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| Genessee River flooding Rochester, N. Y., 1902. |
Cortland Evening Standard, Friday, August 22, 1902.
TO PREVENT FLOODS.
Meeting of Local Committees With State Officers.
VOLUMINOUS DATA COLLECTED.
Plans to Be Submitted to the Legislature For Construction of Dams and Dykes on the Genesee—Assessment Idea Favored—Commission Taken Up the River.
Rochester, Aug. 22.—State Engineer Bond in visiting the scene of the work being done in the vicinity on several roads delayed the commission's regular meeting which did not get together till afternoon. Attorney General Davies was the only absentee.
After the regular meeting the local committee and those from Mt. Morris and Geneseo joined the state commission for a conference concerning the flood situation in the Genesee valley, at which voluminous data collected by the local committee was submitted.
On the suggestion and advice of several of the state commission the local committee will submit an additional report as early as Sept. 15 giving their opinion as to the proper location of a dam or dykes deemed necessary for ample protection from floods.
Commissioner King advised that the local committee consult lawyers to help them in suggesting the best means of presenting to the legislature a plan for the construction of dams or other forms of relief.
"We would like some plan to include in our report," said he.
Mayor Rodenbeck said that the local committee did not want to trespass and had not suggested a plan, but that a bill would be prepared, if desired, providing for the construction of storage reservoirs.
"Certainly, that's what we want," said Commissioner King.
It has been suggested by members of the local committee that a bill be drafted embodying the assessment idea, providing for a commission composed of members of the present state commission and residents of Monroe and Livingston counties, with the appellate court of this department to take whatever evidence might be necessary in arriving at the proper apportionment of the expense of a dam or dams.
It is planned to take the commission up the Genesee valley today and let its members see something of the ruin which was wrought by the recent floods.
ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY.
Rumor of an Organization to Store Headwaters of the Genesee.
Rochester, Aug. 22.—A rumor was circulated here to the effect that a company had been incorporated at Harrisburg, Pa., Wednesday with capital of several million dollars for the purpose of effecting a storage of the headwaters of the Genesee river for utilization in the creation of electric power.
It was stated that the company is composed of prominent Wall street capitalists who propose to sell electric power transmitted throughout the Genesee valley.
None of the state flood commissioners in session here have heard of the rumored project and the local flood committee were also unable to confirm the report.
THE STRIKE SITUATION.
Coal Presidents Will Maintain Present Attitude.
PRICE OF COAL STEADILY INCREASES.
President Truesdale's Views—Looking for Move from Morgan—Bishop Potter Favors Arbitration—Mitchell Expected in New York Soon—All Sorts of Suggestions for Settling Strike.
New York. Aug. 22.—Although practically no move has been made so far as the public is aware to end the anthracite coal strike, the belief is prevalent that the almost weekly increase in the retail price of coal and the demands of the public for adjustment of the difficulties, will lead to arbitration.
The coal presidents remain firm on the ground that they will maintain their present attitude of waiting until the strikers return to work at the old terms.
President Truesdale of the Lackawanna [railroad] says: "We are waiting as we have since the strike commenced for the men to return."
This reflects the position of the others.
Everywhere people are looking for a move from Morgan, but he has done nothing so far to signify that he would take a hand.
Bishop Potter's utterances, favoring arbitration, Senator Hanna's stand in the same direction, the opinions printed in daily page symposiums in the New York papers, may have their effect to bring Mitchell and the operators together in an agreement to allow the civic federation to settle the strike.
Mitchell is expected in New York in a short time and if he comes a conference with Morgan is expected.
The increased price of coal is a serious proposition even now and people don't want to predict what another month will bring until the demand for arbitration brings the coal presidents into conference for settlement.
In the meantime all sorts of suggestions are made, one of which is to appeal to the governor of Pennsylvania.
PAGE FOUR—EDITORIALS.
