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| Senator Nathan B. Scott. |
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| President Theodore Roosevelt. |
Cortland Evening Standard, Tuesday, December 30, 1902.
OPPOSITION TO TREATY.
President Had a Conference With Senator Scott on Cuban Reciprocity.
Washington, Dec. 30.—Considerable opposition is developing to the ratification of the Cuban reciprocity treaty now pending in the senate. It is not taking quite the form that the opposition to the Cuban legislation took last spring, but it is sufficient in substance to give concern to the friends of the treaty.
Several weeks ago it appeared that the treaty when presented to the senate would be ratified without difficulty, but some senators now are taking as strong ground against the treaty as they took against the legislation proposed at the last session of congress.
The senators are of two classes those who are opposed on principle to any tariff tinkering and those who represent states whose products may be affected by the concessions extended to Cuba by the pending treaty.
Senators of the first class might be induced to support the treaty inasmuch as it does not involve, in their view, an attack on the system of protection, were it not for their apprehension that the ratification of the Cuban treaty may lead to a demand from other countries that they, too, be accorded special tariff concessions by the United States.
The president had an hour's conference with Senator Scott of West Virginia, during which they discussed the reciprocity question in all its phases. Mr. Scott is offering no captious opposition to the Cuban treaty, but he is particularly desirous that nothing should be done that in the end might result in any recession on the part of the United States in its present tariff policy.
The president, it is understood, believes that the pending treaty with Cuba will be ratified. He sees in the proposed ratification no possible assault on the tariff system of this country and believes that it would be simply the redemption of a promise, direct or implied, made to the Cuban people when they were organizing their government.
In this view the president is supported by a large majority of the Republican senators. While some trouble is anticipated in effecting the ratification of the treaty it is believed generally that ratification will not be delayed seriously.
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| Jacob G. Schurman. |
President Schurman's Western Trip.
Ithaca, N. Y., Dec. 30.-—President Jacob Gould Schurman left Ithaca last night for an extended western trip. He will visit several of the larger cities and will speak on political and educational topics. He will speak in Chicago Thursday on "our Philippine problem."
THE CUBAN TREATY.
Opposition to the Measure is Increasing Among Senators.
Washington, D. C., Dec. 30.—Opposition to the Cuban reciprocity treaty is increasing among senators, and in view of the fact that it must be ratified, if at all, before Jan. 31, President Roosevelt is manifesting considerable anxiety over its fate.
The argument is being made with considerable effect that if the Cuban treaty should be ratified, it would immediately result in demands from Germany and other sugar producing countries of Europe for similar concessions on their beet sugars, under the most favored nation clause
This proposition has aroused the protection sentiment in the senate which objects to any lowering of the schedules, even through a reciprocity treaty.
PAGE FOUR—EDITORIAL.
Demurrer of Beef Combine.
When the federal department of justice brought suit against leading beef and pork packers on the ground that they were in an illegal combine or trust, it will be remembered that the defendants boldly avowed their right to do what they had done and followed the declaration with the promise that they were ready at any time to produce their books and papers in proof of their contention that the high prices were justified by the condition of the market.
Now, when the government asks that these books and papers be placed in evidence, the packers answer with a demurrer, practically defying the authorities. What is the inference to be drawn from this action? If the advance in the price of beef has been wholly natural and the conditions of trade have been as set forth by the defendants, the most complete answer as well as the easiest would be for them to produce the proof obtainable from their books. When, after having asserted their readiness to do this, they promptly back down when confronted with a demand to that effect, the public can only suppose that the production of the documents would not sustain the claim. The contention of the packers that the publication of the details of their business would benefit rivals is untenable since the combine has no rivals.
KIEHL'S INSURANCE.
Policy was Made Out in Favor of Mrs. Kiehl.
HAD BEEN INSURED ONLY A MONTH.
Witness Powers Tells of Visit to Kiehl House with Insurance Agent—Mrs. Kiehl Expected William to Come to South Onondaga After Her, but He Was too Ill to Come.
There were no important developments in the Kiehl inquest at the [Cortland County] court house yesterday afternoon. It was shown that William Kiehl had taken out a life insurance policy about a month before he died and that he had directed that this policy be made out in favor of his wife.
Kiehl's Insurance.
Earl Powers, upon being recalled, said he went with the life insurance agent to the home of Wm. Kiehl some time in January last and introduced him to Wm. Kiehl. The object of the visit was to have Mr. Kiehl take out some life insurance. While there William Kiehl told the agent he might send the doctor to examine him. I was with Mr. Pierpont later when he handed his life insurance policy to William Kiehl. Maude Kiehl, the wife of Wm., was present both times I was there. William said to the agent that he wanted the policy made out in his wife's favor. She was present when this was said. Spencer Pierpont also delivered a policy to Adam at the same time.
Mrs. Dora Edinger.
Mrs. Dora Edinger, a resident of Otisco, was sworn and said: "On Sunday, Feb. 2, last I saw Wm. Kiehl pass my house between half past 2 and 3 o'clock. My attention was called to it by my son, having once owned the horse which he drove. He stopped and watered his horse just above the watering trough. I went in and sat down by the window just as he drove away. He was bundled up. I could not tell whether he appeared ill or not.
Accompanied Mrs. Kiehl.
