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| William Campbell Breckinridge. |
Cortland Evening Standard, Thursday, Nov. 14, 1901.
OPENED HORNET'S NEST.
Colonel Breckinridge Criticized Steel Strike at Labor Meeting.
LEXINGTON, Ky., Nov. 14.—After a turbulent meeting the Kentucky Federation of Labor adopted resolutions yesterday denouncing ex-Congressman Breckinridge for sentiments expressed Tuesday night, expelling from the federation and convention and denouncing Vice President F. C. Learning of the federation and president of the local typographical union, who arranged the meeting and presided, and calling another meeting for Thursday night at which the views of the dissatisfied delegates may be expressed publicly.
Colonel Breckinridge's speech was considered courteous and in the vein of a supplemental welcome to that of the mayor. Colonel Breckinridge said he was the friend of labor organizations, that he heartily favored the organization of labor, but he thought its battles should be fought with reason and not with force, that the day of strikes was over, citing and criticizing the big steel strike. He said further that he did not believe it conducive to the best interests of labor, but unjust and was an abrogation of personal liberty, for unions to say to the employer, "You must employ only whom we choose, pay them what we demand," and say to the working man, "Unless you join our union you cannot work."
This expression of opinion was not pleasing to a number of the delegates and several wanted to make speeches when Colonel Breckinridge had concluded.
The chairman, Vice President Learning, announced that the program was concluded and declared the meeting adjourned. Agitation of the grievance led the dissatisfied delegates to declare that organized labor had been insulted and deprived of an opportunity to defend itself.
At the meeting of the Blue Grass Typographical union last night resolutions were adopted withdrawing from the Kentucky Federation of Labor. The action of Delegate O'Brien in leaving the convention was endorsed; all arrangements made by President Learning were approved and his acts approved.
President McGill of the Kentucky federation was present, and in a speech disapproved of and lamented the action of the convention, and said he had done all in his power to stay such action. Labor leaders predict that the day's events will result in the disruption of the Federation of Labor in Kentucky.
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| Theodore Roosevelt. |
Navy Yard In Philippines.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14.—The president yesterday signed an executive order creating a naval reservation of a large tract of land just acquired by the navy department at Onlongapo, on Subig bay, Luzon. The department now will proceed with all dispatch to construct at this point a navy yard and station of the first order, patterning the plans generally after the Mare island navy yard. It is a part of the project to ship the Havana floating dock to Olongapo to supply immediate docking needs, and until permanent stone docks can be constructed.
Blizzard In November.
Cortland has been visited by a genuine blizzard today. Had it occurred in February no one would have had any doubt as to what to call it. The only difference, however, between today and a similar day in February is that it is not as cold as it might be in February. It has snowed all day and the wind has been blowing a gale. At times it was hardly possible to see across the street. A considerable amount of snow has fallen too. A few sleighs were seen upon the streets this morning, and on the smooth pavement the sleighing was not bad.
THE SNOW IS GENERAL.
Flurry In New York—Drifts in Malone with Roads Blocked Up.
NEW YORK, Nov. 14.—There was a slight flurry of snow, the first of the season, in this city at 3:30 this morning
MALONE, Nov. 14.—The snow storm, which started here yesterday, turned to a blizzard in the night and is still raging. The snow piled in drifts and the roads are badly blocked.
BOSTON, Nov. 14.—A snowstorm accompanied by a brisk north wind which threatens dire things to shipping, is sweeping along the coast today. In Boston warning signals have been issued to skippers.
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| #2 Cortland Wagon Co. buildings on 1894 map. |
A PROSPEROUS YEAR
For the Cortland Wagon Co.—Election of Directors and Officers.
At the annual meeting of the stockholders of the Cortland Wagon company, which was held yesterday afternoon at the office of the company, the same directors and officers for the coming year were elected as are now holding those positions. The directors are: Messrs. L. J. Fitzgerald, Hugh Duffey, O. U. Kellogg, and Edwin Duffey of Cortland and F. C. Straat of New York, Thomas Clarke of London, England, William B. Clark of Waterloo, C. H. Pond, president of the Scranton Forging company, Scranton, Pa., and G. S. Smith, president of the Chicago Heights Axle company, Chicago, Ill.
