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| Tomas Estrada Palma. |
Cortland Evening Standard, Friday, August 29, 1902.
OPPOSING THE PRESIDENT.
Cuban Press Nearly Unanimous in Bitter Opposition to Palma.
Havana, Aug. 29.—President Palma finds himself today without the support of a single newspaper controlled by Cubans. The editorials published in the Cuban press are considered, collectively, remarkable for their bitterness and outspoken opposition of the chief executive. The only paper which supports the president is the Diario de la Marina, formerly the organ of the Spanish government and at present representing the Spanish colony in Cuba.
One of the principal causes of the opposition to President Palma seems to arise from the fact that he granted the Castaneda concession for the establishment of an electric light plant at Havana. This concession has been a subject of bitter discussion in the house of representatives and some members of the house are demanding Senor Palma's impeachment unless the concession is rescinded. The impeachment matter has been upon the table for the past week. Both houses of congress have become badly disorganized over this question and the result has been a strong anti-Palma feeling.
The press criticizes President Palma for interfering in such a trifling matter, and especially as it was distinctly a municipal affair. It says that, although the president was elected on an independent ticket and received endorsement of the Republican and Nationalist parties, he has carried his independence too far and today has the support of neither party.
It is rumored that certain leading Republicans are urging the president to announce himself a member of the Republican party and guaranteeing him a majority in the house and senate if he does so. La Discuscion advocates such a declaration from the president.
ARIZONA INDIANS STARVING.
Number of Navajos Die from Hardships Following the Drought.
Washington, Aug. 29.—The want of irrigation has told on the 6,000 Navajos of Arizona and they are starving. Many have actually died in consequence of the hardships following the drought, and it is feared many more old persons and children will succumb before help can be sent to them.
Senator Rawlins has telegraphed Indian Commissioner Jones that the government ought to come to the rescue, and the commissioner at once set about organizing relief. Commissioner Jones telegraphed Secretary Hitchcock and received permission to go into the open market and buy food at once for the Navajos, and they will in a few days receive it.
BLOODSHED AT CRANE CREEK.
Two Guards and Two Strikers Killed in West Virginia.
Roanoke, Va., Aug. 29.—Advices received at the general offices of the Norfolk and Western Railway company from the coal fields say that two mine guards and two strikers were killed in a battle on Crane creek, in Mercer county, W. Va., Thursday morning.
The scene of the shooting is in the vicinity of Crane Creek Coal company's operation and that of the Thomas Coal and Coke company's operation,
A body of mine guards numbering 30 or 40 were fired on by a party of unknown men armed with rifles, believed to have been made up of strikers.
The guards returned their fire and when the shooting had ceased it was found that two men on each side had been killed.
The sheriff of Mercer county, whose office is at Princeton court house, was immediately advised and left at once for the scene.
Norfolk and Western officials say the trouble was confined to the Crane creek territory, where several of the operations have been closed down.
PAGE FOUR—EDITORIAL.
Investigation of Pollution in Streams.
The division of hydrography of the United States geological survey has in hand a work of real public benefit. This is a systematic and thorough investigation of the pollution of the water courses of the country and is expected to be not only of great value to municipalities and numerous industries dependent on the purity of their water supply, but also to exert a beneficial influence upon the health of the general public. The investigation aims to discover the changing conditions of all the important supply streams of the United States by chemical and bacteriological examinations of their waters and also by measurements of their turbidity and color.
The division of hydrography has for a number of years been collecting information regarding the volume of flow of the country's streams as a basis for municipal supply, water power, irrigation and other uses, but tests for quality and condition have not before been made except by a few cities which hold an advanced position in matters of public hygiene.
In order to secure results from as many localities as possible supplemental assistance is being rendered by many individuals and organizations, and details are worked out through examinations made in local laboratories. To secure uniformity in these results and to bring them together for comparison and study the geological survey has issued a circular outlining in some detail methods of procedure to be followed by all co-operating workers. The methods recommended for the chemical and bacteriological examinations are those adopted by the committee of the Public Health association. For uniformity in the measurement of color and turbidity a second circular has been issued defining standards of measurements which have been adopted by the geological survey in co-operation with eminent hydrographic engineers and also describing methods of procedure.
The necessity of maintaining the purity of the water supply of the country cannot be too strongly urged. The work undertaken by the government's hydrographic experts should be appreciated and in so far as possible aided by the public.
Cortland County Fair Racetrack.
LAST DAY OF THE FAIR.
Crowds Still Attending—Splendid Fireworks Last Night.
This is the last day of the more than usually successful Cortland county fair, and another large crowd is on the grounds today to see its final winding up. The weather has, as a whole, been very favorable, and it is estimated that in the four days 60,000 people have attended.
Today the awarding of prizes in the general and special classes is being finished up.
The Fireworks.
The fireworks which were given at the fair grounds last evening were witnessed by thousands of people and gave entire satisfaction. The Cortland County Fair association never does things by halves, and this was proved by the fine display that was afforded to the patrons of the fair last night. The attendance, although large, would have been nearly doubled had not the weather looked threatening at the time for starting to the grounds.
The display was made up of bombs, skyrockets, shooting stars, shower rockets, fountains, and set pieces. The Cortland City band furnished fine music and materially increased the pleasure of the entertainment.
The display was put on rather hurriedly in order to get it off before the threatening rain. It was over none too soon, for a very hard shower came up that drove people into tents or almost any shelter that could be found.
The management are to be congratulated for affording the people a chance to see a splendid exhibition of fireworks, such as are not seen often in this part of the state.
Baby Show.
The baby show was held in the grandstand at 1 o'clock this afternoon. There were forty babies entered, and of the splendid and highly pleasing array of little ones, Maude Elizabeth Kernan, aged six months and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Kernan, 12 Brown-ave., this city, bears the distinction of being selected for the first prize winner. She gets a complete set of dishes, offered by the Fair store.