◘ At last John Pierpont Morgan has demonstrated that he is a man of mighty acts. Of course he buys steamship lines now and then, and occasionally combines the interests of a half dozen or so of railroads, or perhaps floats a steel trust or two before breakfast, but he never really established a claim to serious consideration until recently, when he left a Berlin hotel without giving tips to the help. That was a demonstration of extreme daring, and none but a financial colossus would have had the temerity to act in such a manner.
Perhaps if more American travelers followed Mr. Morgan's example tourists would have a chance to obtain a recognition of their rights without the disbursing of a small fortune in fees to well paid servants.
◘ Korea now has a brass band. It was recently organized in the capital of the Hermit Nation and consists of forty pieces. Korea may now be said to be on the highroad to civilization. History holds no record of a great nation without a brass band and something in the line of "Die Wacht am Rhein," the "Marseillaise" or "My Country 'Tis of Thee," nor any record of an uncivilized race that ever had either one or the other. The tom-tom is savage, the stringed instrument half civilized, the band of brass, with the drum major in front, is civilization rampant and strident.
◘ Although a new Chinese minister to Washington has been appointed, it is good to know that the genial Wu Ting Fang is to remain awhile longer "in our midst" and is still available for banquet programmes and women's club orgies [sic].
Samson block in former years, first home to Wiltsie store, on right.
WILTSIE'S OPENING.
Shepard's Store Opens Today Under New Management.
In accordance with his announcement in yesterday's Standard Mr. G. H. Wiltsie, who has purchased D. E. Shepard's drygoods store in the Samson building at the corner of Main-st. and Groton-ave. opened the store for business this morning. For the past week the store has been closed for inventory and people have been awaiting Mr. Wiltsie's announcement of opening with a great deal of interest. Under Mr. Shepard's management a large and growing business has been built up and Mr. Wiltsie expects to extend the business along all lines. He has had ample experience and knows what the people demand. His announcement outlines his business policy—fair dealing and one price to all—and that [is] the lowest consistent with honest goods and honest business principles.
Mr. Wiltsie follows up his opening with an announcement of a gigantic sale which will commence tomorrow morning and continue all through next week. There is something in this sale to interest every customer.
Jacob S. Knapp.
Mr. Jacob S. Knapp, formerly of Cortland, died at the home of his son, Mr. E. H. Knapp in Homer at about 5 o'clock this morning, aged 73 years. The death of Mr. Knapp marks another break in Grover Post, G. A. R., of Cortland of which he was a member. He was a member of the Seventy-sixth New York regiment and was in active service between two and three years. His health was broken in the army and his death was due to disability contracted there and to a general breaking down of the system. He leaves two sons, Messrs. E. H. Knapp and C. S. Knapp of Homer. Two brothers and one sister also survive, Charles Knapp and John Knapp of East Homer and Miss Roselle Knapp of Cincinnatus. His wife died in 1894 and since that time Mr. Knapp has made his home with one or the other of his sons.
The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Burial in Cortland Rural cemetery.
SUDDEN DEATH.
James Kennedy Aged 36 Found Dead in Barn.
James Kennedy, aged 36 years, was found dead in the loft of the barn at the East Cortland House at 2 o'clock this afternoon. Death is supposed to have been due to heart disease. The coroner was notified but had not arrived to make an examination at the time The Standard went to press.
About 6 o'clock this morning Mr. Kennedy was at the hotel and was seen about the barn at 7 o'clock by Mr. Nix, the proprietor. Nothing was seen of him after that time and it was supposed he had left the premises until his body was found in the hayloft at 2 o'clock this afternoon.
Johannah Lee.
Mrs. Johannah Lee died this morning at 1:15 o'clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Michael Mack, 27 Duane-st., aged 73 years. Funeral services will be held Monday morning at7:45 o'clock at the house and at 8:30 at St. Mary's church. The remains will be taken overland to Truxton and burial will be in the family lot in St Patrick's cemetery.
Seneca Lake Steamers.
