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| Shelby M. Cullom. |
Cortland Evening Standard, Friday, March 13, 1903.
END OF SESSION NEAR.
Senate Will Vote on Panama Canal Treaty Tuesday.
AMENDMENTS TO CUBAN TREATY.
Provision Requiring Approval of House to Make Treaty Effective—Democrats as a Body Have Ceased Opposition—Certain to Be Ratified After Disposal of Panama Treaty.
Washington, March 13.—There were important developments regarding the treaties pending in the senate. It was decided to vote on the Panama canal treaty on Tuesday next, and the Cuban reciprocity treaty was reported to the senate by the committee of foreign relations.
The end of the work for which the extra session was called, therefore, is in sight. The agreement to vote on the canal treaty was arrived at soon after the senate assembled at noon and without discussion of moment. The terms had been made satisfactory to Senator Morgan before the request to fix a day for a vote was proffered by Senator Frye, so the former made no objection.
The Cuban treaty, with the various amendments agreed on by the committee on foreign relations, then was reported by Mr. Cullom, and at his request it was read for the information of the senate.
The reading was followed by a formal request by Mr. Cullom to take up the Cuban treaty for discussion, but while this was denied still the greater part of the session was devoted to it. The amendments made include, in addition to those of last session, a provision requiring the approval of the house of representatives to make the treaty effective.
Believed it Will Be Ratified.
With the adoption of this amendment the Democrats as a body probably will cease opposition to the Cuban treaty, but some of them, the [beet] sugar interests of whose states are affected by the treaty, will continue to oppose it. The Republican side of the senate will vote practically, if not absolutely, solidly for the treaty and it is now generally believed that it will be ratified after action on the Panama treaty.
Individual Democratic senators will offer a number of amendments to the canal treaty and they will unite in pressing some of them; but if they should be voted down, as seems likely, a number of the Democrats will vote for the ratification of the treaty.
The progress made leads many senators to predict an adjournment by the close of next week.
The action of the committee on commerce in postponing a vote on Dr. Crum's nomination is generally accepted as disposing of that matter for this session.
Among the senators who expressed the opinion in executive session, that the treaty would not become effective until approved by both houses of congress were Senators Allison, Platt (Conn), Teller and Bacon. These senators also contended that the action of the house on reciprocity treaties is necessary in order to conform to the constitution of the United States.
Senator Allison, who always has taken a leading part in tariff and financial legislation, was quite emphatic in his expression of this view and cited the senate to a number of reciprocity treaties in all of which the cooperation of the two houses of congress had been secured.
Remarks by Senator Teller.
After concluding his remarks on the effect of the new amendment, Senator Teller discussed the merits of the treaty in detail, contending that it was a direct thrust at the sugar industry of the United States and that its effect would be entirely in the interest of the sugar "trust" which, he claimed, would be benefited to the extent of no less than six million dollars annually by the reduction of duties on raw sugar. He also discussed at some length the amendment recommended by the committee on foreign relations which provides that the reduction on Cuban sugar during the life of the treaty shall not be more than 20 per cent, and that during this time there shall be no reduction on sugar imported from any other foreign country.
He ridiculed this amendment, declaring that it had been inserted merely for the purpose of catching the votes of senators from sugar producing states. He asserted that it could have no possible effect in binding the government of the United States if its congress should decree otherwise. In other words, he said, this enactment could be repealed, just as any statute might be by congress.
Senators Platt (Conn.) and Dietrich (Neb.) replied to Mr. Teller. Mr. Platt denied that the sugar "trust" would reap the benefit of the reduction proposed by the treaty. He said at this time he would not go into the question but that he hoped at a later day to be able to cite facts which would convince the senate that the contention was unfounded.
Mr. Dietrich defended the amendment providing against further reductions of the duty on sugar. He admitted that the provision could be repealed in the future, but he said that this was not likely to happen. The moral effect of the inclusion of this provision in the treaty, he said, would be very great. He said that he and some of the other beet sugar senators had exerted their influence to save the amendment adopted by the committee and his confidence in the provision was such that its acceptance or non-acceptance would determine his attitude on the final vote on the ratification of the treaty. Without the amendment he was opposed to the treaty; with it he was for the treaty.
COLORADO MINERS.
Cripple Creek Men Will Be Called Out Unless Arbitration is Agreed to.
Denver, March 13.—Governor Peabody has returned from Colorado City, where he had conferences with the managers and strikers. He said he submitted to the employers propositions looking to arbitration and that their decision will be communicated to him in writing.
It is known that the mill managers made a verbal response to the governor's overtures that there was nothing to arbitrate. The governor urged that the matter be given further consideration. The strike leaders have renewed their declarations of willingness to submit all questions in controversy to a proper tribunal. If this be not done they will call out the Cripple Creek miners next Monday.
PAGE FOUR—EDITORIAL.
