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| Benjamin Odell, Jr. |
Cortland Evening Standard, Wednesday, October 15, 1902.
VIEWS OF THE GOVERNOR.
Thinks That a Counter Proposition Will Come From the Miners.
New York, Oct. 15.—Gorernor Odell had few leisure moments yesterday. After breakfast he spent several hours at the Republican headquarters discussing plans for the campaign and arranging his itinerary of speech making, and at noon went down town to the office of a friend, where he communicated his views on the proposed arbitration of the coal strike to representatives of both aides of the controversy. On his return to the Fifth Avenue hotel at 3 o'clock he said:
"I find the situation to be that the operators have made a proposition and that a counter proposition will come from the strikers' side. When the two propositions are brought together, I see no obstacle to a speedy resumption of work. The miners have always been willing to arbitrate, as is evidenced by Mr. Mitchell's original proposition to leave the matter to a commission appointed by the president. Recognizing the serious situation of the general public the operators have practically agreed upon the same thing. I repeat that I feel sure of at least a temporary resumption of work and to say that I am heartily glad is putting it mildly."
The governor spent the afternoon and evening talking over the political situation at the state Republican headquarters. He had a long conference during that time with Police Commissioner Partridge and later he took dinner with Senator Thomas C. Platt. He will return to Albany this afternoon.
MINES IN GOOD SHAPE.
Have Been Kept Free of Water and Gas.
Scranton, Oct. 15.—The superintendents of the local mining companies say that as far as this region is concerned the majority of the miner could be worked to their fullest capacity within a week after the strike is off. With the exception of a few places men have been at work right along cleaning up falls, keeping the timbering repaired and otherwise preparing for the day when work would be resumed.
All the mines with one or two exceptions have been kept free of water and gas, and inside of 10 days could be in full operation.
No further resumptions were reported from any of the companies' offices. The Delaware, Lackawanna and Western company gave out a statement that its output for Monday was 10,985 tons, or 55 per cent of its normal production.
The Delaware, Lackawanna and Western company is loading trains with a steam shovel from the old Tripp slope dump.
Only one call was made on the soldiers in these parts. A crowd of boys playing football in the morning near the Diamond colliery gave up their sport to stone a non-union man. Deputies came to the scene and fired shots from Winchesters, but the boys and hundreds of others who had come upon the scene gave battle with stones. A detachment of the 12th regiment soon appeared and the crowd dispersed.
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| John Mitchell. |
Think He Will Not Accept.
Shenandoah, Pa, Oct. 15.—The opinion of the strike leaders here is that Mr. Mitchell will not accept the proposal submitted to President Roosevelt by the mine operators. P. J. Sweeney, a prominent leader, said: "The proposition is not fair and I don't think Mitchell will accept it, and if he did the mine workers would not. It is a ruse of the operators to try to divert public sympathy from the miners, but it will fail of its purpose because our cause is just."
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| President Theodore Roosevelt. |
CONFERS WITH PRES1DENT.
Mitchell Arrives in Washington—Goes at Once to White House.
Washington, Oct. 15—Mitchell arrived at the temporary White House at 11:55. He was immediately conducted to the president's room. Commissioner of Labor Wright was there when Mitchell arrived, and remained with him in conversation with the president. Mitchell on the way from the station declined to say anything for publication.
After an hour's talk with the president and Commissioner Wright, Mitchell left the White House. He would say nothing further than that he expected to return at 3 o'clock to resume discussion of the operators' offer with the president.
PAGE FOUR—EDITORIAL.
Operators and Strikers.
In accepting the offer of arbitration made by the coal operators, says the New York Times, Mr. Mitchell has the best opportunity that will ever come to him to end a strike that was begun without his advice and cannot now long continue without destroying him as a labor leader.
Continuing the Sun says: An arbitration by a board appointed by the president would almost certainly present in its findings a just basis of settlement between the operators and the miners. If Mr. Mitchell expects something more than justice to himself and his men as a result of this conflict he will be disappointed. Moreover he will have no support from public opinion in standing out for any advantage over and above what justice demands. The public has suffered in its convenience and comfort by the prolongation of the strike. It is impatient for a settlement. The operators have offered fair terms. By rejection of them Mr. Mitchell will arouse public resentment against him and his union. Under the plan outlined by the operators Mr. Mitchell would be a party to the settlement. It would devolve upon him to issue the orders for the miners to return to work If he rejects this offer it is to the last degree probable that mining will be resumed under conditions that will leave him out altogether.
