LABOR DAY AT PAN-AM, A COMMUNICATION, BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS, BARBERS' COMBINATION, AND H. M. WHITNEY CO.

 

Samuel Gompers.

Cortland Evening Standard, Tuesday, Sept. 3, 1901.

LABOR DAY AT THE PAN-AM.

Beauties of the Rainbow City Given Over to the Laboring Men—Gompers Spoke.

   BUFFALO, Sept. 3.—Yesterday was Labor Day at the Pan-American Exposition. The attractions and beauties of the Rainbow City were given over to the men upon whose brawn and muscle is the chief reliance of the nation, and well did they take advantage of the opportunity thus offered. During the day the grounds swarmed with laboring men and their families on their annual holiday.

   The exercises appropriate to the occasion were held in the Temple of Music during the afternoon. President Archie Grant of the local Trades and Labor Council presided. Mayor Diehl and Director General Buchanan presented the greetings of the city and the exposition respectively, while the address of the day was delivered by Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, who delivered a most magnificent oration referring to many subjects which concern the laboring man.

   At the close of the exercises in the Temple of Music the crowd made its way to the Stadium to witness the games conducted under the auspices of the Erie county labor organizations, which afforded much amusement.

   In the evening a special display of fireworks was given, exceeding in grandeur anything of the kind yet seen on the exposition.

 

Wikipedia map.

BOCAS DEL TORO BESIEGED.

Insurgents Occupy Provision Island, Commanding Entrance to Harbor.

   COLON, Aug. 31.—(Delayed three days by the censor.)—Bocas del Toro, 140 miles west of Colon, is virtually besieged by the Liberals or insurgents. They number at least 200, and, as already cabled occupy Provision island, which is opposite the town and commands the entrance to the harbor. They are fairly well armed, possessing two small modern cannon, as well as plenty of ammunition, and are commanded by a Nicaraguan. Among them are many Nicaraguan and Costa Rican Liberals. The opposing forces have occasionally exchanged shots, although with the exception of one Jamaican wounded there have been no casualties.

   Martial law prevails in Bocas del Toro. The authorities have stopped communication with other ports, except Colon. The United States, French, British and German consular agents in Bocas del Toro told the Colombian commander there that if the severe harbor restrictions interrupting commerce were not abated they would call for gunboats. These representations resulted in a limited improvement only in harbor conditions. The local trade, which has been chiefly in bananas sent to the United States, is virtually dead. The United States consular agent in Bocas del Toro has made an urgent appeal to the United States consul at Colon to send a gunboat. Commander Sargeant of the United States gunboat Machias is fully informed of the situation, and if this does not improve shortly the Machias will probably proceed to Bocas del Toro. The Liberals on Provision island say the presence of the Machias will not alter the situation, as they have in no way interfered with or injured foreigners, and the government alone is responsible for the restrictions laid on commerce.

 

Venezuela Issues Statement.

   CARACAS, Venezuela, Sept. 3.—The Official Gazette yesterday published the memorandum of the minister of foreign affairs to all friendly nations, explaining the complaints made by Venezuela against Colombia. The case is considered to be a casus belli. There is much comment and excitement.

 

A Communication.

   To the Editor of The STANDARD:

   SIR—I was much amused on last Saturday evening when reading your paper to learn that the town board of Cortlandville had decided that no more [bicycle] sidepaths should be built in Cortland county without first obtaining its consent. I have had no official notice of the action of the board but am credibly informed that a resolution was passed prohibiting the building of any more paths without again getting the consent of the commissioner of highways or the supervisor. This is mere child's play, as any commissioner is acting under a state law which provides that such consent shall be secured in writing and filed in the town clerk's office, and the consent was obtained and filed when the [sidepath] commission was first organized. The town board claims that this paper is not to be found in the town clerk's office, but this is not the fault of the commission as we obtained and filed it and it has been used in evidence in litigations, which is now on file and can be produced when necessary.

   There are only two places where paths can possibly be wanted in the town of Cortlandville, which are, extensions at South Cortland and on the Groton road. The South Cortland extension would undoubtedly have been voted at Wednesday night's meeting had not this difficulty arisen, and it may be yet unless our counsel advises us that the town board is greater than the legislature of the state of New York.

   The whole matter may safely be left to the voters of the town of Cortlandville at the next town meeting.

   Very truly yours, E. M. SANTEE.

 

Nathan Lewis Miller.

BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS.

Several Matters Brought Before Last Night's Session.

   At the regular meeting of the board of public works last night, City Attorney N. L. Miller appeared and spoke at length of the matter of accepting Cleveland-st. He said that according to the railroad laws a fifteen days' notice would have to be served on the Lehigh Valley Railroad company, in view of the fact that Cleveland-st. crossed the tracks of t his company. This notice, he said, would give the company a chance to be heard in the matter, and if it did not respond the railroad commissioners would fix the amount of damages, if any, to the Railroad company.

   In regard to the condemnation proceedings made necessary by the failure of the heirs to the Cronin estate to favor the plan of accepting the street, Mr. Miller and the board were of the opinion that the people of the street ought each to contribute a small sum toward making up $150 with which to buy off the Cronin estate, and so save the expense of conducting the condemnation proceedings. They argued that this would be better all around, as the Cronins would not be awarded nearly as much as the amount stated if it were settled by condemnation proceedings, and if these proceedings were started, it would cost the people a great deal more than $150 to conduct them. The matter was left over, and it is thought that a settlement can be made between the Cronin estate and other property owners of the street.

   The matter of the drainage in the vicinity of the wall paper factory was brought up by Mr. Cobb, who said that the company was expecting fifty car loads of paper and that the water in their building is up to the sills. It was decided to run the large water pipe farther down below the building, this carrying the water away from the factory.

