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Cortland Evening Standard, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 1901.
NOTHING BUT PRAISE.
Foreign Comment on President's Message Favorable.
COMPLIMENTS FOR ROOSEVELT.
His Ideas and Ideals and His Suggestions on Principal Questions Are Accorded Distinct Approbation in London and Berlin. What They Say.
LONDON, Dec. 4.—Practically all the papers here publish a long summary of President Roosevelt's message to congress.
The Daily News, in an editorial on the subject says: "It shows a bold man struggling with the devil-fish of party intrigue, and is in refreshing contrast to the spread-eagleism of the earlier period of American jingoism. President Roosevelt has set himself a very high ideal of conduct in public life and we have no doubt he will rise to it."
Most of the newspapers prefer to await the text of President Roosevelt's message rather than comment on the abridgment made public here. The Pall Mall Gazette, however, thinks the message will "win the praises of all except the Fenian clubs, to which Mr. Redmond is spouting sedition." It says that the ideas contained in it are those of "a wise head firmly set on its shoulders."
The Pall Mall Gazette highly approves of the president's suggestions relative to repressive measures to prevent, as the paper puts it, "America from becoming the dumping ground of the blockheads and starvelings of Europe," and remarks that there is a contrast between this advocacy of strengthening restrictive measures and the callous indifference of the British legislators to flooding the east end of London with indigent aliens.
The Westminster Gazette considers that the reference to trusts "spells a good deal of uncertainty for the American market," and adds: "The high tariff of the United States has created an artificial position under which the trusts have prospered. Therefore their business must be regulated artificially."
The St. James Gazette says: "It is gratifying to find that the statesmen of a country like the United States are not afraid to make proposals on the subject of anarchism which, on the surface, are open to the criticism that they are subversive of personal liberty. There is no surer sign of true statesmanship than the insight which realizes when a good theory becomes mischievous in practice."
Mostly all the papers look at President Roosevelt's message from the point of view of its literary power and the wealth of weighty matters discussed and regard it as one of the most characteristic and remarkable messages ever sent to a congress. At the same time the papers recognize its conservative and business-like moderation, and that no attempt has been made, The Morning Post remarks, "to strike an attitude or carry his listeners away."
On the whole, however, the newspapers are skeptical of any great outcome from the president's efforts in the direction of reform of the trusts, anti-anarchism or reciprocity, the idea being that the senate will effectually step in and prevent any great changes in the existing system.
MILD THRILL IN GERMANY.
Some Parts Are Depredated, But Altogether Message Has Created Favorable Impression.
BERLIN, Dec. 4.—The message of President Roosevelt caused a mild thrill in Germany. On the Bourse, where it was eagerly awaited, the message was received with uncommon interest and the market generally was slightly stimulated on the posting of a bulletin containing President Roosevelt's utterances about trusts.
Several financial journals aver there is no reason why the United States should not encourage shipbuilding. They say that if the United States becomes possessed of a commercial fleet she will have to build it, insomuch as the attempts to buy German lines of steamers have been defeated.
President Roosevelt's words concerning the restriction of immigration contain an unpleasant suggestion in the present time of depression when, as the Berliner Volks Zeitung states, hard times make an overflow of the laboring population of Europe necessary. The free trade and liberal newspapers welcome the reciprocity recommendations, but regret that President Roosevelt did not recommend specific tariff reduction.
The first impression of the president's message in German official circles is that the repression of anarchists by international agreement is much more likely to be carried through upon the initiative of the United States than by that of any other power. An anti-anarchist proposition from Germany, along the same lines as that of President Roosevelt, is probably already on its way to the state department at Washington.
The Vossische Zeitung says the president's message indicates that the feet of the United States are well in the imperialistic path.
Taking the message altogether, it has been favorably received both popularly and officially. The references it contains to the late Empress Frederick are especially appreciated.
THE PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE.
How the New York Papers Comment on it Editorially.
NEW YORK, Dec. 4.—The New York morning newspapers, in leading editorials, today give highly complimentary comments upon President Roosevelt's first message.
The World says the message is distinctly favorable for its moderation, its high tone and its characteristic courage and candor.
The Sun—"Long as is Mr. Roosevelt's first annual communication to the congress, it is by no means hard reading. This is due to the clearness of his style, the incisiveness of his thought, and, not least of all, the spirit of honest, patriotic endeavor manifest throughout its many periods.''
The Journal says—"It is an able document and, if half of its recommendations are fairly considered, this will be a profitable session of congress."
The Herald—"It is in the main a 'Let well enough alone' document."
The Press considers the message most conservative.
The Times—"No other president has ever had Mr. Roosevelt's experience with the pen and none, we think, has surpassed him in respect to skill in the use of it."
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LIVELY TIMES AT COLON.
Train Bearing the Stars and Stripes Afforded Some Confidence.