The officers of the company are:
President and Treasurer—L. J. Fitzgerald.
Vice-President and Superintendent—Hugh Duffey.
Secretary—John C. Barry.
The reports showed that the past season was one of the most prosperous ever known in the history of the company, and the prospects for the coming season look brighter than ever before for a largely increased amount of business.
MRS. F. M. MCFALL
Passes Away after a Long Illness at Her Home on East Court-st.
Mrs. Mary Frances McFall, wife of Mr. F. M. McFall, whose death yesterday afternoon was briefly announced in yesterday's STANDARD, was born in Kellersville, Monroe Co., Pa., Sept. 24, 1848. She was the youngest daughter of Joseph and Mary Keller, and was a twin sister of Dr. F. B. Keller, who died a year ago in Pottstown, Pa. She was united in marriage with Mr. McFall on Nov. 2, 1869, in Stroudsburg, Pa. Two children were born to them, Mr. F. K. McFall, who lives in Harrisburg, Pa., and Carrie McFall, who died eleven years ago at the age of 15 years.
From Pennsylvania Mr. and Mrs. McFall and family went to Syracuse, where they lived for two years, coming to Cortland from that city in 1885. In 1890 the death of their only daughter occurred, and Mrs. McFall s illness dates back to that time, and began with nervous prostration. In 1892 Mr. McFall took her to Baltimore, Md., for her health, but soon found that she was getting no better there, so they went to Corning. In 1895 they returned to Cortland and have lived here ever since, with the exception of one winter spent in Harrisburg, Pa. Her serious illness began in January, 1899, when she suffered a severe attack of grip, which resulted in organic heart trouble.
Mrs. McFall's parents were Lutherans, but at their death before her marriage she joined the Methodist Episcopal church and has lived a conscientious Christian life, which has been full of devotion and beauty. She was an unassuming, quiet, and lovable friend, wife and mother. She made many friends and kept them each and all. Her home was her fortress, and in it was her greatest delight. She was strong in her belief that the home needed her best efforts, and it is in the home circle that she will be missed most sorely.
Mrs. McFall was from sturdy parentage, and it is owing partly to this and partly to the efforts of Mr. McFall that her life has been preserved so long. Even in her prolonged illness she was of a cheerful disposition, and her life was a peaceful one even to the end.
Her son, Mr. F. K. McFall, arrived in Cortland from Harrisburg this afternoon to attend the funeral, which will be held from the house, 36 East Court-st., Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
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| Erie & Central New York R. R. (traced purple line parallel to Rt. 41) between Cortland and Cincinnatus, N. Y. |
IMPROVEMENTS ON E. & C. N. Y. R. R.
New Ties Laid—Trestles to be Filled—Doing a Thriving Business.
Mr. Chas. O. Scull of Baltimore, Md., president of the Erie & Central New York Railway company, and Civil Engineer Chas. F. Wood of New York are in Cortland for the purpose of looking over the roadbed to determine the work to be done along the line next season. It is the intention of the E. & C. N. Y. company to continue the improvements which were begun this season until an excellent bed is secured.
The trestles along the line will receive the attention of the officials during their visit here. They will examine these carefully, and estimates of the cost of filling them with dirt will be made. It is the plan of the company to fill all of the trestles on the line, including the large Gee Brook trestle, as the wood structures will have to be replaced soon if they are to be kept open, and it is thought that the culverts in the long run will be the cheaper.
During the past season 2,654 new ties were placed in the roadbed. These were of three kinds, oak, chestnut and cherry. The coming season will see 6,000 new ties placed along the line. The bed has in many places been furnished with new ballast, and this work will also be continued next year.
