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| Cardinal Angelo Di Pietro. |
Cortland Evening Standard, Tuesday, July 28, 1903.
THE COMING CONCLAVE.
Probably Only Two of the Cardinals Will Be Absent.
CARDINAL GIBBONS' RECEPTION.
He and Cardinal Logue of Armagh Only Representatives of English Speaking Countries—Cardinal Di Pietro a Possible Compromise Candidate.
Rome, July 28.—Nearly all the cardinals of the conclave have now arrived. Their time today was mainly occupied with a lengthy meeting of the congregation. After the meeting the cardinals received numerous visitors at their various residences.
Should Di Pietro be elected pope, he would, it is said, be the representative of the Rampolla-Gotti faction, and yet would be fairly acceptable to all.
Cardinal Michael Logue, archbishop of Armagh, who with the exception of Cardinal Gibbons, will be the only English speaking cardinal in the conclave, arrived from Ireland.
Speaking of Cardinal Gibbons, the Irish cardinal paid him a glowing tribute, though, like all the prelates here he held out no hope that the American cardinal had the remotest chance of election.
"Indeed," said Cardinal Logue, "I think Cardinal Gibbons would be a subject of commiseration if the selection should devolve upon him, for no American would care to spend the rest of his life confined within the precincts of the Vatican."
At a meeting of the congregation 52 cardinals were present and all noticed the exceptionally cordial reception accorded Cardinal Gibbons, who was visibly touched by it. He thanked all his colleagues and embraced Cardinal Satolli.
The American cardinal has given no intimation of his predilection in regard to the new pope and has refused to see journalists.
Cardinal Cirisco Maria Sancha y Hervas presented the condolences of the royal family of Spain. Cardinal Oreglia thanked the Spanish cardinal in the name of the sacred college.
The representative of the press was permitted to visit the cell which Cardinal Gibbons will occupy during the conclave. When the lots for apartments were drawn the American cardinal drew No. 5, the modest apartment of Commendator Puccinelli, the master of the house.
It is a few steps front the ground floor on the left of the noble staircase entering from the court of San Damaso. The bedroom of the cardinal measures 14 by 11 feet and is very plainly furnished with a small iron bed, a writing desk, armchair, iron clothes stand and mirror.
It is now practically certain that all the cardinals will be present at the conclave except Cardinal Moran, archbishop of Sydney, who will not reach Rome in time, and Cardinal Celesia, archbishop of Palermo, who is too ill to attend.
A proclamation was posted in the streets of Rome inviting citizens to attend the annual commemoration of the death of King Humbert, July 29. The ecclesiastics view the approaching ceremony with some alarm, believing that the anti-clericals may take advantage of the opportunity to make a counter demonstration against the sympathy exhibited all over Italy in connection with the death of the pope.
COLONIZING MANCHURIA.
Russian Administration of New Chwang Stops Exportation of Wheat.
Pekin, July 28.—The Russian administration of New Chwang has stopped the exportation of wheat to Japan. The export of grain from Chinese ports is illegal, but the Russians heretofore have ignored the law. During the past week the Japanese obtained many ship loads from New Chwang, apparently preparing for war contingencies.
The prohibitory order was issued by the Russian officials last Thursday.
General Kondradovitch has been placed in charge of six armored commercial boats and the navigation of the Liao river, which is construed here as another sign of Russia's intent to retain New Chwang and the command of the river.
Great numbers of Russian civilians and soldiers' families, it is reported, are being brought to Manchuria, it is believed in pursuance of a comprehensive plan to rapidly colonize the province. At the present rate there will be almost 100,000 Russian civilians in Manchuria, including Port Arthur and Dalny, before the date fixed for the final evacuation next fall.
MOUNTAINS ARE WHITE.
Snow on Mt. Washington and Mercury Down to 18 Degrees F.
Littleton, N. H., July 28.—A cold wave struck the northern part of the state yesterday and continues in force. Many of the mountain tops are covered with snow and three inches of snow has fallen on Mount Washington. Telegraph wires are greatly damaged by the high wind which has prevailed. The mercury registered as low as 18 F. above zero. Many guests are leaving the mountain hotels because of the intense cold. All late crops are damaged.
