 |
| President Theodore Roosevelt. |
Cortland Evening Standard, Thursday, August 14, 1902.
THAT EXTRA SESSION
Under Certain Conditions the President May Not Call It.
Washington, Aug. 14.—So far as is known, there is no justification for the revival of the story that the president intends to call the senate in extra session to consider a reciprocity treaty with Cuba. On the other hand, there is every reason to believe that the president has not determined yet just what course he shall pursue. The statement issued from Oyster Bay on the subject is undoubtedly a personal expression of the president's views. According to this he is in the same frame of mind as he was when congress adjourned. He is still emphatically in favor of trade concessions to Cuba. He still believes that it is a matter of due. He is determined that it shall be brought about a soon as possible.
If he should decide to call an extra session of the senate to meet in November after the elections, it would be because he had come to consider that the most feasible and expeditious manner of disposing of the question. If, however, he should meantime receive assurances from the party leaders that congress during the next session will surely take some definite action looking to the reduction of tariffs on Cuban products he will abandon all notions of attempting to force a [tariff] reciprocity treaty through the senate before the regular time of meeting which is the first Monday in December.
It is stated by one of the president's friends here, that so thoroughly in earnest is he on this question, he will sacrifice his renomination rather than let the Cubans starve or go into bankruptcy or revolution.
IN SAUTELLE'S CIRCUS
Lion Cage Upset—Lion Tamer Has a Narrow Escape.
Morristown, N. J., Aug. 14.—A tragedy was narrowly averted here yesterday afternoon, in which figured a young woman and three enraged lions, members of the Sautelle Circus company. As the circus parade was passing on Morris-st. two horses, followed by four others, attached to a cage, suddenly lost their footing and fell.
The cage, containing three ferocious lions and Miss Lottie Le Strange, was upset. The thoroughfare was thronged at the time, and as the animals reared and plunged and finally fell to the ground, a squad of cowboys, traveling with the troupe, hurried to the assistance of the driver, but they met with great difficulty in their efforts to get the horses on their feet.
Then the lions became enraged and with frightful roars tried to escape. They leaped from one side of the cage to the other, and Miss Le Strange in self defense began to prod them and call for help.
The terrified woman assumed a crouching position in one corner of the cage, where she remained until the cowboys released her. During the remainder of the parade Miss Le Strange followed the cage on foot. She was badly scratched and bruised by her experience, but declares she will enter the den again today.
 |
| Alonzo B. Cornell. |
FORMER GOVERNOR CORNELL
Has Strange Hallucinations in His Mental Weakness.
Ithaca, N. Y., Aug. 14.—Former Governor Alonzo B. Cornell, who is now 70 years old, is suffering from softening of the brain. Strange hallucinations accompany his mental weakness. At times he imagines himself governor of New York and becomes imperious. Not long ago, he drew a large number of checks upon a local bank in which he is not a depositor. He has threatened to obtain an injunction against Cornell university for using lands which he claims are his and is he constantly proposing to his friends wild schemes for making\ money. Physically Mr. Cornell is strong.
PAGE FOUR—EDITORIAL.
The Electric Lines.
As stated Tuesday in the account of the meeting of the board of public works the previous evening, Manager Edwin Duffey of the Cortland County Traction Co. made the statement while the matter of the Elm-st. paving was being discussed before that board that his company was seriously considering the proposition of taking up every foot of track of the electric road east of Main-st., and abandoning its franchise and extending the Homer division instead from Homer to Little York or beyond. Mr.Duffey expressly stated that he did not want the board of public works to consider this remark in any respect as a threat in relation to their action on the paving petition, but he thought it only fair and just to inform them of the project before they took action since this change if carried out might make some difference with the finances and bonded indebtedness of the city in relation to paying for that paving; and he also spoke of it to give the board due notice of the possibility that they might know it in advance if that fact would make any difference with their decision.
Mr.Duffey said further in private conversation that the washouts and floods of the year had inflicted a very serious loss on the company. It will cost upwards of $4,500 to repair the damage done at the Bean bridge near McGraw. At present a trestle is being constructed there simply to get a car over and to enable traffic between Cortland and McGraw to be resumed without transferring. In the present condition of Trout brook the company is taking large chances in so doing of being washed out again before permanent improvements can be completed. If the McGraw line is to be in its present location it will be necessary to fill the grade where the trestle is now being built on both sides of the bridge and to dig out the bed of Trout brook and drive piles and build an embankment for some distance above the bridge so as to direct the stream into its proper course under the bridge and keep it there. This will be an expensive job for the real bed of the creek is now filled several feet deep with gravel for a long distance.