   It was reported that Mrs. Anna L. Dunbar had recently fallen on the sidewalk opposite what are commonly called the Benedict flats on Madison-st., and that the walk at that place was in very bad condition. By resolution a new walk was ordered built.

   A petition for the acceptance of Doubleday-st. was read, but as it had affixed to it the names of only about half of the property owners of the street, it was put over.

   The matter of the proposed sluiceway to carry the water under the D., L. & W. tracks on Railroad-st. was discussed. It was decided that the Railroad company should bear the greatest part of the expense that will be attached to this work, as the benefit will come to it alone. According to the plans that the company propose, the sluiceway will cost from $1,500 to $1,800.

   No reference was made to the matter of the Railroad-st. pavement, except that Mr. Cobb reported that Mr. Duffey had stated before he left in the morning on a trip to Canada that if the matter came up in the meeting to report him as being favorable to going on and fix the street, and then to sue the Jamestown people for the costs. On account of the absence of Mr. Wickwire and Mr. Duffey no action was taken in the matter.

   The following bills were ordered paid:

   Street payroll, $531.41

   Beers & Warfield, raising walk of Melvin Samson, 82.70

   H. M. Kellogg, supplies, 9.88

 

COMBINATION IN BARBERING.

Two Well Known Artists In This Line Join in Business.

   Mr. William F. Hoar, whose barber shop has been located for some time past in the Standard building, and Mr, Fred Ritter, who for nine years has carried on a shop in the same line in the Squires building, have gone into business together in Mr. Hoar's barber shop, where both of these gentlemen may hereafter be found, ready to shave or shear their own or each other's customers, as the case may be, in the best and smoothest style of the art. By this combination they will not only cut running expenses in two in the middle, but will also be able to do quicker and more satisfactory work for waiting patrons, and have the shop open more hours during the day. Each has a goodly number of customers, and the new arrangement ought to be an excellent one all around.

 

THE H. M. WHITNEY CO.

Plans Nearly Perfected to Resume Work at the Whitney Shops.

   A meeting of the board of directors of the H. M. Whitney Co. has been called to be held at the office of the company, Wednesday, Sept. 18. A new company is being formed and plans have already been agreed upon whereby the factory is to be opened and the manufacture of popular priced wagons will be resumed. Sufficient capital for carrying on the business has been secured and as soon as the necessary legal steps can be taken the organization will be completed and work will begin.

 

William J. Hollenbeck.

   Mr. William J. Hollenbeck, 35 Union-st., [Cortland], died in Boston last Saturday night at 10:30 o'clock, aged nearly 50 years. His son Frederick was with him at the time of his death. Mr. Hollenbeck had been in poor health for nearly two years. About two months ago he resigned his position as traveling salesmen for Bentley & Settle of Syracuse, and went to Boston for treatment and rest, but he gradually failed till his death, which occurred as stated. The remains were brought to his home in this city Monday morning, and the funeral will be held Wednesday at 10:30 o'clock A.M.; burial in Cortland Rural cemetery.

   Mr. Hollenbeck was born in the town of Virgil, this county, Sept. 10, 1851, and was the oldest son of Frederick and Mary J. Hollenbeck, both of whom are deceased. Twenty-six years ago he married Miss Amelia Ribble of Terrytown, Pa., and the two came to Cortland to reside soon afterward.  Three sons were born to them, Frederick D., Ray W. and Glenn P., all of whom are now young men. Mrs. Hollenbeck died six years ago last Easter morning. Aside from his three sons, Mr. Hollenbeck is survived by two brothers, Dewitt Hollenbeck, who owns and resides upon the farm in Virgil, and Mr. George P. Hollenbeck of this city.

   Mr. Hollenbeck's business was that of a commercial traveler, and as such he was master of his profession. For twenty-five years Mr. Hollenbeck had been with one business house in Syracuse, the present name of which is Bentley & Settle. He was well known to the trade, and will be missed by it, as he was known for being honest and conscientious in all his business relations.

   As a man Mr. Hollenbeck enjoyed the acquaintance and the confidence of host of friends. His high regard for right and his integrity of purpose made for him a name that will long be remembered by all who knew him.

 

"Thelma."

   On Friday evening, Sept. 6, Aiden Benedict will present at the Cortland Opera House Mr. Chas. W. Chase's version of Marie Corelli's "Thelma." The action of the play is laid in Norway and England and is a most refreshing dramatic novelty, being entirely different from any other play ever produced upon any stage. The snow storm is a very realistic scene and the death of the Viking on the burning ship will bring tears to many eyes. The company is an excellent one, the leading members having been associated with the best managers.

 

BREVITIES.

   —The city schools opened this morning with a large attendance.

   —Mrs. Wm. Burch of Summerhill was awarded the oil stove given by Cramer & Hollister for the best apple pie at the Cortland fair.

   —At the regular meeting of the A. O. H. Wednesday evening, Sept. 4, election of officers will take place. Initiation will also be given.

   —The annual meeting of the members of the Tioughnioga club will be held tomorrow evening. An election of all the officers and of five directors will be held.

   —The next regular meeting of the Daughters of the American Revolution will be held at the home of Mrs. C. P. Walrad, 13 Lincoln-ave., Monday Sept. 9, at 3:30 P. M. At this time quotations on "Home" will be given.

   —New display advertisements today are—J. W. Cudworth, Optical goods, page 5; Mitch's market, Meats, etc., page 5; C. F. Thompson, Vinegar, page 5; C. F. Brown, Candies, page 7; New York Family Liquor store, Whiskey, page 7; City Steam laundry, Laundry work, page 5; F. S, Bliven, Bicycle repairing, page 6.