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| Abram Stevens Hewitt. |
Cortland Evening Standard, September12, 1902.
MR. HEWITT'S OPINION.
Says He Knows Mr. Morgan Will Not Interfere.
MR. MITCHELL NOT TO BLAME.
Mr. Hewitt Says the Convention at Shamokin Got Beyond Mitchell's Control—Doesn't Think Mr. Mitchell Wants Arbitration—Tells of His Own Experience in Coal Field.
New York, Sept. 12.—Abram S. Hewitt, former mayor of New York, has given out a statement in which he said he knew positively that J. P. Morgan would not interfere in the coal strike. Mr. Hewitt also said that the coal operators would not agree to arbitrate with John Mitchell, but that he believed they would consider grievances presented by their employes.
Mr. Hewitt said: "I don't altogether blame Mr. Mitchell for bringing on this strike. Mr. Mitchell advised against the strike. When he called the convention at Shamokin he thought he would be able to control it and show what a big fellow he was. But those young fellows came in and wanted the strike and the convention got beyond Mitchell's control.
"Then he called the Indianapolis convention. He told the anthracite miners that he would ask the bituminous miners to go on a sympathetic strike. He did so and they refused.
"Mr. Mitchell [makes] public clamors for arbitration. But does he want arbitration? What Mr. Mitchell wants is recognition for himself. Mr. Mitchell is fighting for his very life, but there will be no recognition of Mr. Mitchell on the part of the operators and no arbitration between the operators and Mr. Mitchell.
"It was Mr. Mitchell who destroyed the principle of arbitration in the coal fields. The operators are willing and ready to adjust any grievances by concessions or otherwise with their own employes. But they will have nothing to do with Mr. Mitchell. That is positive.
"Some of my critics reproach me with being the owner of coal property and therefore not disinterested. Now all through my long life I believe that it is generally recognized that when I have expressed myself in disputes between capital and labor I have generally sided with the workingmen.
"In 1876, during the days of the Molly Maguires, I made a tour of inspection through the mining regions. I found terrible conditions then. I found men living under wretchedly brutal conditions. It was shortly after this that I became a director of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation company. I advised the management to better the conditions of the workingman. They replied that they could not do so and derive profit from their business. I did my best to convince them that it will always conduce to the profit of the employer to consider the interests of those working for them. Finally I brought them around to my point of view and it was not long before better conditions obtained among the employes of that company.
''When this strike was called the employes of the companies almost to a man owned their own homesteads. They were thrifty and respectable—as respectable people as you will meet anywhere. They had $800,000 in the savings banks. They never wanted to strike, but now they have to live on their sayings and walk around with their hands in their pockets, against their will, simply because they do not dare to go back to work."
DEMAND PAY FOR LABOR DAY.
Teachers Make Protest Against Being "Docked" For a Legal Holiday.
Chicago, Sept. 12.—Principals and teachers in the public schools are protesting against the action of the board of education in deducting their pay for Labor day from their September salaries, and application may be made to the courts for a writ of mandamus directing the school board to pay the salary in question.
"I suppose they will next be docking us for Thanksgiving day, Christmas, New Year's day and the Fourth of July," said a north side teacher. "Labor day is a legal holiday, and under the law we are entitled to get our money for that day as well as other holidays."
Trustee Graham H. Harris said: "The board was compelled to take the action it did in regard to paying the teachers and principals Labor day because of the depleted condition of our treasury. It means a saving of about $25,000 and will cause no serious embarrassment to anybody."
Superintendent Cooley said: "It is a matter for the board to decide. I have no opinion to express on the subject."
ORDERED 250 LOCOMOTIVES.
Pennsylvania Makes $3,250,000 Contract With Baldwin Works.
Philadelphia, Sept. 12.—The Pennsylvania Railroad company has placed with the Baldwin Locomotive Works the largest order ever given by a railroad company to a single concern. It calls for 250 high class freight locomotives, aggregating in cost $3,250,000, all to be delivered within the first six months of 1903.