In relation to the Elm-st. paving the company's share of the expense will be in the neighborhood of $8,000, and it will cost upwards of $3,000 more to relay the track upon chairs upon new and larger ties as will be needful.
It is understood that the McGraw line bas never paid expenses, as the traffic is too light to warrant the running of more than one car, and the line is too long for a single car to he operated upon it with profit. The expense of maintenance of such a line is no small item.
It should be considered, however, that the present year has been an exceptional one in every respect. The oldest inhabitant cannot remember such a succession of washouts and floods in a single year. Not only has the Traction company suffered a loss, but the different towns have likewise done so in bridges swept away and roads destroyed or damaged. And private individuals have also suffered heavily. It is not to be expected that there will be such another season in a long time, perhaps never.
McGraw people would feel deep regret in losing the trolley line, as its completion several years ago meant much to that little village. They could in all probability hardly realize what a backward step it would be to them to lose it. But of course it is not sentiment, but a question of dollars and cents with the company that would lead to its abandonment or its continuance.
With respect to abandoning the park, that would be a loss that would fall heavily upon residents of Cortland. Little York would never compensate for the loss of the park. To be sure there is the lake, but the lack of shade and the lack of room would not make up for the great forest trees and ample dimensions of the park. It is hardly probable that any community in the country has such a delightful retreat upon a hot day as the Cortland park with its giant trees. And it is so convenient. Fifteen minutes will take one up there and fifteen more bring one back. It is possible to slip up there to join a picnic party for dinner or for supper, or to spend an hour of an evening. The long ride to Little York would be quite a different thing. And the difference in the cost of the trip would also be a consideration with many, especially if there were several in a family to go.
The company says that the plan has not yet been decided upon, but an engineer is working out plans. But it is earnestly to be hoped that the management may not consider it wise or expedient to make the change.
IN TRUCK'S BEHALF
Attorney McCrahon in Albany to See the Governor.
The Syracuse Herald says that Attorney J. H. McCrahon is in Albany today to make final application for clemency for John Truck who is now occupying one of the condemned cells at Auburn prison, having been convicted of the murder of Frank W. Miller in Virgil in March, 1899.
The respite granted by Gov. Odell expires on Sept. 12. The two alienists appointed by the governor, Dr. Talcott of the Middletown state hospital and Dr. Pilgrim of the Poughkeepsie state hospital, who examined him in April, were to have examined him again before the expiration of the respite. In the meantime Dr. Talcott has died. Just what the governor will now do is uncertain.
 |
| Attorney Orris U. Kellogg. |
WHOLESALE BURGLARY.
Residence of Hon. O. U. Kellogg Raided Last Night.
THE WORK OF PROFESSIONALS.
Entered Through a Window—Disconnected the Telephone—Tested the Silver and Took all that Was Solid, About $300 Worth—Helped Themselves to Table Linen—Took Fifteen Bushels of Oats Along Too—No Clue.
Burglars entered the farm home of Hon. O. U.Kellogg, 1 mile south of Cortland last night at about 12:30 o'clock, and in spite of the fact that there were five persons sleeping in the house and two watch dogs keeping guard, the marauders gained an entrance, ransacked the place and got out with about $300 worth of solid silver and table linen without anything being known of the disturbance until the household arose this morning. The hired girl was aroused by the barking of one of the dogs, and she saw a flash of light, but she thought nothing strange of this. All the occupants of the house slept up stairs, while the burglars confined their work to the lower floor.
Admittance was gained through a window leading into the kitchen. A barrel was placed under this. The blinds were closed but not fastened. A carpenter's chisel, a cold chisel and a hatchet had been secured from the barn with which to force an entrance, but these were not needed. After the blinds were opened nothing but a screen hindered their progress. This was easily removed. The burglars went out through the back door which was unlocked by them.
Made a Big Haul.
All the solid silverware of the house was taken except three teaspoons and three forks that had been used late the night before. The thieves seemed to understand their business for a plated sugar bowl on the diningroom table was left. The contents of this had been dumped out upon the table. The sideboard was searched and silver and linen was taken from it. Silver pieces were taken from the parlors, including candlesticks and other ornaments.
The Two Watch Dogs.
Old Bounce, one of the watch dogs, was in the kitchen, but nothing was heard from him, although this is not strange for he is nearly 20 years of age and nearly blind and quite deaf.
