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| William Russell. |
Cortland Evening Standard, Thursday, February 19, 1903.
Suit Won In Venezuelan Court.
Caracas, Feb. 19. — The supreme court has rendered its decision in the suit brought by the heirs of Henry Rudloff, an American citizen, against the Venezuelan government for damages for the annulment of a concession given in 1892 to build a market in Caracas.
Judgment was given in favor of Rudloff's heirs, admitting their claim for the large amount of $700,000 to be paid by the Venezuelan government. The United States legation watched the case very closely. Secretary Russell and Naval Attaché Johnston attended the sessions of the court and followed the arguments.
The decision is interesting inasmuch as the German and British legation have maintained that justice for foreigners does not exist in Venezuela.
Building For New Department.
Washington, Feb. 19.—Representative Mercer of Nebraska, chairman of the house committee on public buildings and grounds, conferred with Secretary Cortelyou concerning a building for the new department of commerce and labor.
The necessity for such a building is urgent as the department will be one of the largest in the government. Figures have been prepared showing in detail the amount of floor space which will be necessary for the various bureaus of the department. These have indicated that a building suitable for the department is not available at present in the city.
A proposition has been made tentatively that the government purchase the handsome building of the Southern railway at the corner of Pennsylvania avenue and Thirteenth street, which is one of the most commodious office buildings in the city. Southern railway officials are understood to be considering an offer to remove the general offices of the system to Atlanta, Ga. It is understood, however, that objection has been made that the building is not quite suitable, either in size or style of architecture, for the new department.
Chairman Mercer indicated his preference for a new building to be erected expressly for the new department. He thought that if fairly adequate plans were presented, the authorization of the building might be obtained from the present congress. Temporary quarters will have to be leased and it is not likely the Southern railway building may be considered in this connection.
Ithaca Will Have a Filtering Plant.
Ithaca, Feb. 19.—The city council last night accepted the offer of Cornell university to build a filtering plant to filter water supplied the city and university. The proposition involves expending of $150,000, which the university will furnish. There was only one vote opposing President Schurman's proposition, one member voting for municipal ownership. Subsequently the council voted unanimously to submit to the people of the city at the earliest possible date the question of municipal ownership of the city water works.
SUFFERING IN NEW YORK.
Coal Supply is Low and Many Huddle Together in Blankets.
New York, Feb. 19.—Tbousands of New York's poor are in a deplorable condition today because of the intense cold. Many families, without heat, are huddled together, wrapped in blankets borrowed from neighbors, trying to keep warm. The coal supply is low and dealers are doing all they can to serve customers. Long lines of shivering poor are buying coal by the pailful at the delivery stations at 8 and 10 cents a pail. If the zero weather continues, the death list form the cold will be large. Already there have been several deaths from exposure reported. In all the hospitals men and women with frostbitten noses and ears applied for relief this morning.
The thermometer stood one degree above zero [F.] at 9 o'clock this morning and the local forecaster says the weather will continue cold.
PAGE FOUR—EDITORIAL.
The Passing of Tara.
The harp that once through Tara's halls
The soul of music shed
long ago ceased to vibrate, and Tara's walls, where hung the harps as mute "as if that soul were fled," have crumbled into ruin. And now it is announced that the famous hill of Tara, where stood the palace of the Irish kings and where was assembled many a splendid court in the days of Erin's greatness and glory, is to be sold at auction in Dublin and razed to make room for public improvements. Thus will pass from sight, though not from memory, all that the tooth of time has left of scenes dear to the hearts of Irishmen.
The last great public gathering on the hill of Tara was in 1843, when Daniel O'Connell, surrounded by a mammoth throng, urged the repeal of the union. Since then it has steadily gone into decay until now it is to pass entirely from the Irish landscape.
The passing of Tara, so rich in historic reminiscences, involuntarily suggests the further lines of Thomas Moore,
So sleeps the pride of former years,
So glory's thrill is over.
And hearts that once beat high for praise
Now feel that pulse no more,
and voices something of the sad story of Ireland's fate since the days when this famous hill was the seat of her kings. The sons of Erin and the friends of the Green Isle will pray that it does not mark the passing of the hope that Ireland may again become prosperous and happy.
SEEKING AN ITALIAN
Who is Charged With Shooting at a Syracuse Trolley Car.
James Ray, an officer from Syracuse, is in Cortland today trying to locate Angelo Rose, the Italian, who is charged with shooting into a Syracuse trolley car a few nights ago, an account of which has been given in The Standard.
Rose, it is claimed, evaded the officers in Syracuse yesterday afternoon and walked to Tully, where he purchased a ticket for Cortland. He then got on the evening Lackawanna train coming in this direction. Rose had his feet frosted from walking through the snow to Tully and was in a pitiful condition when he reached that place.
Chief Barnes' Good Work.
Rose was located at 9 Foundry Lane at about noon today by Chief Barnes in a clever manner. The chief reasoned that if the Italian's feet were frozen they would soon begin to pain him and that a doctor would be called. Consequently he began calling up the doctors by telephone. When he came to Dr. P. T. Carpenter he was informed that an Italian lad had just been in to get him to go to the place stated to see a man who had frozen his feet. The man was located in the Italian quarters and was placed under arrest. His feet were found to be so badly frozen that he was taken to the hospital in an ambulance. It is the opinion of Dr. Carpenter that some of the man's toes will have to be amputated.
Ray, the Syracuse officer, identified the Italian at the hospital as the one for whom he was seeking.
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| Frances Willard. |
W. C T. U. MEETING.
Memorial Service for the Late Frances E. Willard.