NEW YORK, Dec. 4.—The Panama railroad steamer Finance arrived this morning from Colon. The steamer was at Colon when the Liberals captured that city. An officer of the Finance describes it thus:
"We were right in the thick of it. Many of the rifle balls whistled over the ship. While the firing lasted we kept under cover. The Liberals, about 300 in number, came down from the interior by train, having paid their fares as individuals. When they arrived in town they began to fire their rifles until they intimidated the government authorities and soon had control. They appointed civil officers to run the city. The United States cruisers Machias and Marietta were in the harbor. They landed marines to protect the property of Americans. When we left the Liberals were still in charge.
"Great excitement prevailed among the people on Sunday, Nov. 24, when the government gunboat Pinzon arrived. It was soon learned that the city would be bombarded. People began to leave the city and the war vessels and other craft in the harbor offered a refuge to families. There was rejoicing when the bombardment was abandoned.
"Just before the Finance left, a train arrived from Panama with 200 marines. Ahead of the locomotive was an armored car, with two machine guns mounted and flying the stars and stripes."
PAGE FOUR—EDITORIAL.
Spelling Now in Disuse.
Has the art of spelling correctly been lost, asks Carroll E. Smith in the Syracuse Sunday Herald, and then that writer adds: It certainly has gone into desuetude. In other times it was an accomplishment of the schools to spell accurately, and the old-fashioned spelling match was an exercise that tested proficiency and endurance. He or she who could spell down the school or the class was looked upon as a student of special merit. Nowadays spelling contests are unheard of except as a feature of some public exhibition, and no such spellers as were produced in the past are revealed. The ablest professional people, even leading educators, are lacking in this accomplishment. Not many years ago Syracuse had a superintendent of its schools who was an atrocious speller, and when he sent any communication to the newspapers it fell under the ban for its wretched spelling. But this man was reputed a good and efficient teacher, and a long life was spent in the profession. Just now a hundred students of the Northwestern university have been turned back to the spelling school. Their education had been neglected in respect to spelling and they are subject to public humiliation because they or their teachers failed to recognize the importance of the spelling book. The head of the English department of the university has a wholesome belief in the value of correct spelling, and he will not let any student enter his classes so long as his knowledge of orthography is incomplete. This is a proper attitude, and it would be better if the heads of departments in all institutions of learning should prescribe the same rule of admission to their classes. Learning to spell correctly requires time and patience, but this branch of study is worth all it costs in time and attention, and the poor speller always is subject to be accounted an ignoramus.
COMMON COUNCIL.
Routine Business Transacted and a Number of Bills Audited.
A regular and adjourned meeting of the common council of the city of Cortland was held at the office of the clerk of said city on the 3rd day of December, 1901, at 7:30 o'clock, P. M., at which were present Charles F. Brown, mayor, and E. M. Yager, E. R. Wright, George F. Richards, T. C. Scudder, R. S. Pettigrew and Vern W. Skeele, aldermen.
The official reports of G. J. Maycumber, city chamberlain, and Frank E. Price, commissioner of charities, for the month of November, 1901, were presented and read, and, on motion of Mr. Skeele, seconded by Mr. Scudder and declared carried, the same were approved and placed on file. Mr. Price's report showed that $67.60 had been expended during the month for poor purposes.
Mr. G. J. Maycumber, city chamberlain, presented a list of erroneous assessments, which was received and placed on file, and on motion of Mr. Richards, seconded by Mr. Yager and declared carried:
Resolved, That said unpaid taxes and assessments, amounting to $146, be stricken from the assessment rolls of the town of Cortlandville and the city of Cortland, the same being erroneous and uncollectable.
Bills were allowed and ordered paid as follows:
The tax budget was not made out, as the clerk of the board of supervisors had not certified to the common council the amount of state and county tax to be raised by the city. The budget will be made up at the next meeting of the board.
On motion, the meeting adjourned to Dec. 11, 1901, at 7:30 o'clock, P. M. at the office of the clerk of said city.
Approved Dec. 3, 1901, CHARLES F. BROWN, Mayor.
K. O. T. M. REVIEW
Held Tuesday Night—Officers Elected for the Coming Term.
Cortland Tent, No. 304, K. O. T. M., held a regular review last night in Vesta lodge rooms, at which time the following officers were elected for the ensuing term:
Past Commander—Sir Knight John Clare.
Commander—Sir Knight Frank J. Baum.
Lieutenant Commander, Sir Knight Frank Rice.
R. K. and F. K.—Sir Knight G. W. Long.
Chaplain—Sir Knight Irving Smith.
Sergeant—Sir Knight Ernest Woodward.
M. at A.—Sir Knight Ray Hollenbeck.
First M. of G.—Sir Knight Joseph Swgmler [sic].
Second M. of G.—Sir Knight Thos. Ashworth.
Sentinel—Sir Knight Fernando Crofoot.
Picket—Sir Knight Samuel Luther.
Trustee—Sir Knight John Clare.
Grover Relief Corps Election.
Yesterday afternoon occurred the annual election of officers of Grover Relief Corps, No. 96, in G. A. R. hall, at which time the following ladies were unanimously elected to office for the ensuing year:
President—Mrs. Lucius Davis.
