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| Mark Hanna. |
Cortland Evening Standard, Friday, June 6, 1902.
INTEROCEANIC CANAL.
Debate on Isthmian Canal in the Senate.
SENATOR HANNA'S PREFERENCE.
Favored the Spooner Amendment Giving the President Power to Determine Upon the Route—Senator Mitchell Spoke For the Nicaragua Route.
Washington, June 6.—In the senate at 2 o'clock the isthmian canal bill was taken up, Mr. Hanna, a member of the interoceanic canals committee, addressing the senate in support of the Spooner amendment providing that the president shall have authority to determine upon the Panama route provided he can get clear title to the Panama Canal company's concessions and property; otherwise he shall decide upon the Nicaragua route.
The Ohio senator said the American people having become accustomed to the rapid transit of the railroads, now demanded quicker transportation on the seas.
The experimental stage had been passed and the question now presented was that of the best route by which the canal as to be constructed. Mr. Hanna said he had shared at first in the common belief that the Nicaragua route was the only one to be considered. The United States had been deterred from embarking on that project and, in the light of events, the fates seemed to him to have interfered to prevent us from making a mistake. The Panama route was only 49 miles long, while that of Nicaragua was 183 miles in length.
"You build your canal," said he, "to provide for the passage of ships from ocean to ocean, in the least possible time and at the least expense."
A canal constructed on such lines, he insisted, meant success. He said he was looking at the proposition for its commercial advantages as well as its advantages as a means of defense.
"We are to build this canal for the world," said he. "We are to build a canal for the commerce of the world; and we must take into account the business attracted to it from the world."
By stubborn facts and by the findings of the best engineers in the country he had been compelled to change his views which originally had been in favor of the Nicaragua route.
Mr. Hanna referred to the seismic disturbances in the canal region and suggested that those disturbances ought to cause the American congress to pause and consider the suggested dangers seriously.
Discussing the Spooner substitute, Mr. Hanna denied emphatically that it was a subterfuge intended to delay and procrastinate. He explained that if the president were not satisfied with the Panama Canal company's title, he could proceed to build the canal by the Nicaragua route, provided that all conditions and concessions were satisfactory. It was understood of course that the United States did not propose to go ahead with the canal project except with a clean sheet. By either route, he believed the canal would be a power for the peace of the world and he had no fear of any interference with the United States or any of its citizens engaged in the canal construction by any foreign power.
Mr. Hanna, after speaking an hour and a quarter, pleaded fatigue and saying he would continue, today yielded the floor to Mr. Mitchell, another member of the interoceanic canals committee.
The Oregon senator declared the construction of the canal was demanded by the American people in a tone that could not be misunderstood. He asserted that unless the Hepburn bill were accepted it would mean the indefinite postponement of any canal legislation and the possible defeat of the canal project. He maintained that the Nicaragua route was absolutely feasible and practicable.
Mr. Mitchell declared the authorities indicated that the danger from earthquakes was 100 per cent greater in the region of the Panama route than in that of the Nicaragua route. In neither case, however, was the danger sufficient to render hazardous the construction of the canal.
The senate at 5 o'clock went into executive session and soon afterward adjourned.
SMUGGLING CHINESE.
Diseased Syrians and Armenians Also Coming In.
Plattsburg, N. Y., June 6.—The smuggling of Chinese across the Canadian border which of late has been largely confined to the vicinity of Toronto and Niagara Falls, has commenced anew in this vicinity.
A new complication that has arisen to bother the immigration officials is a swarm of Syrians and Armenians who have been forbidden by the government officials to enter this country because of a dangerous disease with which they are afflicted, affecting the scalp and eyes. Recently two of this sort, it is reported, were captured in St. Lawrence county, and also two others afflicted with leprosy.
Agricultural School.
Poughkeepsie, N. Y., June 6.—The trustees of the school of practical agriculture and horticulture which school is now located at Briar Cliff Manor, where it has outgrown its present establishment, have secured an option on 500 acres of farm land on the banks of the Hudson, three miles south of this city, with a view to building a new college. The president of the school is Theodore L. Van Norden. The vice presidents are Abram S. Hewitt and William E. Dodge. The treasurer is R. Fulton Cutting, the secretary, Francis W. Holbrook and the director, George T. Powell.
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| King Edward VII. |
PAGE FOUR—BRIEF EDITORIALS.
◘ King Edward will go through the elaborate ceremony on which millions will be spent. And what will be the effect of it all? He will have the crown which he already has, and he will exercise the same authority which has been his since the moment when his revered mother closed her eyes in death. We are inevitably reminded by all this fuss of Puck's reflections, "What fools these mortals be!"
◘ The Syracuse Telegram appeared for the first time last night under the management of its new sole owner, Charles E. Handy. A brief announcement of the Telegram's policy was made. The publisher says the paper will be enlarged and improved. It will first of all be a newspaper, printing the news of the day in a fair and impartial manner. In politics it will be independently Democratic and not the organ of any man or set of men or of any clique whatever.
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| Cortland Opera House. |
NOT ON THE BILLS.
