CHANCELLOR VON BUELOW, BIG FOUR, FIFTY-HOUR-GO-AS-YOU-PLEASE, AND PROF. AND MRS. PARKER ENTERTAIN

 

Bernhard Von Buelow.

Cortland Evening Standard, Thursday, Jan. 23, 1902.

VON BUELOW FRIENDLY.

Imperial Chancellor Says Tariff Makes No Difference.

CITES PRINCE HENRY'S VISIT.

Dr. Barth Speaks of the United States as a Great and Economically Effective Community, Also Distinguished for Civilization and Culture—Continued Good Relations.

   Berlin, Jan. 23.—During the debate on the estimates of the chancellor's department in the reichstag the imperial chancellor, Count Von Buelow, referred to the pleasant relations between Germany and the United States and to the approaching visit of Prince Henry of Prussia.

   The chancellor found his opportunity in the remarks of Dr. Barth, leader of the freissinige party, who in discussing the budget said:

   "I want to touch upon the political relations between Germany and the United States, which are traditionally friendly in character. One hindrance to the promotion of this friendship is the protectionism now prevailing in Germany. It is pleasant, on the other hand, to see that the projected visit of a German prince to the United States has disclosed the existence of a large fund of good will and cordiality among the American people for Germany. We recognize in the union not merely a great and economically effective community, but we know the achievements of the United States in other fields, such as civilization and culture, are very important. The cultivation of the friendship of the two countries is a thing to be grateful for."

   Replying to Dr. Barth, Count Von Buelow said: "I express my thanks to Dr. Barth for the words and manner in which he has spoken of our relations with the United States. I still must ask him not to overestimate the difficulties from the way in which we formulate our tariff policy.

   "I can only repeat what I said three years ago in the reichstag, and I believe the views I then set forth in detail will today meet with the concurrence of the house, namely, that we are filled with an earnest desire to maintain on the basis of perfect reciprocity and mutual appreciation the traditional good relations which have always existed between ourselves and the United States. The voyage of Prince Henry to America is an expression of the good relations, and I am convinced his reception will be in accord with the friendly feelings the two great nations have for each other."

   The chancellor's statement was greeted with prolonged cheers from all parts of the house.

 

New York Central Empire Express.

TO ABSORB THE BIG FOUR.

The New York Central Secures Another Western Connection.

   NEW YORK, Jan. 23.—It is reliably stated today that the New York Central railroad company will soon acquire the Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago & St. Louis railroad, (Big Four); that the proceeds of the proposed $35,000,000 of new stock will be used to pay for the acquisition and that the Big Four stock will be turned into the New York Central's treasury at about $96 a share.

   The Big Four road is controlled by the Vanderbilts and it is proposed to make it a dependent of the New York Central, just as are the Lake Shore and the Michigan Central.

  The company has, among other assets, a large block of Chesapeake & Ohio stock.

   The acquirement of Big Four stock by the Vanderbilts has been going on for a long time. The lowest price in the common stock in recent years was 19 1/2 in 1896. By 1899 the stock had risen above 50. Since then, with occasional reactions, its tendency has been steadily upward. In November of last year the top price of 101 was touched. Yesterday the stock closed at 96 1/4.

 

Charles M. Schwab.

AUSTRIA IN A FRENZY

Because Americans Would Buy Up its Principal Industry.

   VIENNA, Jan. 23.—Charles M. Schwab, the president of the United States Steel company, is causing considerable stir here. Today Mr. Schwab conferred with a director of the Alpine Mining Co., a director of the Prague company, and other Austrian steel magnates.

   The Volksblatt, commenting on the conference, says: "We believe that Mr. Schwab is negotiating to annex the entire Austrian iron trade, and that one of our principal industries will be handed over in a lump to the grasping Americans.''

   Schwab is astonishing the natives by his imperial mode of traveling, ordering special trains for the smallest journeys.

 

PAGE FOUR—BRIEF EDITORIALS.

   ◘ A recent investigation of the supply of milk furnished to consumers in New York City during a certain period showed that the great bulk was unwholesome and even dangerous. At least 330 outbreaks of typhoid fever, scarlet fever and diphtheria are said to have been carried from unclean farms to be spread through the metropolis by the vendors of milk. According to the New York Sunday Herald, 6,055 infants in New York City died in 1900 from the effects of impure milk. The Rockefeller Institute, which has been investigating the milk supply in the metropolis, strongly recommends that a more careful inspection of the fluid be made and that a guarantee of purity be established.