Since the beginning of this year officials of the Pennsylvania company have been working on estimates for new equipment. The number of freight and passenger cars needed has not been determined but it is said the company will order at least 1,500 freight cars.
The entire number of locomotives to be ordered from private concerns probably will be increased to 400, and it is said that an order for the 150 needed outside of the Baldwin order will be placed with the American Locomotive company.
PAGE FOUR—EDITORIAL.
Some Truths About the Coal Strike.
The saying that "truth is at the bottom of a well" finds another proof in the present coal strike. A few chunks of it have lately been brought up into daylight, and to many their character is something of a surprise. A large part of the public was prejudiced in favor of the miners at the outset by the offer of President Mitchell to arbitrate their differences with the operators, and by the flat refusal of the latter to consent to this method of settlement and their declaration that "there was nothing to arbitrate."
It has too generally been lost sight of that President Mitchell argued, entreated and labored to prevent the strike being declared, and that most, if not all, of his lieutenants were in sympathy with him. Had he not felt that the strike was unwise, unjust and uncalled for, he would not have taken a position in antagonism to what promised to be a popular move with his men. Not only this, but it was practically conceded that the strike was declared by reason of the votes of the foreign, uneducated, headstrong and less thoughtful and substantial element in the miners' union, and that the native born, intelligent, industrious and reasoning element was opposed it to and in agreement with President Mitchell and his chief officers.
Mitchell's attitude, supported as it was, must therefore be regarded, to a degree at least, as an admission that the operators were justified in refusing to arbitrate a matter where they felt sure they were right, where the best of the miners practically admitted they were right and where consent to arbitration meant weakly yielding to the demands of ignorance, violence and injustice, discouraging and discrediting the loyal, cool-headed and substantial element of the miners which had been opposed to quitting work. Such yielding on the part of the operators would also stimulate future strikes and further exactions. Facts, as they have developed, have sustained the operators in their attitude.
Once the strike was voted on, nothing was left for Mitchell and his aids but to make the fight as best they could, or get out and see others put in their places who would. They have exhausted every means at their command, including the threatened destruction of valuable property, and when the end comes in utter defeat, as now seems probable, they can say to the misguided men who set the ball rolling, "We have done everything we could for you. We advised you against the strike at the outset. The result justifies our wisdom." And they will hold their jobs.
THE EASTERN SCHOOLS.
Chinese and Japanese Compared With Those in America.
Mr. L. J. McEvoy has received the following letter from Jesse F. Stinard of Harford, and a former student of the [Cortland] Normal, who is now teaching in the Philippines. During the summer vacation he visited the schools in China and Japan and some of his observations concerning them will be read with interest by his friends in this vicinity. Extracts from the letter follow:
Manila, P. I., June 13, 1902.
My dear Mr. McEvoy:
I received your very welcome letter in the last mail from the states and I beg to assure you that I feel toward you the deepest gratitude for your generous offer of assistance. I regret to say that I have very little to offer in the way of school matters, that will be of interest or profit to you. For the past two months and a half we, or some of us at least, have been having our vacation and at present, I can tell you nothing of my school experiences that was not contained in a former letter.
A greater part of this vacation I have spent in China and Japan. While I did not visit these countries primarily to study their school systems, I lost no opportunity to visit their schools and obtain such facts as I thought would be of advantage to me in my work among the Filipinos.
The Chinese Schools.
Of the Chinese schools, there is very little to be said. Western ideas and methods have not taken hold of sleepy old China as they have of Japan and her schools today are generally conducted along the same lines that she has been following for ages. In narrow dark chambers, more like prisons than school rooms, with scarcely any ventilation,with no pictures, and with never a ray of sunlight to brighten their task, these unfortunates struggle for years to learn a few hundred characters of their difficult language. The idea of making the acquisition of knowledge as pleasant as possible seems never to have occurred to them, and they face their task with a patience and resignation characteristic of the Chinese, but worthy of better results. They study their lessons aloud in a "sing song" chant that is enough to frighten a stranger even on the streets close by. Perhaps it is to relieve the cheerlessness of their surroundings, but to one not taking part in the concert, the practice seems to combine all the disagreeable features of monotony with shrill ear-splitting notes, so regular and exasperating as to drive one nearly crazy. Here as with the Filipinos, memory is the faculty most relied upon; reason has very little place.