Prominent Actor puts up a Side Show—Police Called In.
There was an episode in connection with the appearance of the Klarke-Scoville repertoire company at the [Cortland] Opera House last night that had not been advertised in advance and which, in fact, was not on the bills at all. The play was "My Friend Jack." Ferdinand Graham, who was playing the leading part of Jack Bluff, had been imbibing too freely. The audience thought he was putting up a pretty stiff bluff, but concluded that it belonged to the part. Not so, however, his fellow actors. They saw that he was taking a little more of the genuine article between each act than was good for him, and by the time the fourth act was about to close he was not in condition to appear any more.
Graham was also the stage manager, but one of his associates finally called the curtain down, and one of the gentlemen came forward and apologized to the audience for the abrupt termination of the play. The last act, entitled "Back to the Moonshine still," he said, would have to be omitted. Mr. Graham, he apologized, was ill, in fact, to speak plainly he had been indulging in the cup that intoxicates. This announcement was greeted with roars of laughter from the entire house and the audience dispersed in good humor.
Back of the scenes, however, things did not go on as smoothly. The deposed stage manager was not inclined to accept this decision with equanimity and he made a host of trouble for every one. Chief of Police Barnes had to be called in to quiet matters down. Mr. Graham left the city this morning.
The company will continue the engagement through the week and the play tonight will be "The Silent Partner," with a "A Country Kid" for the matinee tomorrow afternoon. The leading part for the rest of the week will be taken by Mr. Scoville.
It is due to the company to say that with the exception of this one character it has made a very favorable impression in Cortland both on and off the stage. The plays have been well presented and the audience large. The specialties have been excellent and the company can hardly be blamed for the acts of one of its number, when all the rest are so acceptable.
DIED IN PITTSBURG.
Brother of Miss Emily C. Ormsby—To be Buried in Homer, N. Y.
Miss Emily C. Ormsby received word Wednesday that her brother, Mr. Miles Goodyear Ormsby, died very suddenly at his home in Pittsburg, Pa. Miss Ormsby started the same day for Pittsburg and will return to Homer tomorrow with the remains. Burial will be made in Homer from the 12:55, p. m. train.
Mr. Ormsby was a jeweler and has lived in Albany, N. Y., Cleveland, O., and for the past eight years in Pittsburg. He was 65 years old and is survived by a wife. He also leaves one brother, Mr. Damon D. Ormsby of Syracuse. Mr. James S. Ormsby, who died in Cortland just five months ago today, was also a brother.
FOUR YEARS' SERYICE.
Some of the Experiences of Bert Maynard of Homer, N. Y.
SERVED IN TWO HEMISPHERES.
First in Cuba and Porto Rico, then After Re-enlisting in Philippines and China—Come Home to Stay—No More Experiences Desired.
Bert Maynard, the soldier who has just completed a four years' army service, and who returned to his home in Homer yesterday after a four years' absence, was seen by a Standard man yesterday at the pleasant Maynard residence on Cayuga-st.
Yes, I am very glad to get back home again," he said in response to a question, and his radiant face gave ample proof of his declaration. "The state of New York is large enough for me from now on, and I don't care to cross another body of water that a stone could not be thrown across," said the soldier who has twice crossed the Pacific besides cruising around the West Indies. He then went on to give a summary of his four years in actual service, part of which time was spent in Cuba and Porto Rico fighting the Spaniards, and a part in the Philippines helping to put down the troublesome native insurrectors [sic]. This is the story:
Military Service.
I enlisted at Sacketts Harbor, June 13, 1898, and was soon assigned to company I, Eleventh Infantry. We first went to Cuba, but after a week there [we] were sent to Porto Rico, where I spent about two and one-half years. Here I was in three engagements during the Spanish war.
At the end of the war our company returned to the United States. I went to Washington, was honorably discharged and again enlisted. The company started at once for Manila, and I did not even get a chance to visit my home. We started from San Francisco on the transport Kilpatrick, April 25, 1901. The trip took about thirty days. The most of the time spent in the Philippines was on the island of Samar. The work we had to do was to build roads and entrenchments and to put up telegraph poles, which the natives took delight in cutting down.
Shoot Everything that Breathes.
Our orders were to shoot everything that breathed, and this order was carried out when we were out among the mountains. The disturbers occasionally gave us a lively time, and one day a detachment of forty that I was in fell into an ambush. We were fired upon from three directions at once. Well, there was a lively getting out on the one open side, and strange to say there was only one man killed though seven men were wounded.
The company that I was in was stationed on the southern coast of Samar. The natives along the coast were peaceable and recently those from all over the island have been rushing in to surrender.
The insurrection has entirely ceased.
From Samar we went to China [sic] and landed on the Island of Leyte (pronounced, Lady). Here we were quarantined for thirty days on account of yellow fever on the island. We were glad when the yellow flag was lowered.
Homeward Bound.
On March 17, St. Patrick's day, we set sail for the United States on the steamer Buford. We stopped in Japan to coal, and again at Honolulu, where we stopped two days. This is a most delightful spot. It looked good enough to stay in if we had not other and better places in mind. We landed at Angel island, May 23. Here I obtained an honorable discharge and started in all haste for home.