A POWERFUL WEAPON.
New Springfield Rifle Shoots Five Miles With Marvelous Power.
Springfield, Mass., July 28.—The new model Springfield army rifle, which is to replace the Krag-Jorgensen army rifle now in use in the United States army, has a range of five miles and the Krag is a mere toy in comparison. The demonstrated advantages of the new rifle as compared with the Krag-Jorgensen are decreased weight, greater velocity, greater penetration and improved sight.
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| USS KEARSARGE (BB-5). |
PAGE FOUR—EDITORIALS.
Fast Trip of the Kearsarge.
The United States battleship Kearsarge, Captain Hemphill, which was to race across the ocean against time purely as an experiment finished her trip at Bar Harbor, Me., Sunday afternoon at 5:42 o'clock. The ship left the Needles at 10:15 p. m., Friday, July 17, and covered 2,900 miles in nine days, 4 1/2 hours, an average speed of 13.16 miles per hour. The highest speed attained was a little over 15 knots per hour, and the lowest 10 knots. When she left Portsmouth she had on board 1,640 tons of coal. When she arrived she had 410 tons left. Her average daily consumption was 135 tons. When the ship arrived she was in perfect order in every way, ready to start out upon a return trip if necessary as soon as more coal could be taken on board. The trip of the Kearsarge has demonstrated that a ship of her class can maintain an average speed of over 13 knots on a long voyage without injury to her machinery; that her coal carrying capacity is adequate for a trip of 4,000 miles under full speed; that in time of war, ships of her class can cross the ocean and engage an enemy at once; that the Kearsarge is one of the most perfect ships in the world and fully equal to any emergency.
◘ The time has elapsed within which the treaty with Denmark for the acquisition by the United States of the islands owned by the former in the West Indies can be ratified. The islands therefore will indefinitely remain under Danish sovereignty. This is not an outcome which will cause any special grief to our country. The disappointment will be keenest on the part of the residents of the islands in question, who are face to face with a tough problem—how to make a living. Our government was entirely willing though not at all anxious to take over the islands, but at the last moment opposition in Denmark developed and the treaty was held up. The situation will undoubtedly remain as it is until conditions become so bad for the islanders that both they and the mother country will see that the only way out is annexation to the United States. This country is the natural market for every outlying region, and sooner or later all the West Indies are destined to come into the fold.
NO ORDINARY SEAL
Killed in Elmira—Trainer Tells of His Early History.
The Elmira Gazette speaks as follows of the seal killed in the Chemung river Saturday after its escape from Floral Trout park in this city:
"Bob," the seal killed in the Chemung river Saturday morning by John Appleton and his son Charles Buckholtz, has a sincere mourner at his bier today.
Hugh Sharpe, "Bob's" faithful trainer, who raised him from infancy and who cared for him up until the time he shook civilization and took to the waters of freedom, arrived in the city this morning and identified the body now in the window of Berner's cafe on East Water-st. as that of the seal which escaped from Trout park, Cortland.
"I could not feel worse if some one pointed a gun at my heart and knew that they would pull the trigger," he said this afternoon. "People will think that foolish but that is the way I feel about it. It is the same affection I have for 'Bob' that a man has for his faithful dog who has been with him from a puppy.
"'Bob' was no ordinary seal.
He was an intelligent seal [in earlier posts the Cortland Standard had reported it was a sea lion—CC ed.] and he had traveled from one end of this country to the other with me and had also twice crossed ocean and been exhibited in foreign countries. 'Bob' was nothing to me so far as ownership was concerned because he had been sold to 'Jack Boone,' the Syracuse theatrical man, but I raised him and he has been bread and butter to me for many years.
"I had made my living through him and so I was fond of him. It was a shame that 'Bob' was killed. It was all a mistake and yet so long as the statement had been published that a reward of $50 would he paid for his dead body you cannot blame the men who killed him."