The business done by the company this year has been satisfactory to the company, and it is the largest in the history of the road. The business of the line bids fair to be brisk during the winter, as a large amount of logs will be shipped over the road. The large Burlingame lumber tract of 250 acres near Willet station has been sold to Mr. Brazee of Bradford, Pa., and this will be cleared. The company will handle many hundred carloads of logs during the winter months. A large amount of ice is also expected to be hauled over the road. Aside from the ice ponds already in operation, a large one of about eight acres has been built near Cornell station, which will be used the coming season.
In all the company is prospering and doing a good lot of business at all seasons of the year, and the excellent showing that it has made speaks well for the management under which it is operated.
IT WAS CHAPTER DAY
And the D. A. R. Observed it at the Home of Mrs. S. W. Sherwood.
Yesterday was chapter day for the Tioughnioga chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. It was one year ago yesterday, on Nov. 13, that the thirteen residents of Cortland and McGraw were received into the state organization of the D. A. R. as the Tioughnioga chapter. The occasion was fittingly observed last night at the home of the chapter regent Mrs. S. W. Sherwood, 77 Railroad-st., when all the members with their husbands assembled to the number of about forty. The rooms were tastefully adorned with flags and the national colors. Patriotic and historical games of a unique character were played and the national hymns were sung. Attractive souvenirs in red, white and blue were presented to each guest, and very elaborate and elegant refreshments were served. The evening was a very delightful one for all concerned.
The Fortnightly Club.
The Fortnightly club met yesterday afternoon with Mrs. Edward Stilson, 31 Owego-st., and the following program was presented:
A Visit to Fontainebleau and Barbizon, Mrs. James Walsh.
The Fontainebleau-Barbizon School of Landscape Painters, Corot 1796-1875, Rousseau 1812-1867, Diaz 1808-1876, Dupre 1812-1889, Daubigny 1817-1878 [by] Miss Edith Turner.
Painters of Animals, Constant Troyon 1810-1865, Jacque 1813-1890. Rose Bonheur 1822-1899 [by] Miss Carrie D. Halbert.
Current Events, Mrs. T. P. Bristol.
A pleasing feature of the program was the singing under the direction of Miss Elizabeth Turner of a motion song by a quartet of little girls: Misses Georgia, Mary and Laura Stilson and Eugenia Walsh.
Death of George Clark.
Mr. George Clark, a well known market gardener who lived just off the Virgil road in the town of Cortlandville, south of the city, died early this morning of heart failure. His age was 80 years. Mr. Clark was a very youthful and active man for his years. He had been in usual health till two days ago, and even then hardly called himself ill. He was well known as one of the most successful of the market gardeners furnishing produce in this city. The Clark berries and the Clark vegetables were always in demand. He was a bachelor and lived alone. He had no relatives except a sister, Mrs. Julia W. Ford of Hastings, Mich.
The time of the funeral has not yet been fixed.
BREVITIES.
—Several Cortland people are in Marathon taking teachers' examination.
—New display advertisements today are—Warren, Tanner & Co., Special sale for Saturday night, page 6.
—Dr. J. M. Keese of Syracuse addressed the Merrick School Mothers' club in that city yesterday afternoon on "Mirth as a Household Tonic."
—"Under a physician's care," is the way the Auburn Advertiser put it after the Cayuga county board of supervisors had elected a physician as its chairman.
—All members of the Cortland lodge, No. 351, A. O. U. W., are requested to be present at the meeting tomorrow evening to meet Grand Receiver Victor R. Blehdon. Fourteen candidates are to be initiated.
—It is said that the new iron bridge now in course of construction for the New York Central railroad at Clyde will be the largest single span bridge in the world when completed. The middle girder will weigh 110 tons.
—A Cincinnati man has now come forward with a plan for baking bread by electricity. He claims that under his scheme loaves of bread can be sold at a good profit, at 2 1/2 cents each, where they now retail at 5 cents.
—To answer the numerous inquiries that are today made on every side as to the welfare of Mrs. Robert Clements we may say that she has through the day been at least holding her own and there is a belief that she has perhaps gained a little, so that very strong hopes are now entertained of her recovery. The sympathy of all friends will go out to both Mr. and Mrs. Clements in the sorrow that has come to them in the death of their little son.
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