Venezuela Still Blockaded.
A rather amusing feature of the Venezuelan situation has just been brought to public notice. It appears that all the while this country [United States] was overflowing with sympathy for abused Venezuela and seething with wrath at the presumption of European nations in blockading South American ports, the Venezuelan government wanted its ports blockaded and would, probably, have complained bitterly if the allies hadn't blockaded them. Venezuela was blockading is own ports to prevent supplies from reaching the rebels, when the foreign warships came along and smashed the blockade by seizing the Venezuelan navy. Then the foreign warships took the blockade upon themselves. As soon as this heinous blockade was abandoned and Venezuela's navy was towed home again, the blockade was instantly resumed by the Venezuelan government. Whose bull does the goring, as well as whose bull is gored, makes all the difference.
LONG DISTANCE CONNECTIONS
Coming Soon and Far for the Home Telephone Co.
F. V. Bennett, manager of the Cortland Home Telephone Co., returned this morning from a business trip to Rochester. The object of his trip was to further the interests of his company in securing telephone connection between Cortland and Rochester and Buffalo, and Mr. Bennett reports that this is sure to be given the coming summer. Philadelphia will also be within speaking distance of Cortland over the independent lines during the coming season.
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| Cortland County Poor House. |
CORTLAND COUNTY ALMSHOUSE
Said to be in a Satisfactory Condition Except Fire Protection.
The thirteenth annual report of the State Charities' Aid association to the state board of charities contains the following regarding the Cortland county almshouse:
"The almshouse is reported to be in satisfactory condition, except that there is inadequate protection against fire. Some old buildings and fences have been removed, and a new henhouse has been provided. The needs continue to be a nurse for the sick, a steam laundry, and a better and safer method of lighting than can be furnished by the oil lamps now in use."
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| Cortland Opera House. |
MATINEE TICKETS
To be Sold at McKinney & Doubleday's Tomorrow Morning.
That Mr. W. W. Wallace, local manager of the Cortland Opera House, is the father of a numerous family of children would be apparent to any one who knows of his uniform kindness toward all children and his efforts to help them. At the "Uncle Tom's Cabin" matinee a few weeks ago 766 tickets were sold at the box office within a few minutes. The jam was something terrific. Grown men and women crowded the children aside and reached over their heads, and often Mr. Wallace's first intimation that a child was trying to get a ticket was when a little hand containing a dime was stuck up over the counter while the head was so far down he could not see it. The result was that the children in general were the last ones supplied with tickets and many of them had to take back seats when they should have been in front in order to see.
Mr. Wallace sympathized with the children and determined that this should never occur again. Consequently in order to give the children a fair chance tomorrow he is going to put matinee tickets for "Cinderella" tomorrow afternoon on sale at McKinney & Doubleday's store at 9 o'clock tomorrow morning, and they will he sold there from that time till 2 o'clock. Tickets will of course be sold in addition at the box office before the curtain rises. There are no reserved seats for the matinee, but the sale at McKinney & Doubleday's is so that children and grown people need not get into a jam about the box office, but can go straight in and get seats as the doors open. Mr. Wallace will take care of the children every time if he can find a way to do it.
Of Historical Interest.
Realizing the educational value of his present play, "The Dagger and the Cross," which discloses as no play or book has before the interesting history of the great plague in London in 1666, many prominent college and school officers have requested Robert B. Mantell to arrange for the benefit of their students special performances of the drama. Mr. Mantell and his manager, M. W. Hanley, have been at pains to accede whenever possible to these requests, but have felt that the general play-going public, always comprehending the merit of really instructive, as well as entertaining dramatic material, have rewarded them sufficiently for their labors in giving the people a play that is like "Ben Hur" and "Mary of Magdala," of actual historical interest as well as a medium of dramatic entertainment.
"The Dagger and the Cross" will be seen at the Opera House on Monday night, March 16. Tickets on sale at McKinney & Doubleday's tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock.
Regularly Organized and Instituted in Cortland—The Officers.
Cortland lodge of Perfection, A. A. S. R. N. M. J., W. S. A. of this city, which for the past two years has had its existence under dispensation was regularly organized and constituted at Masonic hall last evening. Ill. Bro. James Isaac Buchanan of Pennsylvania at the request of Ill. Bro. William Homan, deputy for this state, instituted the lodge and installed the new officers. He was assisted by Ill. Brothers Wm. A. Brodie of Geneva, Thomas Brooks of Rochester, D. M. Johnson, E. C. Delavan, T. F. Calkin, John Anderson of Binghamton, E. C. Hall and G. C. Hanford of Syracuse. These gentlemen represented the supreme council of the thirty-third and last degree, and were all thirty-third degree Masons. Robert A. Hegge of Ithaca was also present.