Japanese Schools.
Japan on the other hand has taken hold of the school question with her characteristic vigor, and in some way can furnish suggestions that western people might follow with profit. In her larger cities at least, the schools are finely graded; and, from the beginning of what corresponds to our grammar schools, instruction is given in manual training, sewing, cooking and other practical employments. Gymnastic exercises are required in all grades and the boys are trained in military drill. A part of every Saturday is spent by the teacher in giving the pupils an excursion into the country. Frequently while out of the cities, we would meet parties of children taking their "nature study" trips and to see their lively happy manner was really an inspiration.
I saw many things of interest in both of the countries mentioned, but I will not harass you by trying to tell you about them. In a word, I found China odd, Japan beautiful; both exceedingly interesting. I hope to have picked up many little facts that will be of advantage to me, if I ever teach in America again.
Trusting that I may hear from you occasionally and wishing you the best of success, I remain
Very sincerely yours, Jesse F. Stinard.
THE NORMAL KINDERGARTEN.
Names of the Ones Chosen to Fill the Vacancies.
Eight boys and eight girls were drawn at 3 o'clock this afternoon to fill the vacancies in the Normal kindergarten. There were in all forty-five names on the waiting list. There were nine left in the kindergarten last June, and the sixteen who were drawn today fills the class to the usual number of twenty-five
Those who were drawn were: Charles G. Austin, 134 Port Watson-st.; Stewart Ver Nooy, 50 Port Watson-st.; J. D. Winter, 22 Charles-st.; Henry Kennedy, 70 Port Watson-st.; Carl M. Verrier, 14 Prospect-st.; William Hanrahan, 43 Union-st.; Lloyd Baum, 13 Cleveland-st.; Robert Lane, 11 James-st.; Blanche Lowe, 74 Groton-ave.; Helen Tyler, 13 Blodgett-st,; Collena Morse, 60 Elm-st.; Mildred C. Peck, 63 1/2 Railroad-st.; Rose Ainslee, 159 Port Watson-st.; Leah Hitchman, 26 Church-st.; Mildred Miller, 44 Tompkins-st.; Ruth Hodges, 135 Port Watson-st.
The kindergarten opens next Monday, morning at 9 o'clock.
Painting Fireman's Hall.
The front of Fireman's hall block is being repainted. The woodwork is to be finished in light color and sanded, and the brick part will be painted a bright red. Loucks & Petrie have the contract for the job.
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| Cortland City Band. |
CORTLAND CITY BAND
Proved to be a Favorite With all at the Conclave at Saratoga, N. Y.
The Cortland City band, which escorted Cortland [Knights Templar] commandery, No. 50, to Saratoga last Monday to attend the annual conclave, was without any doubt one of the most popular aggregations of musicians among the large number of bands from all parts of the state that visited Saratoga at that time. Both in the marches and in giving concerts the Cortland band was a favorite of the people, and this fact was very apparent from the amount of applause that was given them.
At Congress hall, where the concerts were given, the boys responded to three and four encores after each selection in their turn. The Cortland Knights were more than pleased with the attention shown their band. It is not unlikely that the band boys will again visit Saratoga during the Republican state convention.
CARTRIDGE NOT DISCHARGED
Till Mr. Twentyman Struck it With a Ram Rod.
Thomas Twentyman, who lives at East River, was shot through the right hand this morning by the accidental discharge of a revolver. He thought that all the cartridges in the shooting iron had been fired, and was jamming them out with a short ramrod. One of them, however, was still in good condition as Mr. Twentyman found to his sorrow when he struck it.
