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| Senator Charles Fairbanks. |
Cortland Evening Standard, Thursday, June 12, 1902.
ISTHMIAN CANAL.
Senator Fairbanks Now Favors Buying the Panama Outfit.
Washington, June 12.—Just before adjournment the senate agreed to vote finally on the Nicaragua canal bill and all pending amendments on Thursday, June 19, the voting to begin at 2 p. m.
Before consideration of the canal question was resumed yesterday the motion of Mr. Wellington to discharge the committee on privileges and elections from further considerations of the resolution providing for the submission of an amendment to the constitution for the election of senators by the people was defeated—21 to 35—after a sharp debate.
Mr. Fairbanks in a carefully considered speech favored construction of the isthmian canal by the Panama route. Originally, he said, he had favored the Nicaragua route, but an investigation of the subject, coupled with the determination of the isthmian commission, had induced him to change his mind in favor of the Panama route. He argued that that route not only would be cheaper in the first instance, but cheaper in operation after the canal was constructed. He earnestly favored the construction of the canal and resented the intimation that those who favored the Panama route were in the least opposed to a canal.
Testimony of F. B. Thurber Caused Sensation Among Senators.
Washington, June 12.—The testimony given before the committee on Cuban relations by F. B. Thurber, showing that between $8,000 and $9,000 had been paid out of the Cuban treasury under the direction of Governor General Wood for the promotion of the efforts to secure [tariff] reciprocity between the United States and Cuba, caused a sensation in the senate.
The news of Mr. Thurber's statement reached the senate chamber about the time that that body convened, and when Senator Teller whose examination had developed the facts made his appearance on the floor he was immediately surrounded by senators from both sides of the chamber who professed great anxiety to know all that had occurred. Copies of the one voucher produced were eagerly sought and the demand was not satisfied until 40 or 50 copies had been typewritten and circulated in the senate chamber.
Opinions as to the ultimate effect of the testimony are as varied as the predilections and prejudices of the senate but the immediate results are seen in the decision reached during the afternoon to have two caucuses in the early future. The first of these will be held by the beet sugar Republican senators today and the second by all the Republican senators Friday or Saturday.
Senator Burrows is responsible for the statement that the beet sugar men will meet and Senator Aldrich for the announcement that there will be a general conference before the close of the week. The full conference will be in the nature of a caucus, and some of the beet sugar men say they will enter it only with the understanding that they shall not be bound by any conclusion that may be reached.
The advocates of a tariff reduction say that no action by a Republican senatorial caucus is binding, but they add that defections have occurred only in rare instances.
Senator Aldrich expresses confidence in being able to secure fully 45 Republican votes in favor of any bill that may be reported by the Cuban committee.
Pacific Cable Bill Killed.
Washington, June 12.—The house dispatched the Corliss Pacific cable bill by the same method it adopted Tuesday in the case of forest reserve bill. It struck out the enacting clause of the measure by a vote of 116 to 77, thus giving no opportunity to test the strength of the Dalzell substitute which authorized the president to contract with a private company for the laying of a cable.
TERRIBLE MASSACRE.
One Hundred Women and Children and Eighty Men.
MEXICAN TROOPS THE MURDERERS.
Occurred in a Canyon Far from a Big Settlement—Retreating Yaquis had Left These Behind Them—Mexicans Bent on Extermination of These People.
Tucson, Ariz., June 12.-—More than 100 women and children, together with eighty men of the Yaqui Indian tribes, were murdered on Monday by a detachment of Mexican troops from General Torres' army, according to Colonel William Christy, president of the Valley bank of Phoenix, who has arrived from Prietas, Sonora. The massacre occurred in the Santa Rosa canyon 35 miles from the Minas Prietas mines.
"The Yaqui forces that were operating in that section had moved further into the mountains, leaving their women and children in Santa Rosa canon under a guard of eighty men. The Mexican troops came upon this camp and without any warning opened fire, sparing neither women nor children. After the first volley the troops charged down upon the panic-stricken victims and massacred all within their reach. Of the guard of eighty Yaquis, not a single one survived and more than a hundred women and children fell victims to the Mexican bullets and bayonets.