The regular meeting of the W. C. T. U. was held Feb. 17, which is the anniversary of the death of the founder of the organization, Frances E. Willard. The entire program was given as a memorial service. The principal part of the business meeting was devoted to the report of the temple department. Plans for the temple work were Miss Willard's last thoughts and nearly her last words. They come to all true white ribboners as a sacred bequest to be fulfilled. Four hundred dollars have already been sent from this county to Chicago, and nearly $100 more is pledged. As a name can be placed upon the New York state tablet for each $100 sent, it was voted to place that of Mrs. E. P. Jepson, who has been so faithful in assisting along this department line, for the last hundred already sent. Mrs. Jepson expressed her thanks and appreciation of the honor in a few heartfelt words.
The literary part of the program was in charge of Mrs. Wilfred Kelley, and consisted of quotations from the writings of Miss Willard with a short review of her noble life.
In spite of the severe cold a large number were present.
Press Reporter, Pro tem.
PLUMBERS ARE BUSY.
Pipes in About Fifty Houses Were Frozen up Last Night.
According to the city plumbers last night was the worst of all the cold nights of recent years for freezing and bursting water pipes in the buildings of this place. All day they have been kept on the run to shut off the city water and to patch up the breaks. In many cases carpets have been ruined and plastering and decorations have come in for their share of the drenchings.
The pipes that carry water to the motor that pumps the pipe organ at Grace Episcopal church were frozen, but only a little damage was done. At the Lehigh Valley depot the pipes bursted and much inconvenience was caused. There were perhaps about fifty dwelling houses in which the pipes were bursted by water freezing in them.
ANOTHER RURAL ROUTE.
People Between Homer and Scott Seeking for a Daily Service.
The people living along the road from Homer to Scott have petitioned for a rural free delivery route and the petition has been sent to Washington. It is expected that a special agent will soon arrive to look up the matter. There is an opportunity for at least two more routes to be put in to good advantage out of Homer and if the people get their petitions out in time the agent may look them all over while on the same trip.
Central High School.
The graduating class of the Cortland Central school of 1903 met last night and elected the following officers:
President—Daniel R. Reilley.
Vice-President—Iva M. Barnes.
Secretary—Harry A. Mott.
Treasurer—Addie D. Palmer.
The following were elected for class day:
Poet—Charles J. McAlier.
Historian—George D. Lucy.
Recitation—Anna R. Hull.
Prophet—William F. Quinn.
Orator—Gertrude I. Dailey.
Will—Katharine E. Townsend.
The class this year numbers nineteen members.
SMITH-WEATHERWAX.
A Quiet Wedding at the Bride's Home on Argyle Place.
Mr. Robert Bruce Smith, Jr. and Miss Marion L. Weatherwax were quietly married at 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon at the home of the bride's parents, Rev. and Mrs. B. F. Weatherwax, 12 Argyle Place. Only the immediate families of the contracting parties and a few of the most intimate friends were present. The bride wore a very becoming and handsome traveling suit of blue. The wedding march was played by the Misses Rynders with violin and piano as the bride and groom unattended entered the parlor. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Dr. David Keppel, pastor of the First M. E. church, assisted by the bride's father. A four-course wedding dinner followed. Mr. and Mrs. Smith left on the 7:29 train for the north, but their destination was not announced. They expect to be absent about a week and on their return will reside with Mr. Smith's parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. Bruce Smith, 150 Main-st., Cortland.
Cotanch-Klotten.
Mr. Orson F. Cotanch and Miss Flora B. Klotten, both of Cortland, were married at. 7:15 o'clock last night by Rev. J. C. Auringer, pastor of the Memorial Baptist church, at his residence, 181 Tompkins-st. About a dozen of the immediate relatives of both parties were present. The bride was becomingly gowned in white. The bridesmaid was Miss Edna Allport, and the best man was Mr. Edward Fogarty. Mr. and Mrs. Cotanch will make their home with the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Klotten, at 134 Tompkins-st.
Death of Mrs. Crandall.
Mrs. Eunice Crandall of Truxton, widow of the late Ira J. Crandall, died at 8 o'clock this morning at the home of Mr. J. D. F. Woolston, 26 Homer-ave., this city, aged 78 years, The funeral will be held at 11'o'clock tomorrow at the house, and burial will be made in Truxton.
Mrs. Crandall came to Cortland about a week ago and on Friday night of last week she suffered a shock, and following this pneumonia set in. She is survived by two children, Mrs. George Weeks of Truxton and Mr. Joseph Crandall of Fabius, N. Y.
GAS TO ELMIRA
To be Brought 84 Miles Through Pipes from Pennsylvania.
By March 1 the Potter Gas Co. expects to have 84 miles of pipe laid and full connection made to convey natural gas from its wells in Pennsylvania to the city of Elmira. The company has 109 wells and is capitalized for $2,500,000. Elmira uses from 5,000,000 to 7,000,000 feet of gas daily. The pressure will be 50 pounds. The price of gas in Elmira will fall from $1.25 to 40 cents per thousand.
BREVITIES.
—One drunk paid a fine of $3 in city court this morning,
—The sale of stamp books is steadily increasing at the postoffice and on the rural delivery routes. It is one of the best, safest and most convenient ways of carrying stamps.
—The Y. P. S. C. E. social of the Presbyterian church at the home of Mr. A. W. Edgcomb last night was well attended, notwithstanding the storm, and a very pleasant evening was passed.
—Cortland encampment, No. 127, I. O. O. F., will confer the patriarchal degree on seven candidates this evening. Orson encampment of McGraw will be present. Refreshments will be served.
—New display advertisements today are—C. F. Brown, Paints, etc., page 4; W. W. Bennett, Enameled ware, page 6; Hollister Hardware Co., Plumbing, page 6; Cortland Fish & Oyster Co., Fish, page 8.
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