Cortland Evening Standard, Tuesday, August 25, 1903.
STORIES OF MASSACRE.
Mahommetans In Adrianople Fell Upon Christians.
MANY ATROCITIES AT KRUSHEVO.
Mutilated Bodies of 90 Women and Children Were Found in One Building—Fifteen of the Principal Merchants Killed and Their Bodies Placed Upon Poles.
Sofia, Aug. 25.—Travelers who arrived here from Adrianople state that a massacre of Christians occurred there Sunday morning. One version says the guns in one of the forts opened fire on an insurgent band which had attacked a military outpost. A panic followed inside the town and the Mahommetan population fell upon the Christians.
According to another version, a Turkish officer tried to force an entrance into a Bulgarian house in order to molest the inmates. The latter resisted whereupon the Mahommetans became excited and bands of soldiers and Bashi Bazouks attacked the Bulgarian quarter of the town.
Sofia, Aug. 25.—With the rumors of massacres, atrocities and the murder of prisoners in Monastir now authenticated the general situation is considered here as fast becoming intolerable. Official and diplomatic circles are alike concerned fearing that many horrors enacted have yet to come to light.
The revolutionary committees are doing their utmost to force the hands of the Bulgarian government and the immediate outlook is exceedingly serious.
It appears that the Turks have obtained the upper hand in the vilayet of Monastir and the insurgents are planning to remove the center of their activity to near the Bulgarian frontiers. Dispatches from the disturbed area are exceedingly gloomy. From Adrianople comes the news of a Turkish defeat and the extension of the revolutionary outbreak; from Monastir, the news of Turkish victories accompanied by barbarous excesses.
According to the Sofia Dnevnik the Turks committed unspeakable atrocities at Krushevo. The mutilated corpses or 90 women and children were found in one building; pieces of the bodies had been thrown into the street. Fifteen of the principal merchants of the town were killed and their bodies exhibited on poles at Monastir. The churches were demolished, the houses sacked, and the town is now a heap of ashes. The populace fled to the hills where they are in a starving condition.
The Dnevnik [daily newspaper] also asserts that a general massacre has occurred in the whole vilayet of Monastir and that nearly all the villages have been destroyed. The treacherous murder of 80 insurgent prisoners by their guards near Monastir has made an especially bad impression here.
Many rumors are current of massacres in the city of Adrianople but confirmation is lacking. The situation there, however, is undoubtedly serious.
Insurgent bands have occupied the strategic points around Malkoternovo. Anarchy exists at Losengrad. Eight villages to the north of Losengrad have been burned by Bashi Bazouks, while the insurgents attacked two Turkish posts in the vicinity of the same town and killed their entire garrisons, consisting of 60 soldiers and one officer.
The town of Bunar Hissar has been burned and a part of the Bulgarian population was massacred. At Burgas Majura after 18 hours fighting the garrison was killed by rebels, who also destroyed the garrisons of Silklihor and Kalovo. At Karacunovo the insurgents killed 57 Turks while another 15 are destroyed at Kurkolibi. New outbreaks are reported near Kresna.
The Macedonian leaders admit that the insurrection in the vilayet of Monastir is practically at an end and they appear to pin their hopes on the transfer of active operations to the territory near the Bulgarian frontier. Within three weeks they assert, eastern Macedonia will be in full revolt and then the Bulgarian government will be forced to take action.
PAN-AMERICAN RAILROAD.
Plans For a Gigantic Undertaking Filed In Oklahoma.
Guthrie, Ok., Aug. 25.—Plans for a gigantic railroad with a trunk line connecting Hudson Bay with British Columbia and Buenos Ayres, South America, and having a network of branches, was disclosed when articles of incorporation of the Pan-American Railroad company with a capital stock placed at $250,000,000 were filed here with the secretary of the territory.
The purpose of the corporation, it is said, is to build a line of railway extending from Port Nelson, Hudson Bay, in a southerly direction, crossing the line of the Canadian Pacific near Winnipeg, thence through the Dakotas, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma and Indian Territory to Galveston; through Mexico to the Isthmus of Panama; through Colombia to Ecuador and finally through Peru to Buenos Ayres.
A charter was also issued to the American Town Site company, an adjunct of the railway corporation, with a capital stock fixed at $10,000,000.
Arrested for Speeding.
Newport, R. I., Aug. 25.—The Newport police are on the lookout for the automobile speeders, and today William Blanchard, son of Judge Blanchard of the New York supreme court, who is stopping at the New Cliffs hotel was arrested and the usual fine of $10 and costs was imposed upon him.
