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| UMWA President John Mitchell arriving in Shenandoah, Pa., surrounded by breaker boys. |
Cortland Evening Standard, Tuesday, September 9, 1902.
VICTIMS OF STRIKERS.
Two Union Miners Killed by Fellow Unionists.
HUNTERS STOPPED BY PICKETS.
Strikers Tried to Take Gun From One of the Men and a Fight Ensued In Which One of Them Was Killed and the Other Fatally Injured—Great Excitement.
Wilkes-Barre, Sept. 9.—A fight between striking miners at Maltby resulted in the death of one man and the fatal injury of another. Both victims were Italians. The man killed was Distieno Vancastelli, aged 36 years. His companion, Frank Portay, was stabbed several times and is in the Wilkes-Barre hospital, not expected to live.
All Sunday night the strikers gathered in the vicinity of the Maltby mine of the Lehigh Valley Coal company at Maltby and the Harry E. colliery at Forty Fort. It was rumored that both of these mines were to start Monday with a full force of men, and the strikers had pickets out on all the roads leading to the mines to intercept any men who might be on their way to work.
A heavy fog prevailed and it was difficult to see people in the roadway. Shortly after 7 o'clock a number of strikers on guard at the Maltby colliery saw two men approaching, carrying guns. The pickets came to the conclusion that they were non-union men going to work. The strangers were stopped and strikers crowded around them.
One striker in the crowd, who spoke the Italian language, said the men were starting on a hunting trip and that they were union miners. The other strikers did not understand what was said and they attempted to take the gun away from Vancastelli.
He resisted and a fight ensued and and soon the two Italians were lying in a pool of blood in the roadway. Vancastelli was shot in the side and the left side of his face was crushed in. His companion, Portay, was stabbed in the side several times.
A number of coal and iron policemen were on the scene a few minutes after the discharge of the gun was heard. They found Vancastelli dead and Portay unconscious. The dead man was taken to his boarding house near by and his companion was brought to the hospital in this city. In one of the pockets of Vancastelli's coat was found a union miners card.
The news of the riot brought a large number of deputy sheriffs to the scene and on their arrival the mob dispersed. No arrests have been made.
Hiram Fishier, who is charged with shooting a Polish woman at Edwardsville, was removed to the hospital in this city. Fears were entertained that he would be taken from the lock up and hanged. All night long a mob surrounded the building and was so threatening that Burgess Dando was afraid to give the accused man a hearing.
Sheriff Jacobs was much exercised over the riots and bloodshed in the county and at one time it was thought he would have to call upon the militia for aid. But order was pretty well restored in the Wyoming region and if there are no further outbreaks the sheriff will not call out the troops.
SOCIALIST PARTY.
Regularly Nominated Ticket For State Officers in Massachusetts.
Boston, Sept. 9.—Monday for the first time in their political experience, the Socialists of Massachusetts held a state convention as an officially recognized Socialist party, for the purpose of nominating a state ticket to be voted on in November.
Representative James F. Carey of Haverhill, presided, 34 towns and cities being represented by delegates. The morning session was occupied in discussion of the platform, one plank of which was adopted as follows:
Resolved, That the Socialist party disclaim any attempt to regulate the religious or private opinions of its members on the ground that the Socialist movement is a political movement, whose aim is to usher in by peaceful and constitutional method an equitable economic system, based upon the collective ownership of the means of production and distribution.
The following state ticket was nominated: For governor, John C. Chase, Haverhill; lieutenant governor, Dr. John Quincy Adams, Amesbury; secretary of state, Edward A. Buckland, Holyoke; state treasurer, David Taylor, Boston; state auditor, S. Fremont Packard, Brockton; attorney general, C. B. Bonner, Worcester.
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| Senator James K. Jones. |
CHAIRMAN JONES TALKS.
Claims that the Anthracite Strike Will Aid the Democrats.
New York, Sept. 9.—Senator James K. Jones of Arkansas, chairman of the Democratic National committee, is in this city today. Senator Jones, in an interview, made some statements in regard to the anthracite coal strike and its possible effect on the forthcoming congressional election, and the presidential campaign in 1904. He said:
"The coal strike in Pennsylvania is clearly demonstrating to the people what trusts really are. It has never been shown so clearly before, not even in the instance of the beef trust. There is no doubt in my mind that this strike will have the effect of electing many Democratic congressmen. It may mean, and I think it will, a Democratic house. The effect will be felt to Democratic advantage in every state in the Union. Of course Pennsylvania is a Republican stronghold, but I have reason to believe that there is cause for the great dissatisfaction accentuated by the coal strike. The election of Pattison for governor is more than probable. In New York state I think the chances are capital for the election of Democratic congressmen. No matter if the strike is settled in the near future, the people have seen what trusts are capable of doing and the effect will remain."
Chairman Jones will meet Congressman Griggs of Georgia, chairman of the National congressional campaign committee, in conference here today.