My company was very fortunate in the number of men killed and wounded while in service. Of the 120 men in it only five were killed. When I first enlisted I was assigned to the Ninth regiment, but was soon transferred to the Eleventh. I am glad that I did not serve in the Ninth, for that regiment did not fare as well as did ours.
I was sick for six days both coming from and going to the islands. Most of the men were afflicted in this way. It is an awful feeling. If a fellow could only throw up his shoes he would feel better, but to feel in that way and not be able to do anything in that line is terrible.
I am here now to stay. I have had all the experiences that I care for.
WHEEL WAS DEMOLISHED.
Careless Driver on Wrong Side of Street Ran Into it.
A. L. Heath was thrown from his wheel while riding to his work at Wickwire's shop this morning. He was slightly injured and his wheel was badly demolished. He states that when he was in front of the Squires błock on Main-st. a one-horse rig came along northbound on the west side of the street. Just as he was about to meet the rig, the driver made a sudden turn and brought the horse right into him and the wheel.
There is an ordinance that prohibits driving on the left hand side of the road, but little attention is ever given it, and teams are driven at haphazard upon the streets.
BOARD OF HEALTH
Considers Many Perplexing Questions—Fines, Water and Sour Milk.
The matter of pressing fines after the city authorities have taken steps to clean up unwholesome places occupied the attention of the [Cortland] board of health last evening. It was the general opinion of the members that the fine of $10 for each day after notice has been given to clean up should be imposed in every instance.
J. Harrington presented a bill of $20 for four days work in locating a leak in the sewer back of the Cortland House, and a bill of $11.00 for plumbing on this job was sent to the board. It was decided that $5 per day was too much to pay for the labor and the bill of $20 was laid on the table. It was voted to impose the fine upon the owner of the property for not making the repairs as ordered by the health officer. The matter was referred to the city attorney to collect.
The matter of cleaning the creek below the Lackawanna tracks came up for discussion. The board is inclined to believe that the creek, which was termed Perplexity creek by the members, can now be filled in, as the surface water on Railroad and Elm-sts. is being carried across it to the river. Drs. Santee and VerNooy were appointed a committee to investigate the creek and report to the board.
Commissioner Bliss reported that sour milk is being dumped into the river at the milk station. It was suggested that this was in violation of the state fish laws and that the game protector should be notified of it.
POMONA GRANGE
Holds its Second Quarterly Meeting —State Secretary Speaks.
The second quarterly meeting of Cortland County Pomona grange was held in Good Templars' hall yesterday, members being present from Marathon, Willet, Blodgett Mills, Chicago, South Cortland, McGrawville, Homer, Little York, Preble and Cortlandville. The grange was opened in due form by Worthy Master N. F. Webb and a committee appointed on application for membership; and also a committee to make arrangements for the annual grange excursion or picnic.
The experience of several members relative to growing Alfalfa clover was given and in every instance they pronounced it a failure, so far as they had tested it.
The question of the enlarging the [Erie canal] was briefly discussed and the result was that the members of Pomona placed themselves on record against the state bearing the expense of enlarging it, but if ever enlarged let the general government pay the expense of it.
Sister Griswołd of South Cortland grange gave a very excellent paper on "What Has the Grange Accomplished for Women?"
A resolution of thanks was given to Hon. Sereno E. Payne, member of congress from this district, and to Hon. Chauncey M. Depew and Hon. Thomas C. Platt, United States senators, for the assistance rendered by them in getting the oleomargarine bill passed and a law.
Memorial services were held for those who had passed away during the past year. Sister Smith gave an interesting paper on "Household Economies."
The question "Why has land in the middle west advanced in price in recent years while land in the east has depreciated in value" was discussed by Brothers Gilbert, Smith, Collier and Henry. Another question, "Have we been benefited by our mistakes during the past year," was presented and humorously and candidly discussed by several members, which afforded amusement as well as valuable instruction.
Brother W. N. Giles, secretary of New York state grange, was present and gave a very interesting, valuable and eloquent address on "The influence of the grange in shaping legislation both state and national and especially on the oleomargarine bill." He urged the grange to continue on this line and let our lawmakers know what we wanted, but to ask for only what was right, just and equitable to all concerned.
A vote of thanks was tendered to Brother Giles of his able and interesting address. The hour for the departure for homes having arrived, the grange was closed.
BREVITIES.
—The funeral of the late Mr. W. S. Barker will be held in Syracuse Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock.
—The brick pavement in the driveway next the new Lackawanna passenger station is being laid with all haste.
—New display advertisements today are—M. A. Case, Dry goods, page 6; Gas Light Co., Gas ranges, page 6.
—The Phi Sigma Kappa society at Cornell university has just broken ground for a new $25,000 lodge which is going up at the corner of Stewart and University-aves.
—It is reported that the residents of Doubleday-st. are to appear before the board of public works this evening and ask that their street be accepted.
—Mitchell Reid has resigned his position as Western Union messenger boy and will take charge of the cigar case at the Cortland House, beginning Saturday night.
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