PAGE FOUR—EDITORIAL.
The Passing of the Fads.
Nearly all sports have their day. The railroads and newspapers, the former by making travel easy and cheap, and the latter by showing everybody every day what nearly everybody else is doing, have made the introduction of fads easy and rapid.
There are some sports that seem to have fundamental value, and they last, though they wax and wane in popularity. Such is swimming and, to some extent, skating. Bicycling as a sport is practically defunct. The wheel now persists because of its value as a vehicle. Golf is on the decline among those who took it up chiefly because it was the rage, and in a few years may be played only for its merit as an open-air exercise. The latest generation of children would be puzzled by the sight of roller skates, but a few years ago they were found everywhere, and vast sums of money were expended in building huge rinks where their devotees could roll about on their little wheels for hours at a time
Was there ever such a game as ping-pong? Traditions of it have come down to us from the dim past of two or three years ago, when no evening gathering was entirely happy if the click of the little balls was not heard in the rooms.
Automobiling, for those who can afford it, is now the prevailing pleasure of the day. It has in it elements which will make it increasingly popular. We believe the automobile has come to stay, not because it is fashionable but because of its utility. Doubtless many who now favor it would instantly return to the use of the horse if society issued that decree, but there are qualities about the automobile which will commend it to a vast constituency in the future who will be entirely indifferent to the decrees of fashion. A horseless vehicle, when perfected, must command the favor of the business world, and that will assure its persistency. And, incidentally, it will continue to minister to the enjoyment of those who love the excitement of rapid transit and appreciate the charms of country tours.
Our American game of baseball is, in one sense, an exception to most sports in that it is rather a spectacle for the masses than a recreation in which all can engage. It is like a dramatic entertainment with few actors and many observers. It is true there are amateur performances, but the participants altogether, including both professionals and amateurs, are comparatively few. Ladies are barred altogether, and a large majority of men prefer to witness the game and criticize the players to taking a hand in it. Tennis is a fad with some, but the essential condition of ample grounds shuts it off from the enjoyment of the multitude. The old game of croquet, but for the same reason, would be more popular than it is.
Some new fad in the form of amusement seems to be about due. It has not yet appeared above the horizon, and those who give their thoughts and time largely to pleasure are getting along somewhat wearily with the old ones. When it does come it will be heralded to the whole world, as ping-pong was in a fortnight, and perhaps, as in that case, vast industries to supply materials or implements for it will spring suddenly into being to collapse as suddenly as the passing of the fad.
◘ Like Mark Twain. Senator Matthew S. Quay rises to remark that the current report of his death is greatly exaggerated.
TRIBUTE TO REV. GEO. H. BRIGHAM
Adopted by First Baptist Church and Sundayschool.
The following minute was adopted by the First Baptist church and Sundayschool of Cortland, N. Y., Sunday, Aug. 23, 1903, by a rising and unanimous vote.
This month of August has three important anniversaries for our beloved brother, Rev. George H. Brigham:
He was born in Eaton, N. Y., on the 13tb of August, 1823, and graduated in August, 1853, from Hamilton Theological seminary. On August 25 of the same year he was married to Miss Eliza A. Perry.
In these fifty years in the Gospel ministry, he has been a good minister of Jesus Christ.
He was pastor at Scipio, Manlius, Homer, and Groton. As district secretary of the American Baptist Missionary union, 700 churches were in his field.
Some of the leading preachers of our state and denomination testify to his inspiring influence over them in their youth. An unnumbered multitude in many different churches and Sundayschools also would be glad to acknowledge the help received from his life and by his ministry.
For forty years he was engaged in uninterrupted ministerial labors. In the last twenty-two years his residence here has been a benediction to this church.
This church and Sundayschool have looked forward to these anniversary times, expecting to assemble in his home to do him honor and to express their esteem and Christian fellowship. His illness makes such a gathering impossible, but we, as a church and Sundayschool, at this time give thanks to the Great Head of the church for his long and useful life and Christian ministry.
We congratulate him and his beloved companion upon fifty happy years of married life, and we extend to them now in this their trial and sickness our prayers, our sympathy, Christian love, and abiding regard.
In addition to this expression of esteem which was presented to Mr. Brigham today, a purse of $50 in gold was raised by the members of the church and Sundayschool and presented to him as a further tribute to his unselfish devotion to the cause of Christ and his long and faithful service in ministerial labors.
