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| Harper's magazine photo, 1902. |
Cortland Evening Standard, Wednesday, August 13, 1902.
PRINCE IN NEW YORK.
Courtesies Shown to Cousin of Chinese Emperor.
GREETED BY PRESIDENT FORNES.
Visited the Postoffice, Brooklyn Bridge and Sub-Treasury—Left For Montreal—Will Not Visit the Falls. Will Sail From Vancouver For China on the 18th.
New York, Aug. 13.—Prince Chen paid a visit to the city hall and was formally welcomed to the city by President Fornes of the board of aldermen, who is acting mayor in the absence of Mr. Low on his vacation.
The prince was accompanied by Third Assistant Secretary of State H. H. D. Peirce, the Chinese minister Wu Ting Fang; the new minister, Liang Chen Tung; the Chinese consul and vice consul and attaches of the Chinese legation at Washington.
After leaving the city hall a visit was next made to the postoffice where Postmaster Van Cott after receiving the distinguished visitors in his private room conducted them through the office. Prince Chen was apparently much interested.
When the inspection of the postoffice had been completed the carriages were entered again and proceeded for a drive over the Brooklyn bridge. Returning from Brooklyn the prince was driven to the sub-treasury and thence to Chinatown, where an elaborate reception had been prepared, the streets being gaily decorated with flags and colored lanterns, and the Chinese merchants lined up on the sidewalks with Long Yan Hing, known as "the mayor of Chinatown," at their head.
From Chinatown the party was driven back to the Waldorf where the prince entertained Sir Chen Tung Liang Cheng, Minister Wu Ting Fang, Secretary Peirce and A. W. Batch at dinner.
Prince Chen left last night for Montreal in a special car attached to the Montreal express.
Prince Chen will not visit Niagara Falls as was planned. He will go direct to Vancouver from Montreal and will sail for China on Aug. 18.
SACKED AND PILLAGED.
Barcelona Taken by Revolutionists Last Week.
FRENCH CABLE OFFICE ROBBED.
American, Italian and Dutch Consulates Pillaged—Women Maltreated and Killed—Unable to Escape, Government Officers Surrendered—Dead Numbered 167.
Port of Spain, Island of Trinidad, Aug. 13.—Details of the fighting at Barcelona, Venezuela„ received here by boat show that a terrible battle started on Sunday, Aug. 5, and that on the following Wednesday the revolutionists entered the city.
They kept up a continuous firing day and night, destroying houses one by one to reach the center of the city
At midnight on Thursday, two-thirds of the city was in their power. On Friday the government strongholds were carried and the survivors of the government officers tried to escape by the river to the sea. Failing in this they made one last stand, after which at noon Friday they surrendered to the revolutionist commanders, Generals Francisco Monagas and Platero.
Among those taken prisoners are Martin Marcano, president of the state of Barcelona, and commander of the government troops; eight generals and 23 colonels. The dead on both sides numbered 167.
All the houses in the city were sacked and in some instances inoffensive women and children were maltreated and killed. All stores were pillaged, especially those belonging to foreigners, and the French cable office was robbed.
The American, Italian and Dutch consulates were pillaged, and the consuls have asked for men-of-war to protect life and property.
United States Minister Bowen at Caracas has cabled the United States cruiser Cincinnati to go to Barcelona without delay and to take provisions. The Topeka is anchored at Porto Cabello, the Marietta is on the Orinoco. the German warship Falke is at Curacoa and the Italian cruiser Giovanni Bausan and the British cruiser Pallas are at La Guaira.
WILL LAND MARINES
At Once to Protect the Property of the United States.
Washington, Aug. 13.—Word was received this morning from Commander McLean of the United States ship Cincinnati that his vessel, in obedience to instructions from the navy department had left Puerto Cabello, Venezuela, for Barcelona and Guanta. The latter is the port of Barcelona, which city is located about three miles up the Neveri river from the coast. Inasmuch as yesterday's dispatches reported that the revolutionists had been sacking the city Commander McLean will undoubtedly land marines at once for the purpose of protecting such American property as has not been destroyed.
The morning dispatches say that the American consulate has already been pillaged.
PAGE FOUR—EDITORIAL.
The Dead Shot Schoolboy.
Rudyard Kipling, mortified at the fact that Englishmen are not so expert in marksmanship as they ought to be, has advocated the use of the rifle in the schools of old England.
"Rifle shooting," says Mr. Kipling, "should be taught the same as are the A B C's. Such a course would not produce barbarians. Everything must be subordinate to shooting quickly."
If the English school authorities take Mr. Kipling's advice as seriously as Mr. Kipling takes himself, there will be opened up for the British schoolboy unique possibilities in the way of an educational career. The young, according to Mr. Kipling, must be taught to shoot, and shoot straight. It must be taught to "get the drop" before the other fellow has time to reach half way to his hip pocket. The Krag-Jorgensen must replace the cricket bat and the Remington take the place of the hoople in the recreation hours at the schools. Will there be little repeating rifles and six shooters made especially for the kindergarten classes and will every child take a few rounds of ball cartridges to school with his luncheon? Perhaps ambulance corps will be connected with all the public schools and hospitals will be opened in the basements. Or was Mr. Kipling somewhat hasty of speech when he made his remarks?