Nibs, the other dog, was up stairs, and he made a demonstration that awoke the hired girl, Lottie Hasbrook. She heard a snapping sound and saw a flash of light at the window. She thought nothing of this, supposing it to be the hired man.
The thieves started out with an eye glass, taken from a desk in the sittingroom, but this was left on the back porch. They also carried one of Mr. Kellogg's hats as far as the kitchen and then left it on the table.
Telephone Disconnected.
One thing that goes to show that the burglars were professionals is that the telephone was disconnected with the central office by unloosening a screw on the telephone.
Feed for Their Horses.
It is evident that a team was left nearby for about fifteen bushels of oats were taken from the barn. A strange rig was seen going through Marathon this morning, and the officers who are at work on the job think that this may be a clue to the identity of the men.
The time that the burglars were at the house is fixed by the hired girl who was awakened. She did not go to sleep directly after the dog barked, and in about a half an hour she heard the clock strike 1. By this it would appear that the house was entered at about 12:30 o'clock.
At present Chief Barnes and Deputy Sheriff John Miller who are at work on the case have no clue to the burglars except the one from Marathon. The officers were not notified of the occurrence till nearly noon.
COMMITTED SUICIDE.
Father of One of the Defendants in the Conger Case.
A report was in circulation this morning that John Collins of Groton, N. Y., who was arrested on the charge of attempting to extort $12,000 from Hon. Benn Conger of Groton had committed suicide. Investigation shows that it was not John Collins, but his father, Abram Collins, 77 years old, and a resident of Ithaca. The act had nothing to do with the charge of the crime preferred against the son, for he made an unsuccessful attempt at suicide ten days ago at The Old Homestead, the hotel down next the lake and near Renwick park where he lived. He said at that time that he was discouraged and despondent and was disappointed that he did not succeed in his attempt.
Last night he took a large dose of morphine and died at 10 o'clock this forenoon.
PLANNING A NEW HOTEL.
A $75,000 House to be Erected at the Dryden Springs Place.
The stockholders of the Dryden Springs Hotel Co. have practically decided to spend $75,000 in the erection of a new hotel at Dryden Springs. During the last week a New York architect has been looking over the place and on Monday evening returned to the city to prepare his plans.
It is intended to build on the rise of ground just south of the present house; the new building will accommodate about 150 guests. Ground will be broken Oct. 1. A building to be used as a power house and for servants' quarters will be built on the flats near the creek.
The house will be a model of convenience in every particular. An electric lighting plant is to be one of the features, though what power to use is an unsettled question.
The patronage of the place is steadily increasing and there are now twenty-five people there. During the week past Mr. Blair has been entertaining the principal stockholders of the company.—Dryden Herald.
THE CORTLAND ELKS
Planning to Initiate a Number of Candidates Tonight.
Cortland lodge, No. 748, Benevolent Protective Order of Elks, is making quite extensive plans for initiating about a dozen new members this evening. The work will be given in the newly and elegantly furnished rooms in the D. F. Wallace block over Brogden's drug store.
The equipment of the Cortland Elks is the finest that that organization has in this part of the state. The new furniture was all made to order from pen drawings. It is made of golden oak, which is all hand-carved in renaissance pattern. The upholstering is all in morocco, which harmonizes with the Wilton velvet terra cotta carpet.
The order was inaugurated in Cortland only last December with a membership of twenty-five. It has now nearly 100 members.
THE TANNER BUILDING.
Ground for it Broken--Work to be Rushed to Completion.
Ground was broken this afternoon for the new block of E. L. Tanner just south of the store of Warren, Tanner & Co. in the Hopkins block on Main-st. Charles H. Price has the contract for the excavation. Beers & Warfield will do the mason work, and James D. Keeler has charge of the woodwork.
The peanut stand of James Meehan was moved a little way south and will stand next to the new building.
BREVITIES.
—There will be dancing at the park tonight after the concert by the Ithaca band.
—New display advertisements today are—Hollister Hardware and Plumbing Co., Hardware, etc., page 6.
—Mr. and Mrs. Orlando Hill of Syracuse, N. Y., are guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar V. Eldridge.
—Prayer meeting will be held as usual at the First M. E. church this evening, also Sundayschool [sic] next Sunday.
—The annual reunion of the Holden family will be held Aug. 21, at the home of Mr. S. N. Holden, 5 Union-st., this city. All relatives are invited.
No comments:
Post a Comment