Cora E. Newman, a resident of Otisco, sworn, said: "On Thursday, Feb. 6, last, I was in Syracuse. While waiting at the D., L. & W. depot Mrs. Fenner and Maude Kiehl came in. Mrs. Fenner asked me to assist Maude on the train with the baby and baggage. I rode down to Tully with Maude Kiehl and the baby. Mrs. Kiehl said her husband was to have come after her Tuesday, but he was sick and sent her word to come on the train and he would meet her at the depot."
Jacob Kamm.
Jacob Kamm, a resident of Otisco, sworn, said: ''On the afternoon of Feb. 2, Wm. stopped at my house about 3:30. He said he came to see about hiring me. He also said he was coming down with a hard cold or the grip, he did not know which. He said he felt mean. He also said he had been to South Onondaga after his wife."
After taking the testimony of this witness the inquest was adjourned until Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock.
Granted Life Certificates.
Miss Anna M. Galusha of Cortland, who is teaching at Port Jervis, Miss Fannie Marette Galusha of the Central school in this city and Mr. Charles F. McEvoy also of Cortland, have recently been granted life certificates to teach in the public schools of this state by Superintendent of Public Instruction Charles R. Skinner. These certificates are granted upon the result of an examination in which the candidate is required to attain a satisfactory standing in twenty-seven subjects including mathematics, science, history, literature and the languages.
UNIFORM EXAMINATIONS
For the Second School Commissioner District Normal Entrance.
The uniform examinations for 1903 in the Second school commissioner district of Cortland county tor teachers' certificate and entrance to teachers' training classes will be held as follows:
January 8 and 9—Homer, at Academy building.
April 8 and 10—Truxton, at High school building.
August 13 and 14—Homer, at Academy building.
November 12 and 13 at High school building.
The program will be as follows:
Thursday.
Morning—Arithmetic, geography, drawing, history of education.
Afternoon—English composition, grammar; physiology and hygiene; current topics.
Friday.
Morning—American history, algebra, bookkeeping, orthography.
Afternoon—Civil government, school law, physics, methods and school management.
Normal entrance examinations will be held on Thursday, the first day of each of the above dates for the regular uniform examinations.
Program.
Morning—Arithmetic, geography, American history.
Afternoon—English composition, grammar, orthography.
The examinations begin at 9 a. m. and 1:30 p. m.
Each examination shall embrace question papers on all subjects.
All candidates must attend examinations in the school commissioner district in which they reside or in which they are teaching, or first obtain the commissioner's consent to attend elsewhere.
Ernest W. Child, School Commissioner Homer, N. Y.
MEDICAL SOCIETY.
Annual Meeting Will be Held Friday, January 2, 1903.
The annual meeting of the Cortland County Medical society will be held in the Young Men's Christian association parlors Friday, Jan. 2, at 8 p. m. All the physicians in the county are cordially invited.
After the following papers have been read, in an interesting symposium on Acute Bright's Disease, a collation will be served:
PROGRAM.
Acute Bright's Disease, Causes and Symptoms, Dr. E. A. Didama.
Pathology, Dr. F. H. Forshee.
Microscopical Examination of the Urine, Dr. F. W. Higgins.
Chemical Analysis of the Urine, Dr. P. M. Neary
Treatment, Dr. C. D. Ver Nooy
F. D. Reese, President.
P. M. Neary, Sec'y.
CHRISTMAS EXERCISES
At the A. M. E. Zion Church Last Friday Evening.
The Christmas exercises at the A. M. E. Zion church last Friday evening were well attended and all that took part did themselves credit. Little Edna Wilson and Mabel Johnson deserve more than passing mention. In the distribution of gifts from the tree nearly all were remembered. After the gifts had been distributed the tree was shaken by Miss Bernice W. Persons and there fell therefrom $7.50, which was presented to the pastor. Mr. Davis thanked the donors and assured them of his appreciation of the gift.
Refreshments were served after the entertainment. Great credit is due to those who had the affair in charge for the success of the entertainment.
SMITH-BRIGGS.
Quiet Home Wedding on Clinton-ave. Last Evening.
Mr. Charles M. Smith of the barbering firm of Smith & Rosa and Miss Martha J. Briggs, were very quietly married at 06o'elock last evening at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Stephan M. Briggs, 129 Clinton-ave., Rev. W. Jasper Howell, pastor of the First Baptist church, officiating. The newly married couple left last night for a short honeymoon trip to Syracuse and other places.
The bride is a graduate of the Normal school in the class of 1901. She taught for one year at East Islip, L. I., and since the beginning of the present school year she has been an academic teacher in the Central school of this city. Mr. and Mrs. Smith will make their home in Cortland.
BREVITIES.
—The Fortnightly club will meet tomorrow afternoon at 3:30 with Miss Carrie D. Halbert, 18 Lincoln-ave.
—The Ladies' Literary club will meet Wednesday at 3:30 p. m. with Mrs. S. Adelbert Jennison, 32 North Church-st.
—The Syracuse Athletics will play the local Y. M. C. A. basket ball team in the Y. M. C. A. gymnasium Thursday evening. Jan. 1.
—The Good Templars will hold their annual New Year's eve słeighride Wednesday evening. Refreshments will be served in the hall after the ride.
—The annual meeting of the Ladies' Aid society of the Universalist church will be held in the church parlors tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock. It is requested that every member be present.
—The new display advertisements today are—McGraw & Elliott, New Year's greeting, page 4; Hollister Hardware and Plumbing Co., Acorn stoves, etc., page 8; Haight & Freese Co., Stocks, bonds, grain, etc., page 7; A. Mahan, Pianos, page 8.
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