SOME NEW HOUSES.
Twenty-eight are Building in Cortland this Year.
BESIDES REPAIRS ON OTHERS.
A Few are for Personal Use, but the Majority are to Rent and are Needed at Once—Many are Painting and Otherwise Improving the Appearance of Their Property.
Twenty-eight new dwelling houses are either in progress of building in Cortland at the present time or have been completed since the first of last January. In addition to these many other houses are being extensively repaired. Carpenters, masons, plumbers and painters are busy getting the different jobs closed up, and the work is being rapidly completed.
A local painter made the remark a few days ago that he never remembered a year in Cortland when so many houses were painted as this year. An epidemic of painting seems to have struck the town. And new pavements and new cement walks all add in beautifying the appearance of the city.
At 170 Main-st. and adjoining his own residence Samuel Keator has built a very tasty dwelling house. It was completed about the first of last April, and L. S. Hayes, who rented his home at 192 Main-st., has occupied it since that time.
John L. McKee, 17 Owego-st., completed his fine residence and moved into it during the early part of January. It is modern in every sense of the term, and Mr. McKee bas one of the most pleasant and comfortable houses upon that street.
The elegant residence of colonial architecture of Cashier F. J. Peck of the National bank, 41 Tompkins-st., which was begun last fall, is nearing completion, although it cannot be definitely stated at present when it will be ready for occupancy. The foundation of gray Ohio sand stone and the superstructure of buff pressed brick present a fine outward appearance. The work on the inside is fully in keeping with what is promised from the outside.
S. A. Summers has nearly completed a very handsome dwelling house at 130 Tompkins-st. It is finished throughout with hard wood, and is splendidly equipped with all modern and up-to-date appliances. Mr. Summers expects to occupy his new house about Oct. 10.
J. H. O'Leary has erected a tenement house at 16 Delaware-ave., and A. Jacobson is now occupying it.
Thomas Briggs, who resides at 29 Taylor-st., is also erecting a tenement house at 28 Delaware-ave., which he will soon have for rent.
Philip Hickey is industriously at work finishing up a new house at 20 Taylor-st. Mr. Hickey says he is going to rent the place provided he cannot find a wife between this and the time the house is completed to help him make a home. The place is going to be a fine one, and Mr. Hickey is a very affable gentleman, therefore if Mr. Hickey is serious in his affirmation it is more likely that the house will not be found in the "to rent" columns.
Albert Hollenbeck has built a house on the north side and west end of Frederick-ave. to accommodate three families. The residence is now completed, and Mr. Hollenbeck occupies the second floor of it, while his two sons, Henry T. and W. G. Hollenbeck, with their families occupy the ground floor.
John Freer is building a large new residence at the very top of the hill on Clayton-ave. The view of the city and vicinity is excellent from the place, and the appearance is favorable for a very pleasant home.
At 6 Stevenson-st. S. S. Stearns and family have just moved into a newly completed house which was recently purchased by Mr. Stearns.
Gideon Wright is building another fine house across the street from this [house]. It has furnace heat, gas and sewer connections, and is very desirable. Mr. Wright has cement walks all about his new house.
On Harrington-ave., north side, is a house partly completed that is owned by Edwin Lucas. Both Harrington-ave. and Stevenson-st. are streets of new houses, and the three last mentioned are in keeping with the other fine houses of those streets.
Henry Hakes and William Hart have built and are now occupying new houses at 16 and 18 Hamlin-st. The houses are models of neatness, and the grounds about them are now coming in for their share of improvements.
Fred Foreman is building a new house for his own use on Fitz-ave, It is not quite completed, but he has already moved in it.
W. R. Lang is building a large double tenement house off Schermerhorn-st., which he has already rented, although it lacks a good deal of being completed.
B. C. Winchell is building what should be termed a new residence at 24 Madison-st., although it was a repair job to begin with. Everything is being done in the most approved manner, and when it is completed Mr. Winchell will have one of the finest houses of that street.
Dr. J. H. Benson's new residence and office combined on Maple-ave. is rapidly reaching the inhabitable state. It is built according to the doctor's own views and the edifice in its general appearance and style reflects much credit upon his taste. The three offices will be on the second floor.
C. P. Walrad is erecting two houses at 13 and 15 Grace-st. for renting purposes.
Down on East Main-st. where the new sewer has recently been placed, there is a good deal of building. H. P. Hollister is putting up a fine house at 15 East Main-st., which will be used by E. W. Summers. Myron Crane is building a double house at 17 and 19 on the same street. George I. Watson will occupy one part of this, and it is a guess as to who will live on the other side.