Senior Vice-President—Mrs. Aurelia M. Gilbert.
Junior Vice-President— Mrs. M. E. Corwin.
Treasurer—Mrs. F. A. Palmer.
Conductor—Mrs. John Seamans.
Chaplin—Mrs. Mary Harvey.
Guard—Mrs. Frank Kenyon.
Mrs. Emma Baker was selected as a delegate to attend the State Woman's Relief Corps convention, to be held in Seneca Falls. Mrs. Sarah Stanton was chosen as alternate. The president appointed as secretary Mrs. Emma Pitt.
C. M. B. A. Election.
At the meeting of branch No. 108, C. M. B. A. last evening the officers for the coming year were elected as follows:
President—John A. Kennedy.
First Vice-President—M. J. Dillon.
Second Vice-President—James Dowd.
Secretary—M. L. Quinlivan.
Assistant Secretary—John Lynch.
Financial Secretary—John Drake.
Treasurer—G. F. O'Brien.
Marshal—W. F. Walsh.
Guard—Peter Cowley.
Trustees—J. F. Dowd and Martin McNiff.
GOLDEN WEDDING.
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Rowe Celebrate the Event of a Half Century Ago.
One of the most pleasant social events noted in Cortland this season occurred at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Howe, 10 Maple-ave., yesterday afternoon and evening from 8 until 10 o'clock, the occasion being their golden wedding, and nearly 200 people were present and joined in the happy festivities.
Three miles west of the village of Homer, in the farmhouse home of the bride of eighteen summers, occurred the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Howe, just fifty years ago yesterday, by Rev. Mr. Harvey of the Baptist church of Homer. Mrs. Howe's maiden name was Eliza J. Simmons, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George F. Simmons. About forty years ago Mr. and Mrs. Howe moved to Cortland, where they have since lived. Two daughters were born to them, Mrs. A. H. Watkins and Mrs. W. J. Perkins, both of this city. Besides these two daughters there were present yesterday at the reception five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Among those who were in attendance upon the reception were five persons, who were members of the party of seventy-five, who fifty years before had been present at the marriage. These were, Mrs. Helen Howe Phillips of Syracuse who was bridesmaid at the wedding, Mrs. John P. Simmons, Mrs. Albert Fisher, Messrs. John Y. and John P. Simmons of Homer. Mrs. John P. Simmons, Mrs. Phillips and Mr. A. B. Willis assisted Mr. and Mrs. Howes in receiving.
The house was handsomely decorated with yellow chrysanthemums and smilax, and the effect was extremely pleasing. Light refreshments were served. The ladies who assisted in entertaining and serving were: Mrs. F. H. Cobb, Mrs. Ella Butler, Mrs. Enos Jepson, Mrs. R. H. Beard, Mrs. C. H. Price, Mrs. Almeron Bosworth, Mrs. W. H. Newton, Mrs. James French of Dryden, Mrs. W. D. Tisdale, Mrs. E. Perry, Mrs. George C. Hubbard, Mrs. Albert Fisher, Miss Libbie Robertson, Mrs. C. F. Thompson, Mrs. L. J. Lewis and Mrs. Watkins and Mrs. Perkins.
The occasion was a particularly bright and animated one, and of all who enjoyed it none were more pleased than were the happy couple who entertained. Many a token of remembrance was received, gold and silver predominating. Mr. Howe is now 75 years of age, while Mrs. Howe is nearly 68. Both enjoy very good health.
Ancient Chinese Embroidery.
Mr. W. E. Powers is the owner of two valuable pieces of Chinese embroidery that are now on exhibition in one of the windows of McKinney and Doubleday's store and which are well worth examination. They were taken from the palace of the Empress Dowager during the looting in connection with the suppression of the Boxer uprising and found their way to Hong Kong where they were placed on sale in a junk shop. They were bought at this place by Mrs. Anise Griffin, a stewardess on a steamer running between San Francisco and Hong Kong, from whom Mr. Powers obtained them. The blue piece is said to be more than 200 years old and the yellow piece at least 150 years old.
BREVITIES.
—Tonight will occur the regular meeting of the Ancient Order of Hibernians in the parlors of the C. M. B. A. [Catholic Mutual Benefit Assoc.?—CC ed.]. The second degree will be conferred upon several candidates.
—The semi-annual entertainment of the Ladies' Literary club will occur at the home of Mrs. N. H. Gillette, West Court-st., on Friday evening of this week.
—There will be a meeting of Cortland camp, No. 9,563, M. W. A., tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock in G. A. R. hall, at which time the annual election of officers will take place.
—New display advertisements today are—McKinney & Doubleday, Holiday opening, page 6; Hudson Crockery Co., Closing out sale, page 8; F. Brogden, Prescriptions, etc., page 8.
—Hon. James J. Belden, who was a one-third owner of the Syracuse Post-Standard, has sold his interest to his partners and retires from newspaper proprietorship. Mr. W. E. Gardner continues as the editor and manager of the paper, which position he has held for three years past.
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