Anybody can see that it would have been wiser for the operators to omit from their statement the argument with which it opens. That is matter proper for the board of arbitration, not for the protocol of the treaty. But Mr. Mitchell can well afford to set the operators a good example in manners and forms of procedure by overlooking the controverted assertions with which they have chosen to introduce their offer. The operators have accepted Mr. Mitchell's plan of an arbitration by a board appointed by the president. They have bound themselves to abide by findings which the miners, the operators, and the public have a right to expect will not be unjust or one-sided. They will almost certainly provide for the redress of the well-founded complaints of the men. It is a plan to end the strike by such means and on such terms as would be accepted by intelligent and candid men who had fallen out. Mr. Mitchell has no right to expect anything more. He is by no means in a position to demand anything more.
COAL FOR CORTLAND.
Three Cars of Anthracite Received This Morning.
Three carloads of anthracite coal came to Cortland this morning over the Lehigh Valley railroad. One car went to each of the coal yards of John C. Sager, Chaplin & Peckham and D. E. Call. The coal was all parceled out to help fill back orders. It was sold at $5.50 a ton, the price of coal last spring before the strike began.
Accompanying the coal was the October price list for anthracite, with instructions from the operators that these must be observed in every particular or coal would not be sent. The prices for this month only according to this schedule are: Grate, ton $5.25, half ton, $2.75, quarter ton, $1.45; egg, stove and nut, ton $5.50, half ton, $2.85, quarter ton, $1.55.
This is not saying that coal can be bought in Cortland for $5.25 and $5.50 a ton. There is not a shovelful of the three carloads that has not been promised, and it will take many more such installments before the back orders are filled. Some of the dealers, however, say that a part of their next lot will be sold to any who apply, while the remainder will be applied on the orders. This is provided that any more coal comes.
In regard to getting more coal, the dealers think that the outlook is favorable for more cars being sent although they cannot tell with any degree of certainty what will be done. This they do know, that if any coal does come to them it must be sold at the rates given above.
The price of Lykens Valley and steam coal is the same as formerly, the first mentioned selling at $9 and the other at $7. The prices of these are kept up because the demand is, of course, far in excess of the supply of hard coal.
IN CITY COURT.
Earl W. Smith Held for Grand Jury—Dr. Ingalls' Caller.
Earl W. Smith, who was arrested on Oct. 6, charged with grand larceny in the second degree, appeared in city court this morning and through his attorney, C. V. Coon, waived examination to appear before the next grand jury. In default of $700 bail, Smith was recommitted to the county jail.
In fixing the amount of his bail bond, Judge Davis stated that ordinarily it would not be fixed at so great an amount, but in this case he wanted to make sure that the defendant would be here to answer to another charge in county court.
William Palmer, who said that he was a fireman at Brewer's factory, pleaded guilty to the charge of public intoxication. Palmer was arrested last night by Officer Townsend, after he had been forcibly ejected from the dental offices of C. E. and L. S. Ingalls by the hustling Republican nominee for alderman of the Fourth ward, Dr. C. E. Ingalls.
The doctor contends that Palmer planked himself down in one of the chairs in his office last evening without saying aye, yes or no to any one. After he had been there for some time he passed out into the hallway between the rooms of his suite and there his actions were such that the proprietor had no further use for him and proceeded to hustle him downstairs. When he had landed the intoxicated visitor on the walk, the man began to shake his fist in the region of the doctor's nose, and incidentally it is said, the knuckles of the ousted one tipped the end of the Fourth ward candidate's nose, where upon the doctor's fist landed hard on the jaw of the intruder. This settled the matter, so far as the two were concerned.
The case was adjourned until tomorrow morning.
LONERGAN-HALL.
An Early Morning Wedding at St. Mary's Church.
At 7:30 o'clock this morning at St. Mary's church Mr. Edward C. Lonergan and Miss Teresa A. Hall were united in marriage by Rev J. J. McLoghlin. The ceremony was witnessed by the near relatives and a few intimate friends of the bride and groom. Mr. Thomas J. McAuliffe of Cortland officiated as best man and the bride was attended by Miss Libbie Humphries of East Freetown as bridesmaid.
The bride wore a very becoming dark blue camelshair traveling suit with hat to match. The bridesmaid's dress was also of blue material.
After the ceremony a wedding breakfast was served at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. Cynthia Cammel, 12 Blodgett-st. The bride was generously remembered in the way of wedding gifts which included pieces of silverware, cut glass, household linen and articles of furniture.
Mr. and Mrs. Lonergan were showered with rice as they left on the 9:22 train for their wedding trip to New York where they will spend a week or ten days.
The bride has been a resident of Cortland for the past three years and has many friends here who unite in extending their best wishes. She is a graduate of the Cortland Business institute and for two years has been a valued employee in the business office of The Standard. Mr. Lonergan is a contractor with the Cortland Wagon Co. and is a popular young man of the city.