PAGE FOUR—EDITORIAL.
Maine Speaks Loudly.
Chairman Johnson of the Republican state committee of Maine had a very gratifying story to tell when he telegraphed President Roosevelt as follows, concerning yesterday's election in that state: "Maine has gone Republican as it once went for Governor Kent. We have carried the state by a plurality of 25,000. Have elected the entire delegation in congress by a large majority. Have chosen every senator with one exception and nearly, if not quite, four-fifths of the legislature. The Pine Tree state indorses your administration with no uncertain voice."
Both the Republican and Democratic vote shows a falling off from that of 1900, but no more than might have been expected in an off year. The plurality of about 25,000 will stand comparison with the average of 12,000 in other off years. The chief significance of the result consists in the proof which it furnishes that the people have not yet been spoiled by prosperity, and have no desire to return to the days of tariff-reform and soup kitchens. The lesson of the election of 1892 and of the results which followed it has not been forgotten.
ON TO GETTSBURG
Special Train Over the Lackawanna on Sept. 18.
Join the ranks once more at Culp's Hill for the dedication of Gen. Henry Slocum's monument. On Sept. 18 a special Pullman vestibule train will leave D., L. & W. station in Cortland at 9:45 a. m., with the One Hundred Forty-ninth regiment from Syracuse and their friends on board and will be joined at Cortland by the One Hundred Fifty-seventh regiment. Special train will leave Gettysburg at 8 a. m., Sept. 21, arriving at Cortland at 3:30 p. m., Syracuse 4:45 p. m. The route is one of the most picturesque in the country and will be a daylight trip in both directions.
Without question this is the last occasion when an organized body of old soldiers will ever visit this decisive battlefield of the civil war from this city, and the old veterans who attend on this occasion will be delighted to have their friends from civil life accompany them and witness the great demonstration. Hotel accommodations at Gettysburg are ample and reasonable. Price of tickets will be one fare for the round trip, $8.58, from Cortland. Take the lunch basket and cup. Hot coffee will be served on the train. Tickets now on sale at Lackawanna ticket office. For further information apply at D., L. & W. office at the station or write E. J. Quackenbush, D. P. A., Syracuse. [Paid ad.]
THEY WANTED COAL.
Couldn't Find it, so Took Papers and Had a Smoke.
The coal office of J. C. Seager near the Lehigh Valley station was entered last night by burglars. No money was secured by them, but many valuable papers were taken. No trace of the night prowlers has been found.
Entrance to the office was secured at the rear of the building. A window glass was broken so that the catch could be pulled. The window was left up, but the burglars went out through a side door, which had been fastened by a bolt.
The safe had been left unlocked purposely. The office has been entered before and the safe broken into and Mr. Seager had thought that as long as he did not care to leave money in it the best way to do would be to keep the safe unlocked so that it would not be battered up again. The safe was thoroughly searched through, and an iron box of valuable papers, including notes, deeds, contracts, bank stocks, insurance policies, etc. These papers of course are of value to no one except Mr. Seager. The box was found out by the coal dumps today, but the papers are not to be found. The burglars went all through the office in search of valuables, but the papers were all that were taken. Two pipes were taken from a drawer in the desk, filled with tobacco, smoked and left on the top of the desk. Two small stones that may have been used to break the window glass were found on a table near the window.
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| Steamer Arundell. |
ENCOUNTERED A STORM
Lake Ontario—The Worst in Years.
Mrs. C. C. Darby of this city and her daughter, Miss Elma Darby, and her mother, Mrs. S. V. Chollar of Stillwater, who have been spending the summer at Frontenac, Thousand Islands, returned to Cortland Saturday evening after encountering one of the worst storms ever known on Lake Ontario. They left Frontenac on the steamer Arundell at 7:30 a. m. Thursday. There were about 200 passengers on board. Oswego was sighted at about 1 p. m., but it was impossible to land on account of the high sea. The captain then tried for Fair Haven, but could not reach port here and went on to Sodus. Here another storm met them and they were obliged to turn about and went back to Cape Vincent, arriving at about 4 p. m.
Friday morning the Arundell went on to Alexandria Bay and from there started back for Oswego Saturday morning. A heavy sea was running Saturday, but the trip this time was accomplished without incident.
The crew of the Arundell say that the storm of Thursday was the worst they ever encountered, and people who know say that it was the worst on the lake in years.
MEETING OF THE D. A. R.
Early History of America to be Studied This Year.
The Tioughnioga chapter of the D. A. R. held its first meeting for the fall yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Clara Benedict. The subject for this year's study will be the early history of America. Through the courtesy of Rev. U. S. Milburn, Mrs. A. P. McGraw read a portion of his lecture on the "Mound Builders," which was very instructive and entertaining. Mr. Milburn also loaned the chapter for this occasion a collection of photographs of different mounds and their location. It was decided to extend to Mr. Milburn a vote of thanks for his kindness.
Miss Grace Mead read a paper on the "American Indian."