The bodies of the dead were left in the canyon and the remaining women and children were driven to Minas Prietas by the soldiers and from that point will be taken to Hermosillo.
The troops were of Torres' command, but not under him personally and numbered 600. The Mexican government appears to be bent on exterminating the Yaquis people, Christy says, and all men and boys falling into their hands are shot.
PAGE FOUR—EDITORIAL.
Gypsies in an Automobile.
Gypsies traveling in an automobile is a twentieth century idea, but it is a positive state of affairs in Westchester county. A band of gypsies in such a machine has just appeared in Mount Vernon. The automobile, which is a gasoline affair, is large and very handsome and appears at a distance like a trolley car. It was especially built for the tribe. The inside is divided in three apartments, one a bedroom, another a diningroom and in the front is the kitchen. The outside is painted in gay colors, the main body is finished in a rich, deep green and the running gear is red. The whole vehicle is very brightly decorated with gold. Rich curtains drape the windows.
The chief of the tribe says that he can make 50 miles a day in the automobile if he wants to. Notwithstanding his possession of an automobile, he is still ready to trade in horses.
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| Wallace Wallpaper Co, Cortland, N. Y. |
THE ANNUAL MEETING
Of the Wallace Wallpaper Co. Was Held on Tuesday.
A PROSPEROUS YEAR CLOSED.
New Board of Directors Chosen—Officers Elected—Capital Stock to be Increased and Facilities of Factory Added To.
The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Wallace Wallpaper company was held at the office of that company Tuesday afternoon, and the following directors for the ensuing year were elected: Messrs. G. F. Beaudry, J. H. Gledhill, C. P. Seymour, D. W. Van Hoesen and J. H. Wallace.
Mr. O. C. Smith, who is one of the present directors of the company, declined re-election upon the board of directors as he expects to engage in other business elsewhere.
After the meeting of the stockholders, the board of directors met and elected officers as follows:
President—D. W. Van Hoesen.
Vice-President—G. F. Beaudry.
Secretary—C. P. Seymour.
Treasurer—J. H. Wallace.
Superintendent—J. H. Gledhill.
The report showed that a large and satisfactory business had been carried on during the past year. As a matter of fact the sales this season have been nearly equal to those of the two succeeding years.
The capital stock of the company is to be increased, and the facilities of the factory materially added to during the coming year.
CINCINNATUS DAIRY CO.
Incorporated—Capital of $10,000—Purpose—Directors for First Year.
Albany, June 12, (Special.)—Articles incorporating The Cincinnatus Dairy company of Cincinnatus, Cortland county, have just been filed with the secretary of state. It is proposed to deal in dairy products. The capital stock is placed at $10,000 consisting of shares of $25 each, and the company will begin business with a capital of $2,000. The directors for the first year are Hiram B. Boyd, Frank L. Cook, Samuel S. Beckwith, B. R. Corning, Lewis M. Whitby, Amos G. Crittenden and Dyer Perkins of Cincinnatus, N. Y.
NEED MORE WATER.
Water Works Company Planning to Increase the Supply.
Henry C. Hotchkiss, an expert in locating water supplies, was in Cortland today looking over the probable supplies for increasing the capacity of the Cortland Water company's plant. The company will take steps at once to get extra water supplies, but cannot tell as yet what will be done in this work.
Returned to the League.
Cy Townsend celebrated his return to first base upon the Syracuse team yesterday by banging out four hits and making three circuits of the bases. Cy was suspended for a few days by President Farrell of the State league, because it was said that he assaulted an umpire. Townsend's record as a ball player and as a citizen of Cortland makes this report seem absurd.
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| Cortland City Band 1898. |
OPEN AIR CONCERT
By Cortland City Band at the Messenger House Corner.