Mr. and Mrs. F. B. Graves and son Archie of McGraw, and Mrs. Clara Smith of Whitney's Point were among the bride's relatives from out of town who were present at the wedding.
COMMON COUNCIL
Met Last Night and Received Estimates from City Boards.
THE TOTAL AMOUNT IS $73,575.54
Distributed Among Different Departments—Last Year the Amount Was $72,308.96—Paid Up Old Deficiencies.
The [Cortland] common council met last night and received the estimates and statements of the city boards in regard to expenses and income for the next fiscal year. The amounts asked by each board or department follows:
The grand total of these two lists is $73,576.54, and from these figures the tax budget will be made up.
The fire fund, which is estimated at $500 less than last year, is made up of two parts, $3,000 for current expenses and $2,500 for a new chemical fire engine. The board this year has paid up a large deficiency, and it would not be at all surprising if the amount given the board for next year would include the extra money asked with which to buy an engine of this character.
The total amount appropriated last year was $72,308.96.
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| Brewster House. |
OLD LADIES' HOME ASSOCIATION.
Annual Report of the Secretary and Treasurer.
The following are the annual reports of the secretary and treasurer of the Old Ladies' Home association of Homer, N. Y., which were presented at the annual meeting:
Secretary's Report.
To the Board of Managers of the Home:
As we are nearing our annual meeting the question naturally arose, what material have I for a report?
One year ago we celebrated out tenth anniversary. I gave a full account of the work, and now that everything is in such fine working order, there seems to be very little worthy of special notice. In years gone by we have had generous gifts, repairs and numerous improvements, but the year about to close seems devoid of nearly everything, except the every day routine of living.
Homer has been greatly favored in the past year, and while we see many improvements all around us, the Home has been, I would not like to say forgotten, but overlooked. Never in the eleven years have our bills been as large as in the past twelve months. It is useless for me to say that meats and provisions of all kinds have been higher, and the continued cold weather has necessarily accumulated large coal bills. If we are forced to use the interest on our permanent fund the time will be much longer before we can accomplish what we have striven so hard for, a home with no anxiety of board bills. A few more annual members or several small gifts could be used to good advantage just at present, and certainly it is money well invested. The interest is paid over and over again in the satisfaction that you have been the means of helping those less fortunate than yourself.
Building in Good Condition.
Our property is in excellent repair with the exception of the house in the rear, which is very much in need of paint, and it will take more than one year's rent to cover that expense.
I often hear from those who know nothing about the management, that the house is making money. I wish this were true. At present we are one month's bills, or about S100 behind on running expenses. I have given these facts, believing where an institution is depending on the public for assistance, that at least once a year a statement should be furnished, so that all interested can know just the condition of affairs.
Mrs. C. O. Newton's Gift.
In November, Mrs. C. O. Newton put the much needed, both for convenience and safety, electric lights through the house. Mr. Newton also presented the Home with fifty shares of the Copete Mining company stock. The permanent fund has only been increased by what little interest we could accumulate.
The twelve monthly meetings have been well attended, and the officers and committees have done their work faithfully. The Sunday afternoon services are always enjoyed, and those who have assisted in those meetings have helped to carry on a much appreciated work.
On May 21 occurred the death of Miss Malvina Taylor, and on June 28 the death of Miss Mary Stephenson, both had been at the Home about six years. We have received into the Home family, Miss Phoebe Hicks of Homer, N. Y., Aug. 10, 1902.
During the year we have had two new inmates, and now three applications have been received and accepted, but the ladies have not as yet arrived at the Home. We can only accommodate two more, so if any one is thinking of coming it would be well to get their application in as soon as possible.
The Home is always open to visitors and I cannot close this report without extending an invitation to all on our county to call and acquaint themselves with the management.
Respectfully,
Florence B. Maxson, Secretary.
Harriet E. Green, Treas.
Homer, Oct. 14, 1902.
BREVITIES.
—The company that presented "Tangled Relations" at the Opera House last evening went to Ithaca today.
—All members of the W. C. T. U. are invited to meet at headquarters on Friday evening of this week at 7:30 o'clock in order to attend in a body the Prohibition mass meeting at the Opera House at 8 o'clock.
—The new display advertisements today are—F. H. Maricle, Special sale of robes and house furnishings, page 7; A. Mahan, Pianos, etc., page 4; M. A. Case, Dry Goods prices, page 8; Baker & Angell, Shoes, page 4; G. H. Wiltsie, Cloaks, etc., page 6; Perkins & Quick, Drugs and paints, page 6.
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