Glann & Clark are building a large double house at 17 and 19 North Church-st. which they will rent. Their rooms are commodious and are fitted up with all modern improvements.
Eugene Graham is also building a double house at 8 and 8 1/2 Graham-ave. These will also soon be on the market for rent.
Linus W. Peck is another who is building a double house. His is at 54 Elm-st., and will be rented of course.
Charles Dunn is now enjoying his new home at 73 Elm-st. It is pleasantly located and "Charlie " is as happy as a king in it.
Walter Butler has begun the erection of a house at 75 Elm-st.
Not long ago T. E. Dye completed a store and dwelling house combined at 113 and 115 Elm-st. R. J. Latimer occupies the two stores, while the upper portion is rented to two families.
Repairs.
Conspicuous among the many residences that have been receiving extensive repairs is the new home of Comptroller N. L. Miller, 44 Tompkins-st. As the residence of James S. Squire it has always been one of the fine places upon the street, but Mr. Miller has had the house completely renovated and somewhat altered. Fresh paint and paper everywhere has changed its interior. The exterior has been painted a rich red. The grounds have been cleared up and improved; the stables moved back further from the street and the result is a great change in the appearance of the place and a marked improvement and the place will be one of the handsomest upon the street.
The Dr. Frederick Hyde house, which was moved to make room for F. J. Peck's new residence, is now located at 181 and 183 Tompkins-st., where it is remodeled into a double house. It is owned by Miss Nellie P. Lester.
At 30 Tompkins-st. H. T. Burgess is refitting the place formerly owned by George B. Jones. The house has been raised, new foundation walls are being built, an addition to the west is being added and the place will be very materially changed..
N. A. Graves is making an improvement to his house, 51 Maple-ave., by raising the roof to the height of a two-story building. Messrs. John C. Hogan and E. D. Keller, 6 and 8 Washington- st., are each building a lean-to at the rear of the houses at these places, and many others are making additions and repairs of less magnitude.
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| Cortland Park and Pavilion at base of Salisbury Hill. |
A REQUEST CONCERT
On Saturday Night by the Ithaca Band—Tomorrow's Programs.
Last night was very cool at the park and overcoats and wraps were in order, but the chill in the air did not prevent the Ithaca band from giving a splendid concert, nor did it impart anything of coolness to the reception afforded the musicians. The audience was not large, but it was appreciative and it thoroughly enjoyed the program which was fine from first to last.
The weather seems now to have become settled and the mercury is rising and it may be expected that the audiences will be larger with more favorable conditions.
Saturday night the band will give a request concert, making up the program entirely from selections from the requests made. Requests for numbers upon the program may be left at the office of the Traction company before noon on Saturday, and the program will be published in The Standard Saturday afternoon.
There will be a dance at the park tonight both during the concert and after it. The programs for tonight and tomorrow are as follows:
WEDNESDAY EVENING, AUG. 13.
DILLON BROTHERS' DANCE.
Ithaca Band to Furnish Music on Friday Night.
Dillon Brothers have arranged to give a dance at the Cortland park pavilion on Friday evening, Aug. 15, to their married and young people's classes. Music will be furnished by the Ithaca band of thirty-one pieces and the dances will be chiefly waltzes and two-steps. This will be a strictly private party and only those having received an invitation in the past for parties given to the same classes will be invited or admitted. Dancing will begin after the evening concert and continued till 1 o'clock a. m.
The Gutcheus Reunion.
The reunion and basket picnic of the Gutcheus family will be held at the park in Cortland, Wednesday, Aug. 20, at 10 o'clock. All of the descendants of Henry Gutcheus and Nancy Davenport Gutcheus, are cordially invited and urged to be present and help to make this a success.
BREVITIES.
—The annual reunion of the Stevens family was held at the park today.
—A regular meeting of the L. C. B. A. will be held this evening at 8 o'clock.
—A regular meeting of the L. O. T. M. will be held tomorrow night at 7:30 o'clock.
—The Spencer reunion will be held at Ross park Binghamton on Thursday, Aug. 21.
—The Y. M. C. A. baseball team will play the Tully team at Athletic field next Saturday afternoon.
—Rev. H. A. Cordo, D. D., will conduct the prayer meeting at the First Baptist church on Thursday evening.
—The Robinson-Morse family reunion occurred at the park today. A large number of members of these families from Binghamton and northern Pennsylvania were present.
—Mrs. W. R. Cole yesterday afternoon gave a thimble bee at her home, 146 Main-st., for a number of ladies who had been her school friends in earlier days. A very pleasant afternoon was spent.
—New display advertisements today are—A. S. Burgess, Clothing, page 7; Glann & Clark, Shoes and oxfords, page 6; Bingham & Miller, Banner clothing, page 8; Cortland Fish & Oyster Co., Fresh fish, page 6; C. F. Thompson, Elegant clover honey, page 8.
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