The charter is a beautifully engrossed document and bears the names of the officers who first organized the lodge nearly two years ago. The following are the officers elected for the ensuing year:
T. P. G. M. —H. T. Dana.
D. G. M.—G. L. Warren.
S. G. W.—A. M. Jewett.
J. G. W.—T. K. Norris.
Orator—F. P. Hakes.
Treasurer—G. J. Mager.
Secretary—G. H. Kennedy.
M. of C—J. R. Ingalls.
C. of G.—T. P. Bristol.
Hospitaler—L. S. Ingalls.
Tiler--Robert Otto.
The ceremonies of constitution and installation were of a most interesting and impressive character and were witnessed by a large attendance. At the close of the exercises a very pleasant and profitable social time was spent. The grand officers left this morning for Ithaca where a similar service will be held and a new lodge organized.
MRS. WARREN HOAGLIN.
A Highly Esteemed Resident of McLean Passes Away.
On Tuesday morning, March 10, at 5 o'clock occurred the death of Mrs. Warren Hoaglin of South Cortland, aged 71 years. For some time Mrs. Hoaglin had been in poor health, but was confined to the bed for only a week as the result of grip and complications. She was born in the town of Dryden, her maiden name being Emeline Hutchings. On Nov. 12, 1850, she married Warren Hoaglin and for the past thirty-six years the pleasant farm on which they lived has been their home. Besides her husband she is survived by one daughter, Mrs. C. H. Wheeler, and one grandson, Mr. Fred Wheeler.
Mrs. Hoaglin was a woman of a remarkably strong noble character, one whose sincerity and kindness could be depended on at all times. As a friend and neighbor she was always willing and anxious to do all in her power for the welfare of others and all who knew her in her home were impressed by the warm, kindly welcome she was ever ready to extend.
Mr. Hoaglin and Mr. and Mrs. Wheeler have the sympathy of all in this great bereavement.
The funeral was held from her late home Thursday at 1:30 o'clock, Rev. T. W. Carter of McLean officiating. The grange choir, consisting of Mrs. George H. Hyde, Miss Minnie Chaffee, Mr. E. D. Chafee and Mr. John A. Calvert, rendered most acceptably the selections "The Circle is Broken," and "One by One." A profusion of beautiful flowers both in design and loose covered and surrounded the casket. The bearers were Messrs. A. R. Mason, Jay Mason, Charles Mason and Irwin Mason, all grand nephews of Mrs. Hoaglin. The funeral was very largely attended, many being present from Cortland, McLean and vicinity, besides the following from out of town: Mr. and Mrs. L. Flower of Corning, N. Y., Dr. Edith Flower of Mansfield, Pa., Prof. A. R. Mason of Sherburne, N. Y., Mrs. E. Mason of Fulton, N. Y., Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Risley of New Milford, Pa., Mrs. J. Hoaglin and daughter Mary, Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Van Marter and Mr. and Mrs. W. D. White of Groton, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Mason, Mrs. John Lamont and Mrs. Harrison Hoaglin of Dryden. Burial was in the McLean cemetery.
Death of Mrs. Miller.
Mrs. Rhoda Jones Miller died at 11:30 this morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. H. G. Livingston, 74 Pomeroy-st. Her age was 86 years, 1 month and 13 days. The funeral will be held Monday at 3 o'clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. M. E. Corwin, 71 Pomeroy-st. Burial in Cortland.
A RIPE OLD AGE
Mrs. Orrvilla Hoag Celebrates Her Ninety-Seventh Birthday.
Mrs. Orrvilla Hoag, who lives with her daughter Mrs. John Conrad, 168 Port Watson-st., was 97 years old yesterday, and she celebrated the event by entertaining several callers, who dropped in on her during the day. Mrs. Hoag is still hale and hearty, and she recalled events of long ago in an interesting and spirited manner.
Mrs. Hoag is of a family whose members have lived to a ripe old age. She has one brother still living, Mr. H. N. Davis of South New Berlin, who is 84 years of age. She is the mother of four children, the oldest of whom, Mr. W. D. Hoag of Sanilac, Mich., is 79 years of age. She has fifteen grandchildren, twenty-nine great grandchildren, and one great, great grandchild. It is a noteworthy fact that for seven years the household in which she resides has been made up of members that represent four generations.
BREVITIES.
—Efforts are being made to establish a new savings bank in Geneva, N. Y.
—The Cortland orchestra of six pieces will go to DeRuyter tonight to furnish music for a club dance at Union hall.
—New display advertisements today are—G, H. Wiltsie, Special sale, page 6; W. T. Crane, Piano sale, page 8; G. H. Ames, Patrician shoes, page 7.
—The lines at the head of the brevity column today by Rev. Geo. H. Brigham were inspired by the numerous gifts of flowers from so many different friends which came so constantly and continuously to encourage and comfort him during the recent months of enforced seclusion and to remind him that though ill and deprived of the society of his friends he was not out of their thoughts.
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