languorous and restful feeling in which cares are forgotten and new spirit gained to meet the difficulties of existence.
One of the most crowded weeks in the history of this resort has just closed. Gayety and recreation of all kinds have been indulged in to the heart's content. The climax in social affairs was reached last Saturday evening when the most brilliant hop of the season was given at the Hotel Glen Haven. The large music room was crowded with beautifully costumed women, and the summer man, usually a minus quality at lakeside resorts, was out in full force, and gayety reigned supreme until a late hour. The number of spectators were so great that it became necessary to seek refuge on the veranda, the large seating capacity of which was fully taken up in front of the music room windows, and at times the crowd was dense.
The progressive euchre held on Wednesday evening proved a great success. There were twenty-eight participants. Mrs. H. D. Dennison of Syracuse won the first prize, Miss Elizabeth Leech of Philadelphia second, Mr. Robert Redfield won gentlemen's first, while Miss Florence Mourin captured second. Mrs. A. B. Bates and Miss Eudora Sullivant carried off the consolations.
On next Wednesday night the fourth game in the series will be played, when a ladies' solitaire diamond ring will be offered as a special prize, to the lady or gentlemen scoring the highest number of points. The game will be open to all players.
An impromptu shore tea was given by Miss Elizabeth Leech on Friday evening. Her invitations were hurriedly sent out on that day bringing together Mr. Lizare Aberdeen, Mr. H. L. Groff, Mr. A. P. Hawes, Mr. Oliver Reynolds, Mr. Rodger Sullivant, Miss Elizabeth Cameron, Miss Helen Leech. It was altogether a bright and successful trip. The party was chaperoned by Mrs. T. S. Sullivant.
Piscatorial pursuits have been most popular at this resort during the last week, where there seems no diminution in the number and size of the trout caught.
Morning, noon and night it is bridge whist, and the rooms having grown too small to hold its enthusiastic devotees, tables are placed on the verandas to give ample room to enjoy the fascinating game.
Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Cutter, with their little daughter Constance and maid, are guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Redfield at their beautiful cottage on Lake-ave. Mr. Cutter is a prominent real estate broker in Buffalo.
Mrs. Elizabeth Hughes, who is now a guest of the Hotel Glen Haven, has expressed her intention of going abroad next winter to pass some weeks at Cairo and along the Riviera.
Mrs. H. D. Palmer, who was so severely injured by an accident, while in Syracuse, is recuperating at the Glen Haven, under the care of Dr. J. H. Ball of Scott.
Dr. S. G. Perry of New York, accompanied by Mrs. Perry, a most charming and amiable lady, is registered at the Glen Haven for an indefinite period. The doctor shares his nation's love of sport and scenery; a much traveled man. He declares that Skaneateles lake is the loveliest sheet of water he has ever seen.
Rev. W. F. Kettle of Homer is one of the many divines who have been down recently trying his luck at angling. "Veni, Vidi, Vici."
Mrs. Sherman, wife of the Hon. W. R. Sherman, mayor of the city of Utica, is here for a short stay. She is accompanied by her daughter Elizabeth.
Arthur P. Hawes, a prominent member of Boston society, was a guest of Miss Leech over Saturday and Sunday.
H. Lizares Aberdeen, son of Dr. Aberdeen of Syracuse, is visiting friends here.
Mrs. F. O. Mariette and Mrs. Laura Crouse, who are annual visitors to Glen Haven, are here for the month of August.
Miss Elizabeth Leech, one of the bright, particular stars of the season, and the best type of the real Gibson girl seen here, has left for the Pan-American.
Mrs. A. D. Chase, wife of a prominent business man of Utica, has arrived at the Glen Haven to stay until the middle of September. Mrs. Chase is an accomplished vocalist and delights hotel audiences with her singing.
Miss A. E. Chase, daughter of Mrs. A. D. Chase, is also here for the season. Miss Chase is one of Utica's most beautiful young ladies. She is of the semi-brunette type, of superb figure and a very fine elocutionist.
The following Cortlandites were here for Sunday: T. H. Wickwire, Jr., A. H. McGraw, Miss Jane T. Guild, Mrs. S. H. Hubbard, F. A. Hollister and family, Mrs. S. A. Heath, Miss Jane M. Newkirk, William M. Butler, Miss Florence Mourin, Homer.
Dr. and Mrs. H. E. Roberts of Philadelphia made a flying [train] trip here on last Friday, and spent three days visiting their many friends.
Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Powell chaperoned the following Syracusians here over Sunday: M. H. Northrop, Jr., Horace D. Peck, Arthur R. Guilford, Chas. A. Demming, Miss Holden, Miss Eliza Holden, Miss Butler, Miss Tallman.
Wm. E Greenfield, cashier of the First National bank of Moravia, accompanied by Chas. F. Everson, Miss Rawley of Union N. Y. and Miss Reynolds of Jersey City, dined at the Hotel Glen Haven on Sunday.
Miss Van Etten, the "little sunbeam" as she was called of the Hotel Glen Haven colony, left for her home in Moravia on Monday, after a two weeks' sojourn here.
OPTIMIST.
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| Cortland fairgrounds and racetrack near Wheeler Ave. |
EVERYBODY IS TALKING
About Cortland County Fair—More Going to Attend Next Week—Race Track in Prime Order—It Deserves the Name "Leader."
Everything is ready at the fair grounds for the reception of exhibits next Tuesday morning. See that your entries are made out and in the secretary's hands now, then your tickets will be ready; no vexatious waiting for the entry to be properly made during Tuesday. Take time and view the merchants' exhibits in the building; talk with those in charge of the booths; get quotations, that is what they desire. A good fair is similar to a family reunion. Don't rush through the aisles as though life were not worth living; see everything; meet old friends; enjoy yourselves. These are a few reasons why our county fair is of, for and by the people, a yearly outing for the masses.