   ◘ The Northwestern Christian Advocate condemns "the modern Bible craze," the present demand in certain ecclesiastical quarters for an up to date rendering of the Scriptures. There are already at least half a dozen so called modern English Bibles, written in what the editors call "the language of the people." Each of these in many vital respects differs from the others. "None," The Northwestern Advocate holds, "is equal in sublimity and power to the language of the old version, which has been simple enough to enable all to grasp its meaning. The Bible," The Advocate adds, "should be interpreted into the language of the people, so that they may understand it, but if it is to be written to conform to the ever changing language of the people for many it must needs be filled with slang, which is more nearly than any other the language of vast numbers." The good old Bible of our good old fathers is good enough.

 

Taylor Hall building.

FIFTY-HOUR-GO-AS-YOU-PLEASE

To be Started Tonight in Taylor Hall at 8 o'clock—The Entries.

   Everything is in readiness for the great fifty-hour-go-as-you-please race, which will be started in Taylor hall, Cortland, at 8 o'clock this evening. A good track has been made and a bridge baa been built from the stage over to the center of the room in order that those who attend may go in or out at any time. The teams are all here, seven in number, and already to go at the crack of the pistol. The teams come from all over the state, and Cortland, too, has several representatives. Diabo and Bishop, the pork and beans winners of the Watertown race are here, as are also Billy Long, 6 ft., 4 in., and Dickey Short, 5 ft., 1 in., from Syracuse and Utica, respectively. Powers and Williams also from Syracuse are here. Gleason and Down of the Normal football team will be in the race. A team from Homer, N. Y., is also entered. Martin and Hoban of Rochester will also enter.

   Hogan, the world champion heel and toe walker is here to referee the race and to give exhibitions. An exciting race is expected. Single admission 25 cents, day tickets 50 cents.

 

PROF. AND MRS. PARKER ENTERTAIN

In Honor of Their Guest, Miss Creasor of Owen Sound, Ontario.

   Prof. and Mrs. F. R. Parker delightfully entertained a company of young people at their home, 132 Tompkins-st., Cortland, last evening in honor of their guest Miss Maud Creasor of Owen Sound, Ontario. Whist was a prominent feature of the evening. Five tables were played. Refreshments were served, after which there was excellent music by members of the party.

   The guests were Miss Creasor, Miss Maude Fitzgerald, Miss Mabel Fitzgerald, Miss Edith Winchell, Miss Mary H. White, Miss Cornelia A. White, Mrs. Vose, Miss Elizabeth Benedict, Miss Minnie Wells, Miss Cora E. Wells and Miss Grace Walrad, and Messrs. Edwin Duffey, Burt L. Nourse, Charles P. Dunbar, William H. McGraw, Arthur G. McGraw, C. C. Wickwire, Earle W. Newton, L. P. Bennett and J. P. Gray.

 

A Bee Line for Ithaca.

   John Reid, who was arrested by Night Captain Day Baker last night, pleaded guilty to the charge of public intoxication in police court this morning. He said that he was a barber and that he came over from Ithaca to Cortland to find a job. These did not seem to be very thick, and John gave up and got drunk. He was given the choice of taking six months in the Onondaga county penitentiary or of getting out of the city. He chose the latter, and by the way he started out of police headquarters he must have been well on his way to Ithaca by the time the half hour was up.

 

Party at East Homer, N. Y.

   There will be a party at the East Homer hotel on Tuesday evening, Jan. 28. The floor committee will consist of S. Cortwright and J. Haynes of Preble, R. Quinlan and P. Kiley of East Homer and J. Hartnett and M. Comerfort of Truxton. McDermott's orchestra furnishes the music. Full bill $1.25. D. HARTNETT, Proprietor. [Paid ad.]

 

BREVITIES.

   —There will be an Assembly party dance at Red Men's hall tonight.

   —Regular meeting of Canton Cortland, No. 27, this evening with installation of officers by Major R. E. Caldwell.

   —The Loyal Circle of King's Daughters will meet Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Boice, 4 Venette-st.

   —The next game of basket ball to be played in Cortland will be between the locals and the strong team from Watertown next Wednesday evening.

   —The donation of Pearson Brothers to the City Band fair will be a parlor suit instead of a chamber suit as noted yesterday in the list of donations for the fair.