Gladys Johnson, the six months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Johnson, McGraw, was awarded second prize, a ton of coal from Maxson & Starin.
Alma Marie Humphries of McGraw secured the third prize, which came in the form of twenty-five pounds of candy, given by Hollister Bros.
Ralph Warren Hilsinger was given fourth prize. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Hilsinger, 225 Port Watson-st., Cortland. He received a sack of flour from N. J. Munson.
Fair Notes.
The number of fares rung up on the lines of the Cortland & Homer Traction Co. Wednesday was 11,872. Thursday the total reached 15,364. The cash receipts for Thursday from fares collected was the largest in the history of the Traction Co.
Nearly 3,500 season tickets have been sold this year and the attendance for the four days will reach a total of more than 60,000.
P. Dempsey, one of the local poultry fanciers, is not showing any birds this year but some stock of his raising is found among the prize winners.
E. A. McGraw, carriage maker and dealer in all kinds of carriage fixtures, is exhibiting his fine stock in the fair house on the ground floor in the same place that he has occupied for several years past.
One of the finest booths in the fair house is that of Hyatt, the photographer. His large display of pictures shows off to a good advantage in it.
Adirondack Inn.
ASSOCIATED DAILIES.
Pleasant and Profitable Meeting at Gloversville, N. Y.
The members of the Associated Dailies of this state, of which association the Standard is a member, met at Gloversville on Wednesday last, by invitation of Mr. W. B. Collins of the Leader of that city. The number in attendance was larger than at any other summer meeting thus far held, and the business sessions, morning and afternoon, were none too long for the discussion of the various matters which were taken up. A number of new members were also added to the roll of the association.
Mr. Collins had made every arrangement necessary for the convenience and comfort of the visitors, and received them with the cordiality and courtesy which are two of his distinguishing characteristics.
After dinner, the Fonda, Johnstown & Gloversville railroad extended its courtesies to the visitors in a trip to Sacandaga park on the Sacandaga river, about 17 miles distant, one of the most delightful of summer resorts in that section of the state. The park is within half a mile of the beautiful village of Northville—"The Gateway of the Adirondacks", and has a frontage of more than a mile upon the river, the greater part of which consists of a wooded bluff covered with a thick growth of pine, maple, beech, and chestnut, which gives an abundance of shade; while the pure mountain air, even in midsummer, is clear, cool and invigorating.
The Adirondack Inn, where the afternoon business meeting was held, is one of the most attractive of northern New York summer hotels, and is admirably kept by Landlord John Bartholomew. Water toboggan slides, merry-go-round, miniature railway, tennis court, Mexican burros, golf links, etc., etc., add to the enjoyment of the place.
In the evening a superb banquet was given to the editors by the proprietors of the Gloversville Leader, in the spacious and elegant diningroom of the Inn, at which eloquence and wit were spontaneous, frequent and vociferous. Following the banquet the editors attended an excellent vaudeville, open air entertainment, given on a beautiful rustic stage, with seats for a large audience rising in amphitheater form in front.
Mr. J. Ledlie Hees, manager of the F. J. & G. R. R., and Landlord Bartholomew vied with each other in seeing that their visitors had a pleasant afternoon and evening, and both came out ahead—as did also Messrs. Collins and Combes of the Leader. Nothing seemed to have been left undone that might have been done to add to the general enjoyment, and there is not one of the nearly thirty newspaper men who attended the gathering but will look back with pleasure upon Gloversville and Sacandaga park, and hope to revisit both.
The Misses Hill Entertain.
Misses Jessie and Ruth Hill of 22 Reynolds-ave. delightfully entertained about twenty friends at a thimble bee yesterday afternoon from 3 to 6 o'clock in honor of their guest, Miss Julia Jerome of Syracuse. Pleasant features of the afternoon were the instrumental selections by Miss Alberta E. Waterbury and vocal solos by Misses Grace Pearson, Aria and Florence Hubbard and Lola Strowbridge. Delicious refreshments were served.
Mann-King.
Mr. Joseph Mann and Miss Emma King, both of Cortland, were married last Saturday evening, Aug. 23, by Rev. W. W. Way, rector of Grace Episcopal church, at the home of Mrs. Jane Graham on Railroad-st. Only the most immediate friends were present.
Carrie Nation publicity photo.
LETTER TO CARRIE NATION.
McGraw Corset Co. Can Supply all the Needs of the Lecturer.
The following is the copy of a letter forwarded by the A. P. McGraw Corset Co. to Mrs. Carrie Nation, who has become so famous in the west and elsewhere:
The A. P. McGraw Corset Co.,
McGraw, N. Y., Aug. 20, 1902.
Miss Carrie Nation:
Dear Madam—Observing from your remarks while in Anderson, Ind., as quoted the other day "that you have no money to buy corsets like some women," we hasten to offer our assistance as manufacturers of this line of wearing apparel. As thousands of women are appreciating our efforts for them, we desire you should be equally benefited. Hence we offer you our best quality free of cost, if you will send us your size, and will continue to keep you supplied as your own needs may require.
Do you not think that your theories and words would have better support among the masses, if the body was also supported and more and more benefited by our healthful styles? We find that it is not the use, but the abuse of nature's requirements that needs our guidance.
Very respectfully yours,
A. P. McGraw Corset Co. [Paid ad.]
BREVITIES.
—Three drunks were given suspended sentences in city court this morning.
—A special drill of Cortland Commandery, No. 50, Knights Templar, will be held this evening at 8 o'clock.
—New display advertisements today are—Glann & Clark, Oxfords, page 6; G. H. Wiltsie, Clearance sale of dry goods, page 6; Opera House, "The Fays," page 5.
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