Yes, there will be balloon ascensions daily, accompanied by thrilling double parachute leaps by M'lle Retta Danzelle ably assisted by Prof. E. R. Hutchings in aeronaut circles styled respectively the queen of the clouds and aerial wonder.
Keep off the track! Here comes the automobile or a motor-cycle race, making a mile in two minutes or less. There will be a fine series of horse racing as the track is in the best of condition and a number of fast ones are in readiness for the word.
There are many pleasing entertainments on all sides, museum and vaudeville. "Happy Bill" Daniels' orchestra on the platform, something for every taste of amusement.
Did you ever see educated cockatoos, macaws or genuine racer fan tail pigeons in their evolutions on spherical bodies? A novelty that is neat, refined, artistic and pleasing. A copy from none, a steal from nobody, and original from start to finish. Then see the great Rosa Naynon introduce the largest and best troupe of tropical birds. Witness the perfect balancing; gaze at the grand aerial flight of the pigeons. Nothing but silk and satin can describe the beautiful act.
The fox chase will take place on the second day, Wednesday. The purse, $30, is divided $15, $10, $5 best two in three, half mile races. There will also be an exhibition of Shetland ponies in harness for three premiums, $5, $3, $2 on this day. Don't forget that Wednesday is school day. Go and see the youths enjoy the fair. You'll find much to interest all ages and both sexes.
Remember the elaborate treat in store for Thursday night in the way of fireworks printed yesterday.
Woods Reunion.
The Woods reunion was held at the pleasant home of Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Wood in Nubia, N. Y., Aug. 14. The day was all that could be wished for. No pain was spared to make each and every one have a pleasant time. There was no one forgotten from the oldest to the youngest. The tables on the lawn spoke for themselves. They groaned under the load of good things. We will not forget the awning that shaded the party from the hot sun and made all so very comfortable.
Those from out of town were Mrs. Huldah Bennett and daughter Irene, Mr. and Mrs. William Woods, Bainbridge; Simon Woods, Oneonta; Edgar Woods, Cleveland, O.; Mr. and Mrs. James, Woods, Oxford; Mr. and Mrs. Brown, Texas; Mr. and Mrs. Josiah Youngs, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Manchester, McGraw; Mr. and Mrs. Will Potter, Ruth and Sara, Homer; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Holdridge, Mrs. Martha Potter, Mrs. Addie Kenyon, Edith Lampher, Cortland; Mr. and Mrs. Marcello Miller, Messengerville; Mrs. Lydia Tanner, Blodgett Mills; Mr. and Mrs. Bird Woods, Richford; Mr. and Mrs. Will Woods, Irene Woods, Speedsville; Mrs. Francis Potter, Florence, Ethel and Earl, Blodgett Mills; Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Wood, Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln and daughter, Irving Fuller, Isaac Fuller, Anna Heaphy, Nubia.
The officers elected were as follows:
President—Charles Manchester.
Secretary—Mrs. James Woods.
Treasurer—Marcello Miller.
Corresponding Secretary—Lillie Wood.
Vice President—Bird Woods.
Assistant Corresponding Secretary—Mrs. James Woods.
Registrar—Will Potter.
Assistant Treasurer—Mrs. James Woods.
The next reunion to be held at Mrs. Seth. Bennett's, Alton, Aug. 14, 1902.
A. S. K.
PROTECTED HOME CIRCLE.
A New Fraternal Society Organized in Cortland.
A circle of the Protected Home Circle, a fraternal insurance order with headquarters at Sharon, Pa., was instituted in the John L. Lewis lodge of I. O. O. F. rooms last evening by Special Supreme Deputy F. S. Kelley of Sharon, Pa.
The meeting was presided over by the supreme president of the order, H. C. Hall, D. D. Mr. Hall is a native of Cortland county, having been born near Pitcher village forty-eight years ago and this is his first visit to his native county since he was 16 years of age. Previous to organizing the circle he addressed those present on the subject of fraternalism, and his remarks were heartily received, Dr. Hall departed this morning for Pitcher, where he will attend the Pitcher picnic today and renew boyhood acquaintances, as well as to note the many improvements which have taken place there during the past thirty years.
The circle was duly named H. C. Hall circle, after which the following officers were duly installed:
Past President—M. E. Sarvay.
President—Scott Gale.
Vice-President—R. G. Bryant.
Guardian—Dr. P. T. Carpenter.
Chaplain—Geo. M. Houghton.
Secretary—R. E. Caldwell.
Accountant— W. C. Hyde.
Treasurer—A. H. Mudge.
Guide—J. A. Hart.
Watchman—E. G. Smith.
Porter—Frank Coulter.
Trustees—F. R. Nourse, Wm. Freeman, R. E. Caldwell.
BREVITIES.
—The Passion Play will be presented at the Opera House Saturday night.
—The Delevan family picnic and reunion occurred at the park yesterday. A full account of it will be given later.
—New display advertisements today are—F. E. Brogden, Lyons' candies, page 6; Glann & Clark, Shoes, page 7.
—Mr. E. F. Rice has shipped a fine pair of White Leghorns to C. E. Hurtle, Handover, Canada, which will be shown at the Toronto exhibition next week.
—There had been 594 Pan American tickets sold at the Cortland station of the Lackawanna railroad since July 1 and up to the time of the departure of the 2:28 train this afternoon. Over two-thirds of these were by way of Binghamton wholly over the Lackawanna road. The new connection by the 2:28 train is proving very popular.
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