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| Theodore Roosevelt. |
Cortland Evening Standard, Saturday, June 14, 1902.
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE.
Speculation as to Its Effect Upon the Reciprocity Controversy.
Washington, June 14.—The president's reciprocity message gave senators a live topic of conversation, but so far as is yet apparent there is no change in the situation. There was a disposition on the part of leaders on both sides of the controversy to claim, when speaking publicly, some advantage from the message.
The straight reciprocity men urged that the effect would be to cause at least some of the beet sugar Republicans to abandon their opposition. They contended that many of them had misunderstood the attitude of the president and now that this had been made clear there could be no longer any excuse for opposing straight reciprocity measures [with Cuba]. The message, they argued, would clear the atmosphere, render the president's attitude unmistakable and therefore bring opponents within the party face to face with the fact that in continuing their opposition they are antagonizing the official head of the party.
The beet sugar leaders declared at the close that the message had caused no loss whatever to them and that all those senators who had stood with them before are still with them. They also asserted that the president's interposition in the matter had had the effect of causing to hesitate some senators who heretofore had not taken a positive stand against reduction, because of the feeling that the president should leave congress to deal with the subject in its present stage.
There is still more or less canvassing of the wisdom of holding a Republican caucus and it is probable that ultimately one will be held but no date is now mentioned.
Chinese Cannot Enter Cuba.
Havana, June 14.—The board of immigration has decided that the 43 Chinese laborers who came to Havana on board the Ward liner Monterey from New York and reached here last Wednesday would have to be returned to New York by the steamship company. An immigration law precisely similar to one enforced in the United States, went into force in Cuba last May and the case of these Chinamen has resulted in the first application of this law.
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| Sultan Abdul Hamid II. |
NO MORE BOOKS
May be Published in Turkey by Order of the Sultan.
Vienna, June 14.—Die Information says the sultan has prohibited the publication of any more books in Turkey, saying there are enough already. The printers and book binders thus deprived of their livelihood, the paper says, applied to the sultan for relief, and received appointments on the secret police force.
PAGE FOUR—EDITORIAL.
A Dramatic Scene.
There was a notable and unprecedented incident at West Point on Wednesday during the dress parade of the cadets in the presence of the president, the secretary of war, the commanding general and a great assemblage of other notabilities and visitors. The Rochester Democrat and Chronicle describes it and comments upon it as follows:
A battalion was ordered to move up to within 3 feet of the president, when Adjutant Rivers called out:
"Private Titus!"
A young man stepped from the ranks of the cadets. This youth was Calvin P. Titus who, as bugler for the Fourteenth Infantry, was the first man to scale the walls of Pekin on Aug. 14, 1900. In consideration of that daring act the congress of the United States voted to him a bronze medal for conspicuous bravery.
As Private Titus stepped out of the ranks on Wednesday President Roosevelt advanced and with his own hands pinned the medal on the cadet's coat. For a minute or two the president and the private stood talking; then the former held out his hand and shook the latter's hand cordially, and then came the cheers of the great assemblage.
It was a dramatic scene for all, especially for the young man's comrades; but what an event it was in the life of the young fellow who was so signally honored!
It is pleasant to know that Private Titus is one of the most popular men in his class, and yet he is conspicuous for his zeal and fidelity in religion. Brave and popular, yet religious! Private Titus seems to be able to combine qualities which many foolish youths suppose are incompatible.
DEATH OF CHARLES DAVIS.
For Over Forty Years an Employee of the New York Central R. R.
Mr. Charles Davis, an old and highly respected citizen of this city, died at his home, 7 Union-st., at 6:30 o'clock last evening, aged 80 years, 2 months and 21 days. For the past six years Mr. Davis had been ill from Bright's disease. His death had been expected for several months.
Deceased was born about 5 miles west of Cortland on the road to McLean. In 1850 he married Miss Celinda Davis, who was born and brought up in the same neighborhood. A few years after their marriage they moved to Syracuse and lived in that city until six years ago, at which time they came to Cortland.
In Syracuse Mr. Davis had a remarkable service in the employ of the New York Central railroad. He began as a brakeman upon the road and was afterward given the position of train baggage master. Later still he became ticket agent in the Syracuse station, and served in this capacity for many years. As the years went by and his age incapacitated him from doing such work, he was given the position of tally clerk in the baggage department of the station. After a few years in this department he was again transferred to a different work in the station, this time to the door, where he called the trains and where he enjoyed the acquaintance of a very large number of people who patronized the road. Six years ago he became so broken in health that he had to give up that place. He was then pensioned by the company that he had served so faithfully for over forty years.
Besides the widow he is survived by one son, Mr. J. E. Davis, who lives near the birthplace of his father.
Reception at the Park.
Next Wednesday evening will occur the last reception in a series given by Dillon Bros. at the park. Both the young people's class and the married people's class are invited. The Cortland City band has been engaged to play for the two steps, and Dillon Bros.' orchestra will furnish music for the waltzes.
SOLD HIS FARM.
Warren Nye Who Tried to Deed His Property to a Syracuse Stranger.
Warren Nye of South Cortland, who tried to deed his property over to a Syracuse party recently under an agreement that the party would care for him and his wife during their natural life, and who was prevented from so doing by the Syracuse officials, has succeeded in disposing of his property to Edson Finch of this city.
The deed that is on file at the county clerk's office calls for the transfer of 17 63-100 acres of land, situated on the road from South Cortland to Dryden, and the personal property connected with the operation of the place that is now on the place. There is a consideration of $3,000 stated in the deed.
NOTICE FOR ODD FELLOWS
And Rebekahs—Grand Master to Visit Cortland on Monday.
J. P. Kellas, grand master of Odd Fellows of this state, will visit Cortland on Monday, June 16. He will arrive in the morning and wishes to meet all the Daughters of Rebekah at Vesta lodge rooms at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon. That evening there will be an official meeting of Odd Fellows at the same place, and at its close a sumptuous banquet will be served in the John L. Lewis lodge rooms.
A DELPHIC SONG
Written by Augustus Dillon—Published by Permission.
We publish today by permission of the author the words and music of a song written by Augustus Dillon of Cortland for the Delphic society of the Normal school. It will be of particular interest to the former members of that society scattered about here and there as they are since leaving school.
BREVITIES.
—Rev. G. W. Brigham preaches in the Baptist church in McGraw tomorrow morning.
—This forenoon the Central school ball team defeated the Forging shop team in an exciting game. The score was 9 and 8.
—New display advertisements today are—Gas Light Co., Gas ranges, page 7; Baker & Angell, Shoes, page 7; F. C. Brogden, Ice cream, soda, page 4.
—Rev. Dr. David Keppel, pastor of the First M. E. church will tomorrow evening exchange pulpits with Rev. Dr. B. W. Hamilton, pastor of the Homer M. E. church.
—On Sunday evening Rev. Robert Clements at the Presbyterian church will by invitation of the graduating class of the Central High school preach a sermon especially for them. The theme will be "A Forward Look."
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