The committee appointed to order a case for Revolutionary relics reported that it was about completed and will soon be in place in the Hatch library building. It is hoped that the people in general will be interested in collecting and sending any relic they have to the D. A. R., as it is their desire to have an interesting exhibit, and also to co-operate with the Cortland Science club in forming the nucleus for a more extensive collection in the future.
Since the last meeting three new members have been added to the chapter.
SHAPLEY-PHELPS REUNION
Held at the Cottage of Nathan Rounds on Owasco Lake.
By the silvery waters of Owasco lake at the cottage of Nathan Rounds, Wednesday, Aug. 20, was held an enjoyable meeting of the Shapley-Phelps family. The reunion was the fourth one held by the descendants of Orwin Shapley and Philo Phelps. The day was an ideal one for a picnic and the cool, shady surroundings were soon echoing with the greetings of happy friends and the time was pleasantly spent socially until the noon hour when a bountiful spread of good things was provided.
After dinner the company was called to order and the following officers were elected for the coming year:
Chief Counselor—Byron M. Phelps.
Vice Counselor—Nathan Rounds.
Secretary and Treasurer—Fred Shapley.
Assistant Secretary—Neva Wilcox.
Executive Committee—Chairman, Mrs. L. R. Lewis and Winnie Ogden, Cortland; Rena Hopkins, Marathon; Jennie Ennis, Auburn; Lena E. Shapley, Harford.
Resolution Committee—Winnie Ogden, Herbert Phelps and Nora Phelps.
The remainder of the day was pleasantly spent in rowing on the lake or enjoying the refreshing breeze at the cottage.
The reunion was pronounced a success and every one present seemed to heartily enjoy the occasion, but the time came for departure and the company dispersed, hoping to have as pleasant a meeting the next year.
Those present were Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Lewis, Paul Lewis and Ralph E. Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. Byron M. Phelps, Herbert and Webb Phelps, Miss Inez Maude Petrie, Mr. and Mrs. John Phelps, Miss Nora Phelps and Jessie H. Phelps, Mr. and Mrs. Jay J. Ogden, and Blanche Viola Ogden, all of Cortland; Mrs. Alvira A. Hopkins, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Lombard, Katherine and Harry Lombard, Mr. Alonzo Shapley, Orrie, Roy and Glen Shapley, Miss Grace Shapley, Mr. and Mrs. Russell W. Livermore, all of Marathon; Mrs. Euphenia Hunt, Dryden; Mr. Crandłe Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Jay L. Cramer, Syracuse; Mr. Wm. O. Shapley, Harford Mills; Mrs. Rachel E. Austin, Miss Helen Hitchcock, Mrs. Mary Phelps, Mrs. Emma C. Shapley, Miss Alta C. Shapley, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W. Ennis, Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Rounds, Miss May Coleman, Ida, A. and Anna A. Coleman, all of Auburn; Mrs. Sarah Shapley, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Shapley, Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Wilcox and Earl Wilcox, all of Harford; Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Yaples and daughter of Slaterville Springs.
The next meeting will be held the third Wednesday in August at the home of John Phelps in Cortland.
A Cement Driveway.
The work of putting in the new cement driveway in the alley back of the Grand Central and Cobb blocks and the Elk hotel on Railroad-st. has been started. C. H. Price has the contract for doing the excavation, and Beers & Warfield lay the cement. The driveway east of the Elk will also be paved.
BREVITIES.
—The Normal school reopens tomorrow morning at 8:45 o'clock.
—Today is governor's day at the State fair, and it must be rather moist.
—A new cement wall is being built on the Clayton-ave. side of the Hubbard block.
—The Ithaca News says it costs 45 per cent more to build a house in that city now than it did five years ago.
—The new trolley line between Oneonta and Richfield Springs was opened last Saturday, and 600 people took a trip over the road.
—The last game of baseball for the season was played by the Y. M. C. A. team last Saturday with the Cincinnatus team. The locals won 8 to 5.
—The Rev. Charles T. Olmsted, recently chosen coadjutor bishop of the diocese of central New York of the Episcopal church, will have his official residence in Utica. His consecration will occur in that city early in October.
—A large number of Normal students have already arrived for the opening of the school tomorrow morning. Many new faces are seen, and the prospect for a large entrance class is very favorable.
—All names not already on the waiting list of children desiring to enter the Normal kindergarten must be handed in at the school office on or before Sept. 12, as the vacancies will be filled at 8 o'cłock p. m. of that day; the names being drawn in the usual way. The kindergarten opens Monday, Sept. 15 at 9 a. m.
—New display advertisements today are—Haight & Freese Co., Stocks, bonds, grain, etc., page 7; W. W. Bennett, Washing machines, etc, page 7; M. A. Case, Special sale of blankets, page 6; Perkins & Quick, "Neurotico Tea" page 4; Hollister Hardware & Plumbing Co., Hardware, plumbing, etc., page 8.
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