STORM STRIKES FAIR.
Havoc Wrought by Wind and Rain at The Grounds.
CROWDS SEEK SHELTER FROM STORM.
Tents Blown Down, Exhibits Drenched—Almost a Cloudburst—No One Hurt—Storm Soon Passes Over and Everything Will be in Shape for Tomorrow—A Fair Day Promised.
The storm, which came up about 2 o'clock this afternoon, struck the fairgrounds with exceptional violence and wrought havoc to the buildings, tents and exhibits which were all in shape for the Cortland county fair which opened today. The large dining tent was blown down and dishes were broken, and the people who had sought shelter beneath it to escape the storm were considerably frightened though fortunately no one was injured.
The storm gathered in the west and came up with increased fury. The rain, which came down in sheets was accompanied by a strong wind at the beginning and for a time it looked as though there would be nothing left of the tents, sheds, exhibits or any of the multitude of attractions with which the grounds are filled.
The storm was of short duration and work was immediately begun to repair the damage, so that by tomorrow morning there will be scarcely a trace left, of what threatened serious disaster to the exposition.
The grounds were thoroughly drenched by the heavy rain of the early morning but notwithstanding the unfavorable opening there were crowds of people at the fair when the afternoon storm struck the grounds.
Tomorrow is public school day and school children from all the schools in the county will be present to see the sights. Special exhibits of school work will be shown and there will be something doing all the time.
Track events include: Show of horse at 11 a. m. Kellogg's lady's horsemanship for suit special, Ballard's obstruction race at 1 p. m. followed by the races.
The Races.
The races will take place as follows: Wednesday, 2:37 class, trotting. Purse $200. 2:17 class trotting and pacing. Purse $300. Thursday, 2: 35 class, trotting and pacing. Purse $250. Running free for all. Purse $100. Friday 2:39 class, trotting and pacing. Purse $200. Free for all, trotting and pacing. Purse $300.
BURGLARY ON PENDLETON-ST.
Jewelry, Mileage Books, Cigars and Other Articles Taken from Dillon's Store.
M. Dillon & Son's grocery store on Pendleton-st. was entered last night and quite a quantity of goods was taken.
The burglars first tried to effect an entrance through the window on the south side of the store, a pane of glass was broken close to the catch which holds the window down. This enabled them to draw back the catch but they could not open the windows as a nail had been driven into the casing above the sash keeping it down. They then evidently picked the lock on a side door. From $75 to $100 worth of property was taken, among which was a quantity of jewelry and a number of mileage books besides cigars, and numerous small articles. The thieves were evidently scared away in the end by one of the Dillon boys coming home. The dog followed the intruders, barking continually as they ran down Elm st., but no one thought anything of it at the time. The police are following up the case.
WOOD FAMILY REUNION
At the Home of Charles Manchester in the Town of Solon.
The Wood family reunion was held Aug. 20 at the home of Chas. Manchester in Solon. About forty were present from Chenango, Tompkins and Cortland counties. A bountiful dinner was served on the lawn, after which a paper was read on the history of the family by Mrs. Dilla Scott of Bainbridge.
A delightful day was spent which was all too short and all returned home after voting thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Manchester for their kindness and hospitality.
The next annual reunion will be held at the home of Chas. G. Forbush, East Pharsalia, Chenango Co., Aug. 19, 1904, and it is hoped all members of the family and their friends will be present.
MAYCUMBER REUNION
Held at the Maycumber Homestead Near East Homer.
August 15, the second reunion of the Maycumber family was held at the old homestead of Matthew Maycumber situated on the hill between East Homer and Little York, now owned by Frank Maycumber.
Fifty-seven were present representing three generations of the family. Several pictures were taken of the assembly and groups of families.
The next gathering will be held at the home of G. W. Maycumber, Preble, Aug. 14, 1904. E. A. Burnham was elected president for the ensuing year.
BREVITIES.
—The annual reunion of the One Hundred and Ninth regiment, New York Volunteers, will be held in Owego Thursday, Aug. 27, on the forty-first anniversary of its muster-in.
—Word has been received in Cortland from Troy of the death by consumption in the Samaritan hospital of that city Aug. 22, of Willard S. Reed, formerly of Cortland.
—The new display advertisements today are—G. H. Wiltsie, Bargains, page 8; Chas. F. Brown, Eau de Cologne, page 5; Walters' shoe store, A great sale of shoes, page 6; Broome county fair, page 6.
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