The Cortland City band will give an open air concert at the Messenger House corner this evening at 8 o'clock with the following program:
March—The Four Kings, a composition by four of the well known writers, Weldon, Scouton, Dalbey and Brooks.
Selection—Florodora, Stuart.
Song for Trombone—When the Blue Sky Turns to Gold, Chattaway, Earl Maas.
A New Flower Song—Hearts and Flowers, Tobani.
A Popular Two Step—Dreamy Eyes, Lampe.
Selection—Hoity Toity, Stromberg.
March — (With vocal chorus) We'll Never Haul the Old Flag Down, H. O. DeWitt.
JURY FAILED TO AGREE.
Called Before the Court Twice—The Third Time it Waa Discharged.
The jury in county court in the case of The People vs. William Baker has failed to agree and has been discharged. The defendant is a resident of Freetown and was indicted for unlawfully trafficking in liquors. The case went to the jury at 11 o'clock yesterday morning. Shortly before midnight last night Judge Eggleston recalled the jury and insisted that they should agree. They were then sent out again. This morning at the opening of the court the jury was again recalled and reported no agreement. Again the judge urged an agreement.
At 3 o'clock this afternoon the jury was again called for. They reported no agreement. The question was asked as to how they stood and Foreman H. D. Cali reported 10 and 2, but did not state which way the majority was inclined. He also reported that at the first ballot the vote was 6 and 5 and 1 blank, but no statement was made as to how that vote stood. The court then inquired who the two were who failed to fall in with the others, and the answer was E. D. Chaffee of Cortlandville and Nelson M. Watrous of Homer. Judge Eggleston then discharged the jury and dismissed these two from the panel and they were permitted to go home.
Subsequently a Standard man inquired of one of the jury how the jury stood and was informed that it was 10 for acquittal and 2 for conviction.
The jury in the case of The People vs. Thomas Galvin, indicted for burglary in the third degree, brought in a verdict last night of not guilty.
The case of The People vs. George E. Harris, who was indicted for offering false evidence is still on trial. District Attorney Thomas H. Dowd for the People. C. V. Coon for defendant.
CAPTAIN OSCAR C. FOX
Of the Seventy-sixth Regiment Passes Away in Washington.
Oscar C. Fox, who served as captain of Company B, Seventy-sixth New York Volunteers, during the civil war, died in Washington, D. C., on June 7, at the age of 72 years. He was born in Pitcher, N. Y.; was educated at Chenango academy and New York Central college, and afterwards taught in Ohio. At the outbreak of the war be returned to New York and raised Company B, which he commanded until discharged in 1862 owing to wounds received in the battle of Gainesville, Va. He was appointed a principal examiner in the patent office in 1876 by President Grant and held the office up to the time of his death. He was a fellow of the American association for the advancement of Science and the American society of Microscopists.
Soon after his discharge from service Mr. Fox became a resident of Cortland and while here made for himself many warm personal friends.
SCHOOL EXHIBITS
Throughout the City—Every One Cordially Invited to Attend.
Tomorrow will be exhibition day in all the city schools and from 1:30 to 4 p. m., the public is cordially invited to visit the schools. Samples of the work of every pupil in the city in all subjects will be on exhibition, There will be two classes of exhibits—one which is displayed upon the desk of every pupil where he sits, the other arranged by the teachers upon the walls or blackboards about the room.
BREVITIES.
—There will be a meeting of the Protected Home circle at John L. Lewis lodge rooms tomorrow night.
—A special meeting of the board of managers of the Hospital association will be held at the home of Mrs. J. E. Hyatt Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock. A full attendance of the board is desired.
—New display advertisements today are—Gas Light Co., Gas ranges, page 7; S. P. Smith, Meats, etc., page 6; Purity Candy Co., Ice cream, page 6; C. F. Thompson, Spring Lamb and chickens, etc., page 5.
—More than 1,500 loads of gravel have been removed from six-mile creek in the city of Ithaca, where it was washed down by the winter floods and obstructed the course of the stream. There is very little dirt in it and it makes fine streets when rolled down with the steam roller.
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