The ball passed through the palm of his hand and lodged in the metacarpal bones. Dr. H. S. Edson was summoned and cut the bullet out of the back of his hand.
Death of Luke Gerrard.
It is with sadness that the friends of Luke Gerrard, Jr., learn of his death at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Luke Gerrard, in Homer-ave., at an early hour yesterday morning. The deceased was 28 years old and leaves beside his parents, three brothers and two sisters to mourn his loss. He had been in poor health for a few months, but was patient and cheerful to the last. Kind hearted and obliging, his early death will be mourned by a large circle of friends. The funeral will be held tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock at the house and 9:30 at St. Mary's church.
Contract Let at Ithaca.
The contract for building the dam over Six Mile creek at Ithaca has been let to Tucker & Venton of New York for $34,225. The dam will be 90 feet high with a 100 feet span and will be a semi-circular arch of 50 feet radius. The dam will be 8 feet thick at the base.
JEWELL-MOSS.
A Quiet Home Wedding on Fitz-ave. Thursday Afternoon.
Yesterday afternoon at 5 o'clock, at the home of the bride'» mother occurred the marriage of Mr. James Jewell and Miss Nellie Moss, both of this city. The wedding was a very quiet one, only a few immediate friends being present. The bride wore a very becoming gray dress. After the simple but impressive ceremony by Presiding Elder Kendrick the company sat down to a dainty wedding supper.
Mrs. Jewell is the only daughter of Mrs. Jennie Moss who moved to Cortland this spring. Mr. Jewell has been employed for sometime at the Cortland Wagon shop. The young couple will make their home with the bride's mother at 28 Fitz-ave.
MEDICAL SOCIETY
Of Cortland County Holds its Regular Quarterly Meeting.
The quarterly meeting of the Cortland County Medical society was held at the supervisors' rooms yesterday afternoon, these members being present: Drs. Carpenter, Dana, Higgins, Neary, Sornberger and Ver Nooy of Cortland, Braman and Green of Homer, Hendrick of McGraw and Stevens of Truxton.
The meeting was called to order by the president, Dr. Neary, at 2 o'clock. The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.
Dr. Carpenter gave the first paper on the program, the title being "Medical and Surgical Reminders," being a collection of useful and practical suggestions in medical and surgical practice.
Dr. Braman followed with a paper on "Autointoxication," and Dr. Stevens finished the program with a paper on "Sunstroke." Ali of the papers were interesting, and interesting discussions on each of them followed their reading.
A motion was made and carried that some prominent physician from abroad be invited to give a paper at the semiannual meeting in December.
On motion, the meeting then adjourned.
F. H. Green, Secretary, Homer, N. Y., Sept. 12, 1902.
BREVITIES.
—The foundation walls for the new Tanner block on Main-st. are well underway.
—The case of Hovey Whitmore was adjourned in police court this morning until Sept. 17.
—Over 43,000 people passed through the gates into the State fair at Syracuse yesterday.
—The Tompkins county Republicans have renominated Hon. George E. Monroe of Dryden for member of assembly.
—The Baraca class of the First Baptist church will take for its consideration on Sunday the theme, "The Coal strike, its Merits and Demerits."
—All who won premiums at the recent Cortland county fair can now obtain the money upon them by calling at G. J. Maycumber's office in the Schermerhorn building.
—The street sprinkler at Little Falls draws a salary of $600 a year and thus far has only had to work seven days. He likes his job. Cortland has sprinkled a few more days than that this year.
—New display advertisements today are—F. Daebler, Fall and winter woolens, page 8; New York store, Saturday night specials, page 7; Perkins & Quick, Paint, etc., page 6; M. A. Case, Dry goods, page 6; Glann & Clark, Announcement, page 6; G. H. Wiltsie, Dry goods specials for Saturday and Monday, page 6.
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