Trainer Sharpe says: "Bob" was 3 1/2 years old. He was born in the zoological gardens in Philadelphia, Pa., and his father and mother were California seals. When a young seal Sharpe began to train him with five others and those Elmirans who witnessed the performance of Ringling Brothers' circus in this city last summer saw "Bob" perform. He was the clown of the performing seals which played base drums, fired guns, etc.
"I have been following him for the past six weeks," said Sharpe "since he escaped from the Cortland park. I have slept out of doors in the rain and all over. I have been within 50 feet of 'Bob.' I had his mate 'Fanny' with me. He would swim up and look at us and answer Fanny's cries, but we could not catch him. We were all over the Susquehanna river."
KING'S DAUGHTERS
To Hold the Annual Convention in Cortland in October.
The next annual state convention of the order of the King's Daughters and King's Sons wil1 be held in Cortland Oct. 13, 14, and 15. It is expected that about one hundred delegates will be in attendance. Members of the Central council, as well the various state officers will be present and address the meetings which promise to be full of interest, not only to members of the order, but to all in sympathy with every effort for the promotion of the spiritual, moral or physical well-being of humanity. To have this convention brought to our doors is a great privilege, the prospect of which should stimulate every circle in this vicinity to renewed activity.
A more extended notice will be given later. Julia E. Hyatt, Cor. Secretary.
NATIONAL PROTECTIYE LEGION.
Three Lodges Hold a Joint Picnic at the Park.
Cortland, Homer and McGrawville lodges joined in a basket picnic at Cortland park on Saturday, at which time a bountiful repast was served by the ladies of the several legions. This was enjoyed by all. After satisfying the inner-man the company repaired to the large hall, where a program was carried out.
The meeting was called to order by Brother Dillenbeck of Homer lodge.
Officers for the ensuing year were then elected. Vice-President Ed E. Smith of Cortland lodge was made president. Brother Story of Homer lodge, vice-president; Sister Greene of McGraw lodge, secretary; Brother Chapin, treasurer; Brothers Townsend, Goodall and Kelly as committee on arrangement; Sisters Wadsworth, Hyatt and Birchard committee on program. This closed the business part.
The first number on the program was a duet by Mrs. Norton and Miss Stout, which was very well rendered. A selection followed by Miss Welch; a selection by Mr. Madison; a solo by Miss Stout; a selection by Miss Rogers; a selection by Miss Crysler; a duet by Mrs. Norton and Miss Stout. The singing by Mrs. Norton and Miss Stout was especially fine. The day was all that could be desired. The ride to the park by trolley was enjoyed by all.
We inadvertently chose the 25th as a day to hold a picnic and afterward learned that it was the date of a concert by the famous Ithaca band so we had the pleasure of a fine entertainment which was a rare treat to all present. Lodge Reporter.
FROST LAST NIGHT.
McGraw Was Cold and Some Parts of Groton-ave.
Slight frosts were reported from McGraw this morning, and carpenters working on a house on the upper part of Groton-ave. said that boards were covered with hoar frost. Even in sheltered places the thermometer dropped to 40 degrees F. and below.
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| Druggist Charles F. Brown, who commercialized history, was also mayor of Cortland at the time this ad was published. |
BREVITIES.
— Skaneateles has voted for sewers by the decisive voice of 158 to 11.
—A regular meeting of the K. O. T. M. will be held tonight in their lodge room.
—There will be a private dance at the park tonight. Music by the Ithaca band. Cars every twenty minutes.
—The cost of running the Binghamton public schools last year was $139,693.89. The registration of pupils was 7,162. [$19.50/student—CC ed.]
—The ladies of the Presbyterian church are requested to meet in the chapel for sewing tomorrow, Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.
—The new display advertisements today are—M. W. Giłes, Special prices, page 8; Bingham & Miller, Midseason sale of clothing, etc., page 8; Warren, Tanner & Co., Drygoods, page 4; C. F. Brown, The history of a tooth brush, page 6; A. & P. Tea Co., Lard, page 5.
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