The fall schedule of steamers on Seneca lake is now in effect. There are two steamers each way each day. They leave Geneva at 8:10 a. m., and 2:30 p. m., and arrive at Watkins at 12 m. and 6:30 p. m., and arrive at Elmira by electric car at 2:30 p. m. and 8:30 p. m. Leaving Elmira at 6:30 a. m. and 12:30 p. m. on electric cars, the boats may be connected with which leave Watkins at 8:15 a. m. and 2:45 p. m., arriving at Geneva at 12 m. and 6:45 p. m. The fall days are delightful for a trip on this beautiful lake.
Richardson-Harman Picnic.
The Richardson-Harmon family picnic was held Wednesday at the home of William A. Bean north of the county house. Sixty-four were present from Cortland, Marathon, Freetown, Killawog, Otisco and Geneva. A very pleasant day was spent.
WOODS FAMILY REUNION.
Held at Seth Bennett's in Afton on Aug. 14.
The fifth annual reunion of the Woods family occurred at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Seth Bennett in the town of Afton on Thursday, Aug. 14. It was a pleasant day and forty-one were present. A tent was erected upon the lawn and was decorated with bunting. Beneath its shelter a table was spread and was soon heavily laden with all the good things of the season.
Wm. M. Brown sang "Grandfather Ben," and there was also speaking, some chorus singing, and phonograph music. A very pleasant day was spent. Among the guests were: Doctor Woods and daughter Lillie of Groton, Mrs. Eunice Woods Brown of Texas Valley, James Woods and wife, Mount Pleasant; Edgar Woods of Harford, and Mercy A. Woods Zelner from Dowagiac, Mich., and Mrs. Lydia Woods Tanner of Blodgett Mills, Wm. Woods and family of Union Valley, L. F. Horton and wife of Oxford, Wm. Brown and family of Brisbin, John Green and family of Coventryville, T. W. Woods and wife of Norwich, Alfred Woods of Oxford, Mrs. Isaac Woods and two children of Norwich, Victor Scott of West Bainbridge, Miss Susan Burlison and Mrs. Derby and daughter Arlene of Paterson, N. J., and Mrs. Easton of North Afton.
Cortland Park.
At the Park.
The animal show is proving a drawing card at the park this week. All visitors are interested in the wonderful performances and surprised that animals can be trained as these cats, dogs, rats and monkeys have been. Performances are given at 3:30 and 9 p. m. Moving pictures will also be shown at the park this evening and the regular Saturday evening dance will be held as usual tomorrow evening.
Dillon Bros. will give a dance at the park next Tuesday evening to the members of the young married people's class. All who were present at the dance last week when the Ithaca band furnished music are cordially invited.
MESSENGER HOUSE SOLD.
A. Webb Howe of Syracuse the Purchaser.
The Standard announced yesterday afternoon that negotiations were in progress for the sale of the Messenger House to A. Webb Howe of Syracuse and that in all probability the sale would be concluded yesterday. The property was transferred as stated, and the new proprietor takes possession after Aug. 31. The consideration was $30,000.
BREVITIES.
—The Hammond family picnic is being held at the park today.
—McDermott's orchestra were in Venice Center yesterday.
—Mrs. N. G. Markley's boarding house has been connected with the Home Telephone exchange.
—Cortland Commandery, No. 50, Knights Templar will confer the Order of Temple at their regular conclave this evening.
—Rev. H. T. Sell of Chicago, who is visiting his mother in Cortland, will occupy the pulpit at the Congregational Church Sunday morning.
—The Cortland City band gave a fine concert at the Messenger House corner last night which attracted a large crowd of people, all of whom enjoyed the music.
—The Y. M. C. A. baseball team went to DeRuyter today to play a return game with the team of that town. Tomorrow afternoon the Whitney's Point team will engage the Cortland boys in a game at Athletic field.
—New display advertisements today are—Buck & Lane, Andes ranges, page 6; Perkins & Quick, Baking powder, page 6; E. M. Mansur, peaches, plums, page 6; City Grocery, Pillsbury flour, page 5; G. H. Wiltsie, Special sale, drygoods, page 8.
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